ACCESS

The Glad Cafe is proud to promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities and is committed to improving Deaf and disabled people’s access to live music, great food and creative opportunities.

Downloadable PDF version of our Access Guide, available HERE.

Personal Assistants/Gig Buddies

If you require a ticket for a show for a Personal Assistant/Gig Buddy, at no extra cost, please contact kim@thegladcafe.co.uk.

Accessible Viewing

If you have accessibility requirements and wish to reserve a seat or wheelchair space close to the stage, please contact the venue prior to the show and we can provide you with an allocated space in the accessible viewing area.

Getting to The Glad Cafe:

Travel by Bike

There is limited space to park your own bike in the venue and nextbike bike hire bays on Kilmarnock Road.

Travel by Rail

Our closest train station is Crossmyloof Station (0.3miles distance).

Travel by Bus

First Bus run services to Pollokshaws Road, directly outside the Glad Cafe: 3, 4, 29, 38, 57, 103.

Travel by Taxi

Taxi’s are able to pick-up/drop off directly outside the Glad Cafe. The nearest taxi rank is across the road outside the Langside Halls (0.1 miles distance).

Parking for Disabled Badge Holders

There are single yellow lines and some pay and display parking bays located outside the Glad Cafe.

Inside The Glad Cafe

The cafe

There is a ramp down the right hand side of the cafe, making the whole space wheelchair accessible.

The venue

The venue is accessed through the cafe area, down the ramp and through the double set of doors. The accessible viewing area is located at the front left of the stage, beside the bar. The venue bar has a lowered section.

The stage

The stage has two narrow steps at the right hand side. Unfortunately, we do not currently have a permanent accessible ramp to the stage, however, we are able to source a suitable ramp when requested.

Accessible Toilet

This is located in the cafe. As you enter the cafe, continue straight on to the bar and turn left.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are very welcome in the cafe and venue.

Visiting with a family?

The Glad Cafe is an accessible and family friendly space. Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet. Breastfeeding is welcome here. Children under 12 must be supervised at all times. Over 18's only after 8pm