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A view from the first floor balcony of the tearooms, showing Mackintosh ladderback chairs arranged around a wooden floor. Long pendant ceiling lights hang down through the balcony space.
Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

The Mackintosh Tearooms

About this place

Original Mackintosh-designed tearooms, est. 1903

  • Relax and unwind in one of the most beautiful interiors in Glasgow.
  • Treat yourself to a delicious hot drink and cake, or go all out on a spectacular afternoon tea.
  • Browse the gift shop to pick up unique Mackintosh-related souvenirs.
  • Explore the family-friendly interactive exhibition that tells the stories of the people who have shaped this incredible building since 1903.
  • Join in with a wide variety of family and adult learning activities, including workshops, holiday crafts and seasonal events.

The Mackintosh Tearooms can be found on Sauchiehall Street, at the heart of Glasgow city centre. You will discover a variety of beautiful spaces, each with their own character and unique design, including the famous Salon de Luxe. The tearooms were first opened by Miss Cranston in 1903 and were designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in collaboration with his wife, Margaret Macdonald.

This commission resulted in one of the most spectacular heritage attractions in the city, now known as The Mackintosh Tearooms. The jewel-like interior designs and the frontage pay testament to the unique vision of Mackintosh and Macdonald.

We began to care for the Mackintosh Tearooms (formerly known as Mackintosh at the Willow) in January 2024, thanks to support from our members and donors as well as a generous package from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to enable the transfer.

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Today’s Opening Hours

Main Tearooms and Gallery
11.00–18.00 (last booking)
Gift shop
10.00–18.00
Guided tours
10.00 and 11.00
Exhibition
10.00–18.00 (last bookings 17.00)
Rooftop Terrace and Salon de Luxe
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Accreditations and awards

A hexagon-shaped badge displaying the 4-star award from ASVA. The top half is purple; the bottom half is green.

Did you know?

In 2020 Miss Cranston featured on a Scottish £20 note, celebrating her contribution to Glasgow’s story.

School visits

We welcome school visits. For more information please visit our learning pages.

School visits

Accessibility

Find out more about accessing the Mackintosh Tearooms.

Accessibility guide

Venue hire

Whether you’re looking for a conference suite, a historic room for a special occasion or an artistic workshop space, we have just the thing.

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