New Year's Eve in Glasgow

Whether you want to skate on an ice rink in the magnificent George Square, relax in a warm hotel, or party in the city’s lively bars, pubs and clubs, Glasgow has something to help everyone celebrate NYE.

With amazing discounts, Skiddle’s guide to New Year’s Eve in Glasgow will help you find the best hotels, restaurants and events to see in 2013 in style. Be sure to book now to make your New Year’s Eve one to remember!

Going Out

The locals are proud that Glasgow’s soul is ruled by the post-6pm pint. Needless to say then, the city offers a long list of lively bars, clubs and pubs to celebrate Hogmanay 2012. From partying with Chesney Hawkes and Radio DJs at Mansion House to the themed party Viva Glas Vegas at Walkabout, you’ll be spoilt for choice this NYE.  If you want Glasgow to deliver the full-on works this New Year’s Eve, then Skiddle highly recommends On the House presents Hed Kandi NYE Spectacular. The night is set to be filled with confetti canons, pyrotechnics and a New Year countdown with visuals on screen. The full Hed Kandi production will be held at O’Couture which provides a fun atmosphere and three floors to entertain you. Previous nights have sold out - so book now to avoid disappointment.

Dining Out

There are so many restaurants in Glasgow to whet your appetite that you can spend your New Year’s Eve treating yourself to an indulgent feast of your choice.
If you want to stay true to Glasgow’s Hogmanay roots, why not pay homage to the city’s Scottish cuisine in one of its many traditional restaurants? The Grill Room at the Square is a sophisticated and sultry steakhouse with award-winning chefs. Overlooking the Royal Exchange Square, you can enjoy a menu that typically includes dishes such as the native Cullen Skink chicken stuffed with spiced prawns and grilled wild sea trout.

Or perhaps you want something slightly less formal to fit into your shopping, party-going and sight-seeing plans? Jamie’s Italian is located in the city’s old General Post Office building on George Square and serves Jamie Oliver’s signature fresh, creative and great value Italian dishes. With great views across the square where Glasgow’s Hogmanay Party is taking place, this is the place to be on New Year’s Eve so let Skiddle help you book early to avoid a long wait.  

If you want to simply relax in style on New Year’s Eve, then why not try a sophisticated, contemporary and formal restaurant to mark this special occasion? The Brian Maule at Chardon d’Or is perfect for those with an appreciation of five-star haute cuisine. Its classy, inventive French cooking amidst smart and cosmopolitan surroundings can be enjoyed within the elegant confines of a Victorian townhouse. The chef, Brian Maule is a protégé of the Michelin star studded Roux Brothers in London. The restaurant serves dishes such as sumptuous pan fried scallops with pesto and supreme Gressingham duck with white beans and black truffles.

Hogmanay Hotels

There are so many hotels in Glasgow that it can be hard to choose just one! We have hand-picked our favourite three places to stay in the city from Skiddle’s huge database of hotels. There is something to cater for your special NYE plans so book now to make the most of our amazing discounts!

Are you planning to party all night? If the answer to that question is a resounding ‘yes’ then The Merchant City Inn offers the most convenient and comfortable way to sleep off a hangover. Located in the heart of the vibrant Merchant City district of Glasgow and just off Argyle Street, the Merchant Lodge is one of Glasgow's oldest buildings. This superb location means that a host of restaurants, pub-diners and night clubs to suit all tastes are only a short walk away. On top of this, your room rate will be inclusive of a full continental breakfast to soothe that sore New Year’s Day head.

If you’re planning to enjoy New Year’s Eve with the whole family then we recommend The Millennium Hotel. At the very heart of the city’s cultural and retail activities, this striking Victorian building sits on George Square where you can enjoy Glasgow’s vibrant all-day family party complete with ice skating and ceilidh dancing. Located next to the UK’s best shopping facilities, you can also make the most of the sales.

Maybe the thought of all this partying makes you tired just thinking about it! If you’re all partied out, then why not chill out and relax in one of Glasgow’s finest hotels? The Grasshoppers Glasgow is a new luxury hotel in central Glasgow with 30 individual bedrooms offering style, comfort and service at affordable prices. You can chill out with a 32 Samsung TV complete with movies and a Skybox from your king-size divan beds. The rooms also come with Grohne power showers and Pedrali lighting, making it the perfect place to pop open the Champagne.

Words: Sarah Townley

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