I always feel like I'm a trend behind when it comes to Optimo at the Sub Club. I'm wearing neon,…read moreeveryone else in in gingham- I stock up on the 'country gal' style and all of a sudden it's sequins....I'm never cool enough! The sub-club is a favourite haunt of the Glasgow art school set so expect this uber trendy vibe. Unless you are the pulse here, you will never be on it! Still, an awesome night out!

Been here a zillion times, though as with clubbing in general it's not really on my radar as much…read morethese days. If you're into banging, yet credible dance music, then Sub Club is probably still your best bet in Scotland. It's won various awards over the years, none of which I can remember. To be honest, I just don't get the exceptionally repetitive thudding of Saturday nights, and as good as Optimo was, once the style of music they played inadvertently became trendy, it lost much of what made it good in the first place. I've been to a couple of Drum n Bass nights which have been pretty good, but possibly not worth the headaches and the ringing in your ears afterwards. I did once get a shot at DJing in here on a Subcity night, and despite it being practically empty, the fact that I got everyone dancing to my favourite TLC tune, summed up the club for me. The punters are pretty open to anything, and don't give a toss as long as it sounds good. You can't ask for much more than that in a club.

I am from USA, the land of guns crime and drugs, and I have never in my life been searched as…read moreintensely as I have at this place. They check every nook and cranny of you - and I do genuinely mean that in a bad way. You probably think I'm joking, but show up and your jaw will drop at how insane this bar is, TSA is nothing compared to this and I am not exaggerating. Then when you pass their borderline STRIP search, you have to pay cover before you're even allowed to look if there's anyone in the bar, what a freakin joke, could not recommend less!

You will meet nice people inside but sadly you will have to be with a group of people upon arrival…read more The bouncers are extremely unfriendly and without any purpose they have a chip on their shoulders. It is sad to see such a cool enviroment be damned by gitty workers to shew you out. Less staff maybe best for here as customers should be considered. Music is as if.

So Reflex eh? Well it was my friend's hen night and this was her choice of dancing venue after our…read moremeal, which made me a happy bunny. I do love them 80s tunes being an 80s child in all. When we walked through the pub Edward's via the Renfield Street entrance it was so cringy as the music was awful and the clientele was em.... Anyway, we headed up the stairs to Reflex and my ears loved me lots. The music is awesome and they have many teles dotted round the room playing them classic 80s music videos. It was brilliant but why you ask I only give it 3 stars. Well it was a Saturday night and it was mobbed. We were getting pushed about, people being rude to us and we ended up standing in the middle of the club trying to just find a wee spot we could huddle round and keep together. There was also other hen parties so it was pretty mental. It took ages to get served at the bar as they also sell crazy 80s accessories. Madonna boobs anyone?! We coudn't really dance much, there is a dance floor but you kinda wanted somewhere to put your stuff so felt we couldn't go up as were hanging onto our drinks and coats. I do really like this place and I would go back but maybe when it's not as mental. It's a good alternative compared to some of the dancing clubs you get in Glasgow. So get your Madonna boobs on and Vogue!

The fashion of the 80s is usually one I like to forget - neon colours, leggings, shoulder pads and…read moreshell suits urgh - but on special occasions it is fun fun fun to unleash that hideous past (which sadly seems to be returning) and this is what I chose to do on one of my birthdays. Booted out in some 80s gear we headed to Reflex and were immediately entranced by the tracks of the 80s. The videos of the songs are played on screens around the venue providing a giggle at some of those hairdos! With the drinks menu mainly consisting of cocktails we made our way through some interesting looking jugs (sadly they were not at 80s' prices - but about average really). We all got into the swing of it buying much of the novelty merchandise (I still have my "Frankie says Reflex" t-shirt). The crowd was mixed with a lot of older people who loked like they did belong in the 80s but they only added to the authenticity. We moved on after a while (seeking our noughties-comforts) but it was fun while it lasted - just like the 80s!

Say wha? Aww here, it's another case of Yelpa vu here for me and this place. Surely to fudge i've…read morereviewed this joint before? Naw? Ok, fine then! So, I've been in here a number of times, usually partially guttered upon entry and entirely so whenever I pour out. The thing to point out about this place is not the drinks (the usual generic mince), not the music (cheesy poppy, nowt to write home about) or the decor (think student flat turned into a club), it's mostly that this places appears to have a partial cloaking device which hides it from a large percentage of the fannies who frequent clubs on a Saturday night. Ok so you're not going to be able to avoid all the numpties, but in comparison to them there clubs on the street of Sauchiehall, this place is relatively fanny free. I did however have to whip out my 'I'm a Dad, you will behave in a proper manner young man' to a dude who tricked his way past me in the queue to the bar. The poor chap felt bad and ended up buying me two cans of Red Stripe... after that I wasn't angry or just disappointed in him. Aye. Hidden. Still cool. Sticky.

After having to flip a coin (it was either Biff Club or Garage...) it landed on heads for Buff…read moreClub, so after finding some free passes in Nice n Sleazys, off we went to Bath Lane in two contingencies so we would get in. We entered The Buff Club and we were honestly a bit disappointed when we found the only people in there were a group of guys. It felt like social dancing back at school where no one actually got up to dance. It was the first time any of us had actually been to Buff Club. I discovered a staircase which I then found took us down to The Butterfly and Pig where there was a brilliant Jazz/soul/swing type outfit on and the place was bouncing! After they had finished up we went again to The Buff Club and the place was starting fill up and it was looking promising, we were busting a move, and then we discovered ANOTHER floor, and the tunes were brilliant. Stevie Wonder, Aretha Frankin and Tina Turner! Brilliant! The atmosphere was brilliant, everyone was so friendly and the place was just full of people who wanted to dance to some decent tunes. Drinks were quite expensive, but I suppose that's the price you pay for free entry and £1 drinks every other night of the week. I thoroughly enjoyed The Buff Club and I imagine I'll be there again in the very near future.

This is a great club,Billy Woods is the disco dj of the city centre,it's a club like you never seen…read morebefore,ticket 7 early burds,drinks cheep and popple are fantastic 11pm to 4 am sheer disco woop

The concept is that of a speakeasy, and in traditional prohibition style, entry is via a pawnbroker…read moreshop frontage, with no indication of the drinking den that lies within (well other than the smokers loitering outside). I visited on a Thursday night and it seemed pretty damn cool. There's a bar with booths upstairs and a club lounge that is decked out like a dance hall downstairs. The night we were there the vibe was dance tunes upstairs and reggae night downstairs. There is something different every night, suspect nothing too mainstream. A good mix of people were in attendance. Students through to oldies. Loved the decor - unique in Glasgow. Especially loved the antique sweeping marble staircase leading to the dancehall. Not sure what this was before the club but it's a stunning building that the owners have shown off to its full potential.

I like Bamboo. This…read morewas the final stop on my 21st birthday extravaganza. We arrived well before 11 to make sure we got in and it was...empty. So we sat around looking like idiots until it began to fill up. Well, actually we spent most of the time at the bar since it was £1 a drink. Yes, the drinks were served in marked, scratched, dishwasher-warm glasses, but by this stage we were all fairly trollied and just kept going "One pound!? Only one pound!?". So yeah. Anyway, it seemed like the place became absolutely chockers within the space of 5 minutes. This was remedied by opening up other rooms, but on the whole, I would say it was a bit too crowded and sweaty for me. But I guess that's my own fault for going to a decent club in Glasgow on a Friday night when it's £1 a drink....

Bamboo, unfortunately, is another 'hit or miss' place for me…read more Sometimes you'll go, such as a Wednesday, and it'll be relatively busy, the tunes will be decent, and the drinks are cheap. If you're there with a good crowd, then you should technically have a good night. On a bad night however, you have to deal with sweaty dancing people, crazy drunks and not being able to get to the bar. The three rooms in bamboo are generally r'n'b *shudder*, indie, and floorfillers which means that they try to cater for everyones tastes. Be warned, as this doesn't always work. If you generally enjoy busy bars and clubs, then you'll love this place. But make sure you get there before 12 otherwise the door prices are ridiculous, and you may not actually get it. Food for thought/random thought: Everytime I walk down the small corridor between Room 1 and Room 2, I can't help but remember that NHS Scotland anti-cocaine advert - the one where the guys stumbles through the club as his heart beats wildly through his chest? Yup, it was filmed in here...

While I plan to give it another shot, the V Club was a terrible disappointment for me. Located…read moreupstairs on Sauchiehall Street, you have to seek V Club out to find it. It's one of the small entrances between the swarm of smokers that frequent the downstairs clubs, so keep an eye out. The spiral staircase is a cool feature, but not exactly the greatest asset to a club. There are several floors to hang out on, and for each floor you climb you desperately pray that it's the one your friends want to stay on. But hey, it can only escalate your stage of inebriation. On the night I came to V Club, it was literally my group of friends, me, and the barmaid. Some others came and went. While the preferential treatment at the bar was top notch, and we got our pick of the brilliant vintage bar chairs, it doesn't make for a great night of dancing amongst the crowd. The music was good for the time we were there, though. Overall I'm sad to have had such a dreich experience first time around, but would definitely return for another try.

This is a nightclub/live music venue hidden away on sauchiehall street (only doorway is visible…read morefrom street). It is very small but the staff are friendly, drinks are reasonable and they play a good selection of indie/alternative music.

First time in here last night for the band Glasville for their sell out show. We were upstairs in…read morethe top room for the show and it was a pretty decent sized space. There were a few seating areas dotted around the outskirts of the room but we were down on the main floor. The sound was great and although I wasnt drinking the bar prices looked decent. £2 for a vodka and mixer! Overall I was pretty impressed with the classic grand as a gig venue and i would happily see more gigs here!

I don't mind the Classic Grand as a gig venue. It's not one of my faves but it's decent enough. My…read morefriend is a huge Nashville fan and got tickets to Glasville so although I'm not a fan of the show (and can usually be found head banging at a heavy metal gig) I did my good friend deed and went with her. Showed our tickets at the entrance and headed up the stairs. The venue itself was a decent size. A few areas with tables/chairs and of course, the main floor, stage and bar. Not a huge venue, but a decent size. The bar was pretty busy but we got served really quickly. £1.80 for a can of diet coke? I'd have been better off ordering a vodka + mixer for £2.00. Anyway, we found a place to stand and waited for the band to come on. Sound quality if's not the best I've heard at a gig bit it was okay! Music wise, not bad but not really my cup of tea. They did put on a good show though and the crowd seemed to enjoy it! Not sure why 6ft tall men insist on standing infront of women who are barely over 5ft but don't get me started on that... Anyway, I'm not here to review the band or the ignorant habits of others. Toilets were clean and we managed to leave pretty quickly after the mad rush to the exit. My friend had a great time and I'm now looking for a head banging gig to take her too. Time to introduce her to my sort of music!!

My last review was deleted - no idea why?…read more So I celebrated my 31st birthday recently, and there was only one place I knew I'd hear the music I wanted, have drinks at a reasonable price, and generally have a good time. Just like Cheers, this is a place who everyone knows your name (whether at the beginning of the night or the end!), and it had such a great atmosphere. I'll admit, I'm usually sitting downstairs at cult's cash desk, but for hopefully not the last time, I was a paying customer, completely satisfied. I'm my own worst critic, especially professionally - but I was overjoyed to see first hand, as a customer, that my workplace passed my own test :P

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The Viper stands out as it is the only proper nightclub for the student age group in the west end…read moreof Glasgow that isn't part of Glasgow University. In fact it seems like the only building full stop in the west end that isn't part of Glasgow Uni. Staying for much of my student life in the west end, this is why I have ended up here on several nights out. I agree with one of the other reviewers - this place is either very busy or completely dead. It seems to depend on whether or not university is open or whether it is exam time - during the holidays the place is notably quieter. Because it is a very small club, there is only one bar and during busy times it can be a nightmare to get served. Thankfully there are often cheap drink offers like a pound for a vodka mix or can of Heineken, though apart from these offers the drinks are quite pricey, especially so for it being a popular student club. The dancefloor is also far too small. There was even one time I went here and the music kept cutting out before the DJ decided to eventually throw in the towel and the club closed down for the night. It is more pleasant usually to sit on one of the seats. Due to the fact it is a small club all in one single room, with the first main area being all seating, it looks more like a pub than a club (usually in reviews I talk about pubs pretending they're clubs). The biggest problem with the Viper is that it only opens until 2am. This is not good enough for any nightclub. The Viper is a decent place, but given that it is the only student club in the west end it could be so much better.

You know the story; it's a Monday night. It's 11pm. You've found yourself drinking with friends,…read moresomeone mentions going out. You decide this is the best plan, like, ever, but where is close by, that's cheap, and that will cater to your drunken needs...? One place, and one place only. Viper (formally Clatty Pats). You arrive at 11.30pm. You stand in a queue while the bouncer looks you and your mates up and down. He waves you in. You pay £3. You can hear the "beats" before you even get upstairs. You walk in. It's either crowded or dead (there is no middle ground here). Tonight it's packed. The bar is 20 people deep. You wait it out. You get to the bar, order 15 vodka lemonades ("That'll be £15") (who knows when you'll get back to the bar!?). You pass them back to your friends through the crowd. Everyone is starting to annoy you. You push past with the final 3 drinks. Some jock knocks them out your hand, all over your dress. You do not look impressed. He apologises drunkenly then laughs. You move past him and his mates. You and your friends manoeuvre your way to the dance floor. You dance. The music changes. It's the popular music of today. Great. You laugh. You drink. The dance floor is now packed. You can't shuffle, far less dance. This does not bode well. You are now grumpy. Some fool who actually has space to dance keeps bumping into you, and a large girl in a bright pink tight mini-dress has pierced your foot with her stiletto for the 12th time. It's time to go home. You fight your way to leave. You don't stop until you get home. You say "let's not do that again for a while". You're friends agree. It's only 1am. You do it all again the next week. And the next, because secretly, you actually love it. End scene.