The Islay Inn
Glasgow · G11
Amenities
Summary
A Scottish pub in Glasgow’s West End with 84-person capacity. From £40/person. Suits traditional Scottish pub interiors, Hebridean-themed scenes, and productions needing an authentic West End Glasgow pub environment.
About this location
The Islay Inn sits in Glasgow’s West End — the area of sandstone tenements and independent venues around Partick and Dumton Road. The pub takes its name and character from the Isle of Islay, giving it a specific Hebridean visual register within an urban Glasgow setting. At 84-person capacity the Main Bar is the largest single pub hire space covered in this listing. The West End’s residential character provides a different exterior context from the city centre pubs further east — sandstone tenements rather than commercial Victorian blocks. At £40/person the per-head pricing positions this toward productions with defined shooting crews rather than micro-budget projects, but for a production needing an authentic Scottish pub interior in the West End, this is a specific and characterful option.
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 Islay Inn?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at The Islay Inn 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 Islay Inn?
- Parking isn't listed as a confirmed amenity for The Islay Inn. 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 Islay Inn?
- Indicative day rate is around from £40/person. Real quotes depend on crew size, prep/strike days, hours, and exclusivity.
- What crew size is suitable for The Islay Inn?
- The Islay Inn 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 Islay Inn before?
- The Islay Inn 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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