About The Riding Room
- Bar/
Cafe
Nestled in Glasgow's Merchant City within the gay triangle, The Riding Room blends cabaret club vibes with gay bar charm, renowned for exotic cocktails and cheeky entertainment. This intimate venue hosts burlesque, magic, and cabaret performances amid lively music, drawing a mixed crowd to its vibrant heart.
Bartenders craft inventive drinks in theatrical vessels like steaming kettles, fusing global flavors into sweet, sour, and spicy sips that captivate. The atmosphere buzzes with staff's witty banter and warm smiles, creating an unpretentious space where connections form effortlessly over clinking glasses and stage glow.
Gay-friendly and open daily for late-night fun, The Riding Room offers a raucous escape from standard clubbing. With its eclectic shows and personal service, it embodies Glasgow's welcoming nightlife, turning ordinary evenings into memorable nights of frolic and flair.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Tuesday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Wednesday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Thursday · today
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Friday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 19:00 – 03:00
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