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    The Flying Duck

    4.2 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Vegan
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    My favourite piece of artwork at the Duck!
    Briony C.

    The Flying Duck is a venue I've frequented many times - sometimes with exceptionally bad dancing, others for a quiet drink. But every time I go here, I have a blast. I visited on Saturday night for casual drinks leading into a bit more of a party atmosphere as the night went on. There's always an interesting mix of people in the Duck and it generally has a relaxed, friendly vibe to it. I was having a few drinks and went for cans of Strongbow (don't judge me) which are around £2.80. There are discounted prices for Sunday - Thursday but I wouldn't exactly say the prices are steep on the weekend! The main area is great for dancing with different levels and a bit of an odd layout (pillars to hide behind if you're not a confident dancer!). On another visit here, they put on toast out in the main room which was free. After a few drinks, I think this is a really sweet touch that they don't need to do, but shows they care about their slightly (or very) drunk punters who feel like some food. I think The Flying Duck is a bit of a marmite (vegemite) venue - you're going to like it, or you won't. It's not flashy, fancy or classy but it's comfortable, welcoming and slightly dingy without being dirty. The toilets are always clean and appropriately stocked with toilet paper. I can't think of a venue I'd rather go to for some dancing &/or drinking in Glasgow.

    The "mad dawg"
    Mimmi R.

    The Flying Duck is probably my favourite vegan eatery in Glasgow out of the ones I've tried. The food is fantastic, it's really good value for money, the service is great, and I love the dark, laid-back hipster-y atmosphere. The first time I went, I combined a visit to the Vegan Fête with lunch. I wish I could attend the Vegan Fête more often, because it's such a great initiative and there were so many nice wee companies, offering everything from cupcakes to pies to cleaning products. After much contemplation (because really, how often do you get a whole menu to choose from when you're vegan??) I opted for the Mad Dawg. I'm not normally one for hot dogs, but the amount of toppings on this one made it reaaally yummy. The second time I went for dinner, and tried their classic veggie burger with added cheese. I have a weakness for veggie burgers, and this one was really good. If I remember correctly it was made from seitan and lentils? Either way, it was so flavoursome and nice, with a lovely bun and a good amount of filling. As mentioned, getting to choose from a whole menu of delicious vegan food is pretty superb, and I'm already itching to go back to try more of their stuff. Both times I was way too full to have dessert, but their shakes look amazing, so I might have to try one of those next time... The service is also really great - friendly and quick. You go up to the bar to order and pay, which I actually really like because it simplifies things. They also do a 10% student discount, which makes the already cheap food even more affordable!

    Amy B.

    We needed somewhere to crash before we headed home last Sunday. David had been to The Flying Duck during his uni days so he was a bit reluctant at first. Once I'd shown him the positive reviews by you lovely Yelpers we decided to give it a go. As you head downstairs you feel like you about to enter a comedy club or tiny underground bar but it is surprisingly roomy inside. There is a large well-stocked bar at one end and a small stage. We settle in one of the cozy tables for two. What I failed to share with my carnivorous better half was that this place is entirely vegan! After a slight panic he went for his default - a burger. I ordered the haggis balls, mac n' cheese and pulled pork tacos. Again ALL vegan! The food came quickly and was great! David's burger although not actually meat was hearty and tasty. My favourite thing was the pulled pork tacos which were actually made from Jack fruit, who'da thought it! This place is great for an informal, relaxed bite and a brew. Oh and we got some free live folk music to boot! Happy days! Cheers, Amy

    My sub
    Catherine F.

    This place is so good we've been there for lunch 2 days in a row! They have a big menu with lots of different options. Its all hearty, comfort food. The Cheeze tastes like normal cheese, and the seitan passes for steak ! We've loved every meal we've had so far and will probably go back again soon . The flying duck is great for vegans and non vegans. (I really love that all the food is free from animal products)

    Delicious vegan food.
    Leanne R.

    Love the Duck! Whether it's for pre-cinema food and coffee, drinks with friends, club nights, quizzes...I've never have a bad time in this place. Cheap drink, tasty vegan food, laid-back atmosphere, games, books, retro games consoles, free wi-fi, excellent music policy. The list goes on and on. We popped in last week before the cinema for a coffee and bite to eat. The soya lattes are seriously amazing. We ordered a burger, some wedges and a hot dog to share and enjoyed it all. The vegan hot dog came smothered in curry spice and sauce, the wedges with a chunky tomato relish and the burger was made from seitan (that's a guess, but it certainly tasted like it). They do a plate of tacos for £2 on a Tuesday, beer and burger for £5 on a Wednesday and student discount. I've been to loads of club nights in here, the music is always brilliant and the dance floor is usually packed with drunken, smiley, happy people. We went to the Lebowski night last year which was a quiz and after party complete with make-shift bowling alley, competitions, vegan White Russians and other delights. Amazing! I hope this place never closes down, one of Glasgow's wee hidden gems.

    Adele R.

    After my initial iffy experience of the place, I'm so glad I gave The Flying Duck another chance, because it's now a firm favourite of mine. I love that I can come here for beer and a board game in their homely kitchen bar during the day and the friendly staff provide some marvellous music to accompany an ambient afternoon. The Flying Duck also hosts a lot of brilliant club nights including Freakbeats, a sixties and soul night and Common People, a nineties night, complete with nineties bingo and retro prizes. There's always a plate of toast on the go at club nights, which adds to the warm and welcoming feel of the place along with the comfy couches and familiar old furniture. They also do lovely vegan food during the day and it's worth visiting on Taco Tuesday when you can get a tasty plate of tacos made with lentil chilli, alongside some fresh guacamole, salsa and nachos, all for only two quid! The Flying Duck feels like the cosy flat of a friend, who welcomes you in for tea and toast, has an amazing record collection and loves a good booze and boogie.

    Gf vegan mac n cheese
    Nicola H.

    After reading some great reviews on here about the great range of gluten free food that is on offer I was excited to visit as part of the monthly vegan fete. After wandering around the stalls and sampling some lovely goodies we sat down for some lunch. I chose the mac n cheese with some fries. My friend ordered the savoury waffles and a side of cauli bites. The food is really reasonably priced but wow the portions are huge! I was a little bit dissapointed in my mac n cheese. It just wasnt too my taste. The fries were yummy and the peanut sauce that came with the cauli bites was so yummy!! Next time i will definetly be trying the waffles as they looked so good. As a wee side note the vegan fete had quite a few gluten free items and runs the 2nd sunday of every month so its definetly worth popping in too!

    Steven B.

    I first went to The Flying Duck a good few years ago in the promise that there was a club in Glasgow that looked like a kitchen. It was true. The novelty still hasn't worn off though. More recently it re-branded itself as an alternative student Union for Glasgow Caledonian University (whose continued failings in providing a good student union peaked by closing it altogether). Me and the same group of friends went virtually every Friday afternoon for 12 weeks and had some £1 drinks, playing board games like Connect 4 that were available on the 'kitchen counter' and got to know the bar staff well who let us listen to playlists on our I-Pods during the day when it wasn't busy. It's a cracking wee place and they are cool with you taking in your own food. The venue was involved in the Hinterland festival, with some quality alternative music in there. It's a good venue to see bands in with decent club nights. The music is definitely 'alternative'. There was some hassle there recently regarding some punters who normally don't go there, at a Boxing Day event. The reputation of the pub remains in my eyes as intact and the trouble wont stop me from going back. A cracking place with decent music and cool bar staff. Recommended.

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    Food was amazing, staff were really nice and the atmosphere was chill. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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    This is my fav place in town for vegan food. It's not only cosy inside but the service is always friendly and the food is always delicious!

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    Review Highlights - The Flying Duck

    They do a plate of tacos for £2 on a Tuesday, beer and burger for £5 on a Wednesday and student discount.

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    The Pot Still - 1000 whiskies

    The Pot Still

    4.7(153 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    Small pub, massive whisky selection -- and I mean massive. We're talking over 1,000 whiskies on the…read moreshelves, plus a solid lineup of beers on tap. It's cozy, crowded, and buzzing with life -- often standing room only and packed shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers alike. If you're a whisky fan (or even just whisky-curious), do yourself a favor and try one of their Scotland whisky flights. It's like taking a mini tour of the country's whisky regions without ever leaving your barstool -- and without worrying about driving. The bartenders really know their stuff and are happy to guide you toward something you'll love. A quick heads-up: no football colors allowed, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and relaxed no matter who you support. And speaking of friendly -- the locals here are as welcoming as they come. This is exactly the kind of place where Scotland's famous pub culture shines. Prices are surprisingly reasonable too, so you can sample a few drams without feeling guilty. Whether you're a seasoned whisky nerd or just looking to experience the local vibe, this is the spot. Pull up a stool (if you can find one) and enjoy a proper Scottish night out

    Even if you are not a whiskey fan, this place is worth visiting if you're in town. Just to see…read moretheir ginormous, or hmm, whiskey-normous, selection of bottles lining the wall, and the bartenders going up and down the ladders to fetch them. This may prompt you to feel like ordering a drink. You are in good hands and they can totally recommend something that you may like. Their selection is so huge they don't have a menu, you just have to ask for your label or take their recommendations. Naturally, most of the selection is Scottish whiskey, but if you somehow prefer otherwise, (say you are a local tired of Scotch... or just want to reaffirm nothing beats a Scotch?) they do offer whiskey from other countries, as well as beer and ciders, as well as gin, rum and the like. They do offer pies and other bar food, but we went after dinner and just couldn't stomach more food, tempting as they may sound.

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    The Pot Still - Amazing whisky selection!

    Amazing whisky selection!

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    Bloc+ - Fried chicken and chips

    Bloc+

    4.3(106 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    Easily accessible to Kings Cross. Had the Châteaubriand that was excellent. Great food and service.read more

    Came here for dessert . I had been eyeing there unique offerings and knew this was a must for when…read moreI finally had a chance to visit Glasgow ! Had the Goth ice cream which a black coconut ice cream With Jäegermeister syrup black sprinkles and wafer .Coconut creamy meets chocolate bitters and orange citrus . The syrup they use is sweet and thick and adds another dimensions of texture to this already complex up desert . Absolutely fabulous . I will definitely be back to try their buckfast shake . --- Came back the next day because I wanted to get their extremely limited goth dessert again which they were sold out of . Sad . But at least I had the chance to take advantage of their £4 Tuesday burger meal deal . I added caramelized onions for an extra pound but would recommend springing for the cheddar cheese or bacon for an extra £2 which is still a good deal ! As the the taste ? It's £4 burger with fries . No complaints ! As for the buckfast shake ...what an interesting concoction . It's strong ...I can only imagine what having straight buckfast would be like ..I'm glad my first time was in shake form as I'm sure the cream and milk toned down the alcohol and sharpness a lot . The overall flavor really grows on you . It reminds me of like a Neapolitan shake ( heavy on the chocolate and strawberry and no vanilla ice cream ) with a crap ton of added fermented strawberries and maraschino cherries and maraschino cherry syrup . If I was the chef I'd tweak this by adding a rum flambé banana slice or just banana in general would be so nice . I like this place a lot and would low key love to be a business partner or be able up a similar place in the States . Definitely a gem in Glasgow.

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    Bloc+ - Pizzas til 3am

    Pizzas til 3am

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    Nice N Sleazy - Ground floor Sleazy's, taken from The List website

    Nice N Sleazy

    3.9(84 reviews)
    0.5 miCharing Cross, Sauchiehall Street, City Centre
    ££

    The best open mic night I've ever been to. We're visiting from Los Angeles and we found them around…read morethe corner from where we're staying. We saw a bunch of musicians walking towards the venue and stopped a gentleman (who was absolutely phenomenal) to learn more and he shared that Mondays, this is the place to be for live music. Everyone was amazing and we couldn't ask for a better way to spend the night in Glasgow. 5 stars well earned!

    That we were going to Nice n Sleazy on Sauchiehall (pronounced SUCKY-hall) Street had been…read moredetermined before we departed London. Actually, in truth, I may have gotten word that this mission was not optional while en route to Scotland. In any case, there was no way we were going to pass up the opportunity to visit this Glasgow institution (deemed so because a friend of mine once sat next to Brad Pitt here) and partake of their £2 White Russians. There's free wifi to delight your internet-deprived drinking companions and plenty of people watching to be had. Our night was sadly cut short when smoke began to fill the room and I suggested we skedaddle. Once outside we discovered the street in process of being shut down and multiple firetrucks working on extinguishing the fire above. Past its prime Nice n Sleazy certainly is but that doesn't mean you shouldn't also put this bar on your Glasgow to-do list.

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    Nice N Sleazy - Buckfast, just £3.05.

    Buckfast, just £3.05.

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