A good night can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask, but one thing we can all agree on is that it must be fun. An hour of fun can often feel like no time at all, and a Saturday evening laughing and joking in great company is the makings for a great weekend. However, the question always stands – to stay in, or to go out? Well, here are four ideas to ensure your head hits the pillow with a smile on your face, whichever you choose.
Going Out: Laughing Matters
No one can deny Glasgow has a certain love for humour. So, instead of heading to the same bar every weekend, why not try something new and dive feet first into the world of stand-up, improv and sketch-shows at The StandComedy Club. Established in 1995, the club is one of three venues across three different cities, and showcases the best in contemporary comedy from Scotland and the rest of the world. Visitors can be sure to catch a bit of comic relief any night of the week – with weekends being the best time to catch popular international acts. With a footfall of over one hundred thousand people last year alone, the venue is becoming an increasingly popular
destination for evening explorers of the city looking to shake-up their bar hopping routine.
Staying In – Rock Star Casino Night
Spending a Saturday night at home doesn’t have to mean TV, take-out and an early night. Not with a little splash of imagination. Why not have friends over and turn your humble abode into an exclusive one-night- only casino? Cook-up bites of tasty homemade casino-inspired food and try your hand at bar-tending, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. With a little bit of preparation and practice you’ll be impressing your guests with your new-found Martini making skills in no time.
Place everybody’s name into a hat to draw out a card dealer at random, or embrace the power of technology and head to an online gaming site. Many of which feature a multitude of classic and themed games from blackjack through to roulette. Take a scout online first to find thematic inspiration for your night, such as the Alice Cooper
slots game at www.mrsmithcasino.co.uk. Have your guests dress-up like rock stars from the seventies, big hair and all, and entertain with a tailor-made rocking playlist.
Going Out – A Great Escape
If you really have your sights set on the town, but you’re after something a little out of the ordinary, Escape Glasgow might be just the place for you. Escape Glasgow is a great option for those gamer types who love problem solving and cracking codes. It's also perfect for team-building nights, as visitors are required to work together to think creatively, and solve problems in order to escape. The concept is simple yet ridiculously effective – teams are locked into a room full of hidden clues with sixty minutes on the clock. They then have to call upon their inner detective, locate each clue and escape before the time is up. This short interactive experience can be an exciting and unconventional way to get the ball-rolling before heading out into town.
Staying In – Hand-Crafted Date Night
Maybe it’s date night, but you’re not quite feeling an evening on the town. Well, why not take the classic pizza and a movie concept and quite literally make it your own? The two of you could spend the afternoon with a stroll down to one of Glasgow’s street food markets at Barras Art and Design, The Forge Market or Govan’s Saturday Farmers' Market. You’ll certainly be spoilt for choice whilst picking out fresh ingredients for the home-cooked pizzas you’ll be making each other that evening. Sourcing your own local ingredients means you can mix and
match to your heart's content, whilst also supporting local businesses. It’s always fun to keep your partner’s toppings a secret until you serve up your hand-crafted masterpieces during the opening credits. Then it’s time to sit back and chow down as your favourite movie begins. Simply can’t decide what to watch? Not a problem. Shortlist your viewing candidates and line them all up in a social