The Mackintosh Tearooms
Glasgow · G2
Amenities
Summary
The Mackintosh at the Willow — Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s restored Sauchiehall Street tearooms, originally designed in 1903. AV Theatre and main tearoom spaces available. One of the most significant architectural heritage interiors in Scotland.
About this location
The Mackintosh at the Willow on Sauchiehall Street is Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 1903 tearooms, restored and reopened in 2018 following an extensive Heritage Lottery Fund-supported restoration. The building contains some of the finest surviving examples of Mackintosh’s interior design — the Room de Luxe with its mirrored frieze, leaded glass, and high-backed chairs; the distinctive Mackintosh aesthetic of geometric decoration, Art Nouveau detailing, and unified interior design. For productions requiring a specific period Glasgow interior — Edwardian tearoom, early 20th-century urban luxury, Mackintosh design — this is the direct reference in Scotland. The AV Theatre provides an additional functional hire space within the venue for production use. The Sauchiehall Street location is in Glasgow’s main retail and arts street. G2 postcode places the tearooms at the heart of Glasgow city centre, within easy reach of Queen Street and Central stations. The restored environment is fully operational as a tearoom, which means productions need to co-ordinate access windows outside trading hours. Booking via Tagvenue for the AV Theatre space; confirm heritage access restrictions for the principal Mackintosh rooms directly with venue management.
Access notes
- Parking
- No on-site parking confirmed. Expect to use nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Glasgow has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at The Mackintosh Tearooms?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at The Mackintosh Tearooms itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at The Mackintosh Tearooms?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for The Mackintosh Tearooms. Check with the site for crew parking, loading, and unit-base options — in Glasgow you'll often rely on nearby public car parks or a council parking suspension.
- How much does it cost to film at The Mackintosh Tearooms?
- Indicative day rate is around contact venue. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for The Mackintosh Tearooms?
- The Mackintosh Tearooms can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at The Mackintosh Tearooms before?
- The Mackintosh Tearooms appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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