Often referred to as Scotland’s largest town, Paisley is a place of massive historical and cultural significance. We all know about the importance of the Paisley Abbey and the historical importance of the town since all the way back in the 12th century. However, all of these things are not really enough for those living in Paisley, as everyone needs to have some fun now and then as well. This is why we have compiled a list of the top 5 places in Paisley where you can go to have some fun and unwind after a long day’s work.

 

  • Paisley Golf Club

 

Venue Type: Sports Club

Venue Review: Located just south of Paisley and near the Glasgow Airport in the Glennifer Braes Country Park, the Paisley Golf Club offers a magnificent view, top level golf courses and a friendly atmosphere for everyone. Fans of golf from all over the country and from abroad consider Paisley Golf Club as one of the top golf venues in Scotland.

The Club houses the best professional golf team in the area and welcomes any golf player, from novice to professional. The Club staff are always available for tips and tricks that can help you improve your game, while the Club’s store also offers some great bargains on the equipment. If you are a fan of golf, the Paisley Golf Club is a place you should probably join.

Venue Location: Paisley Golf Club is located at Braehead Road to the south of the town, near the Glasgow Airport.

 

  • Admiral Slots

 

Venue Type: Casino

Venue Review: With the rise of online casinos, many enthusiasts prefer to stay at home and gamble remotely. The internet created even more opportunities to win: now you can hone your strategy on demo slots without spending a penny. But that seems to be merely a child’s play for seasoned gamblers who tempered their skill in brick-and-mortar establishments. Admiral Slots, a leading gambling entertainment provider in the UK, welcomes those ready to dive into a fire without any preparation.

Admiral in Paisley offers a good level of gaming atmosphere for a local gaming club, daily rewards for its members, free machine-side refreshments, and dozens of video slot titles powered by Novomatic such as Lucky Lady’s Charm and Dolphin’s Pearl. While this casino cannot match the flash and glamour of large casinos of Las Vegas and Monte Carlo, it does an OK job for local players looking for some action.

Venue Location: Admiral Slots in Paisley is located at 14 Moss Street. You can get there by numerous city buses or by your own car, as the nearest car park is located just 200 meters away from the Admiral Slots venue.

 

  • Showcase Cinema

 

Venue Type: Cinema

Venue Review: Showcase Cinema is a perfect place to spend an evening for young and elderly alike. The cinema shows blockbuster movies all year round, including the modern 3D versions of the most popular titles. The venue offers multiple screenings every day, with ticket discounts for students, children, elderly citizens, military personnel and families.

If you are looking for some good old fashioned entertainment and you enjoy seeing a good movie with your friends and family, the Showcase Cinema is definitely the place for you. On top of the movies, the venue also offers various snacks and beverages including those by Ben & Jerry’s and Costa Coffee.

Venue Location: Showcase Cinema is located on Griffin Avenue in the Phoenix Business Park. Citizens of Glasgow and Greenrock can get there via the M8 road.

 

  • The Bungalow

 

Venue Type: Bar/Club

Venue Review: For those who prefer nightlife over daytime entertainment, Paisley offers some great live music and a friendly atmosphere at The Bungalow. With a variety of bands making regular appearances and playing modern and alternative music, The Bungalow will appeal to anyone who appreciates variety and quality.

The Bungalow is also one of the cheapest places to go for a night out as it offers extremely reasonable prices and often free entry as well. The occasional entry fee is always quite small and only applied when special guests are in town, which means a memorable night is in the cards as well.

Venue Location: Found at 15 Shuttle Street, The Bungalow is located to the north of Saucehill Park and to the southeast of the Paisley University Campus.  

 

  • Glasgow Airport

 

Venue Type: Airport

Venue Review: Paisley is a wonderful place to live, but let’s face it, in terms of entertainment it can get a bit dry at times. Fortunately for us, when things get a bit dull in the hometown, the Glasgow Airport is just a short ride away and it offers a quick route to any of Britain’s and Europe’s entertainment centres.

Whether you are looking for a quick trip to London or prefer to visit other places around Europe and experience all they have to offer, a quick flight from the GLA will get you there for a reasonable price. The Airport makes many low-cost flights available on a regular basis, giving those who live in Paisley a very quick and affordable way to experience entertaining spots in Europe. The best thing about it is that while the airport officially belongs to Glasgow, it is actually located in Paisley which makes getting there a piece of cake.

Venue Location: The Glasgow Airport is located 1 mile from the city centre of Paisley. Bus #767 drives passengers from the town centre to the Terminal on a regular basis, while a taxi ride takes about 10 minutes.

Experience the Full of Fun in Paisley and Beyond

We have listed our top entertainment locations in Paisley, but there are plenty of others we did not mention in this article that you may enjoy. New entertainment venues are emerging in the town on a regular basis but when all is said and done Paisley is certainly not the world’s centre of fun.

Let us know about your favourite entertainment venues in Paisley and reasons why you love them so much. Remember that the nearby Glasgow Airport offers you a chance to experience everything the world has to offer as well, so if you ever find Paisley to be too small for you, hop on board one of the many planes taking off and live out your adventure.

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Founder of Paisley.org.uk in 1998 and constantly strives to change peoples attitudes to the town, Brian is a self described Paisley Digital Champion who promotes Paisley via any means necessary. You can also follow me on X