It's a great club for people who want to share a pint amongst friendly faces. Great for football…read morematches as well. Snooker hall up stairs if you fancy a few frames.

The Hibs as it is known locally is one of those old social clubs - been there since the dark ages…read moreand everyone locally had been to at least one (insert relevant choice) wedding reception, engagement party, christeming party, communion party, funeral gathering here. It's at the bottom of Clune Brae and easily accessible by bus or taxi and to be fair it's a pretty good social club. I've been here a few times (insert occasion) and I've always had a good time (except funerals, natch). Drinks are cheap, staff are pretty great at dealing with the drunks who don't want to leave at the end of the night and best of all, the toilets are decent. No nasty toilets here, clean but serviceable and more than one cubicle. They are not huge but enough to still fit in that girly gossip circle, as well as those whose bladders are straining. Not sure how much it costs to book but appears there are two sections - a members bit which shows the footie games on a projector (which can be seen from the bar in the function room incase that big game is on, mid big occasion), as well as an outdoor patio section which attracts the smokers. So, not much more to say about the Hibs - my reports are based on observations made whilst sober and given the prices of the drinks (mucho cheap in that great social club way) and the usually celebratory nature of my visits, then sobriety is often fleeting. Worth a visit!

The Celtic Supporters Club is our first stop on a night out in Greenock before heading on. Been…read moregoing here for years, the drink is reasonably priced and you get some really nice staff there. It can get quite crowded and you need to get signed in, but not a problem if you know people in the area. Proper social club and the lights stay bright all night! Good for pre drinks before a night out, good mixed crowd and usually quite a few young folk there as well. All round it is a solid establishment

Judging from their website, the Polish club offers actual activities for Polish folks in Glasgow…read more My friends and I, however, pretty much just come for the bar. It's a dark and cozy bar located in the basement. The drinks are fairly cheap and they have a selection of Polish beer and vodka that you probably won't find many other places in Glasgow. You don't need to be Polish or a member of the club to use the bar. There's a pool table and TVs if you feel like doing more than just chatting with friends, but really, that's what it's best for: having a drink and a chat.

I've been to this building lots of times, as it also houses Eastwood Gym and swimming pool, but I'd…read morenever visited the theatre. My friend was in a production before Christmas so I thought it was a good opportunity to go - The Edibles, a show for 3-7 year olds. No, I don't fall in that age range but it was a fun outing all the same (and only 45 minutes, perfect for my short attention span!). The theatre is bigger than I expected and generally pretty pleasant. Entry is up the stairs and in the foyer area there was an exhibition on of artwork which I'll have to return to check out another time. There is a cafe downstairs in the main foyer which has good selection of snacks and nibbles but I think it is mostly pre-made, bought-in food rather than being made fresh there. I picked up a brochure for upcoming productions and was impressed to see the wide range of stuff they have on - movies, ballet as well as other theatre productions. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on what's on in future months as this makes a great spot to visit if you're a local.

I had an absolutely brilliant time here tonight, went to see the pantomime of Snow White and the…read moreSeven Dwarves. It was my first time here and I didn't get much time before the show to absorb anything worth reviewing so excuse the vague comments below. I'm coming again in January for another panto so I'll have more info soon! This theatre is only a few minutes drive from Giffnock train station. It's quite a small theatre in comparison to the others that I've been to in Glasgow but I don't mean that in a negative way as I think it's quite cosy and you don't need to strain to hear the actors.

Great wee local pub:-)read more

Although denounced as an expensive white elephant when it first opened, I'm glad that Glasgow has a…read morevenue like the Concert Hall. It's definitely the best large-hall environment for classical music, and it's also pretty good for rock or other amplified concerts too; although it can't compete with the likes of the SECC or the Hydro in staging the larger acts. I think they sometimes over-stretch themselves when trying to stage large ballet productions and the like, as the stage isn't designed to hold a lot of scenery and they just don't have the technical infrastructure that a normal theatre does, but I have to give them full marks for some of the more innovative shows that they have put on here. The biggest and best has to be Celtic Connections, which has grown from a small traditional music gathering intended to bring a bit of relief to dark January winter days, to the world's largest traditional music festival, a truly global phenomenon and a real feather in Scotland's (and Glasgow's) cap. They also use the smaller Strathclyde Suite for smaller shows, events and functions, and often you will find exhibitions or craft fairs taking over the foyers on quiet weekends - the regular Mind, Body & Spirit fairs are popular for example. The architecture of the building is nothing to write home about and is probably best described as 'functional'. Inside it seems very easy to get lost as there are so many different levels and areas to wander about in. It seems very spacious, but when a full house is trying to exit at the end of a performance, suddenly it feels very cramped. Good points - the foyer bar is nice and long so it doesn't get too mobbed. Bad points - There never seems to be enough loos at larger concerts and the interval queues can be lengthy.

I was 100% sure I'd already written this review but there you go, I think I have review amnesia…read more After reading Scott C's review I went back to read what I'd written and *boom* - there was nothing there. Anyway, I'm here now to tell you all about why I think this is a great venue. Mainly, seating. I love sitting down. Too much, if the news has taught me anything. Sitting down is going to kill me, but now I'm the other side of 30 it's my second favourite position after laying down. We went to see Ben Folds perform here and aside from the fact the gig was exceptional, the seats were comfy, well spaced out and generally amazing. We had good seats too - in the main section along the side, and had a great view. The rest of the building is worth a visit, even if you're not going to a performance there. It's a great space, well laid out and easy to navigate. This was my first visit, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the upcoming shows now that I know what a great space it is.

Why I like Sweeney's on the Park: -it sells two real ales…read morefrom Fyne Ales at £3.30 and in good condition -it has very friendly staff -nicely refurbished interior -feels like a locals' pub even though it's been gentrified somewhat -has a selection of great value snacks such as pies and sausage rolls -has sky TV for the fitba -welcome break from some "classier" venues nearby -breaks up the journey between John Striling Maxwell and Mulberry Street

We were booked as a band for a night of music in Sweeney's, playing alongside some other local…read moreacts. The night itself wasn't organised by the bar but someone outwith who hosts a regular music showcase. The evening felt very uorganised, and although, little of this is down to Sweeney's, the staff were of little help. We arrived early. The decor is eclectic, the pub definitely has a personal touch. I really liked the musical and instrument motifs by the stage area. There's also some quirky signs by the bar. Although, it did all a bit funky and mismatched to me. When we walked in, instruments in hand, we made our way from one half of the bar to the other; one which has the stage. Although the bar staff in the first room had explained we'd to head through to the second, nobody welcomed us or explained what would be happening when we got there. Other than a heckle from some folks at a table and a 'What will you be playing for us?!', we were left to it. We took a seat and, noticing no other instrument-in-hand folks, wandered exactly what the plan was. So we ordered drinks, and then I introduced myself and the band. At this point, more musicians were in the bar. Phew! The barman explained that the person who runs the night was running late. Understandably not their fault, what could they do? But then time went on and on. And there was no update from the bar. We just waited and waited. We'd presumed we were first since it had been listed that way without a mention of running times but after waiting till after the night should have begun (when the organiser finally arrived), we found out we were second. By this point, we just wanted to play; play and go home. In addition, the monitor mix wasn't great and the organiser had mistakenly thought there was two of us, so Sweeney's only paid two of us for performing. The general feeling was that there's venues out there doing amazing things for local music. The best and memorable gigs for us have had great hosts behind them. We just didn't feel this way about Sweeney's, and that's a pity.