We might still be in hibernation somewhat due to the cold weather, but there are plenty of activities and events to get involved in this March, which will be worth creeping out of our little cocoon for. From visiting newly-opened restaurants to unique experiences like candlelight concerts and trying your hand at a new skill such as axe-throwing, the fun never stops with these things to do in Glasgow this March.
Pancake Day might be over, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be plenty of tasty pancakes in Glasgow for you to get stuck into. Have a flippin’ good time this March by enjoying a stack or two of pancakes from some of these Glasgow cafés and restaurants serving everything from American-style to fluffy soufflé pancakes. Get yourself to these delicious spots in Glasgow for a good dose of pancake perfection.
Settle down this March for a captivating candlelight concert dedicated to Hans Zimmer, featuring well-known music from some of the best films of all time, performed by a string quartet. This candlelight concert is coming to enchant Scotland in a matter of weeks on March 7, 13 and 14, with the venue revealed as Merchants House of Glasgow. Illuminated by the glow of countless candles, a talented string quartet will perform the film’s most captivating pieces – and tickets are available now.
Watch the latest releases from some of the best filmmakers at Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) is back this year and is set to run from February 25 – March 8 at Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) on Rose Street and Cineworld Renfrew Street, as well as at partner cinemas across the UK and online. The 20th edition of the annual celebration of film is set to host ten world premieres, European premieres, UK premieres and Scottish premieres, encouraging audiences to return to the cinema and the film festival experience. Find out the full programme and get tickets for this year’s festival on the event’s website.
At Buff Bingo on March 14 and 28, brunch lovers will be treated to a lively four-hour experience, a sing-along with the fabulous drag performers and the hottest buff butlers in town. Plus, guests can expect live DJ, mouthwatering feast and a heated game of bingo with a generous jackpot. You can book your tickets here.
Be bowled over by this bar with axe throwing, crazy golf and more
Glasgow is set to welcome a new bar with axe-throwing, shuffleboard, crazy golf and even more fun activities to enjoy. Boom: Battle Bar is located inside St Enoch Shopping Centre, and hosts several gaming experiences, such as crazier golf, which includes what it says is the country’s longest indoor crazy golf course at over 100ft. Guests can also try out the hi-tech AR darts, funky beer pong, 22ft shuffleboards, American pool, skee ball, boules, curling, axe throwing, pool, and table tennis, plus other activities such as Boom Ball and Marble Tarble.
We should definitely be doing more of this if we can, but March 8 marks International Women’s Day so why not show some love and solidarity by purchasing items from businesses run by women? To name a few businesses run by women from Glasgow and the surrounding area that you can support, there’s Emily Brooks Art, Curate Glasgow, Eusebi’s Deli and Blooms, to name a few. Discover some independent, women-led businesses in Glasgow here.
Of all the events on this list, this is the one you really don’t want to forget this Mother’s Day, for heaven’s sake! It’s your chance to treat your dear Mum or mother figure to something special – you can’t go wrong with an afternoon tea, so why not book one this March to say thank you? For a unique afternoon tea experience, you can hop on board a retro Routemaster bus and sip on tea, coffee, prosecco and gin cocktails, whilst zipping past the sights of Glasgow and enjoying petit fours and sandwiches. Book your afternoon tea experience here.
Attend a disco-themed boozy brunch at this rooftop bar
Rooftop bar VEGA hosts disco brunches, a set of boozy brunches which will be inviting disco fans on Saturday, March 14 from 12pm. Taking place on one Saturday of each month, the disco brunch will see VEGA transformed into a funky space, and has become a staple for Glasgow’s brunch scene. Expect build-your-own bellini stations, plenty of prosecco, brunch food, and a live DJ spinning groovy tunes. And, of course, the March event is dedicated to mothers, with iconic Scottish comedians Jay Lafferty & Hannah Campbell, as well as an ABBA tribute act! You can book your spot here.
Go see some shows at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Stand-up comedy never ceases to brighten up our day. Well, Glasgow International Comedy Festival is back for another year of laughs, with an entertainment-filled programme of more than 500 events. The festival will take place between March 11 & 29, celebrating its 23rd birthday. You can find the full programme here.
Glasgow is home to a cocktail bar “like no other”: Somewhere By Nico is offering a six-course cocktail experience. The spot brings a unique bar concept to Scotland, probably not available anywhere else. Cocktails, food, and quirky decor with moving flowers? Count us in! The bar switches its themes every six weeks, and March is ‘Mean Girls’-themed!
We love brunch at the best of times, and restaurant Derby Lane brings a colourful and whimsical touch to the streets of Glasgow. Featuring plush velvet yellow bar stools and chairs, exposed brick walls, neon lights, tropical designs, and plenty of wisteria hanging from above, Derby Lane is a “West End Wonderland.” There’s some true magic on the menu too, from the most spectacular afternoon tea to lavish brunch favourites with a stylish twist, such as their colourful French Toast, Bagels, pancakes, burgers, steaks and more.
The Last Bookstore in Glasgow boasts 8,000 books lining its walls, and there are plenty of cocktails to go around. Plus, The cocktail menu is inspired by famous authors like Jack Kerouc, Dorothy Parker and Ernest Hemingway, and designed by a former English teacher. On top of having plenty of reading choices, the spot also hosts DJs during the weekend, making it the place to be for a night out.