It's your big day, so it seems only fair that you are treated like the absolute star that you are. To ensure you have a cracking one? We've rounded up the best restaurants to celebrate a birthday in Glasgow. From fully loaded pizzas with cocktails aplenty to fancy fine dining in luxe surrounds, it's time to don your party hat and blow out the candles.
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Cubatas isn't just famous in our city, it's made waves throughout the entire UK - and it also happens to be one of the best special occasion restaurants in Glasgow's West End. Pop by to work your way through the incredible tapas selection, and wash it down with a carafe of sangria while you're at it.
If you're looking for fancy restaurants in Glasgow to celebrate your big day, Browns Brasserie & Bar is a bit of a stunner. Dive into the menu of upmarket Scottish cuisine, including dishes like lobster risotto and ribeye steak, washed down with bottles of bubbles aplenty.
All birthdays need beer, and Shilling Brewing Co. is bringing litres of it straight to your glasses, freshly brewed on-site. This city centre haunt is a great place to throw a party, so reserve one of the long communal tables to slurp pints and munch on a pizza.
Celebrate your birthday in true style over at Windows Restaurant in Carlton George Hotel. With sky-high views of the city as your backdrop, feast on all kinds of delicious eats - from fillet steak to Thai green curry - accompanied by fine wine.
Celebrate your birthday in style over at Gaucho Glasgow, where premium cuts of Argentinian beef take centre stage. Get your lips around a fabulous range of tender meaty morsels, from ribeye to Chateaubriand, drizzled in chimichurri, bearnaise or smoked chipotle BBQ. Drool.
On the hunt for the best restaurants with entertainment in Glasgow for your birthday dinner? Kick things off with a gorgeous meal of elevated Scottish scran at Alea Glasgow Casino's Waterfront Restaurant before making your way down to the floor to play blackjack, roulette and poker.
Go on a taste journey and enjoy twists on classic Asian dishes at Thaikhun, located in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre. Starters include Pandan chicken and crispy chilli squid, then moreish mains are all about noodles and curries. To top it off, why not enjoy some sticky mango rice or banana fritters for dessert.
Not only does BrewDog make the perfect place for a chilled-out birthday, but its dog-friendly policy means that you can bring your furry friends along for the ride. The industrial-chic hangout will fill your tums with its world-famous wings, towering burgers and truffle cheese fries.
Chaophraya is simply perfect for special occasions, thanks to its unique yet luxury interiors that are sure to catch your eye. And if you're looking for private dining in Glasgow? It has a load of stunning spaces, where candlelit tables and lip-smacking Thai eats reign supreme.
After setting up shop in an old cinema, Hillhead Bookclub has become a West End icon. Start off your evening with a feast from its mouthwatering menu, which showcases the likes of steak frites and crispy tofu katsu curry, before enjoying all kinds of entertainment or even a late-night party.
Celebrate with your nearest and dearest or that special someone over at The Alchemist. Nestled in George Square, this intimate hangout is perfect for birthdays thanks to its molecular cocktail menu and lip-smacking lineup of internationally inspired bites.
Boasting branches in Merchant City, on Mitchell Lane and on Byres Road, Bar Soba has become something of a Glasgow fave. Each and everyone is decked out in a quirky dive bar style, with neon lights and quirky murals. As for the food? Gobble down East Asian fusion delights.
Arta is undoubtedly one of the best birthday restaurants in Merchant City, thanks to its unique yet opulent interiors that echo Mediterranean vibes. Indulge in Spanish afternoon teas, scrumptious multi-course meals with live entertainment and so much more at this absolute legend.
For a birthday meal in Glasgow, Lebowskis is bringing a big heap of fun. Raise a glass to your big day (it has 25 types of white russians), order from the film-inspired burger menu and, come the weekend, dance away to the party-loving DJ on the decks.
Looking to please lots of people on your birthday? Then take them to Pizza Punks on St Vincent Street as the Glasgow birthday restaurant piles on the toppings. Pay one flat fee and put whatever you bloody want on your pizza, plus there's room for 160, if you happen to be insanely popular.
Widely considered one of the best restaurants in Glasgow, Ubiquitous Chip is dedicated to Scottish cuisine, along with its quirky interiors and epic drinks selection. There are no battered Mars bars in sight, just the best steak and seafood in the country, so get ready for a celebration like no other.
If a casual restaurant in Glasgow's West End is the vibe you're going for this year, make way for Stravaigin. This gorgeous venue is adorned with twinkling lights and wooden accents, plus is hella big on food; dine on international small plates, mains and desserts at this pretty plot.
It's your birthday and you deserve to be spoiled, so step up The Finnieston. This quirky dining destination has multiple personalities, from a gin-lovers paradise to a slinky speakeasy, as well as a fabulous seafood restaurant that serves the finest Scottish produce.
