Birthday twins with VEGA... drinks are on them!

Anyone who shares their birthday with VEGA this weekend will receive a free cocktail as the venue celebrates welcoming over 100,000 guests in its first year!

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Last Updated: 20 July 2022 10:45

Glasgow’s favourite sky-high bar and restaurant VEGA celebrates its 1st birthday this weekend, kicking off the celebrations by searching for VEGA’s birthday twin. Guests who share the same birthday weekend as VEGA can claim a free cocktail by showing ID to prove their birthday is 22nd, 23rd or 24th July, for birthday celebrations that are truly out of this world.

Located on the top floor of YOTEL Glasgow, VEGA has welcomed over 100,000 guests during its first year, an incredible achievement for the venue which opened in July 2021. The city of Glasgow has also enjoyed over 40,000 games of bowling at VEGA, with many more to come.

The venue will celebrate its first birthday by giving back to customers who share the big day... or weekend. Why celebrate for one night only?! VEGA will gift up to 250 signature cocktails to VEGA’s verified birthday twins across the weekend - the search is officially on!

Book a table for VEGA’s birthday weekend now at www.vegaglasgow.com

In true VEGA style, the celebrations don’t stop there…Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th July will also see special promotions, including half price cocktails and bowling, and free sides with any main dish. See below for full details and Ts&Cs.

Friday 22nd July - 1 x free side with any main dish purchased (1 side per person)
Saturday 23rd July - £5 ‘Vegalicious’ birthday cake inspired cocktails
Sunday 24th July - half price bowling (1 game per person)
All weekend - complimentary cocktail for anyone who shares VEGA’s birthday weekend PLUS free photos from VEGA’s brand new photobooth

Celebrating one year as Glasgow’s premier nightlife venue, VEGA is searching for birthday twins from far and wide - anyone whose birthday falls on Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th July, inclusive. The special guests can choose any of VEGA’s signature cocktails and mocktails as their complimentary birthday drink for the cherry on top of their big day. Plus, guests can enjoy free use of VEGA’s brand new photobooth all weekend - ensuring VEGA’s 1st birthday celebrations provide a keepsake for all.

VEGA’s birthday twins can choose from an array of Cosmic Cocktails or Zero Gravity Cocktails, VEGA’s alcohol-free alternative. From the refreshing Mojo Redux; mango, mint, apple and lime swizzled with soda, or the VEGA Mai Thai, a tropical tipple with Havana Especial, Goslings Black Seal Rum, Cointreau, lime and pineapple. For a surefire way to get the party started, birthday guests can enjoy a complimentary Disco in the Dunmore, a retro-tastic blend of Koko Kanu Rum, pineapple, strawberry, and citrus, or enjoy a sophisticated nod to your big day, with an Orange and Honey Sour, expertly combining Grey Goose Orange Vodka, Cazcabel Honey Tequila and lime.

Especially created to celebrate VEGA’s first birthday, ‘Vegalicious’ cocktails will be discounted to only £5 on Saturday 23rd July. The birthday cake inspired serve mixes Baileys, Absolut Vodka, Crème de Cacao and coconut and vanilla syrup for a sweet sensation.

Since its opening in July 2021, VEGA has taken over the entire top floor of YOTEL Glasgow, bringing out of this world experiences to the city centre including brunch, bowling and BIG nights out. VEGA has hosted everything from monthly Disco Brunches with roller skaters and build your own bellinis, to launch parties attended by celebrities, and private karaoke parties.

Whether tucking into some Haggis Bon Bons and Jalapeno Cream Cheese poppers with friends, or enjoying VEGA’s Vegan and plant-based options, including a Sweet Chilli Tatty or Vegan Beyond Burger, VEGA’s food menu caters for all tastes.

The unique venue also boasts floor to ceiling windows, guaranteeing stunning views of the city as the sun goes down. A highlight for every guest, VEGA’s immersive disco lift has featured in countless selfies and is a surefire way to start, or end, your night on a high.

Named after one of the brightest stars in the universe, VEGA has brightened up Glasgow’s night time economy with 13,700 square feet of rooftop space and a capacity of 282. The venue has welcomed over 100,000 guests to its unique space over the past year, and guests have played 40,000 games of bowling…VEGA’s future looks brighter than ever.

Ts&CS: Guests must provide photographic ID to prove their birthday falls on either Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd or Sunday 24th July. Over 18s only. Prize is not transferable. 1 complimentary cocktail per person, with up to 250 distributed across the weekend.

For more information or to make a booking at VEGA, visit vegaglasgow.com or email vega@yotel.com

For more information or to make a booking at YOTEL Glasgow, visit yotel.com

To learn more about YOTEL Glasgow and VEGA, follow: @yotelglasgow and @vegaglasgow

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