Hen Party Activities in Glasgow

Did you know?

• The oldest surviving music hall in the world is in Glasgow. It was built in the 1850s and Stan Laurel (of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy) made his debut there in 1906.
• According to local legend, local curry house Shish Mahal invented the chicken tikka masala in the 1970s.
• The statue of the Duke of Wellington has a traffic cone on its head. When the council tried to remove it, there was public outcry, so it remains there to this day!
• Head to Fossil Grove in Victoria Park to see trees that date back to 330 million years ago. Yep, they’re twice as old as dinosaurs!
• Some of the remains of St Valentine are in a wooden box at the Church of Blessed St John Duns Scotus on Ballater Street.
• Glasgow has eight music venues and has been voted the UK’s best place for concerts outside of London. If you like live music, you’ll love a hen do in Glasgow!
• Glasgow City Chambers boasts more marble than the Vatican! It’s even played the Vatican and the Kremlin in movies.
• Glasgow Tower is a Guinness World Record holder! It’s the tallest, fully rotating, freestanding structure in the world.
• The pretty well intact 15th century ruins of Crookston Castle are on a hill in suburb Crookston. If you’re a fan of hidden gems, this is worth a visit.
• Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show ran for three months at the East End Exhibition Buildings.
• University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum is Scotland’s oldest public museum. It was built in 1807.
• The first official football match was played here in 1872. It was between England and Scotland and they drew 0-0.
• Glasgow’s name originates from a Gaelic phrase meaning dear green place or green valley.
• Mitchell Library is the biggest public reference library in Europe.
• Scottish engineer John Logie Baird broadcast the 1st moving images on TV in 1926.

Glasgow in numbers

• Glasgow the biggest city in Scotland.
• It’s also the fourth largest city in the UK.
• The popular Horseshoe Bar has the longest bar in Europe at 104 ft and three inches.
• The cinema at Renfrew Street is the world’s tallest cinema. It features six floors and 18 screens, allowing 663 people to watch films at the same time.
• Clockwork Orange is the name given to the city’s underground rail system due to its colour. It’s the world’s 3rd oldest underground railway system.
• Glasgow Tower is the world’s only structure to be able to rotate 360°C into prevailing wind. Fancy a visit during your Glasgow hen party?
• Glasgow City Chambers cost £578,232 to build in 1888. That’d be around £40 million in today’s money.
• This Scottish city might be a rainy one but in August 1975, temperatures soared to a scorching 31.2°C.
• Glasgow’s got more than 20 museums. The city’s world renowned for its culture, art and architecture so they’re well worth a visit during your hen do in Glasgow.
• Glasgow Cathedral is the Scottish mainland’s most complete medieval cathedral.

Glasgow loves a curry! Not only is it the only city to have won the Curry Capital of Britain title four times, it’s also long rumoured to have invented the delicious chicken tikka masala! If you’re a curry fan, you’re going love getting your taste buds tickled here but this city also offers so much more.

From massive steaks to quality vegan food, fine dining to fast food, there’s a restaurant, café, pub or takeaway to keep everyone happy and those bellies full. Glasgow’s foodie scene is constantly evolving so there’s always something new and exciting to try. Don’t forget to check out our restaurant listings.

Why not combine eating with sightseeing? Jump onboard a fabulous Afternoon Tea Bus in Glasgow to munch on some delicious sweet and savoury goodies whilst driving past some iconic landmarks and stunning city sights. You can even jump on a bus after dark for the City Cocktail Tour where you’ll get two drinks each as you see the sights at night and chow down on American bites including beef and pork sliders and mac and cheese. Yum!

Trust us, you’re going to need lots of energy during your hen do in Glasgow so refuel with some delicious food before hitting another activity. Alternatively, if you’re planning a big night out on the booze, make sure to book a stomach-lining meal out beforehand. Wondering which are the best restaurants in Glasgow for a hen do? Let us help you.

Absurd Bird - 3 Stock Exchange, Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow, G2 1QY

There’s no better hangover cure than a trip to Absurd Bird where you’ll find a menu jam-packed with Deep South-style fried chicken, big burgers, bottomless wings and belly filling dishes at purse-friendly prices. There are even veggie and vegan options so no one will go hungry.

The Gannet - 1155 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8TB

If you fancy treating yourselves to something really fancy, The Gannet offers modern fine dining and has won numerous awards including the Scottish Restaurant of the Year more than once. Their mouth-watering menu features deliciously decadent dishes such as North Sea monkfish with seaweed butter sauce, saddle of red deer with wild mushrooms, caramelised celeriac and burnt onion brother and much more.

Gin Tasting and a Two-Course Meal at Revolution - 84 Mitchell Street, Glasgow, G1 3NA

Why not combine a delicious meal out with a fun activity? More than 70% of the UK’s gin is distilled in Scotland so where better to learn all about it? A bartender will share delicious samples with you and teach you how to make your own gin-based cocktail before you sit down to a tasty two-course meal from a menu packed with pub classics.

There’s no better way to warm up for a big night out than with a bit of hen party Cocktail Making in Glasgow! Head to a city centre bar and prepare yourselves to get hands on as you create some delicious drinks from Caipirinhas to Daiquiris. You’ll receive a welcome drink each to get the good times flowing straight away before a pro bartender shows you all the tricks of the trade. To up the fun factor, they’ll lead some fun games to get you unleashing your competitive sides from tandem cocktail making to blindfold buddies.

We only work with the best bars in Glasgow and all the venues that offer Cocktail Making, including Revolution and Las Iguanas, are located in the city centre, conveniently close to all the action. You’re spoilt for choice with which bar or club to hit next!

Wherever you choose, you’ll enjoy quality drinks at value for money. Everyone in your group will love this especially if you’re on a budget or used to those Southern drink prices.

Glaswegians love a drink and a dance, so you’ll be in great company as you head to one of the awesome nightclubs. Here you’ll find top DJs spinning a fantastic selection of tunes from R&B to cheese, house to hip hop, all sure to get you on that dancefloor and throwing your best shapes! If you're wondering which are the best bars and clubs for a hen do in Glasgow, let us give you the lowdown.

King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut - 272A St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL

If you ladies are fans of live music, this is one of the city’s best hotspots This banging live music pub has someone playing most nights of the year and once even saw Oasis take to the stage. Expect to see a range of new bands and established acts in a small, intimate venue.

Sub Club - 22 Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QD

This no-frills nightclub has been voted one of the best in the UK and boasts buzzing DJ sets, a state-of-the-art sound system, décor that’s effortlessly cool and industrial and a passion for house music. If you want to dance ‘til the early hours and love dance music, you’ll absolutely love this place. What’s more, you leave those uncomfortable high heels at home! Don’t underestimate it, many epic hen nights in Glasgow have taken place here!

Revolución de Cuba - 36 Renfield St, Glasgow , Glasgow, G2 1LU, UK

In the heart of the city centre, Revolución always brings the party atmosphere with a bright, open venue split across two floors, late night DJs and a massive menu of mouth-watering cocktails. Whether you’re a group of dancefloor divas or just fancy people watching from a comfy booth, a Glasgow hen do spent here will be memorable.

Hillhead Bookclub - 17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

This bar in Glasgow’s West End is ideal if you fancy something a bit quirky. Embrace your inner nerd as you enjoy retro video games, a game of ping pong, creative cocktails and a chilled-out, bohemian atmosphere.

The Shed - 26 Langside Avenue, Shawlands, Glasgow, G41 2QS

The Shed is Southside’s biggest nightclub and the place to go if you’re fans of cheesy tunes, party anthems and retro bangers. Expect a fun-loving crowd and a feel-good atmosphere as you strut your stuff on the dancefloor and explore the two floors and four bars. It’s an irresistibly fun night out.

St Mungo Festival

If you’re thinking about a hen do in Glasgow, you’ll be pleased to hear there’s always something going on. St Mungo Festival takes place every January and celebrates Glasgow’s patron saint with theatre events, lectures, workshops and walks. If you fancy learning more about the city’s rich medieval city, you’ll be pleased to hear that most events are free.

Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Laughter can be heard all over the city in March with the arrival of the annual International Comedy Festival. Top stand-up stars from Scotland, the UK and beyond come to Glasgow to perform at Europe’s biggest comedy festival.

GinFall

GinFall also takes place in March and is known to be the best gin festival in Scotland. Get the chance to taste gins from all over the globe, take part in workshops, make cocktails, access exclusive bars, listen to live music and munch on tasty food.

TRNSMT Festival

July sees the return of TRNSMT Festival where some of the biggest and best music stars perform to packed-out crowds from Snow Patrol to Stormzy, Jess Glynne to Years and Years.

Glasgow Cheese Fest

Cheese Fest takes place in November and is a firm fave with visitors who can tuck into delicious cheese from all over the world, get involved in workshops and even meet cheese ambassadors Wallace and Gromit!

New Year’s Eve

Trust us, nowhere does New Year’s Eve like Scotland! Come here at this time of year and get two for one on your celebrations, NYE and a hen do in Glasgow! Hogmanay begins on 30th December and lasts for three epic days, packing in loads of live music, fireworks, dancing, exciting events and much, much more to help you see in the new year in the most amazing way.

Getting to Your Glasgow Hen Do

If you’re heading on a Glasgow hen do from other areas in the UK, you can hop on an aeroplane and fly into Glasgow International Airport which is nice and close to the city centre. If you don’t fancy flying, the city’s also well served by trains and coaches.

If you’re coming from England, it’s worth booking your tickets in advance to save a few pennies. And make sure you create a good playlist and bring a book as it’s quite a long journey! That said, if you haven’t made your plan of action yet, you’ll have a nice amount of time to create your itinerary with the other hens.

Getting Around During Your Glasgow Hen Do

Getting around the city during your Glasgow hen do is a breeze. The city’s served by a super bus network and also has an underground rail system. You can buy tickets to give you unlimited travel for total convenience. If you’re feeling a bit active, why not hop on a bike available at bicycle stations throughout the city?

If that’s a bit too much hard work, or you want to rest up for those high heels later, you can always hop in a taxi. Either pre-book your cab or hop in one at one of the many taxi ranks situated all over the city and near the most happening night time hotspots.