Quirky Things To Do In Glasgow

Unleash your inner artist with a drink in one hand and a brush in the other with tickets to one of Paintvine's sculpt and sip evenings with tickets starting from £29 per person. If you're looking for quirky fun things to do in Glasgow, Scotland, this sociable activity ticks all the boxes.

It doesn't matter what your level of experience is as all the equipment is provided, and you'll be guided through using air dry clay, learn how to make pinch pots and decorate them however you desire. Just purchase drinks separately at the bar and get ready for a two-hour session where you craft your own masterpiece in the form of a ring holder, candle holder and more.

What to Expect:

• Sculpt and sip evenings with air-dry clay.
• Create unique pieces like ring holders and candle stands.
• Social, relaxed atmosphere—drinks available at the bar.

Details:

📍 Location: Various city centre bars

⏰ Dates: Various evenings

💰 Price: From £29 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

Clay, creativity, and cocktails—what's not to love?

When it comes to quirky things to do in Glasgow for couples that are on the alternative side, ARTA really blows it out of the water. The gorgeous, Mediterranean-inspired venue is not only a photo-worthy opportunity with its floral decor and grand, cascading staircase, but it also hosts an array of fun-filled events throughout the week (salsa social, anyone?).

And if you're looking for a standout meal, swing by for a decadent dinner in unique surroundings on the first floor and tuck into tapas plates of blue cheese croquettes or smoky, sizzling pans of paella, washed down with sangria. What's more, be sure to check out spectacular drag performances, not to mention its famed music-themed tribute nights that have previously featured Fleetwood Mac and Magic Mike acts.

What to Expect:

• Tapas dining in a stunning Mediterranean setting.
• Salsa nights, drag performances, and tribute shows.
• Floral décor and a grand cascading staircase.

Details:

📍 Location: Merchant City, Glasgow

⏰ Opening Hours: Tue–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: Tapas from £8 per dish

What Makes It Quirky?

From salsa socials to Fleetwood Mac tribute nights, this isn't just a restaurant—it's an entertainment hub with serious style.

Become a sushi master by enrolling in the YO! Sushi School at Glasgow Central from £24.95 per person. Classes take place on Wednesdays and last for two hours, where you'll be shown by an expert how to brush up on your knife-cutting skills and master the art of maki.

Learn all about the history of the food too, and tuck into nibbles as you go, like edamame and gyozas, before getting to grips with crunchy California rolls and salmon avocado hand rolls. Plus, you'll be able to enjoy 20% off sushi kits too - which you might want to secure after your date or quirky hang, as practice makes perfect.

What to Expect:

• Learn to make sushi from expert chefs.
• Get hands-on with maki, crunchy California rolls, and salmon avocado hand rolls.
• Enjoy edamame, gyozas, and 20% off sushi kits.

Details:

📍 Location: YO! Glasgow Central (Wednesdays)

⏰ Duration: 2 hours

💰 Price: From £24.95 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

This isn't your average cooking class—it's a deep dive into Japanese cuisine, complete with delicious nibbles and your own handmade sushi creations.

The Corinthian is a stunning, Grade A-listed venue, housed in a former bank and high court, sporting domed ceilings and grand decor. It also happens to be holding its fair share of unusual goings-on throughout the year across its five fabulous floors.

Its famed ABBA-noon afternoon teas are not to be missed, bringing together live performances, tiers of tantalising treats and plenty of prosecco, not to mention fun prizes with tickets starting from £35 per person. 

What to Expect:

• ABBA afternoon teas with live performances and prosecco.
• Day discos

Details:

📍 Location: Glasgow City Centre

⏰ Opening Hours: Mon–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: Afternoon teas from £35 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

This Grade A-listed former bank is dripping in grandeur, offering afternoon teas with a side of live music, prizes, and entertainment.

Famously Glasgow's oldest boozer and restaurant, Sloans used to live life as a coffee house in 1797 on Argyle Street before evolving into somewhat of an institution famed for its lively events and scrumptious mac 'n' cheese.

It features a pretty courtyard, an ideal spot for an alfresco pint of Tennent's, and a beautiful Grand Ballroom which sees its Friday Night Ceilidh take place every week, as well as its EatFilm club, which screens classic movies on the big screen, paired with popcorn, a main course and a bottle of beer, house wine or soft drink from £20 per person. 

What to Expect:

• Friday Night Ceilidh in the Grand Ballroom.
• Outdoor courtyard for alfresco pints.
• EatFilm club with a classic movie, popcorn, and a main meal.

Details:

📍 Location: Argyle Street, Glasgow

⏰ Opening Hours: Mon–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: Film nights from £20 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

As Glasgow's oldest pub, Sloans mixes history with fun—where else can you watch a film while dining on a hearty meal?

Fun activities in Glasgow? Prepare to travel back in time with Old Skool Bingo and party like never before with tickets starting from around £16 per person. You'll experience an evening packed with R&B-inspired games, plus the event's unique twist on bingo. Get down to memorable hits, try your hand at winning prizes and bask in non-stop entertainment.

This high-energy extravaganza also features dance competitions, so brush up on your twists and turns as you could be getting down to win the crown. 

What to Expect:

• A bingo night packed with R&B tunes and dance-offs.
• Huge prizes and non-stop entertainment.
• A lively atmosphere with DJs spinning nostalgic hits.

Details:

📍 Location: Various Glasgow venues

⏰ Dates: Various Fridays

💰 Price: From £16 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

This is bingo, but not as you know it—expect high-energy antics and big laughs.

Put your aim to the test at Fayre Play, which combines booze and some of the city's finest street food with fairground games like Bulls Aye and Slam Drunk. If you're ever short of the best quirky things to do in Glasgow, this multi-coloured venue has got you sorted whether it's date night or you're in charge of organising a social with friends.

Touting scrumptious scran like buttermilk fried panko chicken burgers or chilli dogs with themed cocktails (think Clown Star Martinis and bubblegum-flavoured Hubba Bubbas), there's plenty of fun to be had.

What to Expect:

• Classic fairground games with a boozy twist.
• Indulge in themed cocktails like Clown Star Martinis and bubblegum-flavoured Hubba Bubbas.
• Feast on street food like buttermilk fried panko chicken burgers and chilli dogs.

Details:

📍 Location: Southside, Glasgow

⏰ Opening Hours: Wed–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: Entry from £10 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

Where else can you sip cocktails while trying to master Bulls Aye or Slam Drunk? It's carnival chaos with a Glasgow twist.

Get ready for some of the best comedy Glasgow has to offer, courtesy of Good Egg Comedy at Gael & Grain. From the Cracking New Jokes Show on Wednesdays to the Main Event Comedy Show on Fridays, this intimate venue showcases Scotland's rising stars and seasoned professionals.

With tickets starting at just £5, and the option to add a delicious burger-and-drink deal, it's incredible value for a night of laughter. The cosy 45-capacity space sells out quickly, so make sure to book your spot for a truly memorable comedy experience.

Glasgow is calling all detectives. In this immersive Murder Mystery Experience, you'll walk the city's dark streets and dive into a chilling case that has everyone talking - the murder of politician Chester Monte.

With your trusty mobile app as your guide, you'll crack codes, gather clues, and interrogate virtual suspects as you unravel the mystery. The tension is high, the danger is real, and the fate of the city rests on your shoulders. Do you have what it takes to solve the crime and bring justice to the streets? The clock is ticking.

What to Expect:

• Step into the role of a detective and crack a high-stakes murder case.
• Use your phone to gather clues, interrogate suspects, and unravel the story.
• Race against time to solve the crime before it's too late.

Details:

📍 Location: Various city centre locations

⏰ Dates: Various dates available

💰 Price: From £19.99 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

This immersive experience transforms Glasgow into a real-life crime scene—think Sherlock Holmes meets the streets of Scotland.

If there's one event we're dying to head to? It's Flight Club's Brunch Social. The cracking event allows you and your pals to play a fun round of darts in its glitzy, fairground-themed surroundings while enjoying a scrumptious meal - we're talking bottomless pizzas served on paddles and a bottle of prosecco each.

Plan the perfect weekend with your friends and book your spot now from £30 per person.

What to Expect:

• Bottomless pizzas served on paddles.
• A bottle of prosecco per person.
• A high-tech, fairground-inspired darts experience.

Details:

📍 Location: Flight Club Glasgow

⏰ Dates: Various Saturdays

💰 Price: From £33 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

Forget standard brunch—this is a boozy, competitive, and utterly unique way to spend your weekend.

Glasgow Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt helps you see the city in a whole new light with its immersive, outdoor trail, which is as perfect for family bonding activities in the holidays as it is for quirky work socials. Not only will you have fun solving puzzles and figuring out riddles, but you'll also get to explore iconic landmarks and secret back streets, learning new facts as you go.

If you find the treasure? You'll nab 20% off at a fab pub, so snap your tickets up now from £19.99 for two. 

What to Expect:

• Solve cryptic puzzles and riddles while exploring the city.
• Uncover Glasgow's best-kept secrets, from hidden alleys to iconic landmarks.
• Nab a 20% discount at a local pub if you crack the final clue.

Details:

📍 Location: Glasgow Central Station (various dates)

⏰ Duration: Approx. 2 hours

💰 Price: From £19.99 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

This is no ordinary city tour—you're on a mission. Whether it's a unique date idea, a fun work social, or a family day out, this treasure hunt transforms Glasgow into a giant puzzle waiting to be solved.

While Moskito Cocktail Bar & Restaurant is quirky within itself, with purple-hued interiors, floral depictions of Brigitte Bardot and hanging foliage - it also hosts all kinds of unique events.

Think themed brunches centred around The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Spice Girls or Britney, all featuring bloody marys and mimosas paired with avocado toast and fluffy pancake stacks from £30 per person. And if drag queen entertainment and musicals are your thing? Look forward to tribute nights and quizzes that'll get all the gang laughing and testing their knowledge in the process.

What to Expect:

• Themed brunches inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Spice Girls, and Britney.
• Bloody Marys, mimosas, and bottomless fizz.
• Quirky interiors featuring neon lights, Brigitte Bardot artwork, and lush foliage.

Details:

📍 Location: Glasgow City Centre

⏰ Opening Hours: Mon–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: From £30 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

From dazzling drag performances to themed quizzes, Moskito is far from your average cocktail bar.

Maggie's Rock N Roll Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh is a fab choice if you're looking to try out some themed fun. Expect every Friday to be complete with a hoedown experience of dance lessons, country music from live house band The Jaybees, a go on the mechanical bull and DJs 'til 3am. Tickets start from as little as £8 per person so buckle up and giddy on down. 

What to Expect:

• A high-energy cowboy ceilidh with dance lessons.
• Live country music from The Jaybees.
• A go on the mechanical bull (if you dare).

Details:

📍 Location: Glasgow City Centre

⏰ Opening Hours: Every Friday from 8pm

💰 Price: From £8 per person

What Makes It Quirky?

From honky-tonk hits to mechanical bull rides, it's the ultimate Western-themed night out.

It's Barbie season all year round in this city, thanks to its pick of pink haunts, and why not spend a day checking a bunch of them out? If you're looking to get some great social media content, then head to Panang, where you'll find foliage-adorned walls and hanging lanterns.

If a tequila bar on Hope Street is more your thing, then check out Mezcal, home to a lively cocktail bar and scrumptious Mexican nibbles washed down with signature sips (aka a large variety of margaritas). 

What to Expect:

• Instagrammable pink interiors, cherry blossom trees, and neon signs.
• Signature cocktails like the Smoke Show (Casamigos Mezcal, Casamigos Blanco tequila, ancho eyes, agave, and lime). 
• Tacos, Thai food and brunches. 

Details:

📍 Location: Varies per venue

⏰ Opening Hours: Mon–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: Varies per venue

What Makes It Quirky?

It's Barbiecore meets cocktail culture—perfect for pink lovers and social media snaps.

If clubbing or concerts are more your type of thing then you won't want to miss out on what's happening at SWG3, one of the city's most iconic live music venues. You'll find it housed in a former galvanizers' yard, leaving its warehouse days behind (in part, thanks to its quirky industrial design) and offering an atmospheric creative hub instead.

Having hosted the likes of Seth Troxler and Fatboy Slim, this late-night mecca can also switch things up with outdoor movie screenings, Bongo's Bingo and more. It's also a pillar in the art community, hosting everything from design fairs to artwork shops.

What to Expect:

• Club nights featuring world-famous DJs like Fatboy Slim.
• Alternative events, from Bongo's Bingo to open-air cinema screenings.
• An arts hub hosting design fairs, exhibitions, and creative workshops.

Details:

📍 Location: West End, Glasgow

⏰ Opening Hours: Varies by event

💰 Price: Ticket prices vary

What Makes It Quirky?

A former industrial warehouse turned cultural hotspot, SWG3 is the go-to for edgy nightlife and creative events.

Looking for quirky things to do in Glasgow city centre? We've got you sorted. Enter Super Bario, a cool arcade bar (the city's first, in fact) that offers you local beers and restored classics from the golden era of gaming.

This place lets you battle your friends on Mortal Kombat, Ridge Racer and so much more in a super sleek setting, decked out with hanging lights and neon signage. You'll also find some delicious beers to get your lips around, like a sour Strawberry Sundae offering from Vault City as well as a classic pint of Tennent's. 

What to Expect:

• Classic arcade games like Mortal Kombat and Ridge Racer.
• Craft beers, including Vault City's Strawberry Sundae sour.
• A sleek, neon-lit setting perfect for gaming fans.

Details:

📍 Location: Glasgow City Centre

⏰ Opening Hours: Mon–Sun (hours vary)

💰 Price: Free entry, pay per game

What Makes It Quirky?

Scotland's first arcade bar is the ultimate nostalgia trip for retro gamers and beer lovers alike.

One of the top quirky things to do in Glasgow (that also happens to be free) is visit the Botanic Gardens. Perched by the River Kelvin and home to the iconic curvilinear glasshouse, Kibble Palace designed by John Kibble, it makes the perfect addition to a day checking various tree ferns out.

Whether you're into your flora or not, it's hard not to marvel at over 9000 different types of plants from Southern Africa all the way to South America. And if you're hungry and thirsty? The grounds sport a dainty tea room serving fresh sandwiches and cakes. Delicious. 

What to Expect:

• Over 9,000 plant species from across the world.
• The famous Kibble Palace, a stunning Victorian glasshouse.
• A charming tearoom serving fresh cakes and sandwiches.

Details:

📍 Location: West End, Glasgow

⏰ Opening Hours: Daily from 7am–dusk

💰 Price: Free

What Makes It Quirky?

This lush urban oasis is home to exotic flora, secret paths, and one of the UK's most beautiful glasshouses.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of the most quirky free things to do in Glasgow, boasting 22 themed galleries that range from natural history to Egyptian antiques. Upon entry to the Spanish Baroque-style building, you'll be met with grand interiors and, if you venture over to the west court, a giant spitfire hanging from the ceiling.

The striking museum is also home to an incredible art collection, with its most famous item being Salvador Dali's masterpiece, Christ of St John of the Cross. Once you've finished checking out the likes of Sir Roger the Asian elephant, make your way over to the cafe and restaurant for a refreshing cup of tea.

What to Expect:

• 22 themed galleries showcasing everything from natural history to Egyptian artefacts.
• The iconic Salvador Dalí painting Christ of St John of the Cross.
• A giant WWII spitfire suspended from the ceiling.

Details:

📍 Location: Argyle Street, Glasgow

⏰ Opening Hours: Daily, 10am–5pm

💰 Price: Free

What Makes It Quirky?

With dinosaurs, Dalí, and a suspended spitfire, Kelvingrove is full of surprises.