We went here for an afternoon tea in their Music Room and it was a fabulous experience. A little pricey but the space is truly magnificent. The food was nice and plenty of it, all while enjoying live music - a lady playing the harp. A lovely afternoon especially as the sun was shining and coming through the big windows!
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Before you go
- Opened
- 1996
- Style
- Mackintosh house arts venue with daytime Art Lover's Café — breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea
- Setting
- Bellahouston Park; Mackintosh interiors and park terrace
- Known for
- Mackintosh architecture, park setting, afternoon tea
- Signature dishes
- Afternoon tea, Sunday roast, Mackintosh Rose Empire biscuit
- Good for
- daytime visits, afternoon tea, families, pre/post house tour
- Prices
- Afternoon tea £19.25pp (book 24h ahead); brunch/sandwiches roughly £9–£12
- Typical spend
- Roughly £15–30pp for café lunch or tea
- Lunch
- Lunch from 12 noon; café closes 5pm
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Café 0141 483 1611 or cafe@houseforanartlover.co.uk; afternoon tea needs 24h notice
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options
- Kids
- Family-friendly daytime café
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — Summer terrace overlooking the park
- Drinks
- Daytime café; check current drinks offer
- Closed
- Café open daily but daytime only (to 5pm)
- Getting there
- Ibrox Subway then walk through Bellahouston Park; buses on Dumbreck Road / Paisley Road West
- Parking
- Use Bellahouston Park car parks via Dumbreck Road entrance
- Also
- House tours and exhibitions separate from café — book tours via 0141 483 1600; Instagram: @houseforanartlover
Glasgow restaurant
House for an Art Lover
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overview
House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park is a Charles Rennie Mackintosh–designed house (drawings 1901; built and opened in the 1990s) that doubles as an arts centre, wedding venue, and daytime café. The Art Lover’s Café sits among changing art displays and a summer terrace looking onto the park. Café hours are daily 10am–5pm: breakfast from 10am, lunch from noon, afternoon tea from 1:30pm (£19.25pp, 24 hours’ notice). Full Scottish breakfast Sat–Sun from 10am; Sunday roast from midday. Sandwiches and brunch dishes sit roughly £9–£12 on the published menu. Café phone 0141 483 1611 / cafe@houseforanartlover.co.uk; main venue 0141 483 1600. Car parks are reached via the Bellahouston Park entrance off Dumbreck Road. Ibrox Subway is the nearest station (then a walk through the park).
Reviews
I booked The View for my daughter’s 21st birthday celebrations and everyone had a great time. I had a very good experience all round from booking team (Kate) and on the event with Maria and the waiting team. Highly recommend this venue.
Read on Google MapsYou're in for a treat with a delightful evening of magic and a fantastic three-course vegetarian meal! Here's a review emphasizing the excellent service: An Enchanting Evening: Superb Service and a Delicious Vegetarian Feast! What a truly magical evening! From the moment we arrived, the experience was absolutely enchanting, not just because of the captivating magician but also thanks to the impeccable service and delicious vegetarian meal. The catering company truly outdid themselves. Each of the three vegetarian courses was a culinary delight, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. It's clear a lot of care went into crafting a menu that was both satisfying and flavorful, proving that vegetarian dining can be incredibly exciting. Every dish hit the mark, leaving us thoroughly impressed. Beyond the food, the welcome we received was incredibly warm and inviting. The team greeting everyone set a wonderful tone for the night. Their genuine smiles and helpfulness made us feel instantly comfortable and valued. Throughout the evening, the catering staff were attentive, efficient, and exceptionally friendly, ensuring drinks were topped up and every need was met without ever being intrusive. It felt like they genuinely wanted everyone to have a fantastic time, and that personal touch made all the difference. Combined with the dazzling magic show, which was a spectacle of wonder and skill, this was an evening of pure enjoyment. The seamless coordination between the entertainment and the outstanding catering truly made for a memorable event. If you're looking for an evening filled with great food, fantastic service, and a touch of magic, I highly recommend this experience! Also this was all for £45. Value for money. I would have paid £65 for this. Truly amazing! Ps thank you, Kate, for sorting out my Vegetarian request. 😊
Read on Google MapsI have been to HFAL a few times now as a wedding photographer and my visits have always been a nice experience. The venue itself is stunning and well set up for a wedding and the grounds offer plenty of verity for pictures. Anytime I have been to HFAL the day has ran like clockwork and there has been no major delays. The staff have always been welcoming and nice and the food is lovely and I am looking forward to more visits in the future.
Read on Google MapsIf you love all things Charles Rennie Mackintosh, you will absolutely adore this wonderful house and contents. It’s hard for me to add much that you can’t see from my photos but I can also tell you the welcome we received was so warm and friendly and made us enjoy it all the more. So many museums start their words to visitors with all the don’ts but here they said ‘feel free to sit on the furniture, touch things and even play the piano if you can and would like to!’ - I can and I did 😃 Bellahouston Park has a lot to offer and this house and gardens are a must. Enjoy!
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