I'm not a gambler but I was here a few months ago as a friend hired out a hall in this casino for a birthday party and I had a great night. A few friends played a couple of games of roulette but no big wins, it's a slippery slope! It is very modern with plush comfy sofas, and there's even cushions! I was really surprised by how pretty it was inside and I would have liked some of the decor for my own home. The toilets were also immaculate, very stylish and they had full length mirrors so you can check your dress isn't tucked into your pants, classy. My favourite thing in this casino are the verandas which give you stunning views across the Clyde, you can see the Science Centre and the Glasgow Tower in the background which are lit up at night, you can also see all the city lights reflected across the water and it looks beautiful. I guess it's very rarely that the Clyde is described as beautiful but honestly the views from here are amazing and really show the city at its best. I've attached some pictures as proof of how pretty it is. read more

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Alea is a lot bigger than the Gala casinos that I have been to also. I sadly no longer expect Casinos to be full of spy's and woman with feathers in their hair and glittery dresses, Gala killed that dream. I would say that Alea is definitely a step in the right direction, being much better in terms of value, game, and experience than Gala. Being much bigger, you can trail round different rooms while losing your money rather than staying in the same place. And it is open ALL NIGHT!! Why I do not yet know but this has got to be a positive, maybe poker is one of those things that wakes you up in the middle of the night. Lets be honest we know it does, but I don't think the dress code would allow PJ's. Free entry, just pay as you gamble. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. read more

Alea Casino - picture from the official website - Casinos Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Came here for dinner tonight with a couple of friends after seeing their 2 courses for £12.95 deal. I was quite surprised upon entering the main restaurant area as the decor is completely different to how the rest of the casino looks. There were chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and vintage style artwork and furniture. Whereas the rest of the casino has a very modern feel to it. We hadn't booked a table so we had to wait around 10-15 minutes, even though the restaurant wasn't that busy and there were empty tables. We got seated next to the balcony which was nice as we got a nice view over the clyde. There were plenty of choices on the menu, but a lot required supplement charges which I didn't really fancy. For my starter, I had haggis bon bons.. they weren't really what I had expected. It sort of had a hard shell, then the inside was haggis, they were ok but probably would order something else next time. For my main I had a smoked haddock risotto which was really good, the portion was quite large even though the plate looked small - so don't be fooled! The only downside was our waitress, she was quite rude and didn't crack a smile the whole time. Maybe she was having a bad day. The standard of the food is definitely up to scratch for what you pay, and you get a lovely view of the river as well - especially during the sunset. Perfect for date night. read more

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This is one of the cities fine restaurants - a beautiful room for a romantic meal with great service and food just as it should be cooked and presented We sat by the window with an amazing view of the SECC and bridge read more

Alea Casino - The view from our table at the alea - Casinos Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Dreadful door staff. I went with some friends on a Friday night after each drinking 3 pints then arrived here and was turned back at the door for having had "too much to drink". A first for me in 10 years of going out in Glasgow. No discussion. This after letting in my two friends who went on ahead after I took the time to discard my cigarette in the actual outdoor ashtray instead of simply flicking it into the road. On a previous visit, I was generously granted passage through the doors and it is a nice casino but, frankly, it is catered for casino tourists and general fantasists. The interior is large, airy and spacious but this only adds to the general cold, unwelcoming atmosphere. For drinks, there is an expensive cocktail menu and premium lager taps for people unaware they are, in fact, not living in a Bond film. The location is also extremely awkward. Unless you live locally, you really do need to take a taxi to get here and back so make sure you don't gamble away all your money. I would not advise walking as I once sat on a jury where a group of students were stabbed and attacked with a belt buckle by a gang at the entrance to the complex. On the whole I would stick to the places on Sauchiehall Street, where you can have good banter with the croupiers and other staff, drinks are reasonable and can be ordered and served to you while you play, the table minimums are lower, and the oddball punters are more interesting. read more

I've been to a few casinos in my time and can honestly say that this the best. It's just so much nicer than the others. It has three floors with the poker tournaments downstairs, a nice wee cafe area. The top floor has the roulette tables and a big bar. Everything is plush looking and plush feeling, but the prices for the drinks and the food are very reasonable. Fridays and Saturdays have a DJ playing from eleven 'til three. There are function areas, and wee sections that you can reserve for a party. I watched an Elvis impersonator entertaining us all one night, and he was good. If you want to sit at a table and gamble, there are very few unwashed smelly people about and the waitresses will bring you a drink or a snack to the table. The smokers balconies do have a lovely view over the Clyde, but if you don't like smokers, I wouldn't bother. read more

Out of all the casinos in Glasgow this is my fav. It is really modern and grand looking. At the weekends has a DJ playing all the usual chart stuff but this gives it a good atmosphere and attracts a mixed crowd of young and old(er). The food is nice as you would expect in a casino and the staff are fine. It is not as huge inside as you may think from outside as it is a huge building I was expecting something like from the films in Las Vegas but it does have two floors which are always busy any time of the week. The casino holds a lot of its own tournaments some of which are private or invite only and are mostly for poker. If like me you are not a big gambler the bars are good and have a good selection of cocktails served day and night and plenty of areas to grab a seat and have a chat. read more

It's a great venue Multiple levels Multiple bars It hasn't had a refurb in the while times it's been open so some areas are looking a little worn and tired. Still a cool place to head after work for a late night flutter, drink and some food Go for the skinny chips not the fat chips..... Much tastier It's a shame the restaurant has been taken over and turned in to an Indian I always loved the food on the old menu I'm sure the new place will have great food too, it's something ales has always done well. However .... I would note that the waiting times over the years for food has increased to the point that it took 45 mins for my skinny chips to arrive last time Some of the door staff have been here since day one, they have mellowed out a little since the opening Before it was strict no entry without a membership, dress code and not one look that you may have had a single alcoholic drink in the last 10 years Dress code is more relaxed, no longer need to be a member however you turn up looking like you have enjoyed your evening will be met with hostility from the door staff! DO NOT HAVE A GOOD NIGHT OUT BEFORE GOING HERE Anyway all no drinkers welcome - unless you look like you had a drink Anyway go along enjoy your evening and loose some cash read more

Got an itison voucher for 2 course meal with bottle wine. Delightful! And well worth the money read more

Alea Casino - Posh starters at the alea casino. Window seat with lovely view of the squinty bridge - Casinos Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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If your a new member you'll get £5 of your food bill and £5 cash match on the tables - I'd recommend the steak sandwich, very soft and tasty! And on your second visit you get 2 x £5 free bet's. Really nice decor, on the weekends you'll find its pretty busy but the tables usually free up in a reasonable time. The one major downfall of this place and it's important to me because I'm really impatient, there will always and I repeat always be a queue in this place to get in, I've never been and got straight in, so be prepared to wait, so close to giving this place 3 stars for that but I can't fault much more. read more

I didn't actually go into the casino this evening. My husband, daughter, and I walked over from our hotel. It was a pretty long walk in a drizzling rain. If we had known it was as far, we'd have called a taxi. I'm not quite sure what happened when we walked in, but I heard the doorman telling my husband that he had consumed too many drink to gain entrance into the casino. My husband had had a few beers, and it was late (about 1:30 a.m.), and he was tired. He wasn't drunk and wasn't behaving in any kind of belligerent fashion. He was surprised, and I immediately said that we needed to go. It was all very awkward and embarrassing. I asked the bouncer if he could at least call me a taxi so we could leave, and he pointed in the direction of a phone attached to the wall. He told me it was a direct line to a taxi company. The line was long, and I was wishing to crawl into a hole in the ground, but he was unmoved. I realize that people reading this review will probably assume that my husband was very drunk, that there was more to the story than him walking up to the door. I witnessed his walk, and he wasn't staggering. None of us pushed the issue. The party behind us walked in and were very raucous and well dressed. We were wearing blue jeans and jackets - casual, but not sloppy.I looked on their website to see if maybe they had a dress code that we weren't compliant with. It said it was casual. We are Americans, and my daughter thought that could be a factor. I have no idea. Like I said, he had consumed about three beers over a three hour period, but wasn't what I'd consider drunk. None of us were used to this treatment. I'm sad. I'm sure it's a very nice casino. Maybe the doorman we had had a problem with a previous customer. I'm 51, and this has never happened to us before. I think it was probably the very well-dressed, very stern appearing doorman. I wonder if they have a protocol they follow for making that determination, but it certainly appeared to be a snap judgment. I just wanted to share my experience. If you got this far, thanks for reading. Kathy read more

sorry folk but the experience that i got in glasgow alea is far from five star i had bought two pints of lager off the waitress both were flat did try to complain to waitress got fobbed off to bar staff bar staff fobbed me onto a supervisor supervisor said he will look into it never did get back to me totally put a downer on the night out wil just have to look for a casino that will be more customer friendly read more