Quirky Things To Do in Glasgow

Anybody for drinks in some of the city's coolest hidden bars? From cabaret venues and down and dirty club venues, to sleek hideaways and boltholes well off the beaten track, we've lined up the secret bars in Glasgow for when you just want to escape it all.

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Get some top-quality Germen bier in you and party like it's Oktoberfest at Bar Varia. Promising an all-singing, all-dancing, all-kinds of fun night out in Glasgow, it's one of the city's quirkiest and most beloved bars for it's delicious refreshments and unique charm.

Every last Wednesday of the month, Hillhead Bookclub is overtaken by hilarious Drag Queens as they host the outrageous Ball Drag Bingo! With a cash prize of up to £500 and all the bingo madness you can expect, this is an unmissable one.

One of the best comedy nights in Glasgow, the Rotunda is renowned for programming some of the funniest stand up in the biz for their hallowed Friday night shows. Get yourself over for the chance to kick the weekend off with a serious giggle.

Swing by the Pie & Brew on a weekend and you can catch some of the city's best performers. As well as catching top new talent, you'll get to tuck into hearty plates of classic comfort food with a refreshing craft brew to wash it all down. 

One of the quirkiest bars in Glasgow, this fun and interactive golfing experience is letting you play some of the world's best courses without having to leave the city centre. Head over to the Golf Lounge for the chance to play and party until the early hours.

Super Bario is Glasgow's first ever dedicated arcade bar and it is everything you could want. Restoring a heap of classics from the golden era of arcade gaming, you can battle your friends on Mortal Kombat one night and compete against your date on Ridge Racer the next.

Putt your aim to the test at Fore Play Crazy Golf which combines crazy golf, booze and some of the city's finest street food for one quirky night out in Glasgow. Toting a nine-hole course, an ever-changing roster of vendors and regular live music, there's plenty of fun to be had.

When it comes to quirky events and unusual entertainment, Riding Room is up there. You'll never tire of the quirky activities on show here, with live sets, burlesque, side-shows and magic acts all taking centre stage as unusual cocktails are served in jam jars and silver kettles.