Racket Barn

Racket Barn is Glasgow’s largest dedicated indoor racket-sports venue, opened in early 2026 at 23 Robert Street, Govan, Glasgow G51 3HB. The site runs six indoor padel courts and three dedicated pickleball courts under one roof - nine playing surfaces in total - which makes it the deepest court inventory in Glasgow city centre. The build was funded by 11 investors including Glasgow Warriors and Scotland rugby fly-half George Horne and his brother Peter, who saw the opportunity in Scotland’s fast-growing padel scene. The combination of padel, pickleball and a structured social calendar makes the venue a destination rather than a quick visit.

The courts

Six indoor padel courts at Racket Barn, all under cover and floodlit for consistent year-round play whatever the Glasgow weather. Three dedicated pickleball courts sit alongside the padel offer, which is a rare combination at this scale in Scotland. The six-court padel size means peak-evening availability is comfortably ahead of smaller two-court venues across the city, and the indoor build keeps weather out of the equation entirely.

Booking and access

Court hire is bookable through Padel Mates as the primary platform, plus Playskan for cross-platform availability. Pay-and-play is the default - no membership required. Rates run £32 to £44 per hour depending on time slot. The venue is open Monday to Friday 06:00 to 23:00, Saturday 07:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 08:00 to 22:00. Free on-site parking, changing rooms with showers and lockers, and direct contact via +44 141 378 3313. The Govan location sits a short distance from central Glasgow with good road and public transport access.

Programme and social

In-house coaching covers structured beginner sessions and group lessons across both padel and pickleball, with one-to-one bookings available for players who want faster development. Social tournaments and league play run through the calendar, including charity tournaments - Racket Barn has hosted fundraisers for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and partnership events with mental health charity Back Onside. The on-site cafe handles food and drink, plus a pro shop with rackets and accessories from major brands. The wider site includes free WiFi, a snack bar and accessible facilities throughout. Follow @racketbarnglasgow on Instagram for current event programmes and social play schedules.

Best for

Glasgow players who want the city’s deepest indoor court inventory and a multi-racket-sport setting where padel and pickleball share one venue. The structured beginner programme makes it a strong first port of call for newcomers across both sports. The 06:00 weekday opening also suits early-starter and shift-worker players. Less suited to anyone wanting outdoor play, since all nine courts are indoor.

To compare Racket Barn with other venues, see all the padel courts in Glasgow listed on padeli. For a shortlist, read our guide to the best padel courts in Glasgow.

In-house coaching at Racket Barn covers structured beginner sessions, group lessons and one-to-one bookings across both padel and pickleball. The coaching programme is built around developing players from absolute beginner through to social and competitive league play.