My friends and I LOVE a bit of unofficial bingo. By unofficial I mean travel bingo on the plane…read morewhen we go on holiday or bingo at the end of a pub quiz where the prize is a tenner. However we thought we would have a go at hardcore bingo and as such ended up at Mecca Bingo at the Springfield Quay. First of all we all had to become members by registering through the website, and then it was a torturous wait until our welcome letters and membership cards were delivered! It was the longest 5 to 7 days of my life! On our first night there we parked in our "members only" parking spaces and entered the hug foyer and sort of hung about wondering what we were supposed to do next. Eventually we tagged along behind a group of blue rinse wonders and copied what they did. they asked for bingo sheets with elaborate names in what sounded like another language and we just said, "Umm same as them please." When we got into the bingo hall itself it was massive with tables which sat groups of four dotted around the bingo caller who was on a huge podium in the centre of the room. It was remarkably high tech with big screens flasging up the numbers as they were called. There was also a bar (thank God) and you can buy pub type snacks like crisps and peanuts. We stood out like sore thumbs and had "newcomers" written all over us. We didin't have a clue what sheet we were supposed to be on and whether we were playing for a line or a house or whatever the other options are! We kept on getting shushed for talking; these ladies take their bingo very seriously! I can understand why though as there was usually hundreds or even thousands of pounds up for grabs during most games, or is it rounds, who knows? It was an interesting experience but out membership has long since been cancelled and we have stuck to the unofficial bingo ever since. We were mega disappointed that no one actually shouted bingo just "HERE!" or "ARRGG!" and the caller didn't do any of the cheesy chat that is the best part of bingo. You know like, "Two little ducks, 22, quack quack." and all that stuff.

Never thought I would see the day I was writing a review on the Mecca Bingo at the Quay...but here…read morewe are, haha! I'm not ashamed to admit it (or maybe a little) but I don't mind the odd bingo night with my friends! Long gone are the days of the blue rinse brigade calling the shots in these clubs;it's definitely appealing to a younger audience and I think this club reflects that. Could I go constantly? Nope, I'd be bored to death. But once a month catching up with friends, I have no problem with. I'll let you know if we ever win anything decent..haha! This hall is large and holds a lot of people. The Q Bar is upstairs which is a nice area to sit, have a drink (they don't have the best cocktail menu but all the alcoholic drinks are well priced) and just chat whilst you play. You can also order food in the hall (again, reasonably priced) and I can confirm that it's not half bad...not the best meal you'll ever have but on par with Wetherspoons. So yeah...you play bingo (shock horror!). Actually, the games don't run on that long and there are a lot of intervals which gives my friend and I time to catch up. We go for the social aspect and it works well for a mid week catch up. There are plenty of toilets and everything is clean/tidy. The staff are pretty nice too and happy to help where they can. They try telling the odd joke...and fail miserably. Overall, it's a nice evening out and we always have a giggle!

Yup its me again ... back at the bingo…read more Decided to branch out and try a new venue in the quest for a win but sadly it wasnt meant to be. This is a fair sized hall with lots of seats amnd funky swival seats too. There is a bar and food menu available too which has recently had an upgrade although still not a large gf section. Large carpark outside and cash machines inside. Go on give bingo a go .... you never know you might like it :)

Have to say...I'm really impressed with this bingo hall! Decent sized car park. The hall is…read morelarge,airy, modern and bright. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. Plenty of bingo which is well..what you expect. Good selection of soft and alcoholic drinks at really good prices. Cocktail range is a bit meh but then it's a not a cocktail bar either! Good food menu and although I didn't have anything, it all looked delicious. Had a really good night! Younger crowd here too as well as the blue rinse brigade!

This bingo hall is huge. It opens at 10am and does not close to 10pm every night. They have 3 bingo…read more'sessions', morning, afternoon and evening. Some people stay in there all day as they have a cafe which sells breakfast, lunch and evening meals. It is reasonably priced. The bingo games vary in price. Some games can be around £2 but it can cost around £20 per evening. The rewards can be good though. They were offering £1,000,000 recently, but this has been shelved. The national game is still played every night and the prize for winning this can be up to £100,000 per night. They have slot machines and mini bingo games available so you can gamble from morning to night in here. Parking facilities are good as are the public transport links.

A great wee bingo club thats been here for a long time. Theres 2 or 3 main sessions of bingo each…read moreday as well as mini bingo inbetween. There is a small arcade area, a well stocked bar and a cafeteria which sells a range of snacks & meals. There is a small car park but you need to get there early for a space or you'll need to park within the near by streets. Staff are helpful but the place could really do with some extra staff on their busier nights and at the weekend.

Buzz Bingo Cumbernauld reopens on the Monday the 17th of May 2021 since being closed from the 26th…read moreof December 2020 due to Covid-19 rules we are open 7 days a week The Food is always amazing Here

Made to feel welcome. Friendly atmosphere and if you're peckish there are free snacks available and…read morefree coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drink available also. No problems getting your winning coins changed for notes. Would recommend and I will definitely be returning there.

For many moons my friends and I have lusted after the bingo dream... Oh, to feel the buzz of those…read morenumbers being called out in monotone barely giving you time to find them in your card. Oh, to have the opportunity to use those circle bingo pens sportingly... My friend finally lived the dream one birthday, and coaxed us all down to this Bingo Hall. The place is MASSIVE. It feels like an airy warehouse more than a gambling establishment. We got heavy funny looks from the regulars, and many comments about our age and appearence being shouted out from nearby four seater booths. However, this treatment stopped after I asked for help for me, a bingo virgin, from a lady sharing our table, and we were immediately welcomed into the fold. Even being celebrated when I then won on my first card! Oh, the excitement! The community feel of the place is strong, with the number callers talking often directly to folk in the audience, and it even has an in house bar and take-away, in case you fancy a gin and tonic and chips. Okay, so it lacks class... but if you're looking to see some real Glasgow in the West End, or looking for cheap thrills, you'll find them both here. Def worth a visit.

My name is Maureen, I am 25 years old and I am a bingo punter…read more Don't laugh. And don't knock it until you've tried it. There is something extremely addictive about bingo. Don't be fooled by the image of old ladies either. It's hard to keep up with those numbers; they shout them out quickly you know. If you miss one, there's no way you're going to be able to catch up later. When my boyfriend and I stopped off at Vegas on our backpacking trip round America, we had no idea how to gamble and didn't have much money to do it. Thankfully our hotel had a bingo hall (that's Vegas for you) so we spent most of our time in there. My friends and I visited this Bingo in Partick on a night out. It was exactly what we expected; the average age of the clientele was around 75, the decor hadn't changed in around 30 years and the cafe only sold burger and chips. But why can't people over a certain age have a social life? This particular Carlton branch is an important part of the Partick community; when it was under threat from property developers, customers staged an uprising, stating there was no way they were willing to give this bingo up. The property suits were forced to build their yuppie flats around the bingo where it remains, surrounded by the yuppie property as locals wander outside for a fag.

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…read morebirthday 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.

Alea is a lot bigger than the Gala casinos that I have been to also. I sadly no longer expect…read moreCasinos 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.