Where to spend a Christmas day out in Glasgow

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a day out at a traditional Christmas market. Although we may not be able to venture over to the George Square Christmas market this year, the popular St Enoch Christmas market is returning outside the St Enoch Centre from 21st November to 23rd December. The festive village is expecting over 50 stalls and 32 nationalities from across the globe, so you are sure to find a memorable gift or treat.
Wrap up warm and enjoy a mulled wine or an indulgent hot chocolate as you amble your way through the stalls and get inspiration from the abundant Christmas gifts on offer. A delicious wide selection of food will be available throughout the market ranging from bratwurst sausage to a crispy duck rotisserie. If you have a sweet tooth then you’ll enjoy Dutch pancakes drenched with warm Nutella, or, alternatively, if you fancy trying something more daring, a crocodile burger is even up for grabs…

Hotel du Vin & Bistro is a beautiful boutique hotel and restaurant located in Glasgow’s west end and is offering a luxurious festive Sunday lunch throughout the month of December. It provides the perfect spot to meet friends or spend a relaxing Sunday with family indulging in delicious food, whilst overlooking the tree-lined Victorian terrace. Priced at £34.95 per person, the festive Sunday lunch menu provides diners with the choice of seasonal starters, traditional roasts, and indulgent desserts.

The Hummingbird cocktail bar is a perfect Glasgow city centre spot to enjoy festive cocktails and exchange secret Santa gifts with the girls after an afternoon of Christmas shopping. With a new winter cocktail list recently released there will be a drink that suits everyone. Why not go all out and enjoy a ‘Festive Birdcage’ priced at £60, which includes eight cocktails to enjoy with friends presented in Hummingbird’s iconic birdcage. A ‘Disko Ball Cocktail Sharer’ is also available for £30.

If you’re looking for a fun afternoon during the lead up to Christmas, then Golf Fang crazy golf has got you sorted. The highly popular crazy golf venue has created six festive packages for you and your friends to choose from to suit all budgets and needs. The ‘Jingle Balls’ package is priced at £12 per person and is exclusively available for those who pre-book to ensure your tee off time and 18 holes of crazy golf. The ‘Festive Frenchie’ package comes at 18 holes of crazy golf, a Christmas gift, and the choice of any standard sized cocktail for £18 per person. With the ‘Grinch Grotto’ priced at £28 per person, you can expect to enjoy two drinks, a food item from the Flip and Dip food menu, 18 holes of crazy golf and even a Christmas gift! All Christmas packages are available from Monday 15th November through to Monday 3rd January.

Back by popular demand, Elfingrove is the magical Christmas experience which takes place each year within Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, hosted by Itison. This year the theme is “The Ice Rink Experience” as the grounds of the museum are being transformed into Scotland’s largest ice rink. Never mind ice skating at the Rockefeller Centre, this year you can skate outside Glasgow’s iconic museum to the soundtrack of magical music before entering the ‘Mallow Café’ to warm up with a mug of hot chocolate. Enjoy delicious food and drinks within the magical bar area, which is the perfect spot to toast marshmallows with friends. Adult daytime tickets can be purchased for £14 and child daytime tickets are priced at £12.

Sloans bar and restaurant is back this year with their popular ‘Christmas Eatfilm’, which is a great way to spend a cosy afternoon and get into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy a festive film with friends or family within the grand ballroom while tucking into a delicious meal, dessert and of course Christmas cocktail priced at £22 per person. With a large selection of films to choose from, there will be something to suit everyone. Whether you enjoy a holiday romance such as Love Actually or prefer a comical Christmas movie such as Elf, it’s a perfect Christmas afternoon or evening activity to enjoy with loved ones.