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The Polo Lounge

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The Polo Lounge
"WELCOME TO THE POLO LOUNGE, OFFICIALLY SCOTLAND’S BIGGEST AND MOST FABULOUS LGBTQIA+ VENUE.We’re open and ready to party seven nights a week with as much pop, sleaze, cheese and disco as you can handle.We have 4 rooms, 4 bars open til 4am nightlyPolo Loves You x"
Address: 84 Wilson Street , Glasgow G1 1UZ, GLG, GB
Phone: 0845 659 5905
State: GLG
City: Glasgow
Zip Code: G1 1UZ

opening times

Monday: 23:00-03:00
Tuesday: 23:00-03:00
Wednesday: 22:00-03:00
Thursday: 23:00-03:00
Friday: 22:00-03:00
Saturday: 21:00-03:00
Sunday: 23:00-03:00

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Reviews
security guard didn’t let me and my mates in just cause he thought browns can’t be gay? its 10th of november around 10:45pm. i was there with my mates to attend his flatmate birthday but he didn’t allow us to get in until his flatmate arrived who is white on the door to speak to guard to let them in! if you think your club is gay friendly and inclusive then pretend like one and train your security guard to treat with respect.
Enjoy coming here but that's only when the bouncers let you in which is 1 in every 30 attempts. No single guys get in don't come late don't come in groups bigger than 3. Don't be drunk or have any alcohol at all. Don't look at them funny or make eye contact. Don't dress too poor or too smart or you will be judged. So yeah getting in is a nightmare but it's a good experience once you do get in. I've never had a bad night here or had any issues once inside. The music is good and the drinks are good. This place is not too expensive. I recommend if you want to come here that you have a strong plan B for the night. I've been coming here for over ten years and getting in has always been an issue. I don't see what the problem is. I once got told it was a gays only night and I was refused entry for that reason. Good luck getting in people have fun when you do This photo was on the 30th of July 2017. Quite possibly the last time they actually let me in!
“Inclusive” place that is discriminatory unless you are a white, camp, gay man. I have been here multiple times, probably won’t go again because of how rude the bouncers are. They definitely have a power trip. I have heard countless stories from queer friends being told “not tonight” and one instance of being told “you’re not gay” to my gay friend who sadly tried to prove his gayness which no one should ever have to do. One time, I was out for my friend’s birthday, she was pretty early on in her transition and still had her dead name on all of her IDs and bank cards. Now it’s very painful to watch her be given side eyes by every bouncer as they see her ID and see her dead-male-name, however every other bar, club etc has understood or asked if she is trans, can tell it’s still her on the ID and has let us in. We had hoped that Polo would be different and be much more inclusive, given the fact it is a queer bar. However, this was not the case. She still looks like her ID although with longer hair and makeup, it’s not as though this is a completely out of date ID, that does not look like her. It’s only about a year old. The bouncer asked for her bank card to prove this is her, which she had and showed him, which featured the same dead name on it, to which he looked at and then decided we weren’t allowed in anyway. The most heartbreaking thing about this interaction is we then attempted to go to the bar beside Polo and experienced the exact same thing. I could tell that this upset her and ruined her night. We went somewhere else surprise, the regular straight bars had absolutely no issue. She kept apologising as she felt it was her fault we couldn’t get in. This shouldn’t ever happen at a queer “inclusive” establishment. In another instance, I went with the same friend, they took one look at us and simply said “not tonight” with no explanation. We did not try to fight it and just left. I joked at first that maybe we just appear “too straight” and after hearing stories from multiple trans male friends and other queer people, this isn’t just a joke but actually the definite reality. Having come on here to look at reviews, it pains me to see that this is not just common with my circle of friends but is actually a major issue with this establishment. These reviews are painful to read, hearing people listing their queerness just to prove that they should be let in is absolutely unacceptable. The phrase “not tonight” is ingrained into my skill by this terrible place. To top this all off, the bouncers come off very confrontational, not friendly, they seem angry and as though they are already mad at you for daring to try get in, making these entire interactions much worse. Polo has a serious problem with its lack of inclusivity and needs to do better. I hope this establishment either makes a turn around or finally people understand that this is not a welcoming “inclusive” place unless you fit the very exclusive standard of what they consider queer enough.
Have been coming to polo for about 3-4 years now. Never had any issues not once. bouncers are extremely friendly and welcoming bar staff and manager are all amazing always make my night worth it 100% my favorite club in Glasgow! Will still continue to come here for many years to come !!Food: 5/5
This is my first time writing a review because it affected me so much deep down. With all the encouragement I tried to gain by myself after days, I decided to go to Polo Lounge alone. I thought they would be different and they would be accepting. They did not let me in. If I don’t have gay friends, I can’t enter Polo. Am i supposed to find accepting people to go there, so that I can feel like I belong somewhere. What kind of judgement is that? Am i supposed to have people or men with me to protect myself? I have been inside before why should I depend on someone else to have fun? It was such a heartbreaking decision made by the security. And it is not equal nor feminist at all. I go to university. I try to explore, and try to find people, my people. And that interaction was not helping at all
Update: If I’m in the wrong just look at the amount of 1 star reviews polo has received. Continued For nearly two decades, Polo Lounge was my sanctuary in Glasgow—a beacon of community and inclusivity. That cherished legacy has crumbled, revealing a venue more invested in petty power plays than genuine hospitality. In 2022, an incident led to an unjust and disgraceful ban. An intoxicated woman approached my friends and me, later becoming aggressive with the staff. We chose to distance ourselves by heading downstairs. Suddenly, the bartender directed security toward us. When I calmly asked why we were being asked to leave, a security member, perhaps misreading the situation, forcibly removed me. During the struggle, my arms were bruised—a physical reminder of the mishandling. The cameras even showed me being ejected from the venue. Shaken, I contacted the police. While the cameras didn’t capture everything, they did confirm my injuries. Both the steward and I received cautions. In hindsight, I should have left quietly and addressed the issue later. I’ve since apologized to management for my overreaction. Despite my sincere apology and multiple attempts to reconcile, Polo Lounge refuses to lift the ban. Their security staff act less like professionals and more like judgmental gatekeepers, often hiding behind the tired excuse, “Not tonight, guys.” It’s absurd that after owning up to my mistake, I’m still being punished—while new patrons might face the same arbitrary treatment. The atmosphere that once made Polo Lounge special has vanished. The warmth and vibrancy have been replaced with cold indifference. Staff who used to enhance the experience now seem distant, and management clings to rigid policies instead of exercising common sense or decency. For a place I frequented for nearly 20 years, this treatment feels like a profound betrayal. If you’re considering spending your time or money at Polo Lounge, be warned: beneath its façade lies a culture of pettiness and poor judgment. Don’t be surprised if you eventually hear that infamous phrase “not tonight guys” directed at you. Glasgow offers better places that truly value their patrons.
I love coming to Polo. Such a welcoming atmosphere provided from the door staff to the bar staff. Riding Room is such a gem and I can't get enough of the cocktails. The live entertainment provided is so intimate and unique- it is one of a kind. With three other rooms, you are spoiled for choice and can spend your night wherever you want! Will definitely be back soon!!
I was kicked out of the place without being given a reason. I was very polite about leaving because the security guard was a woman. The bartender simply refused to serve me the drink I ordered and then kicked me out. I’m still waiting for an explanation. I’ll be reaching out to the manager about this—it’s a total lack of respect toward a paying customer. I feel completely humiliated and disrespected in a place where I paid to enter.
Such a good experience inside, however multiple times me and my friends have been denied at the door due to one specific bouncer, this time apparently we were too drunk we were completely sober and had come almost straight from our exhausting jobs. It seems she gets a kick out of ruining peoples nights. Every other bouncer i’ve experienced here has been absolutely great and staff inside are so kind. Its such a shame that one member of staff can make a 5 star establishment into a 3.6 star because she’s in need of any form of power within her life :
Have to say really disappointed with Polo security staff. We were out for a friends birthday, we were let in with no problems even though we had all clearly had a few drinks, including a straight couple who did not try to hide the fact they are straight. Another friend who travelled from Edinburgh arrived late and was not allowed entry at the door. Knowing Polo single male policy I went to the door to notify the staff that there was a group he would be joining inside. When the staff said he still would not be allowed entry I asked why, as my friend is completely sober to which I was told "Because he is not getting in." with complete attitude. Taken aback by her attitude I asked again if she could give a reason and she said no. Why not give a reason? I am a fair person, say it is full or anything else, but giving no valid reason seems very silly and rude. I assume because he is an Asian male who does not look "gay" enough to enter Polo, since I was not given any valid reason. The security did not like me pointing this out, saying they don't appreciate me saying they are discriminatory. Well I don't appreciate your discrimination! I do apologise if I did not handle the situation well, but the security attitude towards me really aggravated me. At least try and be nice about it. I was then asked to leave the venue. Gladly! We left and we enjoyed our night elsewhere, no thanks to the lady bouncer at Polo Lounge. Next time we will go to straight to AXM instead and not bother with Polo.
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