John Lewis Glasgow is one of the largest department stores in the city, located at the top of Buchanan Street, as a part of Buchanan Galleries. The store may not be as modern as some of the newer John Lewis stores, but it makes up for it by having a nice selection of items you'd expect to find in a John Lewis from clothing to fragrances and technology. There is also an Optician and a Cafe inside. The store was still tidy and presented well. The store stretches over five floors, including a basement. There are toilets on two floors which is handy and I often find these both quieter and cleaner than the ones actually inside the shopping centre. There weren't too many staff members around the floor, although due to the size, it would be difficult to have someone everywhere. The staff seemed friendly when I did find someone. I do think it's a waste for such a big department store in a big city to be closing at 6 pm, other than on Thursdays, when they close at 7 pm. It just seems way too early, although it is in line with some smaller stores nearby, there are shops open later so I can't see why John Lewis can't either. One of my favourite stores in the city, I do prefer this to other department stores nearby. I do prefer the John Lewis in Edinburgh though, which after John Lewis in Aberdeen closed is their only other branch in Scotland. 4* read more

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John Lewis use Evri courier service. The courier left my package on the doorstep - in Central London. Utterly negligent. Of course it was stolen. John Lewis Customer telephone complaints gave the now typical runaround - long wait time etc - before trying to claim it had been delivered to a neighbour. No. Different package. Then washed hands of it and told me complain to my credit card company. I buy everything on Amex for this eventuality, so I have indeed complained. Used to be a great store. Sad to see it fall into disgraceful decline. read more

Decent enough store.Stopped off for a quick bite to eat in store cafe,ended up having the egg mayo roll as first and second choice fillings were unavailable(it was only midday)£4.95 for roll with what looked that they had forgotten to put the filling in and was not a fresh roll. read more

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We've been doing quite a lot of "house" stuff recently and have been visiting John Lewis quite often. Firstly, we were in to check out mattresses as well as carpet. These departments are right next to each other and while there wasn't a huge amount of staff around, we found what we wanted for carpet and then tried a few mattresses out. We came back a couple of weeks later because I was nervous about buying the right mattress - to me, that's a really big decision and I'd read online to lie on the mattress for at least 20 minutes to get a good idea of whether it was really the right one. We were pretty sure anyway, but having a good lie down on it for that length of time really did make me feel like it was the right decision. We also decided to get new bedroom carpet from John Lewis. The process was really simple - a guy came out to measure the room and gave us a quote then and there. He was super professional and even had a printer with him so he could print out the quote (I'm not sure why but I found this to be really impressive). We simply had to read over the quote and then sign and email it back to him, and then a couple of weeks later they phoned to make an appointment for fitting. They'd said they'd arrive in the afternoon and the fitters arrived bang on 1pm. They removed the furniture, ripped up the old carpet and fitted the new carpet, as well as trimming down the doors/wardrobe in less than an hour. I was really impressed. The only thing I had to do was give the hallway a vacuum - they'd done everything else. I initially thought getting the carpet from JL would work out to be really expensive but actually, I think it was pretty much standard prices. We're really pleased with how it turned out. They were also flexible with when we got our new mattress delivered which made life a bit easier. One of the mattresses we looked at was about £50 cheaper online so it's worth shopping around if you're watching the pennies but we ended up getting the JL exclusive model up from that which comes with an inbuilt topper, so were happy with that option. read more

Just wanted to leave a review to say that the staff member Ethan who works in the John Lewis fragrance section was so lovely to my partner & I when we were searching for my partner's first ever cologne. We'd come in, not knowing where to start, and Ethan was so helpful, directing us to Mont Blanc's Explorer and Givenchy's Gentleman, which were both amazing contenders (my partner eventually chose Mont Blanc & they totally love it). Thank you Ethan! read more

I love John Lewis. I always feel terribly posh shopping here - I know forgive me and my teuchter tendencies. From the over made up cosmetic ladies on the ground floor to the poor sods relegated to the customer collection department way in the back the staff are friendly, polite and helpful. It has to be one of the most convenient of the Glasgow department stores. Level 5 of the Buchanan Galleries car park and I can even leave g in the husband creche - the electronics department! The shop is always clean and tidy and I always manage to find an assistant within minutes if I need help - not so in other stores! The fact that I now have a my John Lewis card and get free coffee and cake every month really is the icing on the cake. It might not be the best coffee in Glasgow but if you are lucky enough to get seat by the window then the view across the concert hall steps and up Sauchiehall Street is spectacular and prime people watching territory. read more

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John Lewis is a fabulous big department store, with painted ladies waiting to greet you as you enter, the stench of powder and parfum all around. The beauty department here is wonderful, with the biggest brands and most luxurious of products to splash out on, or at least, treat yourself to a good helping of their testers. There are several floors to this store, with everything including fashion, fragrance, footwear and all things fancy. A firm favourite with mums, John Lewis is a luxurious one stop shop for gorgeous gifts for others, or indeed for one's self. Upstairs you'll find a great little haberdashery department, with all sorts of buttons and bobbins to add a little special something to your garments. Then you'll find the John Lewis Restaurant, which is worth a visit in its own right. Serving up some very delicious dishes that wouldn't be out of place in a high class eatery, it's the perfect place to end your day of fabulousness. read more

John Lewis is a large department store where the staff are friendly and they are never beaten on price (they have a price match policy, in which they are never knowingly undersold). So if you know what you want John Lewis is a good bet, there prices are good, the staff take you to the product if you are in the right department and the store is easy to navigate. If they don't have something in stock they can have it delivered to your door. He only downer is the shop is big as you would expect from a department store and tricky to navigate if you are a first timer, it's often quite busy with mums and grandparents for whom a visit is a weekly occurrence. Their home section is pretty cool only not if you're on a budget! The shop is a partnership so everybody who works here gets a slice of the profits and an opportunity to have their say which is a nice ethic. read more

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I love John Lewis. It's perhaps even more expensive than Debenhams, but has a much better selection of lovely stationary and some great menswear including suits that make me come back. They have some great kitchenware and it's just one of those comfy stores like Woolworths that make you feel fuzzy inside. No-one bothers you other than in the frangrance section so you can stroll around looking at cool things you wont ever buy, but like to think that you will. One day.. Such a great department store. Debenhams VS John Lewis. Hmm. I like both.. read more

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This is a great store. I made several purchases while in London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Glasgow. If I lived in the U.K. I would be a preferred customer! read more

Got my John Lewis card and vouchers for a free coffee and cake. Been in twice just to make sure i was not dreaming the whole thing. Ok keeping it short - tried the chocco cake and choc chip muffins - god trhe worst ever - hard , tasteless and inedible like eating dried Camel dung. Being a bit of a coffee connoisseur I can tell you the coffee tasted like stewed tea with horlicks added. All I can say is thank goodness it was free. The only saving grace was the free broadband. As to the store - Maybe I am out of touch but the men's shirts at the entrance costing £85 are not exactly Armani or CK quality - Beer tumblers at £12 and a washing machine at over a £1000 - Who shops in this place - ahhh yes its the pseudo posh nob "I live in Newton Mearns so that makes me automatically posh" wannabes with silk purse tastes and lemonade pockets or the Whitecraigs all fur, nae knickers but loads of money and no class or style brigade as my folks used to call em! So many people know the price of everything but the value of nothing these days judging by some of the reviews of this place on here! Over priced Newton Mearns / Giffnock / Bothwell posh nobs gaff is my summary. People shop in this place and actually think its classy and posh - jeez man, nobody has a clue what class , style and de-rigeur really means these days! Thanks but I will stick to Frasers if I want to empty my wallet buying posers gear and take my M&S carrier bags to Asda to impress the impress the next door neighbour like all the other NM saddos. read more

Its somewhat worrying but I've become on of those people who like to shop in John Lewis. I'm not a big department store fan, they're often jam packed with things, with far too much choice and too busy. However, John Lewis always feels well organised and laid out, with room to browse and isn't overpacked with products. The gift section is always worth a look for some interesting ideas. They stock a good range of foodie gifts (including some Hotel Chocolat), a lovely range of cards and stationery. The ladies clothing department have some great brands like Coast and Reiss and at the end of the season its worth looking out for the sale section where I've picked up a few bargains along the way. As someone who has an increasing dislike for clothes shopping the department is ideal - you can see what you're looking at without having to rake and rumble. Other departments including the pictures and framing, kitchen and tableware are good for a wander and picking up some nice pieces. I've never found it anymore expensive than elsewhere, and they have a great refund and guarantee which is especially good when buying expensive electronics. read more

This particular John Lewis is a great catch-all department stores. Great selection (much better than Debenhams!) and lots of different departments from which to choose. Their cosmetics section is particularly good, with concessions like Clinique, Lancome and Clarins. All high end brands with great, helpful staff. They also stock handbags and wallets, including Radley products, hoisery, umbrellas, and luggage. I love their stationery and notebooks, although they can be a little more expensive than at other stores. The TV and electricals department is also very good. They stock Apple products, big screen TVs, PCs and a myriad of mp3 players. Basically, what you want, they've got. Clothes, electricals, haberdashery, luggage, stationery, toys, cosmetics, the works. Love it! read more

John Lewis Glasgow is clean and tidy and sells absolutely everything. If I wanted a mid-priced product that was quality and tasteful and understated, that is where I would buy it. They even sell a wide (if a bit expensive) variety of Rowan yarns. When I was living in Birmingham, I missed having a convenient John Lewis for that reason and many others. In other areas, we had our wedding gift list at JL, and they were fabulously good with regards to customer service. Without a grumble, they posted things that were only available online and were happy to give vouchers for something that had been discontinued. Delivery was also prompt. Now, if some of our JL cookware falls apart, this review may change. I just don't think it's likely. read more

My favourite of all the department stores in Glasgow, John Lewis offers choice, value and a level of customer service that puts others to shame. I've bought a number of electrical and electronic products from here and been really impressed with the attentiveness (if not always, to be honest, the detailed specialist knowledge) of the staff. Furthermore, they've price-matched two televisions that I've bought here (meaning that they offered the best price available anywhere) and further sweetened the deal with their standard 5 year warranty. When buying baby related products in the recent past the level of insight from the staff has been consistently excellent, extending beyond simple product information to hints and tips about how best to approach bed, bath and dinner time with a new born. They also retrospectively price matched a car seat available from the Glasgow Pram Centre, refunding the cash difference after I told them about the competing deal. A cut above the likes of Debenhams and less prone to snootiness than Frasers I would say. read more

I went into John Lewis for a quick bite to eat. I chose the cream of broccoli & Stilton soup which was delicious. I loved the bowl that the soup was served in. It came with a lid which kept the contents within warm and also stopped it from spilling. Very clever idea, which other coffee shops should adopt. The soup was accompanied by a chunk of bread which was soft. It was slightly more expensive than other cafes. I then had a lovely cappuccino to follow with a triple chocolate muffin which was gorgeous. The selection of cakes on offer was ok. More tray bakes than anything else. I would like to have seen more cakes - perhaps red velvet cake, carrot cakes, Danishes etc The coffee shop was pretty busy but we managed to get a table easily. The staff were pleasant at the serving area but certainly not intrusive. I will definitely return. read more

I first heard about Lewis' in Sheffield but never went into one till I moved to Glasgow. I could go on about the number of times that these guys have saved my ass by supplying a present for a partner's forgotten life event. But there is actually one great aspect of this store - parking. Parking near the center of Glasgow is a nightmare. Buchanan Galleries Parking Floor Number Five puts you right outside of John Lewis Electronics section. A quick trip down the escalators and you are at the top of Buchanan Street, ready to nip around and grab whatever drew you into the center of this maelstrom. You could also just park there to shop at Lewis' - they probably have it anyways. read more

Oh man, I love this store. I don't shop here as much as I would love to, but my guy and I wound up in here with his sister one night before Christmas as she wanted some company to finish her Christmas shopping. This store is amazing, I love the way it's laid out and if there's any shop that reminds me of the department stores in America, then it's John Lewis. The cosmetic counters are bright and illuminated, they have a particular section for gifts as well that I always need to browse, even if I'm not buying a gift. Basically, you can find anything for anyone in this section. There are chocolate gifts, gardening gifts, gamer gifts, comic lover gifts, etc. I have to convince myself every time I step foot in the store that it's not about me.....although I would really love to buy the store out. My favourite floor on John Lewis is the bottom floor which has all the home stuff. The kitchen area is especially great, with all it's gadgets and things foodies like myself would love to own. My guy and I, in the past, have even perused their home furnishing section for a good quality bookcase. I always joke with him that I must not have lived an adult life before now, because the prices of most of the furniture here would have been well out of my budget in my past lives. He laughs because I call him a proper adult. Anyway, this really is the shop of all shops and I love it here. I could spend hours in here and so should you. read more

I am a big fan of John Lewis in general - and this branch does not disappoint. In fact, I'm pretty sure it grows a whole extra floor every time I visit. You'll find everything here, with departments housing shoes, fashion, handbags, make-up, electronics, luggage, gifts, homeware, furniture, children's toys.... the list goes on but I feel that I should stop here. I'm pretty sure you've all got the gist of what I'm getting at. My boyfriend laughs at me because I have an unnatural love of my favourite of these departments - the haberdashery department. I very rarely buy anything from it, but I still rush at every opportunity to float around between the aisles of fabric and needles and zips and adornments. And this isn't because I'm a keen seamstress (in fact, I'm generally a bit of a failure in that department) its more out of a believe that the world must still fundamentally be a good place if the haberdashery department in John Lewis still exists. Now, what was I talking about again?! read more

I've loved John Lewis since I had a somewhat heartwarming festive experience here around 2001. My big brother had his eye a George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine, and having promised to get it for him, I strolled in here at about 2pm on Christmas Eve expecting to take my pick. Staring at the empty shelves, the naievety of my attempts to leave the purchase of that year's man-gadget craze hit home. In his flat, Aidan was licking his lips at the prospect of endless feasts to come. Juicy sausages, succulent steaks, and chargrilled bacon crackling away on the skillet. He was about to experience soul-crushing disappointment. My desperation was such that the assistant even called the Edinburgh store to see if it was worth me making a frantic last-minute dash there to save the day, but to no avail. Just as all hope was lost though, one solitary grill appeared at the checkout, just like the Star of Bethlehem. It had been returned just minutes earlier, and now it was mine. The grill currently lives at the back of his kitchen cupboard, where it's been since early 2002. I think he's even taken the plug off. read more

Another up market department store John Lewis has it all; cosmetics, home ware, electrical goods, clothing and much more. It's a one stop shop for gifts but most items don't come cheap. There are always plenty of staff floating around if you need a hand choosing a new duvet set or home appliance and they can order items in for you if they don't have them in stock. Although I like a lot of the brands that John Lewis stocks I never ever go here, I usually head to House of Frasers down the road instead. I find that House of Frasers is in a nicer building and it feels more opulent than John Lewis. I tend to find JL a little bit soulless and the super bright lighting makes it rather uninviting and it completely lacks any kind of character or atmosphere. read more

I got lost in the haberdashery department this lunchtime which was fun. Being an embroiderer I get a lot of my thread here and find the prices reasonable, as is the price of wool and don't get me started on the lovely selection of buttons for sale! I'm no fan of shopping but this bright and airy department store is lovely to wander around and kill some time. You're not hassled by staff so can easy daydream about which items of furniture you'd get for your dream home or which outfit you'd buy for the nonexistent wedding you're going to in the summer ;-) It is a bit pricier than some other places but everything seems to be made to high standards. I also love the fact they price match and electrical goods come with a two year guarantee. read more

I have spent years wandering through John Lewis if exiting Buchanan Galleries to Buchanan bus station via Lewis' back exit/entrance and in such circumstances it can seem like just another big department store. However, more often than not, something catches my eye and I find myself popping back another time for a proper browse. Although I don't tend to buy much from their women's clothing department (which is unlike me as I loooove my clothes but these ones just are not for me, boohoo) I have bought at least one unique, quirky product from every other department and had so many 'eureka' moments when I have come across something I had been seeking for a long time but thus far been unable to find. (I couldn't have been more excited when I found a plastic cocktail shaker here for £1!!! £1! I had been looking for a cocktail shaker e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e for months!) The kids department is also excellent and I have got my little cousins fantastic (and much-loved) gifts from here in the past from toys to games to clothes. read more

John Lewis is a good example of when expensiveness equals quality. You won't be disappointed with the little extra you spend in here - but the purse strings can't always stretch to it. The cafe at the top of the galleries is, admittedly, expensive, but a rather nice cafe for a department store - well laid out and airy, well stocked with a nice menu and kid friendly too. Though you won't come across many sceaming brats here. Mostly quiet old ladies enjoying tea and scones. The caeser salad is good - a nice lunch time treat to take your granny to. read more

John Lewis a store that sell's everything but british product's no wonder this country is in a bad way i am a person who like's to know where the items that i'm purchasing comes from,by lifting the product and underneath says where it was made. I found a wooden light house for £60 and thought this was a god but till l lifted it and saw the made in china stamp, shock horror as l put it back down looks as if they think that they can charge Harrods prices for items made in sweat shops no thank you will rather shop else where. No wonder there are no jobs in the uk if they import every thing from cheap labour countries. read more

John Lewis is a nice shop in person, but their delivery service is unacceptable. It took a week for a delivery date, which wasn't so bad and the wide range of possible delivery times (7am - 2pm) was about what you expect from a big company. However, they completely failed to show up during that time period. When I called to inquire, I was told that the drivers had attempted delivery but failed, which I found curious considering that I had been waiting all day in the flat. In the store and by text, I was told that I would receive a call 30 minutes before delivery. That never happened. The representative on the phone said that the driver had called and left a message - absolutely untrue. No records of any missed call or voicemail on my phone. Even if somehow the phone inexplicably failed, the drivers are also supposed to leave a note on the door saying that they attempted delivery - they did not. My suspicion is that the delivery pushed up against the end of somebody's shift and they decided it wasn't worth the hassle. Then the driver lied to the operator about having attempted delivery - there is absolutely no evidence of any attempt at delivery. No phone call, no rung buzzer, no missed delivery notice. Even worse, John Lewis never would have even notified me of the failed delivery. It took me calling to find out that they were not coming...now I have to wait another week and either take most of a day off work or spend my weekend waiting for a delivery that may never arrive if the driver feels like taking off early. This was for purchases valued over 1000 pounds. I wish there were another option in Glasgow. read more

i am a massive john lewis fan (just read my review of the edinburgh store), but i'm not sure that all john lewis' are created equal. i feel that this glasgow branch while still massive with pretty much everything you could possibly ever need, just isn't quite as nice as the edinburgh branch. there are less windows which makes it look a bit dark and the layout for some reason makes it feel a bit cramped. i may be wrong but i actually think this shop is smaller than the edinburgh one.... but it's still john lewis and it still has everything that makes me happy in one place. shoes, handbags, make up, clothes, ipods, laptops, couch cushions, haberdashery, candles, and fancy tea pots and tea cups. so still a really great place if you're looking for well anything that you may need in life. read more

A really great shopping experience. We were originally going to Mothercare but they apparently closed down. I'm actually glad because they had similar priced items and the clerk was super helpful. We had to buy a cotbed, mattress, sheets and we perused pushchairs. It was a great accidental visit. read more

My partner visited the Glasgow store today and bought a gift card for £500 as a wedding present. That is exactly what he got, no wedding card, not even an envelope!! When he questioned this he was informed that John Lewis no longer stocked them and any remaining had been collected in last week. After much protestation he was reluctantly handed an envelope which didn't even fit. For a store which claims to be upmarket, on this performance Zi would strongly disagree. Must dash!! Off to Frasers to get a wedding card and where we should probably have gone in the first place. read more

I'm a sucker for John Lewis and could spend an entire afternoon just browsing the kitchen, homewear and furnishings sections. The clothing sections aren't too shabby either. We recently bought two double beds at a very reasonable price when compared to the usual bed retailers. They were delivered promptly with a smile and those beds are very comfortable indeed! Electricals and tech items at John Lewis have three year warranties instead of the usual one, another thing that attracts me to the store. I've just spied the new Leon range of kitchenware and I feel another spendipoos coming on... read more

I II visited your store on Thursday the 30th of sept. My granddaughter aged 1 was in the pram and she threw Her hat out of the pram ,after retracing our steps we never Found it but the staff were so helpful. I decided on the1st of October to check with the store again and was told To my delight the hat had been handed in , This is the 2nd of October and I have just received it in the post so to The staff a great big THANKYOU from a very greatful gran. read more

John Lewis, the flagship store of the Galleries. Tempt me with you fabulous home department and kitchenware. I can only comment on the kitchen/home department of John Lewis, because I come here for nothing else. You'll rarely find me roaming the clothing, shoes, or makeup sections. I can, and am only found haunting the cookware aisles downstairs. John Lewis offers a great selection of household appliances, especially cookware and gadgets. As I've matured, priorities change... well, kinda! You know when you're old is when KitchenAids and Dysons get you all hot and bothered. I have spent quite some time, and a few many of Lumberjack's hard-earned pennies on bamboo cutting boards, bakeware, baking accessories and cookware. My beautiful baby Ruby (my 90th Anniversary KitchenAid Artisan Mixer) was purchased here... I'm not even asking how much it was, because I might faint. The service is always stellar, and for pricier purchases, they come with John Lewis-backed warranties. Score! So when do you want me to cook/bake for you?? ;-) read more

A typical specimen of a woman, I like nice stuff. I don't mind particularly what that stuff is; clothes, shoes, make-up, perfume, gadgets, chocolate. John Lewis is a fantastic place to pick up all of this and more, and I love a wee browse around this huge department store. It stretches over three floors of Buchanan Galleries, and holds loads of departments. If you have no particular budget, come here shopping and I guarantee you will leave with a gift for someone. My favourite part of the store is on the lower floor, where I walk through every other day to get to the Bus Station. It has fragrance and make-up counters, greetings cards and best of all, seasonal gifts. The store changes the gifts depending on which event or holiday is coming up, from Easter to wedding season. They have some gorgeous gifts, but it isn't cheap, so be prepared to spend a wee bit extra if you want something special. Often associated with old ladies, but brilliant for everyone! read more

Am a typical man when it comes to shopping! But this place is great to get all you need, saves you the trouble of going around hundreds of shops! read more

I was introduced to John Lewis in the 1960's as supplier of my school uniform. Partners not staff, so they are genuine about customer service and "never knowingly undersold" so why shop anywhere else. On moving to this area in '82 I had to make regular trips to Edinburgh for my shopping, no longer this is now my store. Are there any other shops? read more

I ordered merchandise 1 month ago. NOT received. No remedial action taken. NO return calls, follow ups . Incompetent beyond belief. I live in The USA and ordered this as a gift. I have spent an inordinate amount of time on the phone ( and money) despite numerous assurances that I would .. I have NEVER received a call back. Totally inept organization. read more

John Lewis has been my favourite shop for buying electrical appliances since it opened in Glasgow. However I am dismayed and extremely angry that for my Miele washing machine there is only one person in Glasgow who can repair it. I booked a repair this morning, June 9 and the earliest time is June 23. Very poor. Perhaps before buying an appliance customers would be wise to make enquiries about how easily repairs can be carried out.. ( it seems that no stars for this are not an option....) read more

We were looking for bedroom furniture and visited several stores without finding anything suitable. Luckily we revisited John Lewis and met the most brilliant assistant. Ruby, took us in hand and gave us, in depth practical, advice. This coupled with her knowledge of the products enabled us to purchase exactly what we wanted. The product is of superb quality and value. I'm so pleased with our purchase and all due to an exceptional assistant. Thank you again Ruby read more