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May 26, 2013, 2:11 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Glasgow Do
Ladies and Gentleman, you are all cordially invited to the BA Flyertalk Glasgow Do! Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and home to some wonderful style and culture, as well as being famed for its architecture and its friendly locals.
The Venues have been named, and thankfully, they are all close by, with excellent transport links to go with. The main part of the night will take place at Curlers Rest, which is right beside Hillhead Underground station. The end of the night will take place at Club O/Oran Mor, which is directly across from the Hilton Grosvenor.
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Date:
Friday 23rd August 2013
Venues/Schedule:
The day will start around 4.00pm for those of us who want to enjoy a few wee drams at one of the best whisky drinking places in Glasgow.
-4.00pm The Ben Nevis Bar, 1147 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TB. Enjoy a fantastic selection of whisky and malts, and the chance to sample hospitality from a bar that has built a strong following in the local area.
-7.00pm Curlers Rest (Upstairs), 256-260 Byres road, Glasgow, G12 8SH. Meet upstairs, for a buffet (£8 per head). Buffet will be served around 8pm and will give you a chance to sample a large selection of Scottish food and to meet everyone and get mingling. There is a fantastic selection of champagnes and beers on offer at this Cask Marque bar, and the kitchen is open so we will be able to view the chefs busy at work as we drink and get merry. I have uploaded the Drinks and Buffet Menu, as well as a Sample Menu of the daily Food on offer at Curlers - feel free to order a main meal when we get there too!
If you have any special dietary requirements please let me know by PM and you will be looked after!
Drinks, Buffet and Sample Dinner Menu
-11.30pm Club O, Oran Mor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX. I have been able to get 20 Queue Skip Passes for our Group to gain access to Club O @ Oran Mor, a fantastic reclaimed Church that stands at the top of Byres Road. Open until 3am, you have the option of going downstairs to the Club, or upstairs to the more traditional 'Pub' style bar. The choice is yours.
Hotels:
There are various Hilton Hotels (Hilton Glasgow, Hilton Grosvenor, Hilton Garden Inn). Marriott, Radisson Blu, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn etc to cater for all tastes and loyalty programs. The Hilton Grosvenor is the closest major hotel in the West End, as well as Hotel Du Vin which gets a great reputation!
Transport:
To/From Airport: The Glasgow Shuttle is a 24/7 bus service from GLA Airport and costs £8.50 for an open return to the City Centre. There is also a 747 Bus Service that is every 30 minutes and goes down Dumbarton Road which is in the West End and costs ~£5. Taxis from the Airport to the City Centre cost ~£12 (Private Cab) or ~£23 (Airport Taxi Rank). GLA airport has all the usual Car Rental companies on arrival. There is no train service from GLA airport to the city centre.
Rail: Glasgow has 2 railway stations, Queen Street and Central. Central connects to/from London/South, and Queen Street connects to/from Edinburgh and Scottish cities. Queen Street is also connected to the Subway system (Buchanan St Subway).
City Centre to West End: Glasgow also has a subway system, and the nearest subway station in the West End is Hillhead. A Discovery ticket allows travel all day on the Subway for £3.80. There is also an extensive bus network (fares vary) and Black Cabs are plentiful (~£6 fare from City to West End).
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Questions? Please feel free to shoot me a PM.
Ladies and Gentleman, you are all cordially invited to the BA Flyertalk Glasgow Do! Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and home to some wonderful style and culture, as well as being famed for its architecture and its friendly locals.
The Venues have been named, and thankfully, they are all close by, with excellent transport links to go with. The main part of the night will take place at Curlers Rest, which is right beside Hillhead Underground station. The end of the night will take place at Club O/Oran Mor, which is directly across from the Hilton Grosvenor.
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Date:
Friday 23rd August 2013
Venues/Schedule:
The day will start around 4.00pm for those of us who want to enjoy a few wee drams at one of the best whisky drinking places in Glasgow.
-4.00pm The Ben Nevis Bar, 1147 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TB. Enjoy a fantastic selection of whisky and malts, and the chance to sample hospitality from a bar that has built a strong following in the local area.
-7.00pm Curlers Rest (Upstairs), 256-260 Byres road, Glasgow, G12 8SH. Meet upstairs, for a buffet (£8 per head). Buffet will be served around 8pm and will give you a chance to sample a large selection of Scottish food and to meet everyone and get mingling. There is a fantastic selection of champagnes and beers on offer at this Cask Marque bar, and the kitchen is open so we will be able to view the chefs busy at work as we drink and get merry. I have uploaded the Drinks and Buffet Menu, as well as a Sample Menu of the daily Food on offer at Curlers - feel free to order a main meal when we get there too!
If you have any special dietary requirements please let me know by PM and you will be looked after!
Drinks, Buffet and Sample Dinner Menu
-11.30pm Club O, Oran Mor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX. I have been able to get 20 Queue Skip Passes for our Group to gain access to Club O @ Oran Mor, a fantastic reclaimed Church that stands at the top of Byres Road. Open until 3am, you have the option of going downstairs to the Club, or upstairs to the more traditional 'Pub' style bar. The choice is yours.
Hotels:
There are various Hilton Hotels (Hilton Glasgow, Hilton Grosvenor, Hilton Garden Inn). Marriott, Radisson Blu, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn etc to cater for all tastes and loyalty programs. The Hilton Grosvenor is the closest major hotel in the West End, as well as Hotel Du Vin which gets a great reputation!
Transport:
To/From Airport: The Glasgow Shuttle is a 24/7 bus service from GLA Airport and costs £8.50 for an open return to the City Centre. There is also a 747 Bus Service that is every 30 minutes and goes down Dumbarton Road which is in the West End and costs ~£5. Taxis from the Airport to the City Centre cost ~£12 (Private Cab) or ~£23 (Airport Taxi Rank). GLA airport has all the usual Car Rental companies on arrival. There is no train service from GLA airport to the city centre.
Rail: Glasgow has 2 railway stations, Queen Street and Central. Central connects to/from London/South, and Queen Street connects to/from Edinburgh and Scottish cities. Queen Street is also connected to the Subway system (Buchanan St Subway).
City Centre to West End: Glasgow also has a subway system, and the nearest subway station in the West End is Hillhead. A Discovery ticket allows travel all day on the Subway for £3.80. There is also an extensive bus network (fares vary) and Black Cabs are plentiful (~£6 fare from City to West End).
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Questions? Please feel free to shoot me a PM.
Glasgow do : Friday 23 August
Jun 9, 2013, 4:13 pm
#76
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Its looking good and a huge thanks to rxfleming for doing all the ground work.
Map has been duly updated...
PS. If anyone can recommend a good drive through car wash in the area, please mark the spot on the map
Map has been duly updated...
PS. If anyone can recommend a good drive through car wash in the area, please mark the spot on the map
Jun 23, 2013, 1:31 pm
#80
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Please add me as a 'maybe' - not sure what my schedule looks like at the end of Aug yet but if I'm around (ie at home) then would like to join in.
Jul 19, 2013, 4:59 am
#84
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unfortunately I am a definite 'no' (rather than a 'maybe') as need to be in FRA that evening.
hope it turns out to be a great evening though.
hope it turns out to be a great evening though.
Jul 19, 2013, 12:05 pm
#86
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Would like to come, but travelling to LHR after work Friday, means arrival at GLA 22.20 or 22.55. Either way, I'll be d*mned to catch up with y'all. 
Browsing current prices at Hilton Grosvenor shows £277 on Friday 23, £79 on Saturday 24. The "majority" of 6 to 4 (Friday vs Saturday) beeing reduced to 6-5 with my post, I hope other participants will think lower hotel price - more people to the the DO.
Count me in, but only if Saturday
Browsing current prices at Hilton Grosvenor shows £277 on Friday 23, £79 on Saturday 24. The "majority" of 6 to 4 (Friday vs Saturday) beeing reduced to 6-5 with my post, I hope other participants will think lower hotel price - more people to the the DO.
Count me in, but only if Saturday
Jul 19, 2013, 12:19 pm
#87
formerly rxfleming
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Glasgow do : Friday 23 August
Did you read the wiki? It's already been announced as Friday and everything has already been organised 