Fun Birthday Ideas in Glasgow
Your birthday's coming up and you fancy taking a step in the dark to try something new. The usual drinks at a pub is okay, but let's face it, when you live in a vibrant, ever-changing city, it's a bit tame. From boisterous burlesque nights to nostalgic nights out in Glasgow, there are loads of different avenues for you to wonder down in this metropolitan city. To help add a bit of quirk to your next birthday celebration, we've compiled a diverse list of frivolous activities and intriguing bars. So without further ado, here are some fun birthday ideas in Glasgow for you to pick from.
Not your usual night out, but certain to add some edge to your next birthday celebrations in Glasgow, head to the Hillhead Bookclub and dive head first into Ball Drag Bingo. With a first place prize of a whopping £500, the two hilarious hostesses will brilliantly contort and bend the traditionally rules of bingo out of shape. Whether you've got two little ducks or are holding onto two fat ladies, you definitely won't forget this frivolous birthday night in Glasgow.
Tabac might look like a straight shooting, illicit cocktail bar, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll discover one of the best secret bars for a birthday in Glasgow. Let your inquisitive side take over, follow the neon lights and you'll find yourself in the middle of the Panther Milk Bar. Dedicated to the popular Spanish cocktail Leche de Pantera that was drunk by members of the Spanish Legion during the 70s, it's the perfect spot for an intimate birthday celebration with your nearest and dearest.
Defined by there dazzling burlesque shows, stunning magical acts and easy going live music, the Riding Room offers Glasgow's revellers a racy, flirtatious way to spend a birthday in Glasgow. Frolics and frivolity aplenty, the venue's exposed bricks, suave bar and butchershop tiles drape a blanket of elegance over the whole bar. Give in to the bar's seductive allure and celebrate your birthday in style at this quirky bar in Glasgow.
Test out your luck and celebrate your birthday in the opulent fumes of a 1920s cocktail bar at the Cotton Club Casino. From roulette to black jack, guests at this suave spot can submerge themselves in a world of high stakes and rolling dices, where euphoria and devastation are separated by hair's width. You'll leave this characterful birthday bar with a head full of booze, a huge smile and maybe even a few pocketfuls of cash.
Without a doubt one of our favourite bars, the Kelvingrove Cafe in the West End draws its customers in with an enticing cocktail menu, delicious dishes and an elegant ambiance. Beautifully decorated, the monochrome floor tiles, huge brass bar and soft leather booths gives the entire place a nostalgic feel. Add some quirk to your celebrations this year and delve deep into their cocktail menu of intriguing concoctions and delicately balanced tastes at this fun birthday bar in Glasgow.
Named after the old church that it lives in, St Luke's is a lively, multi-purpose venue in the ever-expanding East End. Old and new violently clashes here. Many of the original features of the church, including the huge organ and balcony of pews, remain intact, while the impressive sound system and idyllic stage hosts some of the best up-and-coming artists, bands and DJs. Grab a cocktail from the pulpit and dance long into your night in the nave at one of the best bars for a birthday in Glasgow.
Wonderfully decorated and signposted by brilliant drinks deals, Flat 0/1 on Bath Street will take you back to those teenage house parties that we all reluctantly remember. From its Chestertfield settees and frilly lampshades, there definitely a brilliant 'grandma's back room' vibe about entire place. Contrast that with the crazy DJ sets and wild live band performances, and you've got yourself a brilliantly unique spot to celebrate your next milestone birthday in.
Attached at the hip to a vintage cinema, the Lane Bar on Ashton Lane hosts a fun-loving movie quiz every Thursday, drawing in crowds from across the metropolis. Easy going as ever, the team compile a set of questions to test out just how good your knowledge and memory really is. Adding to the fold, the bar is stocked full of every drink imaginable and the talented team of chefs have perfected a menu of hearty, comfort foods. Trust us, there a few better Glasgow birthday ideas.
Swing, Rock 'n' Roll and all things retro meet at the Lane Bar every Saturday for an evening of loud dance moves and frivolous shenanigans. Dj Snafu takes control of the evening, and invites guests to roll back the clock to a time of colourful cigarette adverts, flared trousers and slick-back hair. Grab your friends, leave all your troubles at the door and celebrate at this shimmering, fun-loving birthday night out in Glasgow.
