The Record Factory — Byres Road Bar & Music Venue
A West End bar with dive‑bar energy, a large beer garden and DJs that keep the party rolling late into the night.
A lively West End bar and music venue on Byres Road, The Record Factory mixes dive-bar grit with a roomy beer garden, DJs and live acts, late-night hours and an informal all-ages atmosphere. Expect craft beers, bold cocktails, burgers and beer-garden BBQs in a multi-zone interior that moves from boothed drinking areas to a chequered dancefloor and outdoor stage. Popular with students and night owls, it doubles as a match-watching spot on big fixtures.
A brief summary to The Record Factory
- 17 Byres Rd, Glasgow, Partick, G11 5RD, GB
- +441413348888
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 3 pm-12 am
- Tuesday 3 pm-12 am
- Wednesday 2 pm-12 am
- Thursday 2 pm-12 am
- Friday 2 pm-2 am
- Saturday 12 pm-2 am
- Sunday 1 pm-12 am
Local tips
- Expect louder music near the dancefloor and outdoor stage; use booths for quieter conversation.
- The beer garden fills on sunny afternoons and weekend evenings — arrive earlier for outdoor seating.
- The venue hosts DJs and live acts at weekends; check event listings if you prefer a specific night vibe.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Information Boards
The Record Factory location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Rain / Wet Weather
Discover more about The Record Factory
Where the West End unwinds
The Record Factory sits tucked into Byres Road and projects a distinctly informal, music-first personality: layered lighting, muraled walls and a black-and-white chequered dancefloor define its interior character. Several distinct zones — bar counters, booths, a modest dance area and a large beer garden with an outdoor stage — let the venue shift seamlessly from afternoon drinks to late-night club mode. The atmosphere is intentionally unpolished, a deliberate nod to underground dive bars and late‑night music venues.Drinks, food and sonic flavour
The bar serves a range of beers, spirits and cocktails alongside a kitchen offering burgers, tapas-style bar bites and seasonal BBQs when the beer garden is in use. Drinks lists lean toward well-known beers and crowd-pleasing cocktails, while the food menu aims for generous, easy-to-share plates that suit groups and post-gig appetites. On weekends the soundscape changes: resident DJs and occasional live bands lift the volume and move the room toward dancing and late-night revelry.A social patchwork: crowds and occasions
The Record Factory functions as a daytime hangout, an evening drinks spot and a weekend party venue. Its mix of private booths, open seating and outdoor space makes it suitable for casual meet-ups, small parties and watching major sports matches on multiple screens. The beer garden, accessed from the main room, is the venue’s most distinctive social asset in fine weather, often used for relaxed afternoon drinking and outdoor events.Design details and sensory notes
Step inside and you notice layered textures: painted murals, worn timber tables, low lighting and music that ranges from indie and retro-pop to mainstream party sets. The beer garden introduces another register — sunlight on concrete and planted pots, the smell of grilled food from occasional BBQs, and the sharper presence of late‑night laughter and DJs when the space is in full swing. Acoustics vary by zone: the dancefloor and stage get loud, the booths offer quieter refuge.Practical character and suitability
The Record Factory is oriented to late-night service, with regular late closing on weekends and earlier closing times on weeknights and Sundays. It attracts a mixed, youthful crowd including university students and young professionals; the energy levels rise significantly on Friday and Saturday evenings. The venue is adaptable for private hire and small performances, and shows major sporting fixtures across several screens, adding to its all-purpose entertainment role.Local footprint and culture
Set on a busy stretch of the West End, the venue contributes to the neighbourhood’s lively evening culture while offering an alternative to more sedate bars and restaurants nearby. The Record Factory’s identity is rooted in social immediacy — a place built for conversing at the bar, spilling out into a beer garden on sunny afternoons, and losing track of time to music as the night deepens.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Lively
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- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
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For the architecture buff
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For the view chaser and sunset hunter
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For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
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For the eco-conscious traveler
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For the kind of experience you’re after
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Teen Friendly
- Adult Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Family Friendly
