We ordered lunch special for mussels @ 10 pounds each. Delicious and good potions for price. Would…read moredefinitely eat here again. Server was friendly and attentive.

When my better half wants something she usually gets it. Since we were going to Glasgow Scotland…read moreshe insisted that we go to dinner at The Finnieston Sea food and Pub. It is not located in the hip touristy area next to Planet Hollywood. It is a small unassuming pub in a working class neighborhood. We walked from Glasgow University (looks like Hogwarts) which turned out to be a longer walk than Google made it seem. It was cold and drizzly just like Scotland should be so when we got there we were ready. We didn't have reservations but they were extremely nice and sat us down. This is a Pub. Just what you are picturing in your head right now. Dark, lots of dark wood, old crumbling bricks. I love this decor. We started with a couple of appetizers I ordered the Salmon Tartar and my wife ordered the smoked duck breast. I ordered a cold pint my wife had a glass of white wine. We decided to also have a half dozen local oysters. The waitress asked if we were expecting someone else. I guess 3 appetizers is not normal for 2. We were just getting started. Once we demolished all 3 appetizers I followed up with the Pan Seared Gigha Halibut my wife had the steamed Shetland Mussels. What a treat. All the seafood is local and very fresh. All of our dishes from beginning to end were tops. A truly historic dining experience from a historic eatery. In Glasgow then GO...... to The Finnieston. See what I did there. BTW we also had dessert.

The Bilberry Cocktail Bar, which is on the ground floor of the Lorne Hotel on Sauchiehall Street,…read moreis a wonderfully luxurious place to get a drink or two. It's decked out in gorgeous floral wallpaper and delightfully comfortable armchairs. It also boasts barmen dressed immaculately in dark suits (which, incidentally, provides a nice bit of eye candy for us ladies....) Although slightly painfully expensive (cocktails start from around £7) you will occasionally find a couple of special deals. If you have a look round the bar you'll usually find some special menus which have a couple of slightly cheaper cocktails on (think £4 or £5). Despite the price, the cocktails here are to die for. You just have to make them last for quite a while....

Wonderful experience, well crafted cocktails and knowledgeable staff. This is a wonderful place to…read morego and learn about gin, experience new gins, or simply hang out with friends. The interior is up to date, but still has some older touches in it. There are even a few odd bits around if you are paying attention.... no need to ruin the surprise, go see for yourself. Gin71 is named for their 71 gins that they keep behind the bars. The menu is easy to read, well thought out, and not at all overwhelming. For those not interested in straight gin, there are many cocktail options that are very unique and well balanced. The only food to be had is the bottomless bowl of popcorn but it's a nice snack for enjoy with your drink and clear palates between sips. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking this place out if you are a gin aficionado or just getting into this wonderfully diverse and complex spirit.

If you're looking for gin and you're in Glasgow this is the spot to be. Gin71 is a dedicated gin…read morebar with tapas, ~ 200 types of gin, and fantastic ambiance in a convenient location. These guys and gals know how to make a gin cocktail, and if you aren't sure what you like then do a flight! I enjoyed the Scottish flight (in Scotland after all) and really enjoyed the highlands of the three that you get.

I've been to the Hug & Pint a couple times now and so grateful this spot exists. The food is all…read morevegetarian, with many vegan options. They also have an ample and strong selection of drinks. The atmosphere inside is very relaxed--a lot of people coming in to meet up with friends for drinks, conversation, and good times. Of course, when there is a show going on this changes a bit--more energy and ambient noise (which is fine.) The service has also been good both times I've been. I was promptly attended to and food came out quick. Looking forward to my next visit!

When you're young, you tend to fall in love quickly. Whether it's love at first sight, maybe on the…read morefirst date or within a week, it could be kind of creepy for the other person in the equation if they don't feel the same way. I guess, what I'm trying to say is... Hug & Pint, I love you. I've only visited once. It was brief, and I barely sampled your wares. But my gosh, I love you and I am going to keep on coming back for more until you bar me from coming back. I'd never been to the Roxy 171 (oops) but I had been to the Liquid Ship and the layout of the Hug & Pint seems to be similar. Stairs up to the bar area and a nice, relaxed vibe. We got a couple of drinks at the bar and took a seat. It has a cosy vibe without seeming small, and the smell from the kitchen was incredible. I wasn't eating (sadly) but I am going back ASAP for the Asian-inspired vegan menu. There's aubergine on it. Need I say more?! Well, I will. The drinks selection is really good - Thistly Cross cider, Blue Moon, Brooklyn, Innis & Gunn. There's wine, spirits, Aperol and Sam Smith's organic fruit beer. Pretty much what I'm trying to say is that I think the Hug & Pint is perfect. I need to go back for more visits and to try the food, so maybe I'll lose the rose-tinted glasses. But for now, it's a 5-star first-visit love affair. Swoon.

Who would've thought an authentic tiki bar would be in the heart of Glasgow? The drinks were…read morefantastic and enjoyed the food as well.

We came straight here from our inbound flight for lunch, our server was so nice and even helped us…read morelock away our luggage in an empty downstairs room going up to the dining area upstairs. The space is beautiful and the retro vibe carries throughout the space. We all had the express lunch specials (only 8 pounds!) and were all happy with our individual choices. My friend had the Chicken Satay Ayam starter and was raving about the sauce days afterwards! I had the Coley with Three Flavoured Sauce with a starter of Salt and Pepper Squid. The chili and tamarind sauce on the coley was tart with a little bit of a kick, really appetizing. The portions are on the lighter side, but it works perfectly as a lunch. They have an amazing drinks menu, looks like a great place to have a drink in the evenings.

Snacking like champions! Their Korean Spiced Squid and bok choy with tempura scraps paired…read moreperfectly with the ale and the Thai-Spiced Shetland Mussels with coconut milk, chunky bread Squash was divine! The Goat's Cheese Samosas Chettinad tomato chutney and pickled onion was ordered twice more as it was a group favorite. The lamb tacos should not be missed. The menu is inventive, creative and cultural. Love it. We will happily return to this bar for the drinks, but especially for the grub.

Ok I have lived in Glasgow all my life, which is now getting to be a fair few years and I am…read moreashamed to say tonight is the first time I have been to Chinaskis. How bloody cool is this place!? It's like something out an episode of Luther. Not in a serial killer hiding in the toilet type of way, but in a cool, dark, moody atmospheric type of way. I can imagine Luther standing downing whiskeys at the bar. Ok im rambling, but hopefully by now you understand I like this place. It is very dark inside, but it seems to be just enough light. There is no sign outside. It's to cool for signs or it's so popular that it does not need to advertise? Word of mouth is enough for this bar. They also don't have a menu online and the website is basic. This all flys in the face of most other bars now, who are all are busy trying to build their social media profile, giving you offers and trying to draw you in. Anyways enough background. Tempura prawns to start. They were huge and the sweet chill sauce that was with it was great to. On to the main which was a huge house burger rammed with chorizo, Chilli's, chorizo, an onion ring, etc. There is so many other burger places in Glasgow now, but the burger on offer here is as good as anything you will get elsewhere. Finally on the side there was a portion of great skinny fries and a bottle of anchor steamer. The menu was small but certainly had lots more I would like to try, there was a good variety of beer on offer and the service was great. Dinner made me happy tonight.

Best breakfast in Scotland!! The bacon eggs benedict are delicious! Handmade hollandais sauce over…read moreperfectly poached eggs with the most brilliant orange yolks and bacon that was meaty and delicious. Put that all on a piece of crispy sourdough and you have heaven on a plate!! There are large front windows that allow sunlight to steam in quite gloriously and the staff were attentive and super friendly!! Meeting the owner, Barry, was a real treat. He came to our table to say hello, realized we were American and proceeded to provide three lists of places to go on the west side, City center and the east side!! His recommendations were great!! We were able to see so many places and we got a real taste of Glasgow. We loved it!!

The Kelvingrove Cafe is a friendly, welcoming spot in laid-back Kelvingrove, and a fine place to…read morestop for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. A popular brunch spot, the café draws a crowd; we got seated and got our orders in quick: a veggie Scottish breakfast for my wife and Eggs Royale for me. That Scottish breakfast of egg + toast + beans + halloumi + veggie haggis + tattie scone was hearty but overcooked, while the Eggs Royale (toast topped with smoked Salmon + poached eggs + hollandaise) was prepped well

Excellent eats, cool cocktails, chill ambience - what's not to like?…read moreLet's start with the food. It's Scottish fare that has been thoroughly hipster-ized (that's a complement!), with excellent ingredients and love in equal measures. Everything is cooked JustRight™, the flavors are clear and cohesive, and there is just enough Surprise on each plate to keep you happy and excited for more. On which note, if they've got the gnocchi and/or the lamb, be sure to get them - they are *exceptional*. About the only weak link is the steak. Which isn't bad at all - it's just that you can get steak anywhere... ) The cocktails are very well done, with the menu separating them out appropriately by type/style. Never fear though, if you're not sure what you want, talk to the bartender, and they'll happy pick one, or work something specific up for you. And as for the ambience, well, what can I say. It's got a lot of wood, and is still airy without being barn-like. You feel the presence of others, but aren't overpowered by them. And the staff is always on hand, ready to help and/or leave you alone if you're having a good time. Most importantly, they don't push you out (we guilted ourselves out well past closing!) The bottom line is that if you're in Glasgow, and in the 'hood, you owe it to yourself to come here...

I just came from dinner at Chelsea Market and it was very good. We were looking to eat somewhere…read morein the Kelvingrove / Kelvinbridge as we were told that this was an up and coming area for really good restaurants. Chelsea Market just opened a few weeks ago, but gauging by their performance of our dinner service, you couldn't tell this was a new place. Usually kinks need to be worked out from food to service, usually followed by lots of apologies for the inevitable missteps in aforementioned food and service. Nothing of the sort happened. Everything was very well done. We walked in without a reservation to a pretty full dining room and a buzzing bar, but they were able to find us a table. We started off with pumpkin soup which had roasted pumpkin in it and pumkpin seeds, which gave it a nice roasted flavor. For dinner we had the lamb shoulder, red deer and a burger. The lamb shoulder was tasty and very tender. The red deer was excellent and my burger was also very good. The service was good as well. They were friendly and helpful throughout our visit.

Do not be persuaded by the hip (though random) decor. We didn't receive even our drinks or water…read morefor an hour! Then it was 2.5 hours until our good arrived which was cold or luke warm! Then as far as the food: the oysters had some odd watermelon flavor on them with a jalapeno?! (Plus, apparently half a dozen = 5). The salad was tiny with no dressing and I asked for balsamic or something and they brought out a larger salad with no dressing?! The cauliflower was cold and no sauce... They brought out more that was hot with sauce (which is the only reason I knew it should have that). I had to go to the bar and ask a bartender to bring more wine since the servers were not checking in at all. Terrible experience.

So....I work very near here so have been watching with interest on it opening…read more Good news is they make a very good White Russian. It's a fleeting visit during a grabbed lunch break. Lovely space inside. Very well stocked bar and helpful staff. Menu looks interesting....especially the lobster burger. I'll be back to try that.

I visited Swing on Saturday night (30 Aug 2014) and had a great time!…read more For something a wee bit different in Glasgow, this should be on your must-visit list. The club is intimately sized and follows a retro early-mid 20th century aesthetic. This is backed up by the fantastic service by the staff who address you as sir and madam. The entertainment began with RadioJam; a guy and girl duo playing acoustic r'n'b, which would normally be my idea of hell but it actually fit the mood nicely and my missus was ready to take them home with us to play in our living room on demand. After a short break, they were followed by the Fortunate Sons and their brand of Americana/bluegrass, which then had us up for a bit of dancing! As mentioned, the place is small so there's no place to hide if you want to throw some shapes. There was also a spot of aerial acrobatics by Silks. It was a short performance but threw up something different and was visually compelling. Swing is apparently famed for its cocktails and i agree. The two bartenders obviously knew their stuff and took pride in the drinks. At the start of the night when it's still quiet, they make more of a show of it and my 'Old Fashioned' was quite impressive compared to some previously had poor efforts elsewhere. Suffice to say, I reflected my appreciation with a good tip. There is a cocktail menu (which i think they vary each week) but they will make whatever you like. Also, while it's quiet at the start of the evening you will get table service but understandably this peeters off as the club fills up. Cocktails are pricey so take plenty of dosh if you're going to be ordering a few. However, beers etc., are more reasonable. Another thing I liked was when a large hen party showed up, clad in sashes and all the usual getup, a polite word was had from the club owner to remove their gear as this, I guess, is not what he wants his club to be known for. And to be honest it was the most dour faced hen party I have ever seen! We booked ahead to secure a table at an exrta cost (£7.50 pp) but folks can pay on the door for £5. I'd recommend getting a seat.

Stopped in as my wife and her friends are Swing dancers, didn't know what to expect…read more Went down the stairs into a wonderful bar area, Decor is lovely. Bar is well stocked and very nicely done. Definitely a place for a good cocktail and ideal fro a date. There is space to dance and we did. Will be back soon