Nearby The Ferry

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One of the most funky venues in Glasgow, The Ferry is moored at Anderston Quay, on the north bank of the river Clyde. Known as Renfrew Ferry since 1952, it has been transformed into vibrant floating palace of excitements!

A restaurant with great views, room for concerts and dancing, and catering for all sorts of parties and celebrations keep the buzz alive and well on The Ferry.

Being close to the city centre and financial district, there are quite a few excellent restaurants, bars and hotels nearby The Ferry. So if you're visiting The Ferry for a concert, you have some choices to make...;-)

A spot of The Ferry pre theatre dining, be it intimate or with a bunch of friends, will set up your evening perfectly. And a drink or two is always a good idea.

Have a great time on The Ferry...

lively the ferry pre theatre...

All the energy of your evening at The Ferry might make a more lively meal seem like the best idea. Nearby The Ferry you'll to a couple of local classics...

• Hiding on bustling Hope Street, secret local Italian restaurant La Lanterna /Browse/Restaurant/La_Lanterna(reveal best table deals?) truly knows how to serve excellent Italian cuisine. Very easy to miss indeed, it creates the feeling of dining al fresco in a sunny Italian courtyard - in a basement in Glasgow. What a trick! Enjoy...
• There is a fantastic shellfish restaurant worth trying. Lovers of this type of superior food never turn down a reason to visit Mussel Inn /Browse/Restaurant/Mussel_Inn(reveal best table deals?) . Huge windows let the light flood into the dining room. Scallops and mussels have never been more mouth watering, or served with such panache. Thank goodness for all that crusty bread... we need something useful to soak up every drop of their amazing sauces...;-)

romantic the ferry pre theatre...

Many classy performers have graced The Ferry stage. So you're planning a Big Date or a special occasion, some intimate The Ferry pre-theatre dining will be perfect.

• A unique, confident charm exudes from Gamba /Browse/Restaurant/Gamba(reveal best table deals?) . Subtle decor, smart staff and funky menus make for perfect, intimate dining. Your evening on the water will feel quite at home, after a fishy tea...;-)
• City Inn /Browse/Restaurant/City_Cafe_(reveal best table deals?) has a lovely restaurant worth trying. Crisp service, chic minimal decor, a riverside decked terrace and views of the Squinty Bridge all combine - to great effect. This hotel might look a bit like a shoe box, but inside, there are treats in store, for your The Ferry pre theatre intimate dining. Enjoy...

keeping the party going nearby the ferry...

Feeling like getting into the party mood before the concert? Or wanting to keep the beat well into the night afterwards? You need to find the right bar to help out...

• Pivo Pivo (tel: +44 (0) 141 564 8100) presents a wide selection of beers from all round the world. So get your beer goggles on, hit the bar and take a sip of something you've never tried before. This could be quite a journey...
• Glasgow city centre has several funky lanes that you'd never enter, unless someone nods you the wink. Stereo is one of the most amazing bars that hides from view. A well stocked bar and vegan food combine to produce wonderful evenings.

a quiet drink and a chat...

Sometimes its a pleasure to take a seat and watch the world go by. Choosing a bar nearby The Ferry helps to make this great fun.

• Part of Radisson Hotel, Collage Corner Bar makes the perfect people watching bar. A combination of slightly reflective glass and seats a bit lower than pavement level means passers by don't see you. Cool and crisp, it keeps up the style and service standards of the rest of the hotel. And its just a short stroll from Broomielaw. Bliss...
• Hidden in a narrow lane off bustling Buchanan Street, Bar Soba /Browse/Restaurant/Bar_Soba__Kitchen(reveal best table deals?) mixes a head spinning range of classy cocktails. Hip music and guests full of lively energy combine with the chance of some Asian fusion food. The results are fun nights out, in one of Glasgow's coolest bars. Enjoy...

tourist adventures nearby the ferry...

Hopefully you'll have some time to spare, when visiting The Ferry. Even if you're a local, its great fun to put a tourist hat on now and again, and do a little exploring.

• Across the Clyde from your venue, you'll spot some buildings that perfectly match the funky Armadillo shape of Clyde Auditorium. Glasgow Science Centre (tel: +44 (0) 871 540 1000) houses Glasgow IMAX cinema, the glorious tower and more 'hands on' science experiments and showcase demos than you know what to do with. Kids are NOT a requirement...;-) Have a fun time here. Remember your camera!

pampered city snoozing...

Spoiling yourself is good for your health. Isn't it? Luckily, a couple of hotels nearby The Ferry make sure all guests are very well looked after...

• Towering close to your venue, and gleaming every day, the landmark The Crowne Plaza /Browse/Restaurant/One_Restaurant_at_the_Crowne_Plaza(reveal best table deals?) welcomes guests for chic, modern stays. Views along the river, top service and facilities make this a fave place to stay, for very good reasons.
• City Inn /Browse/Restaurant/City_Cafe_(reveal best table deals?) has the amenities others can only follow. Add to this their unique position right on the River Clyde, complete with a decked terrace in the shade ofSquinty Bridge, and your luxury comfy nights are are a certainty. Sleep tight...

bouncing budget beds...

In line with the city's well deserved reputation as a very friendly place to visit, it makes sure lovely times are had by all, no matter the size of the budget you're working with.

• For those on a keen budget, amazing Glasgow stays come courtesy of Euro Hostel Glasgow http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/84484_euro-hostel-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) . Once part of student halls at University of Strathclyde, stays in the city centre are made a real pleasure here. Excellent value for money and great times await...
• Just along Broomielaw from The Ferry, Jurys Inn http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/73764_jurys-inn-glasgow-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) looks after guests very well indeed. Comfy mid-range rooms and access to just about everything in the city centre make for stays you'll long remember.

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