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Swing

Bar Cocktail bar Night club Live music venue Jazz club Performing arts group

👍👍 First time going to a swing/jazz bar and it did not disappoint! Atmosphere was fantastic by transporting you back in time with the decor. Different bands play each night with different sounds, so check online to see what's happening. Free entry however there is a £10 booking fee per person if you wa... People often mention night, music, Great, atmosphere, good, jazz, friendly, time, table, venue,


Address

183 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2UL, United Kingdom

Website

www.swingltd.co.uk

Contact

+44 141 332 2147

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (224 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Vishal Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place. Went there for Glasgow jazz festival, totally enjoyed it. Staff is nice and friendly. Try their own beer called Swing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry C. 4 years ago on Google
    Imagine yourself back in the roaring 20s. A speakeasy, full of random individuals who aim for the evening is to enjoy themselves and celebrate life. Success! Never heard of Swing or even knew of it's existence. Tucked away at the top of Hope Street, in Glasgow's City Centre, it is well worth a visit. Staff are friendly and welcoming, seating is cosy and adds to the whole experience. The entertainment was superb, with a range of performers covering jazz and blue standards, yet creating "blues" style versions of better known chart songs. Highlight of the evening was an elaborate performance by a variety act. Who knew you could girate and wiggle with five hoops at the same time and chew gum. A-may-zing! Recommend a trip to this club, dancing ,singing and comic entertainment and that was just at our table. Great night out, will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew T. 5 years ago on Google
    We paid £10 at the entrance...and haven't regretted... Great atmosphere! People of all ages dancing. Not a huge selection of cocktails, but cocktails are very nice! Great music and atmosphere! Staff also amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vik D. 4 years ago on Google
    Best to book ahead if you want a table. Small venue which makes it all the better. Wherever you get a seat you will get a good view. Excellent array of drinks and service from staff was good. Music I believe starts on the hour at maybe 8pm and 10pm and then a late show. Music was very good too the evening I was there, a Saturday. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connor O. 4 years ago on Google
    First time going to a swing/jazz bar and it did not disappoint! Atmosphere was fantastic by transporting you back in time with the decor. Different bands play each night with different sounds, so check online to see what's happening. Free entry however there is a £10 booking fee per person if you want to have a table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Flora C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing music, beautiful voices.

  • 4/5 Charlie N. 5 years ago on Google
    Quite pricey compared to other jazz bars I've been to (£5 for a pint, £8 for a cocktail), intimate venue though. Main issue I found was that it's less about music and more about social, people talking very loudly over live band. £7 entry fee on a Saturday, £5 on a Friday.

  • 5/5 Philip T. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere and entertainment. The drinks list is great

  • 2/5 Adeline A. 4 years ago on Google
    Too posh, jazz music not as good as expected, a cd would have done the job. Disappointed, first and last time at swing.

  • 5/5 Bomber B. 4 years ago on Google
    Grab yourself a parfectly made cocktail, drift back in time listening to small jazz swing band.. excellent..p.s. (pay to enter)

  • 5/5 Laura H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and music

  • 5/5 Mae M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fab night. We all enjoyed it!

  • 5/5 Dominika B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee intimate smart underground (literally) jazz (but not only) bar/venue, with good cocktails (Espresso Martini being my favourite!). Various performances (music & dance) on offer and really good professional service/staff, particularly the manager!?

  • 5/5 Seonaid M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very classy jazz venue.

  • 5/5 Mags B. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant night! Staff where lovely, music was excellent, would highly recommend if you're looking for something different

  • 5/5 Hells B. 4 years ago on Google
    You must check this place out. From the minute you arrive you are greeted by a friendly doorman and then escorted down to your table by the host himself (best to book your table in advance). Now your night begins. The staff are so friendly and could not do enough for their customers. The musicians are all so talented, and we were not disappointed. You will be sure to stay here all night long because the atmosphere is amazing.... Five stars from us.

  • 3/5 Jeanette R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very pricey and very small - entertainment was good quality.

  • 5/5 Jaz D. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant and very enjoyable

  • 5/5 Patrick D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place

  • 5/5 Alejandro G. 5 years ago on Google
    Magic

  • 5/5 Keith G. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic little hidden gem. Went for first date and it went down amazing. Great atmosphere and setting.

  • 5/5 Gavin M. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for a unique cozy and relaxed evening. Great shows and amazing staff. I really actually feel at home when I visit swing, i visit probably every few months or so and always feel really welcome. The owners are really warm and welcoming folk and apart from that you can really tell they have a deep passion for talented people who perform there. I've also played a gig with a line up there and was well treated. Absolute gem of a place. Hope to see you guys soon! Gav.

  • 5/5 Andrei A. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this place! Great music, fantastic cocktails and whiskies, amazing atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and would go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Ended up going 3 nights in a row whilst in Glasgow. Highly recommend for a unique experience in Glasgow!

  • 4/5 deliciouslywired 5 years ago on Google
    Loved it! I'd have given 5 stars, however the management did nothing about a very noisy table of girls who could be heard over the singer's and musicians. I feel they could have asked them to keep their chatting down to a respectable level, or leave. Apart from that we enjoyed it and will return.

  • 5/5 Sharron M. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic wee place tucked away on Hope Street- went for the Thursday night Blues Jam session and was really impressed by the standard of playing. Gorgeous decor, and very cosy feel to the club. Staff were lovely and friendly, too. Mixed age range of clientele made it a good place to go for all age groups. Planning on going back on a Friday/Saturday night to try out the entertainment offered then. Feel like I have found a hidden gem, and would highly recommend a visit!

  • 4/5 Catherine E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good venue but a bit pricey

  • 4/5 Amanda S. 4 years ago on Google
    Bottle of wine £20. Cocktails around £7. Pretty standard. Good act on the night we visited. Good vibe

  • 5/5 Garry H. 5 years ago on Google
    A sort of blues open mic night where various musicians got on stage for a jam. Some of the standard of musician was incredible, and the girl singing and playing the bass was brilliant. A great night to be honest, my only criticism would be the small venue meant standing room only for a while... But I can't deduct a star for that; the small venue also adds to the intimacy of the gig.

  • 5/5 Karen G. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff very friendly and informative... Live music amazing.. Wish I knew you are better to reserve a seat x

  • 5/5 Mike W. 4 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic place. Glasgow's no.1 hidden gem! Check out the website, if you like the sound of whats on offer, pay this place a visit. - You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 COCKTAIL L. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible. I went today for the first time. LOVED CHARLOTTE MARCHALL. Well, all the musicians in general were great.The acoustic of the club is really good as well. I got a new favourite place today

  • 5/5 Maximiliano V. 4 years ago on Google
    Classic cocktails and excellent vibe. Can't wait to be back.

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 4 years ago on Google
    Out of a by gone era fabulous j blues club well recommended wee top book seat I advance

  • 5/5 Mateusz P. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place for a date.

  • 5/5 Gavin M. 4 years ago on Google
    This underground bar has a great look & feel. Excellent service & thoroughly enjoyable live improvised music! (Thursday evening)

  • 4/5 John M. 4 years ago on Google
    Can be a tad expensive but the atmosphere on a Thursday is usually great.

  • 5/5 Graham A. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant little club... great live music...

  • 5/5 Lilian S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic singer and musicians. Lovely venue, small but classy. Celebrated Hogmanay here and would definitely return.

  • 5/5 Murray W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great night from what I remember ???

  • 3/5 Derek H. 4 years ago on Google
    A fun night oot but don’t expect any ‘swing’. It was straight eighths all night albeit well played. Also avoid the table placed directly behind a pillar. All you can see is your partner’s disappointed face..

  • 5/5 Fay D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fab musicians, atmosphere and genuine swing ETA feel

  • 1/5 Mariam T. 4 years ago on Google
    The bouncer is rude and lied about the closing time when we got there.

  • 5/5 Colin L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great live music. Atmosphere

  • 5/5 Stevie H. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great time last night. Old World News on top form. Dancing and singing the night away . Bar staff friendly and attentive. If you haven't been yet your are missing out.

  • 5/5 Simone M. 4 years ago on Google
    wild joint love the jam nights - do book a table tho

  • 5/5 Charles T. 4 years ago on Google
    Met some of our new friends, including Kenny the amazing drummer, and Dennis on vocals, with Fraser John Lindsay on guitar. Many other top talents came to sit in to play the blues on Thursday. Great show in an intimate atmosphere. Jazz on other nights.

  • 5/5 Grace F. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing bar love it hear


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