A restaurant with booth seating, large windows, and set tables on a vintage double-decker bus at The Red Bus Bistro Glasgow.
A vintage bus restaurant with booth seating, checkered curtains, and retro decor at The Red Bus Bistro Glasgow.
A restaurant with tartan-accented booth seating and large wraparound windows on The Red Bus Bistro Glasgow.
A restaurant with red plaid upholstered booths, vintage decor, and checked curtains at The Red Bus Bistro Glasgow.

Private Hire at The Red Bus Bistro Glasgow

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
36 Shuttle Street, Glasgow, G1 1QA –
Glasgow City Centre
Up to 35
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Red Bus Bistro in Glasgow offers a unique dining experience aboard a vintage double-decker bus. This mobile restaurant allows guests to enjoy delicious meals while touring the vibrant streets of Glasgow.

The Red Bus Bistro combines classic charm with modern comforts, featuring cozy seating and panoramic views of the city's landmarks. Whether for afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner, this culinary journey on wheels provides a memorable way to explore Glasgow's attractions while savoring gourmet cuisine and beverages.

Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Vintage Wedding Transport Package
£550 total
Arrive at your wedding venue in style aboard our vintage 1966 Routemaster bus. Passengers can enjoy a glass of prosecco and canapes while they travel to the destination of your choice. Bus can be hired for up to 3 hours.
Unique Wedding Venue
£1960 total
We offer a unique wedding experience onboard one of our Routemaster buses. A wedding venue with a difference, we cater for intimate weddings for up to 28 guests on a tour route of your choice in Glasgow. Our wedding package includes hire of the bus for four hours; a glass of prosecco on arrival for every guest; a delicious three-course meal and a bottle of wine for each table.

The menu of the day will be truly yours – as our planners work with you to create mouth-watering dishes to suit you and your guests.

Flowers and a Humanist celebrant to perform the wedding can be provided as part of the package at an additional fee.

Hen Party Offers

£1000 min. spend
Our Boozy Afternoon Tea is great for Hen Parties, Baby Showers, Birthday parties and most of your celebrations! Our gorgeous Teapots are decorated with flowers, fruit and ice, they are so refreshing taste amazing!
Boozy Afternoon Tea
£66.95 per person
Step aboard the enchanting Red Bus Bistro for an afternoon tea like no other. On your cake stand you will find traditional scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, a selection of finger sandwiches, Scottish smoked salmon blinis, mini quiches, a selection of petit fours, mini Victoria sponges and meringues all washed down with as much tea and coffee as you can drink. This also includes our signature Gin Pot-tails and mix and match the flavours to suit your guests.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 18:00
from £55–£75 per person
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £55 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 18:00
from £55–£75 per person
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £55 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 18:00
from £55 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 13:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £55 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 18:00
from £55 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 13:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £55 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 18:00
from £55 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 13:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £55 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 18:00
from £55 per person
Per afternoon
12:30 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 13:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £55 per person
Per day
12:00 – 18:00
from £75 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Dining
up to 35

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

As it is a vintage bus, we have no seat belts, therefore, we would not recommend it for children under 6 years old.
Cancellations are accepted no later than 24 hours before your tour date. Red Bus Bistro Company Ltd. will refund your amount paid minus 20% administration fee.

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About The Red Bus Bistro Glasgow

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