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Riding Room

Bar Cocktail bar Gay bar Cabaret club

Burlesque, cabaret and magic performances 7 nights a week in a design conscious vintage style bar. People often mention security,


Address

58 Virginia St, Glasgow G1 1TX, United Kingdom

Website

www.theridingroom.co.uk

Contact

+44 141 559 6592

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.50 (53 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 pm to 3 am
  • Thursday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 8 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 8 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 9 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 9 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 David W. 2 years ago on Google
    Need to sort the security workers out. Ego trip and a half. Total rocket of a woman on the door. Not allowed entry after arriving sober and being asked multiple questions, well i Suppose something needs to fulfill her/its sad wee life.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Unprofessional, uneducated Mafia like security team who refuse entry with no valid reason, and the security management guy cannot articulate a rationale, such a shame that a pretty looking place has such a rude, ill mannered and thuggish security team who discriminate and think they are above the law, no wonder many gay Scots leave Glasgow with such disgusting treatment. I hope the venue looks into this, awful experience of discrimination I have ever received by female individual guarding the entrance. I would suggest the security team have training on the equality act 2021, while this security team are in place I wouldn't recommend here to anyone, when I return back to London I will ensure anyone I know who is visiting Glasgow avoids this place at all costs.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 David D. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the bar on a Monday night. Wouldn't allow me in because apparently they have a single policy...meaning if you go alone your not allowed in. Came back from Spain for weekend. Unbelievable as didn't have anything to drink
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hannah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not impressed. Horrifically overpriced - tried to book a table for 6 and the website wouldn't let me go further without spending £300. Messaged them on Facebook to try and figure out if that was for just a normal booking or what and they left me on read and blocked me. Most bizarre customer service ever. Looks like we got off lightly looking at the other reviews
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    My and my friends had a really fun night out here. The show was good, the staff friendly, and the atmosphere among the other guests incredibly positive and relaxed. Only missing a star because we paid 150 for our table and couldn't see the show. I would have thought for that price, the performers could at least do one number where we could see them.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Louise L. 2 years ago on Google
    OK no vaccine passport no entry . Omg since when does a so called everyone is welcome place turn into this so so disgusted and disappointed what happened to freedom of choice? What happened to free to choose . Seems unless you conform you don't get in. I'm bitterly upset here. Invited to see my gorgeous friend perform. Previously couldn't say enough amazing things about this place. That's it for me . Never coming back ever . again
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Castro E. 4 years ago on Google
    Really wanted to like this place seeing the photos and some reviews, dismissing the entry refusal reviews but after trying to patronize the establishment it was clear the two women at the door did not want my husband and I to come in. Mid week with an empty bar you’d expect staff to be asking you in. I thought two gay men would welcome here. Train staff to be more welcoming - your reputation and bottom line depend on it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Samuel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Ya gotta meet the checklist the security have to get in or else no chance. Went to another bar and had a good night instead :^)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Rebecca C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic bar with a great vibe. Sadly not the safest of spaces for the queer community. Was greeted by door staff that made sure I knew it was a gay bar, which is fine but the venom with which it was done was not. As a queer person it made me very insecure in my gender identity and sexual presentation and frankly, ruined my evening. Two stars because the bouncer ruined my evening as I’ve saw many other posts say but the entertainment was fantastic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Clara B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a really good time last night. Didn't know there was entertainment on but Alana Hollywood, the singer was great. Lovely voice & I enjoyed her song selections. A brilliant start to our evening out. I liked the cocktails and shot recommendations too. Bar staff were quick & efficient.

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 6 months ago on Google
    Fave cabaret bar in town. Drinks are good prices and the entertainment is fab.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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