Champagne Central in Glasgow City

Visited for afternoon tea. Food, drinks and service fantastic.

Really like Champagne Central but pricing is now way out of control so won’t be returning any time soon

Lovely place to drink and stay cocktails and champagne are a must

A very disappointing experience at Champagne Central in Glasgow. Despite it supposedly being table service, we waited for 15 minutes without any attention before I had to go to the bar to place an order. The bartender seemed visibly annoyed both when I ordered and later when I followed up on our espressos, which we had also been waiting 15 minutes for. Instead of focusing on customers, he was more interested in showing off bar flair tricks and impressing his female colleague. When the coffees finally arrived, one was stone cold, and the other was served without a saucer. To top it off, I was charged £7 for the privilege. They also attempted to overcharge us for prosecco that my friend had already paid for. This all happened on a Monday afternoon when the bar and restaurant were not particularly busy. The decor is looking tired, and the place had an overall feeling of uncleanliness. It was an absolute rip-off, and I definitely won’t be returning.

The food was nice. It's a beautiful building with many lovely rooms, I've been in on other occasions. Prettier rooms in this place than where the afternoon tea took place. This afternoon cream tea was average, the selection of tea was small, nothing particular to rave about, or complain about with the food. Service was slow but friendly.

Disappointing afternoon tea. Staff were lovely, but the food was not - a couple of sandwiches, cakes which were underwhelming (dry Battenberg, mousse cake sticking to the plate and 1 other). Scones were nice and coffee unlimited, but not worth £35 each. It was my teenage daughter’s first afternoon tea and she only ate a scone. Such a pity, as the room is lovely and I’ve always enjoyed the hotel and bar, but would certainly avoid the afternoon tea option.

A hidden gem! One assumes a restaurant in a railway station is an overpriced takeaway type venue….we were so wrong! Lovely food, great ambience and staff were beyond helpful. Not just a quick bite-a good quality restaurant in its own right.

The perfect treat having completed the entire Glasgow Mural Trail, before getting my train home. Champagne Central is a stunning bar and restaurant located within Glasgow Central Station. My dishevelled appearance, backpack, and hiking boots ensemble did not preclude me from my celebration treat. From the moment my weary body dragged itself through the doors the staff could not have been more helpful. The first young gentleman pointed me towards a copy of the menu and gave clear instructions to the Champagne Bar, including the lift in case my legs faltered at the thought of the stairs. Having arrived at the bar and restaurant I was seated without issue, I did not pre book. I would consider this a must during busy periods. The staff were all polite, courteous, and helpful. The menu was exciting and traditionally Scottish, so venison meatballs it would be! I was not at all disappointed. I will definitely be saving up to enjoy the full experience and planning another visit, I want to sample some of the amazing sounding cocktails. The surroundings were exceptionally relaxing and of another period in time that conveyed the opulence from the heyday of train travel. The facilities were of the highest quality, clean,  and inclusive.

Nice and comfortable bar with good friendly atmosphere.

Popped tonight for some love food and drinks. Romini, our server was very attentive and friendly. Lovely girl! Alex behind the bar made the most delicious cocktails! My son asked if he could make a cocktail that was not on the menu and he was happy to do so. Great place with great staff

Located inside the voco Grand Central Glasgow hotel that itself is inside of Central Station, this cocktail bar is a hidden treat! The champagnes are over-priced (two to three times normal retail price - so I'd say splash out only on special occasions), but the cocktails are a proper treat. Although on the pricier side, they're professionally made with great ingredients, and you can tell the staff are passionate in what they do. Extra bonus - if you fancy a cocktail that's not on the menu, the staff are more than happy to make it for you anyway! I'd strongly recommend if you're looking for great cocktails in central Glasgow!

Classy bar with nice staff. Experience ruined by the music. Had to leave because it was really that bad

Quite refined place to have couple of drinks in great surroundings

We had the most wonderful afternoon tea at grand central . 1st class food best service Great atmosphere we luvd it x

Much less grand than it was. Everything was dirty. There were quite a few empty tables when we arrived on Saturday afternoon but every one was covered in dirty glasses and hadn't been wiped. There was also litter all over the place, used wrapping paper from earlier groups over the tables and floors that wasn't cleared the whole time we were there. After we cleared our own table, we ordered drinks - one glass of Veuve Cliqout and one sparkling water and the total was £24. Only after we ordered did I look at the menu to discover the cost of a glass champagne has risen from £14 in December 2022 to £21 in January 2024 - a 50% increase in little over one year! I don't mind splurging on a glass of champagne but £21 for one glass feels like exploitation. In Costco and on Amazon a bottle of this champagne will set you back about £42, but if you'd like to enjoy that bottle in Champagne Central on dirty tables, surrounded by litter, the experience will cost you £125. I appreciate businesses need to make a profit but this is greed, and if they're going to charge these prices the least customers can expect is a bit of luxury and perhaps table service. The toilets were also disgusting and badly needed some attention. The bar was busy but there's really no excuse for how filthy everything was. Needless to say we left after the one extremely expensive drink.

Busy and unique place to meet for a drink before heading out to town.

Gorgeous bar. Very sophisticated and posh. Prices arent too expensive either.

First time here and wasn’t impressed, was out with my sister for a day shopping we decided to go have a glass of champagne, we got Moët champagne and paid £36 for 2 glasses that were only half filled absolutely shocking, bar tender was so miserable he just stood staring at us when he knew we weren’t happy with the amount in the glass, certainly won’t be back for a glass of champagne here total rip off.

Lovely afternoon tea for three. Staff are very attentive and well priced, but check out for special vouchers. Lovely atmosphere, too 👌

Had aftertaste, for the food you get the cost is very high, but its Champagne Central at Central Station so paying for experience

Dropped in for a drink or two. Great place to hang out.

Great meeting place. Busy, but excellent service. Champagne was excellent too.

Long overdue visit. Bumped into friends who had also booked a table. Helpful staff arranged for us all to move to a larger table despite being busy.

One of worst pints of Guinness I've ever had.

Gorgeous cocktails! Friendly and welcoming staff.

Champagne central Have bumped verve bottle Prices from 75 - 145!!!! That’s just crazy prices and taking the Mickey. From Now on it will be a glass and move on rather than a few bottles then move on! Such a shame

Why was tea served first?......I don’t get it! Should surely be served when food comes out because as a result the tea was lukewarm, with no offers of top ups. Both sandwiches were egg with one slightly curried flavour, brioche bun was rather heavy too. Scones weren’t warm which I would have expected in such an establishment. We also had to ask twice for leftovers to be boxed up........ will we be back? I’m afraid not!

Lovely decor, great service, and a nice high tea service.

Wonderful Staff and the maitradee lady allowed me to sit in the restaurant with my cocktail az I had bags of shopping ..big shout out to her and the bar lady on afternoon of 5th October 2023

It's an odd layout and table service is a shambles but bar service is great and the cocktails are interesting and the conversation and engagement was great. Rough at the edges but a great place to be. Mostly

Quite expensive and no real ale but very handy if you're getting a train from Glasgow Central (it's part of the station hotel)

Nice place .....some pretentious punters in it though but it doesn't take away from the cool city vibe.

Always great service etc.highly recommend

Booked a table at the bar area, took ages to get seated and served, only managed 1 drink in an hour and a half and ended up leaving. Seemed like they hadn't enough staff on. Things have gone down hill in recent times. The person who served us was very nice and very apologetic

This was completed waste of money. The high tea was a joke. Limp sandwiches that had obviously been frozen the night before then defrosted. Scones hard and stale. Disgusting Prawn Cocktail. Had to ask for my tea and coffee. Inexperienced staff wandering about doing nothing. Also ridiculous small portions but in this case that perhaps a god send. Took what was left in a box and placed in the bin outside. Only place for it Would never go back or recommend the Central Hotel more like Faulty Towers

We booked a table here to have drinks after our small wedding with just us & 2 friends. I'd said it was for our wedding and asked for a window table so we could be amidst the buzz of the main bar, but we didn't get one. On arriving, the place was empty but our drinks still took an age to arrive and I had to chase them up. Despite the fact they knew it was our wedding, and I was in a wedding dress and husband in a kilt, not a single member of staff offered congratulations. I also asked if my bouquet could be put in water, but this was ignored. Very unimpressed by poor service and zero care from staff. The complete opposite of our experience at Dakota where we later had our meal. Thankfully they made it a special experience, unlike Champagne Central

Lovely cocktails expertly made by a very nice lady. Attentive staff and good buzz . Thank you!

We sat down and waited for someone to take our order. A waitress was standing 2 tables away chatting to a couple of female customers, seemed like they knew each other. I went up to the bar after about 5 minutes, asked a man that was washing dishes if it was bar service, he said yes, then went back to doing dishes. Then went to another man at the end of the bar and asked for my drink order. He told me to sit down and my order would be brought to my table. Drinks came, lovely. However I found the staff were quite young and spent a lot of time chatting amongst themselves. The waitresses continued to chat with the 2 female customers throughout our visit, to the detriment of other customers.

Brilliant bar for a few drinks while waiting on train

It's ok. Overpriced. Staff seem friendly enough when you go to the bar for service. £ 20 for a glass of flat ish champagne bit much. Wouldn't hurry back. Much nicer places in Glasgow.

Great staff super service even when fire alarm went off. Here on a 5pm pink afternoon tea deal. Not really pink and we didn't have the Bellini's opting for a cocktail and mocktail. Afternoon tea was nice. I had a separate vegetarian plate of 4 sandwiches savoury cheese, devilled egg, humus and a salad one. Hubby had prawn cocktail, the egg and cheese sandwiches and a chicken brioche bun. I missed a hot option which I have had elsewhere. Middle shelf 4 scones plain and fruit with jam and cream. Top shelf passion fruit battenburg, white chocolate tart , a toffee cake for me and a mango slice for hubby. Tea and coffee was unlimited. Nice treat.

A relaxing Family Gathering event in the Champagne Corner. The selection and quantity of food and beverage was 'just right' for our informal event. Thanks to Sophie for accepting/coordinating our wishes and to Jack for attending to our needs on the day. This will be our 'first choice' venue for any future family event.

Dinner was wonderful. Now just lounging quietly with a glass of wine in Champagne Corner. Beautiful experience!!

My friend booked afternoon tea here with a voucher. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. My friend is vegetarian so 2 stands were brought. I was really impressed with the selection of savouries and cakes, plus the scones were warm and light. Everything was fresh and tasty, and we were offered more tea/coffee. The hotel is really nice inside - I couldn’t fault the experience and would be happy to return.

Magnificent hotel.I was very impressed by the atmosphere of this historic hotel.Generous size rooms.Spotlessly clean and excellent staff.When in Glasgow I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

Wir haben nur etwas getrunken. Man kann nicht nur Champagne trinken 😉

Treated to afternoon tea for my birthday. Amazing

It is what it is , does as it says on the tin. Bar snacks 😋 , service 5*, atmosphere beyond commenting .

I booked a table for drinks at the window and the team organised this on our arrival, great spot for people watching, we only had one drink but it had a nice atmosphere and the hotel is looking great, I remember it before it was renovated. A good meeting point in the centre of Glasgow

Took a friend visiting from South Korea for a champagne treat. Moët was served in the poorest, thickest, inelegant champagne flute I have ever seen. Not a good first impression. We had a lovely table wasted by our view of all the dirty glasses stacked at the end of the bar (to overflowing)! Just as a comparison, that night we ate at Picolo Mondo and they served us Prosecco in beautiful cut glass flutes! Come on Champagne Central, make an effort.

Delicious afternoon tea, including gluten free options. Great flavours, especially the scones, and a nice glass of celebratory bubbly. The staff are also very friendly and kind. We had a wonderful experience 🥂!

Early evening, after a very long train journey, I decided to chill with a Negroni and sit myself 🥰 I had 2 and felt extremely relaxed sitting watching everyone in the station . The girls behind the bar were lovely and there was a nice friendly vibe !

Fab cocktails. Nice variety and looked excellent

Lovely staff, gorgeous cocktails, brilliant service

Stuck against back window. Almost touching couple sat behind us. Eventually acknowledged by young man. Had to reiterate sandwich allergies despite advising prior to arrival. Still got it wrong. By time we got his attention for milk, tea was cold. Cramped small table. Cake stand lacked presentation. Nothing like the advert with pretty cakes. Not a bit of chocolate or cream cake in sight. Scones and sandwiches dry/heavy. Not asked if we enjoyed...well not much eaten said it all. Poor quality & service. Not a pleasant birthday tea. Not worth £35.

Oh dear I went with a group of friends for afternoon tea using a Groupon voucher purchased by my friend. I have given two stars only one for the decor and ambience and one for the excellent scones, the other offering for this afternoon tea were not good at all. The prawn cocktail was inedible and not one of our group was able to eat it. The small brioche bun with chicken was okay the other two small finger sandwiches did not taste great and the 3 small cakes were Average. I ate most of the offerings because I was hungry, I had withheld breakfast so that I could really enjoy the afternoon tea. I recommended the Grand Central because I had taken my mother there several years ago and it was one of the best I had ever had. I will not be returning again.

Afternoon tea was a bit underwhelming. Not worth the money.

A wee hidden gem. Most punters are too busy to-ing & fro-ing to notice this pristine aviary, which offers an ideal vantage point to view the insectoide bustle below. All the while enjoying a glass of bubbly from a calm serene perch!

Out for drinks in Glasgow always end up in Champagne Central for cocktails before heading home

Lovely bar in the central station, good service and good food

good place for meeting a colleague

Didn't have food here but, service was excellent 👌.

A fabulous afternoon tea, food was great and the staff were fantastic, will definitely be back.

Lively bar which is almost hidden away in the hotel. Great place to watch the busy station below while relaxing with a drink. Can get very busy so best be prepared to stand at peak times.

We had traditional afternoon tea in the champagne central, the restaurant is lovely and the staff were first class however the afternoon tea itself was really disappointing. The sandwiches had very little filling and the bread didnt feel fresh! The scones were lovely and thankfully large and filling. The pastries were sickly and in no way traditional. We had bookedthis afternoon tea as a birthday treat however it was not good and i would not recommend it to anyone

Wow, what a delightful find. This is such a fabulous champagne bar which overlooks the station. If you are lucky, you will find a seat on the windows that directly overlooks the station. Large, comfy chairs. Lots of table and chairs so we were able to get a seat. Reasonable prices. They do serve food although limited. Friendly staff. We ordered a champagne before heading off to dinner and it was a super way to start the evening. I am sure if would be a super way to start a train journey as well:-)

Lovely bar at Central station, staff is very friendly.

Had the pleasure of enjoying a few nightcaps here while staying at the Voco Grand Central. Champagne Central is an elegant bar, built in the historic addition to the Grand Central hotel in the early 1900’s. Adorned with some beautiful decor from a stunning crystal chandelier, to the original marble floor (that was once covered by a carpet) to a series of windows that overlook the main train terminal. Great place to come to start the night with some bubbly, or to end it with some truly excellent drinks. Our host was Moriarty, bartender extraordinaire who makes one of the best Whiskey Sours I’ve ever had. The vibe is lively, but not overly energetic. There is a cute side room for more intimate gatherings as well. In a city full of bar options, this is one to put on your list to see.

Lived up to it's fine reputation. I had an amazing time here people watching from above the busy Central Station. Can't wait to visit again. Highly recommended.

I meet friends there often for a glass of Champagne, then we go off to dinner, but last night I ordered 2 glasses of Champagne and was charged £32 , so basically it has jumped £10 in a matter of months last time I paid £22 , the couple at the next table said the week before it was £25 . So please be careful if meeting for drinks 🍹 it will cost you . EM

While the Voco Hotel is beautiful, the restaurant was a let down. After being directed to our table I needed to ask for a drinks menu, only to be informed that it as done with a QR code, which is fine, but it would have been nice if this was told to us straight away, no offer of water until i asked and a menu that was pretty average. We had hardly finished our food, still finishing a drink and our table was being cleared away. A clear sign that it’s time to leave. For the record we were there for no more than 45 minutes.

Nice place but far too expensive for what you get. £43 for a bottle of bog standard prosecco is outrageous

Lovely afternoon tea, excellent quality cakes and sandwiches and the staff were all lovely

Delicious Sharing platters and, of course, a glass of fizz before our departure home.

Part of a top-class 4☆ Hotel. Very impressive and reasonable venue.

We always stop in for a drink when we can. An absolute hidden gem.

A beautiful bar with a very cool atmosphere. The staff were friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wide range of varied champagnes and whiskeys available. Take a seat, get a glass of your preferred tipple, and watch the world go by!

Very nice, staff are amazing xx

Ok, you don't think Champagne when you think of Glasgow. True. However, this place is fantastic, and of course has more than Champagne. It has it all. Plus, it's a very ellegant, but fun and approachable atmosphere. There is also always a crowd viewing the historical and interesting paintings. It is something you can't miss. There is not much seating which is kind of annoying, so get there early, or get a reservation. It is always packed. However, the seating is like most Euro pubs where you are forced to sit at the same table or place with people you don't know. This is actually pretty cool in Scotland, because people in Glasgow are amazingly nice. I don't think I'd like to have the same arrangement in somewhere like Frankfurt. The staff is really cool as well. It's an amazing location in the city as well. You can't go wrong here. I didn't think it was too pricy by US standards, but the local Scottish people seemed to think it was expensive. So, it's a matter of perspective. I did order some appetizers, and they were horrible. However, the Scottish people next to me thought they were awesome, and actually ate them! By Austin standards it was inedible and garbage, but whatever, the Glasgow folks loved it. So it's perspective. I will add this, of what I ordered, it said something like a selection of olives. I was expecting an actual selection, meaning a variety of interesting olives. I got a literal bowl of green olives you'd get from a can at the store. They were all the same, and they were certainly from a can. They had no flavor, and didn't even have the pimento in them. Weird. However, the Scottish people at my table gladly ate them, and thought I was weird for not liking them.

Nice quiet cocktail bar in Central Station

Love a wee cocktail here, and surprised to see some t.v. stars too !!!!

Great hotel,service,food, and drinks love this place.

Fantastic for a meeting place, great to look out over central station, very relaxing atmosphere

Nice pleasant environment for a night cap

Part of the hotel I stayed in so popped in. Champagne bar overlooking the station interior. Can think of better views. Good atmosphere and great decor. Worth a visit, only had snack so cannot comment on food

- nowhere better at Central Station - so much more pleasant than anything on the concourse 😀

Had a great time. Would definitely go back for afternoon tea.

I was in the bar for 2.5hours. After offering me a drink i was never served again....the bar was empty. Staff walking around with no eye contact to their customers. Trying to get a drink and food is a joke

Hidden gem of a place, beautiful surroundings, lovely staff and amazing cocktails Decor stunning with amazing views on Central Station Definitely worth a visit

We only popped in for a drink on the way home. I was worried we might be a bit underdressed when we came through the door as it looked very posh. Must say I was a bit disappointed as when we got to the bar it was all very high stools, which isn't greater if you're only 5 feet. We had to move from the ones looking down into the station as we were sliding off. Drinks were a bit pricey too.

Came with my Mum, sister and 18m old toddler for afternoon tea. Had a voucher gifted from Christmas to use. It was a voucher for 3 so I asked if I could pay to have a few extra sandwich fingers added for the baby. The waiter offered us the bar menu consisting of fries, nuts etc. none of which she would eat. So I asked another staff member if I could just add on an extra few egg mayo sandwich fingers to our afternoon tea. I also ordered an apple juice for the baby. She returned with our platter plus a plate of 6 sandwich fingers for the baby (which I was charged £11 for including the small cup of apple juice. I didn’t want a loaf of bread I just wanted an extra couple of fingers. So wasn’t expecting such a high charge) the Sandwiches were stale. The fillings were basic (egg mayo, cucumber, ham and coronation chicken) and it was just basic sandwich fingers. Anywhere else you usually get a selection of rolls/wraps/sandwiches. The scones were dry. The cakes were ok but very heavy. The tea was cold. Honestly such a disappointment for such a lovely venue. Was expecting something far more luxurious! I’ve given an extra star just because the staff members themselves were beyond lovely. They were attentive and friendly. Great customer service. But the menu really needs to be reconsidered!!

Great place to celebrate and we did. Service good and champagne did help..... 😎

Amazing location for bubbly and afternoon tea! The staff make you feel very comfortable and welcome.

Busy bar on Hogmanay evening, friendly staff, great atmosphere if a bit pricey.

VIP welcome Welcomed by lovely member of staff who found us a table then served us with humour and charm. Didn’t get his name but his customer service skills definitely enhanced our visit. It persuaded us to stay longer and became a real highlight of our experience. He is an asset to your organisation.

Met for a couple of drinks before a Xmas night out, great selection of drink, good atmosphere and friendly staff

What can I say.......... visited yet again with my wife, and we both enjoyed the occasion yet again. Always stayed longer than planned every time we have visited this place

Average afternoon tea but was expecting something magical. Staff were very friendly, food was OK but not worth the price unfortunately.

Great last stop before catching the train.

I took my daughter for afternoon tea today for her birthday and we loved it .It was fabulous..Staff were absolutely amazing very friendly. Food was superb. 10 out of 10 😁