03 Dec 2024
Where to go out in Glasgow at Christmas
The nights are drawing in, the mornings are getting crisper, and the Christmas lights are in the process of being put up in Glasgow’s George Square. It can only mean one thing! After the washout of a year last Christmas was, this year Glasgow’s culinary scene is more determined than ever to provide a Christmas night out that you will remember.
There are few venues more magical than Brel, which can be found nuzzled under the canopy of fairy lights in quaint cobbled Ashton Lane. This makes Brel the perfect venue for a Christmas night out with friends as it not only provides an aesthetic setting complete with firepits and a heated mezzanine, but it also excels in delivering fun, quirky, and delicious Christmas packages.
Brel’s ‘S’more the Merrier’ package is a cosy double date night activity that will definitely get you in the mood for Christmas. Priced at £25pp you can expect a glass of fizz, beer or cocktail upon arrival, the hiring of a firepit and Christmas s’mores to share.
‘Tis The Season’ package, which is priced at £30 per person, includes a glass of fizz, beer or cocktail upon arrival, a main meal from the Christmas selection and a sharing dessert platter to enjoy with friends.
An authentically Italian restaurant, La Vita is known for its extravagant Christmas menu, Christmas crackers and beautiful traditional decorations. Its restaurants are a known staple in Glasgow and a popular choice for work Christmas nights out. La Vita has crafted an Italian Christmas Dinner menu that will be served from Thursday 25th November through to Sunday 2nd January 2022.
A sample of what you can expect includes pizza di nattale, which is topped with festive turkey pieces, stuffing, and drizzled cranberry sauce. Also on offer is a delicious rich Italian stew and homemade tiramisu. If you choose to celebrate with friends or work colleagues mid-week, you can expect to pay £29.95 per person for three courses or £31.95 per person if you celebrate on a Friday, Saturday, Christmas Eve or Hogmanay. Why not add a bubbly package to complete your night out?
With a ‘Merry Set Menu’ and a Christmas menu to suit all dietary requirements Zizzi is your go-to restaurant to exchange your secret Santa with friends this year. Demolish the three-course set menu for £22.95 and indulge yourself with dishes such as oven roasted Chicken Calabrese and Rum Baba, a rum soaked cake topped with cinnamon ice cream and hot salted caramel sauce.
Celebrate the Christmas season this year with a ‘Festive Fizz’ in Princes Square – the prettiest spot for a rooftop bar in Glasgow. Sip on a frozen porn star martini under a cherry blossom tree with the girls and enjoy a cupcake ferris wheel for £29.95 or enjoy a Christmas menu from £22.95 per person. As if we can’t tempt you even more, if you book your festive lunch, dinner or party night before Friday 12th November, October will give you an e-voucher for 20% off for you to enjoy in January!
Slug & Lettuce is an ideal venue for a work Christmas night out, especially for parties of more than 10 people as they offer a mouthwatering ‘Nibble and Mingle’ buffet menu that is priced between £14.49 and £21.49 per person. With three buffet menus to choose from ranging from Bronze to Gold there will be something to tickle everyone’s taste buds. Sticky BBQ pigs-in-blankets, rosemary and garlic breaded brie with cranberry sauce and crispy chicken wings are just some of the nibbles on offer. Plus, you can really indulge by adding a tasty sharing dessert platter for just £1.50 per person!
If you fancy Christmas cocktails with the ladies you will have a wide array of drinks to choose from including porn star martinis, mimosas, and prosecco by the glass.
Miller & Carter is an indulgent venue to dine with your other half this Christmas. You can enjoy a three-course festive set menu complete with a glass of prosecco for £34.95 per person. From succulent steak to hand-carved turkey and a festive burger, there are plenty of tasty seasonal dishes to choose from. Make sure to leave room for dessert as you won’t want to miss out on the Christmas chocolate brownie…
Situated in the south side of Glasgow, Church on the Hill is an iconic Glasgow bar and restaurant. They’ve released a bumper three-course Christmas menu priced at £25.95, which includes roast turkey paupiette and baked mulled wine cheesecake. This is the perfect haunt for drinks and dinner with friends this Christmas.
If you are considering a large work Christmas night out to remember, then why not consider hiring the Grosvenor’s grand Mezzanine, which comes complete with a private bar, so the bubbles will flow all night long. With an ultimate party playlist every Thursday to Saturday throughout December, you can be sure of getting into the party spirit. Festive menus are available from £18.95 per person and boast premium choices such as wild game and chestnut terrine, braised feather blade and winter berry tart.