Opening times, session prices and travel info in one place.
Club Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Club Name: | Mecca Bingo Parkhead Forge |
| Address: | 1221 Duke St, Parkhead, Glasgow G31 5NZ (View on map) |
| Operator: | Mecca Bingo (Rank Group) |
| Website: | meccabingo.com/bingo-clubs/glasgow-forge |
| Phone: | 0141 550 3774 |
| Email: | enquiries.mecforge@rank.com |
| Social: | Facebook and Twitter |
| Membership: | Yes (free sign-up) |
| Age: | 18+ only |
| Food & Drinks: | Bar and diner (menu varies) |
| Parking: | Forge Shopping Centre parking nearby (check signage) |
| Disabled Access: | Check with venue |
Opening Times
The doors open at 10am Monday to Saturday and 11:45am on Sunday.
| Day | Open Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10am – 11pm |
| Tuesday | 10am – 11pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 11pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 11pm |
| Friday | 10am – 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 11pm |
| Sunday | 11:45am – 11pm |
Session Times
| Day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 10:15am | 10:15am | 10:15am | 10:15am | 10:15am | 10:15am | N/A |
| Afternoon | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm | 12pm |
| Evening | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm | 6pm |
Opening hours, session schedules and prices can be updated, so double-check with the venue before you travel.
Session Prices
There are two morning sessions most days, these cost £2, apart from Saturday when the second increases to £2.50. Prices for the afternoon sessions start from £1 for the early and late sessions, while the main session costs £6.50 weekdays and £8 on the weekends for 16 games.
Prices for the evening mains are £5.50 Monday to Thursday, £8 Friday and Saturday, and £13 Sunday, with other evening sessions costing £1 to £3.
Directions & Parking
Mecca Bingo Parkhead Forge sits next to the Forge Shopping Centre, a straightforward run from the east side of Glasgow. Use the notes below as a starting point, then check live travel times on the day.
Directions
Here are some common ways to reach the venue:
- By car: Use postcode G31 5NZ for sat-nav, then follow signs for the Forge Shopping Centre and Duke Street.
- By bus: Stops around East Wellington Street and Parkhead Cross are a short walk away; services such as First Glasgow 43, 60/60A and 61 run through the area, and SPT service 364 also calls nearby (check the latest timetables).
- By train: Bellgrove and Duke Street stations are both within walking distance, then head towards the Forge Shopping Centre and Duke Street.
- Taxi: Just ask for Mecca Bingo Glasgow Forge, 1221 Duke Street, and you will be dropped right at the entrance.
Parking
If you are driving, the club’s on-site car park is the easiest option. It can be accessed via East Wellington Street and usually has plenty of spaces, including marked Blue Badge bays by the entrance.
Parking availability and any time limits can change, so follow the signage and any on-site notices when you arrive.
About
Set on the edge of the Forge Shopping Centre, Parkhead Forge is one of the bigger Mecca venues in Glasgow, with space for more than 2,300 players in the main hall. Alongside traditional paper books, you can also use Mecca Max touchpads if you prefer a screen-based way to play.
The club has a sizeable slots area and a bar and diner for drinks and good-value food between games, which makes it easy to turn a session into more of an evening. With sessions running across the day and prices starting from around £1, it suits both quick weekday visits and busier weekend mains.
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