Alea Casino

An opulent, ultra-modern casino overlooking the Clyde, Alea not only specialises in state-of-the-art electronic and table games, it boasts a sumptuously decorated cocktail bar (Long Bar), big screen-equipped lounge (Isobar) and a Asian-cusine themed restaurant (Red Leaf). We were going to be mighty cynical and hint that Alea wanted you to lose all track of time in each of its three rather lovely inner venues , before we realised that most of the casino is equipped with windows showing off panoramic views of the river and the city beyond it. Darn.

A brilliant alternative evening of entertainment with 20 slot machines and 21 gaming tables, you don't even have to be a member to join in the fun, and minimum spend is only £1. Makes Casino Royale look a tad over-priced, wouldn't you say?