Chain pubs don't seem to have hit Helensburgh hard, which is arguably a blessing. However, I do admittedly enjoy The Logie Baird.
I shamefully can't remember what this building used to be before the pub opened - perhaps a cinema or bingo hall...? Nevertheless, Logie Baird is always brimming full of local residents and lively banter, so it feels as if it's always been a fixture! It's certainly become a firm favourite amongst my family for food and a wee drink.
Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a massive, varied cocktail list which is good on a Friday night if you fancy treating yourself. Meals are all under a tenner and on certain dishes there are two for one offers available. There's a number of dishes suitable for vegetarians including the Mediterranian salad, which I've got to say is one of the best I've tasted. They don't hesitate to pile your plate high with freshly chopped red peppers!
As it is so popular it can get rammed in here at weekends, so go early if you're wanting to get a meal. Saying that, the staff work really hard when it's packed and will try their best to serve you as soon as possible. Sometimes it can be a wait, but the food is always worth it and the staff will inform you if the chef is going to take a while preparing your meal. The fish is really fresh and you will most likely clear your plate as it is a cut above the Wetherspoonsian microwave steak bakes.
It's set in a gorgeous building with loads of space and whether you're in for the football, with your family or for the DJ at the weekend The Logie Baird caters for everyone. The staff have always been friendly and familiar when I've visited and it's very child friendly if you're looking to eat. As Robert said it's a cut above most other bars of this kind! read more