Flat 0/1

As a poor student, there a couple of factors that affect whether or not I go into a club to dance:
#1: Whether or not there’s a charge to get in.
#2: That is literally the only thing I care about.
Is Flat ⁰⁄₁ the cleanest? Probably not. Do the toilets always work? Nope. Are the drinks decently priced? I honestly have no idea. But sometimes it’s late and you’ve been standing on a corner laughing and drinking warm Strongbow like a teenager and all you want to do is dance the drunk off.

They do these pints called Jester or Joker — don’t buy it, it’s really disgusting. It’s hard to say what’s good about this place, probably the best feature is the décor, it is really quirky, but when I go out I want more than a quirky looking bar, their seats look like p*** stained couches they’ve bought from oxfam. You feel like your in the jakeyest empty you’ve ever been in — like Rab C is about to come out the toilet bursting out his string vest then come over and take a sh**e infront of you before kicking you out his manky flat. Hey maybe it’s for some people but not me, I grew up in easterhouse in the 90s and I didn’t see flats that looked as bad as in here.

The quirky set up of the whole student flat appearance is amusing for around the first hour, as well as the fact they sell mad dog ²⁰⁄₂₀. However, after you’ve downed a pint of it and you realise the music isn’t to great it’s time to make a swift exit off of the screechy, springy bed.
Worth popping your head into but wouldn’t recommend it for a night out.

Not for everyone, but I like it in here. It’s a new concept, and I am a fan of new concepts darlings, in that as james c. has said, it is meant to be like someone’s flat and they have decided to have a wee gathering. Thanks for the invite kind host (ess), but could you not have got better booze than Mad Dog ²⁰⁄₂₀ and boxes of wine? This was all well and good when I was 18, but alas those days are long gone!
The booze range is OK, but you are not going to find a nice Merlot or Sauvignon here. The booze isn’t actually all that cheap for what you are getting either, as I recall that a glass of wine from a box was comparable to other places, where the wine comes from a bottle!
Having said this, I’ve never had a bad night in here, I enjoy the quirkiness of the décor (half-​bath seats, a bed covered with a pony skin rug, and parrot wallpaper!) and the mix of music, though it loses a star as sometimes their DJs can be REET up their own arses (on a soul night I asked for Earth, Wind and Fire to be met with a sneer), but still an unusual place for after work drinks or a night out with your friends to dance in a ‘not-​quite’ club.

Brilliant place. The circa1980 décor is spot on and you could easily mistake the place for a film set, it’s ace.
Pint of cheap cider is only 1.50 and the headache in the morning is free.
I’ve been here a couple of times and its always been pretty deed, but the music is always pumping to make up the loss of atmosphere. Does take a while to get busy so if your not with a big group of friends, be patient people will come!

Guys, I AM SO OLD. Went in here a few weeks back with a certain Annie D after a few quite pints at The 78 and pretty much made my mind up that this kinda thing just ain’t for me.
The place itself is pretty cool. Decked oot like a regular flat with flock wallpaper, cheesy images and what not, but it’s a club, make no mistake. The best way to suss this out is to try and talk to your companions without yelling in their ear or spitting on there face… I failed, they failed… we all failed.
I must say however, I do dig this place and would probably have loved the crap out of it a few years ago, and hey, might still have a good wee night in here at some point. But yeah, on this occasion, it kinda made me feel old.
Good for clubby type folks who don’t want to have to put up with the multitude of muppets (not the good ones) who frequent such joints. Bad for people with partners who actually have things to say which are interesting (even if it is only at the time).
Daddy out.

Love the parot wall paper: D!

Went through the back door from Lucky 7 a couple of weeks ago, for what we hoped would be just like the house parties of my youth, without the inevitable 3am ‘crisis’. You know, when someone throws up in a priceless vase and the host goes mental, shaves the dog… or draws all over the wrong sleeping person. Or more likely someone cheats on/​with/​breaks up with someone and then theres lots of whispered talks in rooms whilst the uninvolved drink and take the mick.
It was a bit like this, but it was a bit… i guess sedate is the right word. It was about 1am and we expected to go in to somewhere packed to the rafters and full of revellers, it really wasnt. All the good seating spots were gone, but the amount of people in there just filled the seats and not much else. The music didnt fit the mood of the place and was stupidly heavy trance stuff.
I gave it a generous 4 stars as I really think with a big group of people and a different dj it could be ace, and I would definately go back.

This shop agrees with me. In the way that fudge and 90 denier tights agree with me. Its like Batman, a shop by day and a dirty club by night. Essentially it’s taken the inside of my head and turned it into a business.
I went here during the day, several times during my stay in Glasgow. And the reason why? To thumb through their vinyl. A small but perfectly formed collection, I spent a bit too much money in here considering I’m meant to be saving.
The lovely lady who runs this gig is great. Really helpful and happy to let you play the records. It’s also got a nice collection of vintage. I saw a leopard appliqued pat Butcher number in here that actually spoke to me. But I was side tracked by the records.
I like this place and I’ll make a point of coming back when I next visit, I might even get a little bit squiffy and come in the evening.

Great tunes on a wednesday night and chilled out ambiance. Also don’t forget to check out the vintage cloths store during the day. Drinks are cheap and staff are cheerfull.

THIS PLACE IS SO COOL.
I arrived in a state of inebriation I haven’t experienced since my school days. Which is appropriate, since I used to roll up to house parties like that all the time when I was 17.
As one of the reviewers had said, the premise for this club is that it’s like being at a house party. It feels as though you are, and is so relaxed compared to the other nightmarish club nights hosted throughout the weekend.
There was a huge mix of people, which makes a change from all the cheesy, cheap pop nights geared at students these days. It made a refreshing alternative to the thumping, howling music and massive queues that would put you off going out on a Saturday night.
It’s the kind of club you want to explore, and I loved the décor. The bar is set out on a kitchen worktop. You can even get such horrors as MD ²⁰⁄₂₀ and White Lightning if you really fancy reliving your youth. I didn’t quite go that far back in a time machine, but I enjoyed the ride nevertheless.

The last thing I expected to take home with me from my trip to Glasgow was a stack of fabulous vintage vinyl (had I known I would have packed a lot differently).
As I piled one record on top of the other while sifting through the crates at Flat 0/​1, I could just imagine the chaos in the overhead bin on Easy Jet, but hell, you only live once, and the owners (especially Ms. Atlantic City!) at Flat ⁰⁄₁ were so sweet and passionate about their fantastic selection it was easy to throw caution to the wind and indulge my sudden vinyl craving.
Now, with Bruce Springsteen singing in the background, and Thin Lizzy, Van Morrison and Edie Brickell gearing up in the sidelines, I can say that having their crackling, warm voices in my vinyl collection was more than worth the travel trauma!

Vintage Store & House Party Club. Mais aussi Vynil Record Store. Tea room. Bar. Salon.
Oui Flat ⁰⁄₁ c’est un peu tout ça à la fois. L’endroit de mes rêves qui m’accueillerait autant pour le petit déj avec leur délicieux scones, que pour une escapade shopping dans l’après midi pour une petite robe rétro, ou encore une pinte le soir sur fond de New Order. Et si j’avais vraiment faim, je pourrais même aller manger les baked potatoes chez Lucky 7 en passant par le couloir au fond de Flat 0/​1, car les deux établissements appartiennent au même propriétaire.
Cet endroit est GENIAL. Très étrange quand on entre on né sait pas ce que c’est: un salon (plein de canapés), une chambre (au fond il y a un lit), un club (électro ou rock à fond), boutique vintage ou record store (dans la 1ère partie de la pièce).
J’attends juste que quelq’un ait la brillante idée d’ouvrir le même genre d’endroit à Paris. Une sorte de salon de thé berlinois, mais géant et avec cette touché anglo saxonne coquette et un peu plus rock,

Someone having an ‘empty’ or a ‘bail in’ was what the weekends were for before we were old enough to get into the pubs. Its on this basis that Flat ⁰⁄₁ is a success.
The pub is set out like someone’s house. Dining room at the front, Living room in the middle, bedroom at the back and kitchen (bar) to the side. The décor’ is very really funky and old fashioned. I’m a big fan of the parrot wall paper in the bedroom and the highland landscape carpet that’s been framed and hung. There’s plenty of places to sit and enough space to dance about if that’s your thing.
The drink is either really cheap — 75p for a half pint of cider — or fairly expensive — £2.50 for a vodka. There’s a pretty decent selection of booze and they do cocktails too. Bare in mind that the concept is that its a house party, so the bar isn’t as large or as well stocked as a Wetherspoons’. But there’s enough to have a good night with! Classic ‘bail in’ drinks include White Lightning and ²⁰⁄₂₀.
The music has been different on each of the different occasions I visited. The first night it was electronic dance, the next a contemporary mix and the next a Motown mix. So its always a bit of a suprise to what kind of a night you’ll be having.
Finally Flat ⁰⁄₁ is owned my Lucky 7. You can walk through for some food without having to expose yourself to the elements. Its always free entry and open ’til 3 at the weekend and the bouncers aren’t on an ego-​trip
The only downside is that you have to look at all the dullards queuing for Kushion whilst your out having your fag.
In summary… Looks great, sounds great, drinks; great!