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    3.9 (37 reviews)
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    Leanne R.

    Ventured to the King's theatre with my mum and sister this week to see Dirty Dancing. When I purchased the tickets, I thought I had the right date but soon realised I'd made a mistake. Called ATG tickets and the girl on the other end of the phone was super helpful. She swapped the dates at no extra cost for me, when there should have been a charge. Delighted! Because I bought the tickets fairly close to the show, I was told to pick them up at the box office. I thought I was being smart going on my lunchbreak, the day of the performance, to pick them up. Huge mistake! Spent my whole lunchtime in the queue, there was only two people serving (felt sorry for these ladies) and the process of picking/buying tickets seemed to take a very long time. I had to leave to go back to work without the tickets. When we got there on the night, we were able to pick up the tickets instantly. Probably my fault for trying to be smart and go at lunchtime but lesson learned. They really need to sort out the queue problem though, perhaps a few more staff/computers, something to make people's wait a little less agonising. We had great seats in the stalls, the legroom is a bit on the tight side but wasn't a problem for us. It can get quite warm in there too, but nothing unbearable. I love the decor and the fact that all the original features are still there in the theatre. Look up, you won't regret it. Beautiful! The show itself was not bad, I love the film but the show was a tad too cheese-tastic for me. That's just my opnion though! Great dancing and performing throughout. The second half was spoiled by drunk, screeching women in front of us. Talking, cackling and just generally being rude whilst the cast members were on stage. Urgh! Think there should be more control of this, nobody approached these women and loads of folk around us were getting pretty annoyed. I was going to give this place 3 stars, but bumped it up for the building and interior, as well as the initial service I had with the tickets.

    Steven B.

    One of my favourite places to go for theatre and comedy. It's a good 100 years old with proper old school red curtains and red velvet seats. The staff are polite and friendly which always helps and there's always something going on in here all year round. The snacks are pretty pricy but that's expected from most theatres. I went recently to see a Chinese Circus which was awesome-o. Didn't realise how far back the stage stretched really till I saw those guys performing. A good venue for big comedy gigs as well and host to some of the big names during the upcoming Magners Comedy Festival.

    Front lobby
    Lex G.

    I'm a huge fan of theatre, when I have the time and money to go. I normally get my fill when I'm in NYC visiting friends and family. Plus, there is a little bit of Rachel Berry (Glee reference) inside of me. Oh. the. shame. The King's Theatre has been around for ages... and it sure looks it! Despite the desperate need for restoration, it's still charming and full of character. It's easily accessible in the City Centre, and showcasing some stellar shows. Just recently, I came here with friends and Lumberjack to see Spamalot (hilarious!). The box office is at the main entrance of the venue, even though there seems to be doors leading in every which way. We sat in the stalls towards the right of the stage. It was a bit of an obstructed view, so I would recommend sitting in the upper middle areas (depending on how much you're willing to fork over). The seats were fine, nothing too uncomfortable or cosy. Overall, it was a good theatre-going experience. Spamalot definitely made the night! Tip: if you go to the box office ahead of time, the box office assistant may be able to help you with some deals (i.e. £35 tickets for £10, depending on demand for a show). Just sayin'... ;-)

    Auburn L.

    I want to love this place, I really do. And I love the ascetic of it, the old architecture, how ornate the theatre is, I do. But old theatres do have the draw backs. We were in the upper circle thanks to late bookings which meant quite a lot of stairs which I hadn't been prepared for (damn knees). The upper circles are quite difficult to navigate if the place is already pretty full, as everyone is really packed in like sardines. We, collectively, are bigger than in 1904 when the theatre was built! My main issue was leg room, if you have three taller than average (not giants) sitting next to each other, legs are going to become an issue. It is a shame as it's such a beautiful theatre. But I may be inclined to prefer the newer builds due to accessibility.

    Avenue Q!! Great show!!
    Victoria C.

    AVENUE Q!! Recently bagged some cheapo tickets in the upper stalls for the last night of the Avenue Q tour (£15 each!!!) *thumbs up* Couldn't WAIT to enjoy the show for the second time! Got to the Kings in plenty of time and we made our way up the stairs...I had forgotten about the vertical trek!! lol...en route to our seats, I suggested we arrange some "light interval refreshments" in the bar...I should've expected the prices, really, but I think my brain had managed to block their scale out from last time-EXTORTIONATE!! I was really taken aback...but y'know, got over it by justifying it my head..!! I would deffo recommend preordering interval drinks, I know I wouldn't have thought to, but my Mama raised me with this knowledge from early!! ;-) (the interval drinks had obviously very efficiently been put out aaaaages before the interval, as they were a bit warm, but I appreciated they were there to be grabbed, conveniently...) The tickets I bought made a note of advising the headroom would be restricted-no biggie, we would fit...I hadn't considered the blimming LEGroom though..!! Ugh!! I have SHORT legs and I was CRAZY uncomfy for the first half...aaaaaand, the row behind us was empty, so when we made sure their occupants weren't gonna turn up, we snagged the empty seats with space either side!! Now, I KNOW that's a bit infra dig, BUT they were empty and I could finally stretch my little leggies out a bit...WIN!!! :-). I enjoyed the second half EVEN more than the first as I had a bit more room...Avenue Q is a great show, would REALLY recommend everyone sees it when it comes back...which it will! I do LOVE the Kings Theatre; I've got LOADS of great memories of pantos when I was wee with sweeties being chucked out into the crowd of screaming kids and when I saw Cats in my "musical" teens...but even with all my misty eyed nostalgia, I just can't do five stars due to my discomfort (I know, my fault for buying cheap seats-but I've now learned!! ;-) ) and to the drinks/Ice cream prices!!

    Darryl R.

    I love the King's Theatre - it's big, it's old, and best of all, it plays host to several different musicals, plays, ballets, etc a year. Every musical, from Chicago to the Rocky Horror Show, has played here, and even then, the usual Christmas panto is great banter, along with family favourites like Scooby Doo and, of course, the Scottish greats, the one and only....The Singing Kettle! Never a dull moment, this place is simply what a theatre should be: great.

    Marco F.

    The King's, Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres. Not to mention a very pretty one! It opened in 1904 as one of the most brilliant designs of the prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. It is home to possibly the very best Christmas pantomime to be seen in the United Kingdom which over the years has featured the Scottish greats including Stanley Baxter, Jimmy Logan, Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Elaine C Smith and Gerard Kelly. The staff are helpful, friendly and make the experience a pleasure. The seating is comfortable, with good leg room. An important factor for sitting down to watch a show for a couple of hours. As you'd expect from a theatre the acoustics are excellent. The interiors are classy and regal. It is the King's afterall! Situated right in the city centre means you're not far from plenty of bars and clubs should you be in the mood to keep your evening going. Well worth a visit.

    I was staying at a nearby hotel down the street from King's Theatre and I decided to see if I could go to a show on a whim. I went there to buy a ticket about an hour before a show and there were tickets available at a reasonable price. I went to see Thriller. The show was a lot of fun. There were plenty of seats, so even though there were a lot of people who attended the show, there was still a lot of space there. If you're looking for something to do for an evening and don't feel like spending too much money, I'd check this place out.

    The Picture Lounge bar
    Briony C.

    Going to the theatre always feels that little bit more special than a normal night out - it has an added bit of glamour and mystery to it! I've been here a few times for different things - a Christmas panto and most recently Derren Brown (ohhhahhh, sadly no hypnotising for me!) We had seats in the upper circle, which means you need to enter this section from the street - if you're inside and at one of the bars, you'll need to leave out to the street again and go through the other entrance. Maybe the seats aren't the most comfortable - there isn't a whole load of leg room, but as long as you don't have a tall person sitting in front of you then you should be able to relax and enjoy! At intermission you can either join the huge queue for the bar, toilet or ice cream seller - or just stay in your seat and stretch out! They also sell packages which you can get with your ticket for pre-paid drinks and private bar access which could be a good option. I think you can also pre-order drinks at the bar so you can just show up and collect it at intermission. All in all, a beautiful venue for a special night out.

    Awww, cherubs
    Rob K.

    It's a theatre. A nice, pretty and old theatre, but still just a theatre. I've been here many times over the years, most recently last weekend to see Rock of Ages. It was a surprisingly fun show - the cast were great and comfortable enough with each other to ad-lib at points without it feeling cringy. Our seats were in the Gods which you can only enter from the side street - if you don't like heights or using steep stairs, give these seats a miss! I'll be back - what's the panto this year??

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    Great show - Dance till Dawn - spoiled by two adjacent seats in the Grand Circle being £10 IN DIFFERENCE

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    The last time I was in Glasgow was just before the holidays and friends said "let's have a laugh and go to a panto!".

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    Theatre Royal - Beautiful stage

    Theatre Royal

    4.3(24 reviews)
    0.5 miCity Centre

    Theatre Royal is the oldest surviving theatre in Glasgow, the original building dating from 1867…read morewhen it opened as Bayliss' Coliseum before being renamed as Theatre Royal in 1869. Perhaps uniquely, it has been rebuilt twice by architect C J Phipps following major fires in 1880 and 1895. Although not as prolific a theatre architect as Frank Matcham, Phipps' style is splendidly represented in this building, regarded as the largest and best surviving example of his work. But don't judge the building from its bland exterior; you have to see the wonderfully ornate auditorium to really appreciate Phipps' work. The building was home to STV's studios for many years, before being sold to Scottish Opera in 1975, and it has been their home stage ever since, and is also the main home to Scottish Ballet's productions as well as being a main-scale house on the UK touring circuit. The stage is not huge by today's standards, but it's still larger than many London theatres and is the largest Glasgow can offer at the moment. The theatre is currently run and programmed by ATG (as is the Kings), so Glasgow is well served by the big touring shows. Currently the building is having a new foyer added at the corner of Hope Street and Cowcaddens in the form of a round tower, which has been a major feat of engineering to fit in with the existing architecture. As part of this refurbishment parts of the auditorium have been altered to something closer to the original design, with old entrance arches and the seating layout restored to improve audience flow and sightlines. Like any theatre, this one has a few ghosts, and like the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, there was a fire-related incident here that resulted in new legislation coming into force. In 1969, when STV moved out of the building into their new premises next door and the theatre was being restored, there was a major fire in the sub-stage area. The fire department tackled this with the then relatively new technique of pumping suppressant foam into the fire. One of the fire officers Archie McLay, working in the darkness of the stage area, fell through the stage floor into the sub-basement of the building - this extends about 20m underneath the stage floor and is carved out of solid bedrock (it was a former quarry), so it was full of foam. He was not reported as missing until the fire was under control, by which time it was too late. Resulting from this dreadful accident, the fire department introduced a 'deadman switch' device to be worn by all officers, which would radio an alarm signal if the officer was stationary for more than a few minutes. This incident is now marked by a stone plaque in the pavement of Hope Street. There have been a few reported sightings of Archie in the sub-basement, and most staff who have occasion to be down there late at night when the building is quiet will report a spooky atmosphere and a feeling like they are being watched by ghostly eyes...

    I'm fairly certain I've seen things here prior to the refurb, but for the life of me I just can't…read moreremember. However, since the refurb I've been several times: some plays and operas. And i like it. Vanilla Black's has moved from Sauchiehall St, and is now the resident café for the theatre - and it's turned out to be a handy place for me to pop in for a quick work lunch. The foyer itself is open, spacious, and very welcoming - the spiral staircase is awesome, and is becoming an iconic feature of the theatre. Beyond that, it's functional and does what you expect, and you'll tend to find quite a lot of less populist productions here. The only downside is the extreme pricing at the bar. Seriously, £11 for 2 bottles of cheap lager is disgustingly extortionist.

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    Theatre Royal - Roof terrace view in the glorious sunshine...

    Roof terrace view in the glorious sunshine...

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    Citizens Theatre - Trainspotting opens next week

    Citizens Theatre

    4.6(12 reviews)
    1.2 miGorbals, South Side

    I love, love, love the Citz - as Nicola C says, it's a Glasgow institution and is probably the best…read moreplace to start your theatre-going-life if you've never been before. It's relaxed and welcoming and you don't need to get dressed up if that isn't your thing. I've been to the Citz a few times over the years - ages ago to see A Clockwork Orange, and on Friday to see Trainspotting. Buying tickets online is really easy, and if you're a local you can get 50p tickets which I think is such a brilliant idea. In the foyer there's a bar and seating so you can have a drink while you wait for the show to start - we decided to just have water but they have the usual bar selection you'd expect. And there's a bar upstairs. Inside the theatre is comfy and cosy - we were in the third row and had an amazing view of the stage (at points, almost *too* amazing). I don't want to give away much about Trainspotting aside from saying if you don't have tickets already, you really need to get them as it's an amazing stage production and the cast are truly brilliant. The building itself is worth a visit alone - they have tours which are worth booking onto as I learned so much and really appreciated the behind-the-scenes perspective. They also offer acting classes for kids and adults, and have a range of other ways of getting involved with the theatre. I'm definitely going to be visiting more often - I really enjoyed doing something a bit different for a night out and still can't stop thinking about how good Trainspotting was, days later!

    The Citz is one of the things that makes Glasgow what it is, and the city would definitely be a…read moreworse place without it. It puts on varied, interesting, and locally focussed plays both new and old, and does a great work promoting upcoming artists and playwrights. It's a great, comfortable theatre, not too big, and with good, comfortable seats. The legroom is pretty good, and the views are solid as well. There is a good (and relatively cheap) bar and cafe in the main foyer, as well as a smaller bar upstairs. The foyer can be a little crowded at the start of a sold out show, but it does generate a good atmosphere. It also does lots of cool stuff - backstage tours, acting classes, and discounted tickets for people that stay in the local area. I suppose my only negative is the parking, which can be a little chaotic on the way out, especially if your fellow theatre-goers are a little rude (I'm looking at you, the couple in the white Renault Clio at Trainspotting!). In many ways, a theatre is only as good as the plays it puts on, and in this the Citz excels: new runs of classic Scottish plays like Trainspotting, Slab Boys, and Lanark; interesting versions of classic plays, and first runs of new, local plays. There really is something for everyone, even a great alternative pantomime at Christmas. Keep an eye on the schedule, find something you like, and give it a go! You'll definitely come back!

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    Centre For Contemporary Arts - from official website

    Centre For Contemporary Arts

    3.6(18 reviews)
    0.2 miSauchiehall Street, City Centre
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    I spent a few hours here on Monday night with some friends, being taught how to play a couple of…read morecarsd games. The CCA is somewhere that i periodically hear people talking about, but I've never quite made it there myself. But I'm glad I have now. In many respects it reminds me of The Arches (RIP) - there's a reception / box office thing as you go in, then the actual bar is all exposed brickwork. The CCA is basically the space inbetween 2 buildings. So you have the original external sandstone walls becoming the internal walls of the CCA - i love this kind of use of space. The roof is one giant skylight, which makes this place really light and airy. We couldn't eat as the kitchen was closed for work to be done on it - but it has a reputation of doing really good food, so we'll be trying it out soon. It's fairly moderate/bordering on expensively priced - the beer we had was £4.50 a pint. They also do a table service when it's quiet. Overall I enjoyed our evening here and would like to go back on the weekend or for one of their events.

    Ah, the CCA. Often forgotten but perhaps that makes it one of Glasgow's better-kept secrets. It's…read morean interesting space as it's difficult to put a stamp on. They run a number of different events and activities, making it difficult to recommend unless you have something specific to tell people to visit. The space itself is brilliant, very modern in the front with a bar and café/restaurant, and an additional bar upstairs that very much fits the art scene feel. In the middle is one of those exterior interiors, with outdoor walls and bannisters. If you enjoy any type of arts and culture from literature, art, and performance art, to music, give their website a glance over and see what interests you. They have so many projects and exhibitions it's difficult to keep up, but you can usually find something really wonderful. Last time I was there I saw some interesting work in digital media and photography. Even if you just fancy a coffee and a nibble, it's a great change from your typical coffee shop or gastropub. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.

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    Centre For Contemporary Arts - Brass, Aye? @ CCA Theatre March 2014

    Brass, Aye? @ CCA Theatre March 2014

    Centre For Contemporary Arts - How to Swim @ The CCA Theatre March 2014

    How to Swim @ The CCA Theatre March 2014

    Centre For Contemporary Arts - How to Swim rock the CCA Theatre.

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    How to Swim rock the CCA Theatre.

    Scottish Opera - Beautiful stain glass windows throughout the building

    Scottish Opera

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.1 miCharing Cross, City Centre

    First on my doors open day list as a trip to Scottish Opera's HQ. The building was built for the…read moresociety of engineers and it is very grand. If you're into stained glass windows then please try to get in to see it. The windows celebrate Glasgow's industrial past and notable engineers. The grand staircase is marble and there are some rehearsal spaces. I made a wee video of my adventure http://ktch.tv/2ly7 and you can hear their youth choir in bits of it. One of the saddest bits was the plaque near the entrance in memory of all the engineers who died on the Titanic. I believe they stayed on the ship keeping the lights etc working (if you've seen the film you'll have seen the lights stayed on but not realised why) while it sank. A beautiful, living building.

    From small scale tours across the country, to the major productions that crowd Scotland's large…read moretheatres, Scottish Opera remain dynamic and innovative. Having introduced short opera as part of their 5:15 programme, and reinterpreting classics with a determinedly contemporary spin, the company is fighting to make opera accessible, especially for the youth market. The large scale of their productions has threatened their financial security in the past, but their ambitions are admirable. They offer regular discounts, link up with other businesses to offer night out packages and tour almost relentlessly. Despite the modern settings, they never compromise on quality, and guarantee a sophisticated evening's entertainment. http://www.scottishopera.org.uk/

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    Scottish Opera - Beautiful stain glass windows throughout the building

    Beautiful stain glass windows throughout the building

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    The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Main auditorium

    The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

    4.0(8 reviews)
    0.4 miCity Centre

    Sunday mornings and Royal Conservatoire Coffee Concerts are a match made in heaven. What an…read moreinspired idea, and at just £10 for coffee, cake and a concert (£7.50 concessions) an absolute bargain! I was lucky enough to make the very first Coffee Concert of the season and it was a useful introduction to the venue and what it might offer to the general public. Coffee and cake was served in the cafe post-concert where the performers and organisers mingled and chatted with an enthusiastic audience. Nice touch. Aside from an varied programme of concerts and performing arts staged by students past and present and visiting world-class talents, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (previously known as RSAMD) has a Box Office and large cafe at its main entrance up those imposing steps. The corridor between the cafe and the Stevenson Hall (where the coffee concert was held) is lined with photos of the college's alumni - a veritable who's who of the arts, music and theatrical world. I was absolutely blown away by the acoustics at the Stephenson Hall which really did justice to the singers and musicians who provided us with a terrific show. The seats in the auditorium were very comfortable with ample leg room but then I'm a bit shorter than the average person! Tip #1: If you need more leg room in the Stevenson Hall then select an end of aisle seat (at the stairway) in one of the blocks of stalls either side of the main block of seating. Hope that makes sense? Tip #2: If you are looking for somewhere very inexpensive to eat, drink and/or meet up in town the cafe here may be just the ticket. Geared mainly for students but also open to the public the daily specials included vegetarian and vegan dishes (hurrah). A generous cup of tea cost 80p and a Dear Green Coffee cost £1.40 (in a lidded cup so you can take it away if you want). Tip #3: Ample sockets available for charging phones and laptops (and possibly free wifi but don't quote me) Pop in and check it out for yourself if you haven't already done so and keep an eye out for their events programme.

    Today I had the privilege, along with my fellow rock choir members of singing in the Stevenson…read moreHall, what an experience. We were accompanied by the Scottish Opera Orchastra, wow!! I can honestly say this awesome experience will stay with me for a long time. As for the Conservatoire it's a lovely building. It had a box office, shop and cafe on the main floor.the staff I encountered today were fab.

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    The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Stevenson Hall before a concert. Lovely space & excellent sound.

    Stevenson Hall before a concert. Lovely space & excellent sound.

    The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - This is getting real......

    This is getting real......

    The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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    Dance House Glasgow - from www.dancehouse.org

    Dance House Glasgow

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.0 miMerchant City, City Centre

    The Dance House is Glasgow's most vibrant centre for adult dance classes. It offers everything from…read morecontemporary styles to tap, taking in a few of the more esoteric international techniques, and even having regular butoh classes. It brings together the working artists and the enthusiastic amateurs, and even offers weekly rehearsal space to companies looking to hone up a particular work. It also serves as a hub for Glasgow's creative communities, distributing opportunities, connecting artists and giving them the chance to share their works-in-progress. With a new space now open near the Tron, they look set to expand their operations in the near future, and bring dance to even more people.

    The Dance House is bloody brilliant! I really wished I had taken dance lessons as a child but…read moreunfortunately I never did and was dying to get into dancing as an adult. However I had visions of myself in a beginners dance class, in a tutu surrounded by 3 year olds doing perfect pirouettes! That was until I found out about Dance House which specialises in adults dance classes (although kids classes are available). I went along with the idea that I would learn some traditional dance styles like ballet and tap but that was until I saw the much cooler classes on offer! I ended up signing on for the "Strike a pose" taster class which let you try Fosse Listation, Burlesque and Music Video Moves, oh man, I made Beyonce look like an amateur! I can not recommend Dance House highly enough! I was really worried when I saw the posh exterior that the classes wouldn't be any fun and everyone would take themselves too seriously but I was so wrong! It was such a good laugh and the atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. The Dance House does also teach professionals though if you are wanting to get into dancing as a career. Dance House also offers private tuition and choreography for wedding dances and can work with either the bride and groom on their own or they can include the bridesmaids, best man, parents and others! I think next I'm going to try West African dancing to drums and Musical Mania!

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    The Old Hairdressers - Nice spot for wine & reading

    The Old Hairdressers

    3.9(17 reviews)
    0.5 miCity Centre
    ££

    Running away to become Vikings was the title therefore we arrived with Viking horned helmets and…read moreready for a run. The Old Hairdressers was to be the venue of choice of my friends who are leaving the country to become Vikings well heading to the Scandavian lands. As we entered, the mezzanine was reserved for our pleasure and to enjoy our private wee party. This is the sister venue of Stereo located across the lane but the more I was looking around this place, really it is more like 'heroin chic'. This must be the poorer sister. The walls still showed concrete, plaster and wires, it just looks like they ran out of money and couldn't finish. Some people had added drawings to brighten it up. After staring at one for a while and couldn't figure out what it was, we realised it was builders measurements for something. Doh! The place is very hipster and the music was em... yeah, some kind of electronic instruments clashing. Who knows?! When many people where coming through our mezzanine level we wondered what lay beyond the door. You can't help but have a wee nosey. We discovered toilets and another room for a venue for gigs. It's like a wee tardis this place, I tell thee. They have a no bad selection with local brewers Williams Brothers a-go-go and some tasty fruit ciders available, which they ran out of quickly. Boo! It was a good space for our party, although the music wasn't to our taste, lots of hipsters and running out of fancy fruity cider, it still was a good experience.

    A flying visit. Popped in quickly before I was due to meet someone for a drink. Now we had intended…read moreto stay here for the drink but quickly after arriving I noted that thangs were going on. Turns out they were setting up for a charity night of some sorts. On any other night I'd have been up for that, but this meeting required chatting and music/talking people in the background was just not an option.... waffle waffle So the place! Well, it's rough, ready, basic... but cool. Limited selection of booze, but at a quick glance it's decent enough with two Williams Bros beers showing up as the stand out options. It's not a massive place with a limited ground level (tiny bar) and a small upstairs mezzanine. Now, this is not a negative comment. In relation to Stereo it's tiny, but somewhere like the Pot Still is somewhat comparble in space and format... but certainly not style! Is it a hipster den? Aye, most likely but to be fair, I can mostly be found donning waistcoats and carrying a vintage satchel these days, so the words kettle, pot, calling and black kind of spring to mind. It needs a return visit, but I shall be doing so!

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    Craft beer!

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    Mezzanine fun!

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