Swing Ltd

About Swing Ltd

Exclusive Underground Bar & Performance Club

Swing Ltd Description

Swing is an exclusive underground bar & club located in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre. A unique blend of live jazz, blues soul and funk bands, aerial acrobats and contemporary performance acts.

Our intimate underground venue captures the atmosphere and elegance of the roaring 1920’s & 30's, where you can sip cocktails and champagne, whilst all around you the entertainment unfolds.

Unique entertainment every Thurs - Sat

Exclusive hire Sun - Wed

Reviews

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The last Friday of each month, The Soul Book comes to Swing, playing the great repertoire from the best artists in the soul genre with an awesome live band!
The Soul Book, founded by stalwarts of the UK soul and jazz scene guitarist Malcolm MacFarlane and saxophonist Gordon McNeil, bring together leading Scottish musicians to a soul loving audience every month.
Special guest artists from Scotland, the UK and internationally feature monthly.
... Doors 7pm, on stage 8pm
Book seating online or pay on door £7
Please note this is a recurring event throughout the year with listings changing weekly.
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This Week at Swing Glasgow!
Thursday Blues Jam Thursdays at Swing
... Friday Bridge Music Jazz Series at Swing Late Night Live at Swing
Saturday Saturday Night at Swing
Beat the January blues and and escape to Swing for the best of times underground...
Book seating online at: https://goo.gl/LDbaAE or pay on door on night.
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Cach The TAHP quartet tonight at 8pm, followed by Marianne McGregor duo from 11pm through to 1am!

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It's Saturday night in the club, join us for a special night!
Strongly influenced by the Mississippi Delta sound from the early 1920's to the 1960's, BLUE MILK are modern blues men channelling the raw spirit of the blues, delivering energy and a modern twist to classic tracks while remaining rooted to the traditional style of blues.
Inspired by the classic Captain Beefheart album Safe as Milk, Blue Milk's dynamic 4-piece boasts electrifying slide guitar and rousing melodies f...rom Jonny Mac (guitar,vocals) the wailing howl from Luo S Glaister's harmonica, powerfully resonant undertones from Ike Malinki (bass guitar,backing vocals) and infectious grooves from Taylor Whyte (drums, backing vocals).
Award winning jazz vocalist Marianne McGregor kicks off the entertainment at 8pm.
Look out for our surprise performance act before Blue Milk take you through to the early hours!
Late night bar open to 3am
Book seating online (£10) or pay on door on night (£7)
Please note this a recurring event with listings changing on a weekly basis.
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We re-open the club doors this Thursday with our first Blues Jam of 2019. If you been missing some Swing, come down and join in the blues!

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Festive Opening Times
The club is closed from January the 1st and re-opens on Thursday the 10th of January.
We look forward to welcoming you back on the 10th of January for our first Blues Jam of 2019!

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Weekly Blues Jam with Fraser John Lindsay's Blues Incentive. Award winning blues vocalist and bassist of Charlotte Marshall and the 45s hosts a night for top local and touring musicians.
Join in the jam on stage or just enjoy some drinks while listening to great musicians in our classic jazz club surroundings.
Free entry, or seating can be booked online
... Doors 8pm, Jam 9.00pm
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Don't miss the outstanding Soul Book tonight at Swing. Come down and party and keep that Christmas spirit going!

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Join us tonight for the first of our special Christmas Blues Jams!

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Join us tonight for an amazing evening of live entertainment!
Normal Swing door entry still operates for Christmas, so if you haven't booked you can still come down and join the party!

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The wonderful Melisa Kelly back in the club tonight playing our late night live slot from 11pm!

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Catch MM Trio tonight from 8pm!

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Get down to the club tonight from 8pm featuring top local and touring musicians!

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This is going to be something special, Don't miss the guys on 5th December!

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This Week at Underground Club Swing
Thursday Blues Jam Thursdays at Swing
... Friday Bridge Music Jazz Series at Swing Late Night Live at Swing
Saturday Saturday Night at Swing
The Blues Incentive in the club on Saturday, prepare to party with Charlotte Marshall at the helm!
Book online at: https://goo.gl/LDbaAE or pay on door
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This Weekend at Underground Club Swing!
Friday - Late Night Live at Swing
Saturday - Saturday Night at Swing
... Gypsy jazz & swing from Romacaleo on Saturday with guest vocalist Nikki Foster.
Book online at: https://goo.gl/LDbaAE or pay on door
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This week at Swing!
Thursday - Blues Jam Thursdays at Swing
Friday - Bridge Music Jazz Series at Swing
... Dave Toule Organ Trio on Friday, swing, blues and Latin grooves...
Book online at: https://goo.gl/LDbaAE or pay on door
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New from Tom & The Brassholes - see you back in the club soon guys!

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folks, treat yourself to a visit to this great club. lovely decor which takes you back in time. bar staff make you feel as though they are happy to serve you and wee space for a boogie in front of the band. we will definitely be back.



also thanks for being supportive of the finding your feet charity. great night, thanks

User

We went on Friday evening to hear Lianne Carroll. It was our first time in Swing although we have been meaning to go for ages. It was better than I'd hoped, a great atmosphere,great entertainment and fairly priced drinks.The admission with a garanteed seat was £20 each, pretty fair I'd say for all that entertainment. My only gripe was where we were seated. A big uncomfortable stool in front of a pier seriously restricting our view. However, It reminded me of the Jazz clubs I used to go to in the early seventies minus the smoke ! (Have to say I kind of missed the smoke) All the staff were very pleasant and friendly and we hope we can get back again soon.

User

We celebrated our friends birthday here last night, and had a fabulous evening the entertainment was amazing and the whole vibe of the place was brilliant. We had a table reserved close to the bar, bar staff brilliant and remembered the round, no long wait to get drinks....absolutely brilliant night and I speak for everyone in the company. If I had to be picky it took a few emails and phone calls from my friend to get outr table reserved, but got there in the end. Well Done Swing great night out ��

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Was taken here by my family for a surprise birthday treat on the 18th November and love love loved every bit of it. Music from Colin Steele's Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Adderley Brother's Tribute Quintet was top class. Thank you.

Staff were attentive, happy, aim to please and the ambiance just magical.

Thanks to Colin for his leaving birthday tribute to myself. Star night all round.xo

User

Really enjoyed our night out at Swing again last Friday - friendly, comfortable atmosphere and great music.

User

I was there for the bells with my wife and we had a fantastic night. The staff were exelent and the entertainment was superb. We will be back in the new year for more great nights.

User

I was at Swing on Saturday for the first time , I have got to say ,best place to goto the now ! I absolutely loved it ! Great atmosphere 1950's style which I Ioved !From the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed by Craig, who took our coats and took us to our seats and looked after us !Bar stuff lovely and friendly too .The music was great and the live bands were brilliant too ! Such talented people ! Will be back again as soon as ! I have found my place ���

User

Great venue, so friendly and fantastic place for a drink and to listen to some great music

User

Found this completely by chance....but what an amazing place. Great music, especially the blues, great staff and awesome atmosphere. Cosy, charming and charismatic...do not walk past this place.

User

First time visiting. This was a family get together and what a great night we had. Booked a table which was ready for us when we arrived. Bar staff and gentleman who greeted us were very friendly. The two musical acts were first class and the interaction with the audience was great. Would definitely recommend Swing for a fun night out.

User

Club Swing is simply stunning, from the minute you walk in the door the place looks and feels like a scene from a movie. All staff are very professional and excellent at their job. I would highly recommend this club to everyone and it's hands down the best club in Scotland.

User

Came here with a large group the other day, couldn't recommend it enough! We got there and they had reserved us tables and gave us exclusive use of the cloakroom for the night, and the staff were super. Will definatley be returning just to show other people this place!

User

Booked a table here for a large group of us. The manager was very accommodating for us and we had a fabulous evening. Great drinks, wonderful music and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

User

Atmospheric, electrifying yet seductively chilled. A true hidden gem � of Glasgow. Beautiful place with beautiful people and amazing talent �. An honour to sing � .. #I’llbeback

User

Absolutely loved this place! Great music, fantastic cocktails and whiskies, amazing atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and would go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Ended up going 3 nights in a row whilst in Glasgow. Highly recommend for a unique experience in Glasgow! �

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Went to swing to celebrate my hen night. Booked far in advance still got worse seats in the place just next to the bar. I booked for 15 people and played £150, so £10 per person, two of my quest have to cancel i phoned 24 hours in advance to cancel two places and i been told i will get my £20 back. We arrived at swing just after 8 pm no one was there to welcome us all tables had reserve sign but no name. I stood in the queue at the bar in order to find out where are we seated at the same time i been informed that i wont get my £20 back as they were unable to sell them. Place was full. I mean full. We had 3 small tables for 13 of us ( meant to be 15) very tight was very uncomfortable and there is no way i could fit other 2 people there. No free space what so ever. Bar staff was nice. Entertainment was ok we were sitting far so i hardy could see anything or hear from all the noise from the bar. Cocktail menu was very poor. Manager was very rude and unprofessional. Said if we would leave our jackets and bags at the cloakroom there will be plenty of room for us, (13 of us not 15) well none of us had any jackets or big bags at the first place. Anyways very disappointing.

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We went here thinking it would be quite a good experience. We were totally wrong. Paid £15 to get in, so £60 for the four of us. When we got there there was at least a half hour wait between acts, not sure why as there wasn’t much to set up.

The gentleman who took our coats was lovely and polite, he was the best thing about our experience.

The barman was rude to my boyfriend and didn’t smile once.

Then during two of the four performances we stayed for a waitress/bar staff stood in front of us filming so we couldn’t see. My boyfriend politely asked her to move but she ignored him.

Also when we asked for our coats we got told we’d have to wait five minutes because the next performer was just going to come on stage. When I ask for my belongings back I expect them immediately.

When we asked the speak to the manager the barman came over, we explained we haven’t had a good time and quite frankly had paid a large amount for rude service and not even being able to see all the acts. He gave us an empty apology and quite clearly looked like he didn’t care, his attitude was disgusting.

Customer service is shocking and we will not be going back. I’ll be advising everyone to steer clear.

User

The entertainment was great, but the way this place is managed really is awful. The website encourages you to book because it’s a busy place, which it is for it’s size... but the bizarre bit is that they bang on about cocktails and only have one person serving drinks. Need more than one cocktail maker/bar person folks.

Quite bizarre to see venue owner completely ignoring the fact that her guests were in need of being served. At point I saw her completely ignore every one at the bar whilst she poured herself A glass of wine. Cheers.

Great entertainment but awful set up. Would I go back? Yes, but I’d like to think I wouldnt need to post this next time.

User

Having discussed a booking with the manager of this club for 20 or so people at length and been agreed upon, the club chose to inform me the booking was no longer acceptable approx a month before the date. They informed me by FB message after I had repeatedly emailed & messaged to pay the deposit they had asked me to collect. I find this unacceptable and ridiculously poor customer service. I have recommended this club to many people in past after many enjoyable visits but after this bad experience I will not be recommending it to anyone. Stay away- poor customer management & unreliable service. So angry & disappointed by what had been one of my favourite places before. Terrible.

User

folks, treat yourself to a visit to this great club. lovely decor which takes you back in time. bar staff make you feel as though they are happy to serve you and wee space for a boogie in front of the band. we will definitely be back.



also thanks for being supportive of the finding your feet charity. great night, thanks

User

We went on Friday evening to hear Lianne Carroll. It was our first time in Swing although we have been meaning to go for ages. It was better than I'd hoped, a great atmosphere,great entertainment and fairly priced drinks.The admission with a garanteed seat was £20 each, pretty fair I'd say for all that entertainment. My only gripe was where we were seated. A big uncomfortable stool in front of a pier seriously restricting our view. However, It reminded me of the Jazz clubs I used to go to in the early seventies minus the smoke ! (Have to say I kind of missed the smoke) All the staff were very pleasant and friendly and we hope we can get back again soon.

User

We celebrated our friends birthday here last night, and had a fabulous evening the entertainment was amazing and the whole vibe of the place was brilliant. We had a table reserved close to the bar, bar staff brilliant and remembered the round, no long wait to get drinks....absolutely brilliant night and I speak for everyone in the company. If I had to be picky it took a few emails and phone calls from my friend to get outr table reserved, but got there in the end. Well Done Swing great night out ��

User

Was taken here by my family for a surprise birthday treat on the 18th November and love love loved every bit of it. Music from Colin Steele's Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Adderley Brother's Tribute Quintet was top class. Thank you.

Staff were attentive, happy, aim to please and the ambiance just magical.

Thanks to Colin for his leaving birthday tribute to myself. Star night all round.xo

User

Really enjoyed our night out at Swing again last Friday - friendly, comfortable atmosphere and great music.

User

I was there for the bells with my wife and we had a fantastic night. The staff were exelent and the entertainment was superb. We will be back in the new year for more great nights.

User

I was at Swing on Saturday for the first time , I have got to say ,best place to goto the now ! I absolutely loved it ! Great atmosphere 1950's style which I Ioved !From the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed by Craig, who took our coats and took us to our seats and looked after us !Bar stuff lovely and friendly too .The music was great and the live bands were brilliant too ! Such talented people ! Will be back again as soon as ! I have found my place ���

User

Great venue, so friendly and fantastic place for a drink and to listen to some great music

User

Found this completely by chance....but what an amazing place. Great music, especially the blues, great staff and awesome atmosphere. Cosy, charming and charismatic...do not walk past this place.

User

First time visiting. This was a family get together and what a great night we had. Booked a table which was ready for us when we arrived. Bar staff and gentleman who greeted us were very friendly. The two musical acts were first class and the interaction with the audience was great. Would definitely recommend Swing for a fun night out.

User

Club Swing is simply stunning, from the minute you walk in the door the place looks and feels like a scene from a movie. All staff are very professional and excellent at their job. I would highly recommend this club to everyone and it's hands down the best club in Scotland.

User

Came here with a large group the other day, couldn't recommend it enough! We got there and they had reserved us tables and gave us exclusive use of the cloakroom for the night, and the staff were super. Will definatley be returning just to show other people this place!

User

Booked a table here for a large group of us. The manager was very accommodating for us and we had a fabulous evening. Great drinks, wonderful music and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

User

Atmospheric, electrifying yet seductively chilled. A true hidden gem � of Glasgow. Beautiful place with beautiful people and amazing talent �. An honour to sing � .. #I’llbeback

User

Absolutely loved this place! Great music, fantastic cocktails and whiskies, amazing atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and would go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Ended up going 3 nights in a row whilst in Glasgow. Highly recommend for a unique experience in Glasgow! �

User

Went to swing to celebrate my hen night. Booked far in advance still got worse seats in the place just next to the bar. I booked for 15 people and played £150, so £10 per person, two of my quest have to cancel i phoned 24 hours in advance to cancel two places and i been told i will get my £20 back. We arrived at swing just after 8 pm no one was there to welcome us all tables had reserve sign but no name. I stood in the queue at the bar in order to find out where are we seated at the same time i been informed that i wont get my £20 back as they were unable to sell them. Place was full. I mean full. We had 3 small tables for 13 of us ( meant to be 15) very tight was very uncomfortable and there is no way i could fit other 2 people there. No free space what so ever. Bar staff was nice. Entertainment was ok we were sitting far so i hardy could see anything or hear from all the noise from the bar. Cocktail menu was very poor. Manager was very rude and unprofessional. Said if we would leave our jackets and bags at the cloakroom there will be plenty of room for us, (13 of us not 15) well none of us had any jackets or big bags at the first place. Anyways very disappointing.

User

We went here thinking it would be quite a good experience. We were totally wrong. Paid £15 to get in, so £60 for the four of us. When we got there there was at least a half hour wait between acts, not sure why as there wasn’t much to set up.

The gentleman who took our coats was lovely and polite, he was the best thing about our experience.

The barman was rude to my boyfriend and didn’t smile once.

Then during two of the four performances we stayed for a waitress/bar staff stood in front of us filming so we couldn’t see. My boyfriend politely asked her to move but she ignored him.

Also when we asked for our coats we got told we’d have to wait five minutes because the next performer was just going to come on stage. When I ask for my belongings back I expect them immediately.

When we asked the speak to the manager the barman came over, we explained we haven’t had a good time and quite frankly had paid a large amount for rude service and not even being able to see all the acts. He gave us an empty apology and quite clearly looked like he didn’t care, his attitude was disgusting.

Customer service is shocking and we will not be going back. I’ll be advising everyone to steer clear.

User

The entertainment was great, but the way this place is managed really is awful. The website encourages you to book because it’s a busy place, which it is for it’s size... but the bizarre bit is that they bang on about cocktails and only have one person serving drinks. Need more than one cocktail maker/bar person folks.

Quite bizarre to see venue owner completely ignoring the fact that her guests were in need of being served. At point I saw her completely ignore every one at the bar whilst she poured herself A glass of wine. Cheers.

Great entertainment but awful set up. Would I go back? Yes, but I’d like to think I wouldnt need to post this next time.

User

Having discussed a booking with the manager of this club for 20 or so people at length and been agreed upon, the club chose to inform me the booking was no longer acceptable approx a month before the date. They informed me by FB message after I had repeatedly emailed & messaged to pay the deposit they had asked me to collect. I find this unacceptable and ridiculously poor customer service. I have recommended this club to many people in past after many enjoyable visits but after this bad experience I will not be recommending it to anyone. Stay away- poor customer management & unreliable service. So angry & disappointed by what had been one of my favourite places before. Terrible.

User

folks, treat yourself to a visit to this great club. lovely decor which takes you back in time. bar staff make you feel as though they are happy to serve you and wee space for a boogie in front of the band. we will definitely be back.



also thanks for being supportive of the finding your feet charity. great night, thanks

User

We went on Friday evening to hear Lianne Carroll. It was our first time in Swing although we have been meaning to go for ages. It was better than I'd hoped, a great atmosphere,great entertainment and fairly priced drinks.The admission with a garanteed seat was £20 each, pretty fair I'd say for all that entertainment. My only gripe was where we were seated. A big uncomfortable stool in front of a pier seriously restricting our view. However, It reminded me of the Jazz clubs I used to go to in the early seventies minus the smoke ! (Have to say I kind of missed the smoke) All the staff were very pleasant and friendly and we hope we can get back again soon.

User

We celebrated our friends birthday here last night, and had a fabulous evening the entertainment was amazing and the whole vibe of the place was brilliant. We had a table reserved close to the bar, bar staff brilliant and remembered the round, no long wait to get drinks....absolutely brilliant night and I speak for everyone in the company. If I had to be picky it took a few emails and phone calls from my friend to get outr table reserved, but got there in the end. Well Done Swing great night out ��

User

Was taken here by my family for a surprise birthday treat on the 18th November and love love loved every bit of it. Music from Colin Steele's Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Adderley Brother's Tribute Quintet was top class. Thank you.

Staff were attentive, happy, aim to please and the ambiance just magical.

Thanks to Colin for his leaving birthday tribute to myself. Star night all round.xo

User

Really enjoyed our night out at Swing again last Friday - friendly, comfortable atmosphere and great music.

User

I was there for the bells with my wife and we had a fantastic night. The staff were exelent and the entertainment was superb. We will be back in the new year for more great nights.

User

I was at Swing on Saturday for the first time , I have got to say ,best place to goto the now ! I absolutely loved it ! Great atmosphere 1950's style which I Ioved !From the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed by Craig, who took our coats and took us to our seats and looked after us !Bar stuff lovely and friendly too .The music was great and the live bands were brilliant too ! Such talented people ! Will be back again as soon as ! I have found my place ���

User

Great venue, so friendly and fantastic place for a drink and to listen to some great music

User

Found this completely by chance....but what an amazing place. Great music, especially the blues, great staff and awesome atmosphere. Cosy, charming and charismatic...do not walk past this place.

User

First time visiting. This was a family get together and what a great night we had. Booked a table which was ready for us when we arrived. Bar staff and gentleman who greeted us were very friendly. The two musical acts were first class and the interaction with the audience was great. Would definitely recommend Swing for a fun night out.

User

Club Swing is simply stunning, from the minute you walk in the door the place looks and feels like a scene from a movie. All staff are very professional and excellent at their job. I would highly recommend this club to everyone and it's hands down the best club in Scotland.

User

Came here with a large group the other day, couldn't recommend it enough! We got there and they had reserved us tables and gave us exclusive use of the cloakroom for the night, and the staff were super. Will definatley be returning just to show other people this place!

User

Booked a table here for a large group of us. The manager was very accommodating for us and we had a fabulous evening. Great drinks, wonderful music and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend!

User

Atmospheric, electrifying yet seductively chilled. A true hidden gem � of Glasgow. Beautiful place with beautiful people and amazing talent �. An honour to sing � .. #I’llbeback

User

Absolutely loved this place! Great music, fantastic cocktails and whiskies, amazing atmosphere. The staff is really friendly and would go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Ended up going 3 nights in a row whilst in Glasgow. Highly recommend for a unique experience in Glasgow! �

User

Went to swing to celebrate my hen night. Booked far in advance still got worse seats in the place just next to the bar. I booked for 15 people and played £150, so £10 per person, two of my quest have to cancel i phoned 24 hours in advance to cancel two places and i been told i will get my £20 back. We arrived at swing just after 8 pm no one was there to welcome us all tables had reserve sign but no name. I stood in the queue at the bar in order to find out where are we seated at the same time i been informed that i wont get my £20 back as they were unable to sell them. Place was full. I mean full. We had 3 small tables for 13 of us ( meant to be 15) very tight was very uncomfortable and there is no way i could fit other 2 people there. No free space what so ever. Bar staff was nice. Entertainment was ok we were sitting far so i hardy could see anything or hear from all the noise from the bar. Cocktail menu was very poor. Manager was very rude and unprofessional. Said if we would leave our jackets and bags at the cloakroom there will be plenty of room for us, (13 of us not 15) well none of us had any jackets or big bags at the first place. Anyways very disappointing.

User

We went here thinking it would be quite a good experience. We were totally wrong. Paid £15 to get in, so £60 for the four of us. When we got there there was at least a half hour wait between acts, not sure why as there wasn’t much to set up.

The gentleman who took our coats was lovely and polite, he was the best thing about our experience.

The barman was rude to my boyfriend and didn’t smile once.

Then during two of the four performances we stayed for a waitress/bar staff stood in front of us filming so we couldn’t see. My boyfriend politely asked her to move but she ignored him.

Also when we asked for our coats we got told we’d have to wait five minutes because the next performer was just going to come on stage. When I ask for my belongings back I expect them immediately.

When we asked the speak to the manager the barman came over, we explained we haven’t had a good time and quite frankly had paid a large amount for rude service and not even being able to see all the acts. He gave us an empty apology and quite clearly looked like he didn’t care, his attitude was disgusting.

Customer service is shocking and we will not be going back. I’ll be advising everyone to steer clear.

User

The entertainment was great, but the way this place is managed really is awful. The website encourages you to book because it’s a busy place, which it is for it’s size... but the bizarre bit is that they bang on about cocktails and only have one person serving drinks. Need more than one cocktail maker/bar person folks.

Quite bizarre to see venue owner completely ignoring the fact that her guests were in need of being served. At point I saw her completely ignore every one at the bar whilst she poured herself A glass of wine. Cheers.

Great entertainment but awful set up. Would I go back? Yes, but I’d like to think I wouldnt need to post this next time.

User

Having discussed a booking with the manager of this club for 20 or so people at length and been agreed upon, the club chose to inform me the booking was no longer acceptable approx a month before the date. They informed me by FB message after I had repeatedly emailed & messaged to pay the deposit they had asked me to collect. I find this unacceptable and ridiculously poor customer service. I have recommended this club to many people in past after many enjoyable visits but after this bad experience I will not be recommending it to anyone. Stay away- poor customer management & unreliable service. So angry & disappointed by what had been one of my favourite places before. Terrible.

More about Swing Ltd

Swing Ltd is located at 183A Hope Street, G2 2UL Glasgow, United Kingdom
01413322147
http://www.swingltd.co.uk/