The forge is a good place to go shopping for like food,Gifts and to get some wee bits and pieces in but at Christmas time or any holidays its a nightmare. its usually crowded and people stand in the way ... like move but I really like the fruit section near the in shops. the forge was way better in 2015-2018 id say there was more things to do and the old cinema was very popular. read more

Well what can be said about the Forge Shopping Centre that has not already been said. I remember when the picture house was opened by nine other than Lulu the singer who you may recall was married to one of the Bee Gee,s from memory I think it was 1989 or thereabouts, and it's shows as both the exterior and interior are dated however you can see the attempt to update it to a degree. It's a great place to shop if you don't want to go into town also just across the road is the Forge Market which is brill for window shopping you will always get bits and bobs at a reasonable price. All in all combined its a nice way to spend a couple of hours on a rainy Sunday in the East End read more

It is very rare that I can't be bothered going into town but when those days happen (usually when the weather is miserable) I sometimes head to the Forge. It's not my favourite shopping centre in the world but it serves a purpose nonetheless. The Forge has a decent sized car park and there are good bus links at either entrance, whether you want to head into town, Carntyne, Shettleston or down to Rutherglen. There is also a taxi rank at the Duke Street entrance which I've never seen empty - always seems to be a good flow of taxis. The Forge Market is nearby as well as the Forge Retail Park. There is also the new addition of a very odd ;Wraps & Kebabs' fast food van at the Duke Street entrance which I don't really understand..it's in a very odd position and as there are so many places to eat/take aways nearby, I can't image it being very busy. I certainly have seen anyone use it. The Forge has a range of stores such as River Island, H & M, Yankee Candle, Holland & BarrettGame, Perfume Shop, Toys R Us, Poundland, Poundworld, Primark and a large Asda. There is also an arcade and cinema on the first floor. There is an array of other shops such as travel agents, an American Candy Store, Peacocks, card shops and a few others. There a few cafes scattered around, a Costa Coffee and a Subway. On the top level there is a cinema (which i swear I've never witnessed anyone actually use) and a large arcade area. The Forge used to house some pretty decent shops (New Look, Superdrug, Dorothy Perkins) but as the Fort has developed and expanded over the years, the Forge has gone completely downhill. I remember when my sister was a few weeks old and she used to start crying the second her pram set foot in the store. I totally understand that now..I've witnessed pretty much everything at the Forge: from 2 girls brawling over a guy to another guy trying to walk through the store with his pet dogs. Nothing surprises me anymore.. Okay, so I haven't witnessed that kind of behaviour on every single visit but the Forge is somewhere I completely avoid unless I need to pop in. There are abandoned shop units (which they try and decorate up so you don't notice them, ut you do) and some of the units that have been filled appear to have been filled through sheer desperation instead of thinking about what the public might actually want to find in the Forge. There are definitely better shopping centres to be found in Glasgow and if I was planning a shopping day, the Forge wouldn't be included in that because it's not the best shopping experience you'll ever have. But for convenience and the fact there are a few decent stores I can pick up necessities from, I think 3 stars is pretty fair.. read more

As shopping centres go I suppose this place is adequate. It has a good range of shops. Some of them are smaller than others meaning that there isn't as much choice of products as you would get in bigger branches in bigger shopping centres. That said, it's a fine wee place if you know exactly what you're looking for just to pop in and get it although it is a bit like stepping back into the 90's. Recently I had the misfortune of using the bathroom facilities in the shopping centre. I have to say I was disgusted at the sight that greeted me. One of the cubicles had used sanitary towels thrown all over the floor and another had excrement up the walls, over the toilet seat and also on the floor. Needless to say, I made a quick exit and didn't use the facilities. I find this quite disgusting and it is something that there really is no need for. I won't be rushing back to the forge that's for sure! read more

The Forge is a great little local shopping centre, if you want to do a bit of shopping without the hassle of heading into town. As it's indoors, it's pretty good for a rainy day and provides a great selection of shopping options all under one roof. There's a large Asda store and Poundland for the bargain hunters, as well as the usual high street stores such as H&M, New Look and River Island. What was once a downmarket little shopping centre is now been transformed into a pretty decent place to shop, with the best of what you would find in town. Still remaining are reminders of its humble beginnings, with places like the In-Shops still there, including lots of cheap and cheerful little shops, cafes, hairdressers and a great little haberdashery. Overall, a great shopping centre where you're sure to find everything you need and then some. read more

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The car park layout is annoying, the stores are not particularly great I hate the cafes and the annoying people who constantly stop you to by Sky tv The cinema is run down the stores are not inviting and the security stare at you as you go past in a very uncomfortable way like everyone there is a shoplifter Positive The cleaners do their job read more

A decent shopping centre that is notable by having a Cineworld cinema (Cinecard holders are welcome) and an Asda. I am an Asda man myself, and it has to be said there is a shortage of Asda branches in Glasgow so it's an extra incentive for me to go here instead of one of the many other shopping centres. There's not much in the way of eateries and it's not much to look at, as compared to St. Enoch Centre for e.g. but it does have a good selection of shops including less familiar names and cheaper shops. Can't beat a wee Asda/Cineworld combo really. read more

The Forge, when compared with the newer shopping centres and outlets in the city, is a bit drab. However it has been much improved in the past few yeras and is a good place to get some shopping done. It holds all your usual high street stores, such as BHS, H&M, River Island, Bay Trading, Superdrug, and Primark. There is also a huge Asda and a few eateries dotted around. The Forge is also home to the "other" Cinéworld multiplex, with several screens and a good selection of the biggest releases. No 3D as yet, but you can definitely beat the city centre crowds and have a quieter film-going experience. All in all it's a bit dingier than some of the bigger shopping centres, but it's perfect for east-enders. read more

The Forge shopping centre is a retail development set amidst the Tollcross area of Glasgow and, like it's surroundings is beginning to show it's age in both it's fabric and it's design. It has the peculiar anomaly of having a main entrance level which is minuscule by comparison to the rest of the site with no more than a few garage sized retailers providing what appear to be rather vague and innocuous products although there is a rather nice furniture store up there that does some unusual pieces. As you emerge out of the upper level you're faced with a precipice which is only navigable via the escalators and lifts which take you down to the main shopping area. My enduring memory of this place is stale cigarette smoke, which has admittedly subsided since the ban, but this isn't the sort of area where bans are necessarily all they should be. The shops themselves are the lower end versions of the big names on the high street and a few frankly bizarre and unnecessary additions within the 'in-shops' enclave. read more

The Forge is a pretty excellent shopping centre. It has an interesting mix of good high street stores and some cheaper local shops. Scattered about the centre there are little leather seats where men flop down petulantly to wait for their girlfriends. A big Asda supermarket and Cineworld cinema are attached, so it caters for everything. It is a two-level centre, but the second level has a lot of empty units, and is always a bit empty. The River Island is good, as is Poundland, Nude and Burton/Dorothy Perkins. The food outlets are poor however; the Asda cafe is probably the best. read more

The Forge located just off Gallowgate has a good selection of shops for clothes, groceries & home items. Also a Cinema, cafes and fast food. It is being renovated at the moment - not before time, it was looking rather dated and tired. Also nearby is the Forge Retail Park and Forge Market. They things it is lacking in is, a proper restaurant, a book shop, and a shop like HMV or something that specialises in DVD etc. read more

My first trip to The Forge was the same day I checked out the market across the road. I really liked the old pyramids design of the place and thought it would be cool to have a look inside. Sadly, the design of the building was as good as it got. As far as shopping centres go this place isn't great (that's putting it very kindly!). They do have a few high street stores (H&M, JD's and River Island) but other than those, the rest of the stores leave a lot to be desired. I also noticed a large number of shops that had closed down and been left bare! I think some modern refurbishment throughout could really improve the place. Errr em...It isn't all bad though! There are a few positive aspects that stop me giving it a lower rating. One would be the cinema found on the second floor. I never expected to find a cinema in this place and it comes in very handy if you want to see a new movie and don't want to go all in the way into town to do so! On the second floor you will also find a very large, recently built, arcade which has loads to do inside. They even have a laser quest area (love laser tag, totally turns me into a competitive Barney Stinson) and a space for bowling in the back of it which can be fun for after a movie. Another plus is they have a pretty large Primark store which works out well for a lot of people and is always very busy. But the best part of the Forge is the ASDA found inside! ASDA is usually where I do most of my food shopping and to have one here is a life and time saver! It's a very large store that they have which pretty much stocks everything ASDA has to offer. In terms of food inside the Forge, they do have a few cafe's and an ice-cream stall, but nothing special. Luckily, though, there is a McDonald's right outside one of the entrances which is very helpful if you get hungry here! Another thing about the Forge is that, despite being a pretty poor shopping centre, it is always busy! (Weekends are lovely for people watching..) As I've mentioned, the Forge does have a few plus points, but when you compare it to other shopping centres such as St. Enoch's centre, Braehead, Silverburn and even the Buchanan Galleries, you realise how limited the shops are and that it looks it's age. So if you are looking to go shopping I'd recommend all of those ahead of the Forge, or even just go into town. read more

If your looking for cheap football attire for kids upstairs next to the amusements sells kids football kit, mostly last/past seasons kit... it's why it's so cheap. You'll find around 100 £1 shops inside here, when I was younger this was the up and coming shopping centre, now its just a dump like the rest of parkhead, you'll be almost guaranteed to meet a few shady characters here on your travels, and if you like Primark you'll love it in here, they've got a massive primark, the one thing I do like about the forge is the Cineworld cinema that's upstairs, it's usually much quiter than the Cineworld in the town. read more

2 idiotic security staff were on the Forge exit on Gallowgate giving it the big I am as I cycled pass. One looked very strange and his bigger chum a bit dazed. The jurisdiction of Forge security does not extend to the public footpath. Unfortunately they are obviously failed police or the like and seem to have a huge chip on their shoulder. The cowardly actions are a smir on the centre and I advise the manager of the centre to have strong words with the 2 clowns in question. It was roughly 16.40 on the 11th November 2018. It would be interesting too ask them the motives for this but it is likely that they would be unable to string a sentence together. read more

The Forge is located towards the east side of Glasgow city and is quite an old shopping centre which pales in comparison to newer developments such as Braehead and Silverburn. However, there is a decent array of shops available to cater for everyday needs. It isn't somewhere one would go out of their way to visit on a shopping trip, not least because some of the clientele can be less than friendly! It can also be difficult to navigate, especially if you're unfamiliar with the area. read more

The Forge shopping centre is a fair size and expands quite a lot considering there has been 2 additional phases added over the years. The only issue with the other 2 phases is they can be rather awkward to find. I have to say its not as busy as it once was. Quite a lot of the good shops have closed down. It still has a few good shops left such as Asda. But the decent shops are spread out over the phases, which is rather annoying as you have to travel to each phase just to get a decent shop. The 2nd phase has soccer sport where there can be quite good bargains to be had there is also Toys R Us and the Big W which is a larger Woolies. Lots of parking, and space to move. There is also a large market out the back of the shopping centre which houses lots of different stalls with many hidden treasures to be seen. I'd recommend having a look at the market when ever you are at the forge. read more

cheap and cheerful for the most part and plenty free parking. Not in the nicest of locales but that does help keep the prices low.

Terrible customer service from all stores and most stores sell fake products avoid at all costs

What a fantasic addition to the forge having a Costa Coffee. At last a good place to eat. The staff are friendly and welcoming. I had stopped shopping at the Forge, but this new outlet has attracted me back. read more

unlike what the previous poster said, primark is not massive, only one level unliken the ones in glasgow, However having visited on thirsday, a week since my last visit they have now closed Superdrug, Claires accessories,New look, WH Smiths, Dorothy Perkins, but its great if you want to book a holiday as all thats left is travel agents and mobile phone shops!!!! shame really as it was a handy place but now just a derelict shell of its former self. read more