Visited The Record Factory on 31st May with work colleagues, and despite it being packed due to the PSG vs. Inter Milan football final, we had a fab night! ⚽🍻 Luckily, we managed to grab seats outside, and even though it was raining, the area is covered, so we were still able to enjoy the atmosphere without getting drenched. 🌧️👌 The price of drinks was reasonable, which is always a win, especially on a busy night. 🍺💰 And the Sears pizza slices they sell were a great addition—nothing beats grabbing a slice while soaking up the lively vibe. 🍕🔥 There were plenty of screens throughout the venue, making it easy to watch the football from anywhere, whether inside or outside. It really added to the atmosphere, 📺⚽ The only downside was that, considering the size of the venue, the toilets are tiny and there were only three female toilets, which made things a bit inconvenient when the place was packed. 🚻 Overall, The Record Factory is definitely worth a visit if you're after great drinks, good food, and a lively atmosphere—especially on big game nights! 🎶⚽
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Before you go
- Style
- Bar, music venue and club inspired by New York's underground dive bars; open for food, drinks and dancing until 2am.
- Setting
- Dive-bar-style interior with TVs, a quieter back room and a large rear beer garden.
- Known for
- Large beer garden, Weekend DJs from 8pm, Live bands, Late opening until 2am
- Signature dishes
- Burgers, Mac and cheese
- Good for
- Birthday and party bookings, Beer garden drinks, Late nights out, Watching sport
- Booking
- Several areas can be booked; enquire at info@recordfactory.co.uk or on 0141 334 8888.
- Groups
- Several bookable areas for parties, including a quieter back room.
- Outdoor seating
- Yes
- Noise / pace
- Loud and busy on Friday and Saturday nights with DJs and bands; calmer in the afternoons.
- Also
- DJs every weekend from 8pm; Open until 2am
Glasgow restaurant
The Record Factory
Opening hours
- Monday: 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Overview
The Record Factory is a bar, music venue and club at 17 Byres Road in Glasgow's West End. It takes its look from the underground dive bars of New York. It serves food, drinks and dancing until 2am, with DJs every weekend from 8pm. Two features draw people in: a large beer garden at the back, which one reviewer says gets the sun all day in summer, and several bookable areas for birthdays and parties. Reviewers mention live bands on weekend afternoons and sport on the TVs. The food is bar fare: burgers, mac and cheese, and fish and chips, with reviewers praising the made-from-scratch burgers. Expect it to be loud and busy on Friday and Saturday nights, when it draws a younger crowd. Afternoons are calmer. Some reviewers found the cocktails pricey and the service uneven.
Reviews
We had a works day out at Record Factory, 12 of us, sat in beer garden. Beers were cold, staff were friendly and the atmosphere was chilled and relaxed. We prebooked tables, which I'd recommend, as it gets busy on nice days. Highly recommended place to go in the West End.
Read on Google MapsTasty pizzas and really fairly priced. We booked a table outdoors to watch the football, but there’s no sound outside which was disappointing.
Read on Google MapsGood drinks selection and beer garden. Sears Pizza slice was lovely. Friendly staff who are happy to help with recommendations. Would go again👍🏻
Read on Google MapsVow simple casual and fun , Cocktails on the tap - not sure about that! Every cocktail we orders was made by staff , lovely staff great manners and polite !! The place was very busy and fun loved it !
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