Babbity Bowster Hotel - Glasgow

$$$$||View on mapGlasgow, United Kingdom16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE|
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Babbity Bowster Hotel - Glasgow
16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.8
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Free WiFi9.3
Comfort9.2
Who stays here
Solo44%
Couples36%
Groups11%
Families8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.8
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Free WiFi9.3
Comfort9.2
Who stays here
Solo44%
Couples36%
Groups11%
Families8%

City-center pub with rooms offering live music, free parking, and ski school in Glasgow

Dining & Entertainment

Babbity Bowster's pub restaurant serves local menu offerings, including the steak pie that guests have called the best in Glasgow. Live music and cultural events take place throughout the week, with musicians playing traditional Scottish tunes in the bar. A continental breakfast with fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, and toast is included in the stay; a cooked breakfast is available if ordered the day before.

Rooms & Amenities

Single and double rooms at Babbity Bowster Glasgow have private bathrooms with walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Rooms are located two floors above the pub, keeping noise at a minimum even during busy evenings. Free secure parking and a gated car park are available for hotel guests, a rare bonus in the city center.

Location & Nearby Activities

Babbity Bowster Blackfriars Street Glasgow is less than 0.5 miles from Glasgow Cathedral and an 8-minute walk from George Square and Buchanan Galleries. The hotel is within walking distance of Glasgow Queen Street Station and Glasgow Central Station. Guest activities include fishing, cycling, hiking, and skiing, with ski school available through the hotel.

Guest Services & Amenities

The 24-hour front desk at Babbity Bowster offers concierge service, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out. Staff assist with carrying luggage up the stairs and provide personal attention during check-in. Daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry services are available to guests.

Entertainment & Activities

Evening entertainment at Babbity Bowster includes live music, karaoke, and pub crawls. Guests can also enjoy mini golf, movie nights, and hiking in the surrounding area. The hotel's bar is a popular spot for locals, offering a wide selection of beers and whiskies.

  • Dining: Pub with local menu and steak pie, continental breakfast included
  • Entertainment: Live music, karaoke, pub crawls, and mini golf
  • Location: 8-minute walk to George Square, near Glasgow Cathedral
  • Parking: Free secure parking and gated car park
  • Activities: Ski school, fishing, cycling, hiking available
  • Rooms: Single and double rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs
  • Service: 24-hour front desk, concierge, luggage storage, personal attention from staff
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:30-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:6
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Ensuite Double Room
    Modern Room
    • Max:
      2 persons
    • Bed options:
      1 Single bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
    • Shower
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    Facilities

    Main facilities

    Wi-Fi
    Free parking
    Baggage storage
    24-hour services

    24-hour reception

    24-hour security

    Food/ Drinks

    Bar/ Lounge area

    Restaurant

    Laundry
    TV

    Flat-screen TV

    Check-in/ Check-out

    Express check-in/ -out

    Sports & Fitness

    • Hiking
    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Mini golf
    • Fishing

    Services

    • Housekeeping
    • Laundry
    • Dry cleaning

    Dining

    • Restaurant
    • Bar/ Lounge area

    Children

    • Children's menu

    Spa & Leisure

    • Karaoke
    • Entertainment

    Room features

    • Terrace
    • Tea and coffee facilities

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries

    Media

    • Flat-screen TV
    • AM/FM alarm clock
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    Essential information about Babbity Bowster Hotel

    💵 Lowest room price 134 US$
    📏 Distance to center 200 yd
    ✈️ Distance to airport 9.9 mi
    🧳 Nearest airport Glasgow, GLA

    Location

    16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE
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    16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1PE
    • City landmarks
    • Nearby
    • Restaurants
    Square
    George Square
    100 yd
    GlasgowScotland
    Buchanan Street
    100 yd
    GlasgowScotland
    Merchant City
    100 yd
    Gallery
    Gallery of Modern Art
    100 yd
    Museums
    St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
    100 yd
    Gallery
    Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
    100 yd
    Shopping Area
    St. Enoch Center
    100 yd
    3 Castle St.
    Provand's Lordship
    100 yd
    University
    University of Strathclyde
    100 yd
    Public Building
    City Chambers
    100 yd
    Clyde Street
    La Pasionara
    100 yd
    Mall
    Princes Square
    100 yd
    Church
    St Georges Tron
    100 yd
    Mall
    Buchanan Galleries
    100 yd
    Mall
    Argyll Arcade
    100 yd
    Glasgow Green
    Tolbooth Steeple
    100 yd
    94 Queen Street
    Duke of Wellington Statue
    100 yd
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    St Andrew's in the Square
    100 yd
    Museums
    Glasgow Police Museum
    100 yd
    Gallery
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    100 yd
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