There's always a good reason to visit CCA - or Centre for Contemporary Arts to use its posh name. Home to a cute cinema, tiny book shop and exhibit spaces, its a thriving hub of creative activity.
Add to this an amazing cafe bar, where the food is much better than standard 'pub grub', and its clear to see why CCA is part of Glasgow's famous modern cultural status.
With very few clues from the outside, to give away the quality and variety arty stuff and top food and drinks in CCA, make your way into a wonderful Glasgow (partly hidden) secret...
lively pre-theatre nearby cca bar and cafe...
Matching the energy and lively vibe at CCA, you might be attending CCA with a few friends. Getting the evening off to a bouncing start can add to your CCA event.
Baby Grand Charing Cross /Browse/Restaurant/Baby_Grand_(Charing_Cross)(reveal best table deals?) has been serving top meals and bar food to locals since opening in the 1980s. A true hidden local gem, it appears as a golden oasis in a small concrete jungle that only the 1960s could be proud of. Buzzing with life, you might even find the real baby grand piano being played, adding even more fun to your evening with friends.
Always worth visiting, the charming, light and airy Red Onion /Browse/Restaurant/Red_Onion(reveal best table deals?) brings something new to Glasgow city centre. The owner spent years as chef to the stars on tour, travelling the world with them. Some elements of his menus serve lovely and unique flavours and textures. So you'll find firm favourite dishes rubbing shoulders with quirkier choices during your CCA Bar and Cafe pre theatre meals with friends. Perfect...
If you're looking for the perfect place to impress a Hot Date, or if your visit to CCA is part of a celebration, romance might be in the air, nearby CCA Bar and Cafe...
Close to CCA, and hiding from view in a discreet basement position, Gamba /Browse/Restaurant/Gamba(reveal best table deals?) has its eye firmly fixed on quality fish meals. Golden glowing warm into the evening, this lovely restaurant has been attracting those in the know for several years. Make sure you check our the specials of the day, and be ready to make some fab choices.
Keeping the high standards of the original Buttery, but with less of the starch, Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery /Browse/Restaurant/Two_Fat_Ladies_at_The_Buttery(reveal best table deals?) offers truly stunning Scottish cuisine. All tartan carpet, subtle lighting and wood panelled walls, smart staff look after diners with perfect skill. Romance flirts around your CCA Bar and Cafe pre theatre meals here. Enjoy.
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An evening out with friends often calls for getting the drinks in. Again and again! Keeping the party going (or getting the party started before visiting CCA) needs a lively, fun bar.
On bustling Bath Street, The Butterfly and the Pig welcomes lively drinkers into its warm and welcoming homely space. Serving afternoon tea and cakes, it becomes a busy bar with live music most evenings. Fun and bursting with life, the party spirit rules here.
Hiding from view very close to the M8 motorway, Chinaski's also hides something else. It has its very own west facing beer garden. Sitting outside, late into the evening, catching the last rays of the sun, makes for fab nights out. Bliss...
After a busy day and your visit to CCA, you might be in the mood to chill out, take a load off and enjoy a relaxing drink or two.
Exuding the charms of a Parisian cafe, circa 1930, Vroni's glitters and shines into the night. All polished mirrors, creaking wooden floors and more bottles of fizzing fun than you'll know what to do with, this makes a gorgeous bar to enjoy.
Staying open into the wee small hours, Blue Dog serves a head spinning list of cocktails. As well as everything else a fully stocked bar should have to keep us happy. They have an active programme of live music, so you might be relaxed by some expert crooning. Soul or jazz, anyone?
If you have some time on your hands while visiting CCA, why not do a little local tourist exploring? A classic Glasgow icon is nearby CCA Bar and Cafe...
From the al fresco tables at the top level CCA bar, all you have to do is look up to see Glasgow School of Art (tel: +44 (0) 141 353 4500) . You really can't miss it. Towering over this part of the city, from the heights of Garnethill, it was designed by local hero Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Try to take one of their fascinating tours. And don't forget your camera.. the views from the top make it feel like you can see forever!
Glasgow has restored many original buildings that made it a world-wide influential city. Retaining their original facades, some are now luxury town house hotels.
Sitting proud beside Blythswood Square, Malmaison /Browse/Restaurant/Malmaison_Brasserie_(Glasgow)(reveal best table deals?) http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/83375_malmaison-glasgow-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) brings opulence and sky high service to the city. Bold designs and top cuisine are matched by perfect designer rooms, so relax, kick off those shoes and prepare for some pampering...
Complete with the original creaking elevator in the centre of the building, Abode /Browse/Restaurant/Abode_-_BarMC_and_Grill(reveal best table deals?) http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/87900_abode-glasgow-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) adds chic rooms, award winning cuisine care of Michael Caine and a lovely cocktail bar. Really, what else does any self respecting visitor need? Charming town house city centre stays are top of the menu here.
Glasgow has a reputation as a very friendly city. It works hard to make sure every visitor has a great, comfy night when they stay over, nearby CCA Bar and Cafe.
Close to Blythswood Square, and near CCA, Ibis Hotel http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/150983_ibis-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) welcomes guests for comfy beds on a budget. All facilities are present and correct, leaving guests free to have a great time exploring Glasgow city centre. Sweet dreams...
A short stroll from CCA, Best Western Hotel http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/93475_best-western-glasgow-city-hotel-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) has stylish mid-range rooms in a lovely restored Victorian terrace. Close to several theatres, as well as the business district and all those designer shops, this makes a perfect place to enjoy Glasgow.
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