ODEON Luxe Glasgow Quay

You're settling into one of those massive reclining seats with a proper gin and tonic in hand, watching the Clyde glisten through the floor-to-ceiling windows while waiting for your film to start. The bar at ODEON Luxe has genuinely surprised everyone by not serving complete swill – their cocktails are mixed with actual care, and they've got a wine list that goes beyond the usual cinema fare of warm Pinot Grigio. Sure, you're paying cinema prices for your drinks, but when you're already committed to an evening out in Kinning Park, it beats the old routine of sneaking in a hip flask. The space feels properly luxurious rather than trying too hard, and the staff actually know how to make a Manhattan. It's turned what used to be a grim necessity – cinema drinks – into something you might actually look forward to.