So so delicious. Vegan Haggis! Who knew? Separate vegetarian and vegan menus available. Great atmosphere. The servers and managers are super nice. Highly recommend. read more

Literally doesn't get any better than this. The pub was wonderfully quaint and comfortable. The barkeep was friendly and very helpful when it came to tasting whiskys and even helped my find a new favorite from the smallest distillery in Scotland. The other patrons were exceptionally friendly and it was exactly the experience we were looking for. *whisky mentioned in photo read more

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I've been to the Chip numerous times and had good experiences but never with a friend from America and never outside the brasserie. We specifically chose a Sunday night, figuring they'd be less busy. A huge group sat down next to us in the restaurant, and we barely got any attention. The food was good but not great. If you see my photos, the servings aren't very big, and my friend who is veggie didn't like much on what was on offer on the vegetarian menu. Regretful that I may never return. read more

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If I could only use one word to describe the Chip it would be special. Located on the already quite magical twinkely Ashton Lane the Chip is surely the jewel in its crown. When you step inside it is like walking into a magic garden, we were located in the court-yard area downstairs which is so beautiful. With its cobbled stone floor, beautiful art work on the walls and twinkely lights....it's perfect. I also love that the tables are all really far apart so you can't hear other people's conversations. The staff were great I wouldn't call them over friendly but they weren't rude either...professionally polite would be my description. My glass was never empty before our waitress was back at our table to top up our drinks. I couldn't fault any of the staff in any way. I have decided to give myself a bit of a break from booze and caffeine for a while,as this was to be my last evening of alcohol there was only one thing filling my glass and that was Champagne, lots and lots of champagne. We went for a bottle of Perrier Jouet which came with the most gorgeous PJ branded flutes which I loved, unfortunately I didn't have my big bag so they couldn't accompany me home sadly. To kick us off we were presented with a few canapes, the lovely waitress did tell us what they were but I don't remember now what they were (lets blame the champagne for that!) I think the little cube was something mushroom and the little biscuit was a cheese and red onion lovely concoction. The menu was fantastic and I could have happily eaten literally everything on it. To begin with tho I eventually settled on the Seared Islay scallops, crispy pork, fennel and cider veloute. When it arrived it was beautifully presented and tasted even better. The big fat scallops were cooked perfectly and the veloute was so delicious. Next came the monkfish and slow braised ox cheek, haricot beans, shallots and red wine sauce....it's was sensational. Both the ox cheek and monkfish were soft and crumbly which just fell apart. It was a perfect dish and I don't think there is much more than that I can say about this dish. For dessert our waitress recommended the milk chocolate and peanut butter bread pudding, cinnamon marshmallow, peanut brittle and banana ice cream and I am so glad that she did. Wow! The bread pudding was gooey and nutty and the ice cream was lush and creamy. The marshmallow & peanut brittle were so lovely together and a really interesting sensation in my mouth when they were eaten together. If you go to the Chip this is absolutely the dessert to choose. With our lattes we were served some petit fours, the waitress never told us what they were and I couldn't begin to guess but they were lovely, and served on a really beautiful dish...again the Chip should be happy I didn't have my big bag with me I'll be honest this is not a cheap restaurant but it is one of the best meals I have ever had, definitely the best meal I've had in Glasgow and is sure to become a regular haunt for me now. The food and surroundings were stunning. read more

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I had the most delicious dinner at Ubi Chip last night and thought therefore it deserved a review update. We were sitting on the mezzanine which I totally love - and were tucked away in a corner near the bar so it was like having dinner in a lush oasis with no one else around! For starters I had the Highland crowdie gnocchi with wild garlic pesto which was so light and fresh, just delicious. I asked the waitress for her opinion about the mains as I was torn between two and I really appreciated her advice, so I went for the pigeon breast with smoked potatoes, creamed cabbage and pea veloute. Whatever the sauce was with the pigeon was totally amazing and I loved this dish so much that I'd go back especially to eat it. I mean, even the creamed cabbage was amazing and who likes cabbage? I was on such a high after these two dishes that I even had dessert - chocolate and olive oil cake. This was so beautiful and I actually felt like I couldn't eat it for a moment. But of course I did. It was total heaven, not too rich and just lovely with the raspberry sorbet. Service is warm and friendly - not pretentious at all. I really love it here and always feel so cosy and relaxed. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Had a great time at my first Yelp Brunch Club here today. Having not enjoyed my visit here 2 summers back, I wasn't sure want to think, but I knew Ubiquitous Chip was a Glasgow Legend. On a warm/sunny day, the upstairs section quite literally turns into a Greenhouse. I was in my element, warm for once! The staff were great and really attentive, offering to take everyones coats on arriving, as well as taking a drinks order. For such a large group, I thought it was all really smooth, everyone's food arrived at roughly the same. I had 2 americanos with rather addictive biscuits and the scottish breakfast. To the dismay of others, without the puddings! Oddly, my favourite bit was the tomato relish it came with, although the potato scone was also incredible. It was really poofy to begin with but deflated when you opened it. read more

Ubiquitous Chip - Full breakfast minus puddings. - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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The Chip is a Glasgow institution. If you've been to university here you've probably brought your parents to prove to them that Glasgow can be nice and fancy after all, it's not just pizza crunch suppers, munchy boxes and greggs. The Chip is like a rabbit warren inside with at least three different bar areas, four places to eat (I think!) and even a rooftop smoking terrace which is a great place to chill on a warm day - or to literally chill on most days. The beer selection is usually good, they have their own cask ale brewed for them by Fyne Ales and will have a guest beer too. However it's the food that the Chip is renowned for and it is well deserved. Presentation and taste are excellent, and as this is Glasgow the value is unbeatable too. I'm sure if they made portions smaller, added in a few more courses and tripled the priced this place would get a Michelin star. However that's not how we roll on Glasgow. Food is contemporary Scottish / British with good vegetarian options too. A great place. read more

Ubiquitous Chip - Garlic gnocchi. I never have a vegetarian main but this one jumped out at me! - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Be careful. I got mugged by a lobster here. It's accomplice looked a lot like a medium cooked steak. I'm drooling over the food here. Thinking about the salmon, hand cooked desserts, wonderful wine selection and fabulous surroundings. I even got a teeny tiny cup of soup. Teeny tiny I tell you. The meal was perfect. I only have one complaint, I asked for my cucumber muddled with the Hendricks and it was just chopped. Ladies and gents, chopped is not muddled. read more

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Yum. Yum. Thrice yum. This place lives and breathes Scotland tradition in a very delicious and posh way. This is nouveau cuisine but not in a pretentious way. It still manages to be hearty, filling and lush. How can such a thing be? Let's start off with the space, and boy what a space. Ceilings all the way up into the ether, vines intertwining over random trellises and mezzanines, a design like something from an Escher painting and long, elegant tables. The visuals were certainly stunning. The service was impeccable too, with water arriving at the table swiftly and rustic bread and butter to nibble from the off. Rarely did our wine or water glasses go without a frequent refill. The menu is fairly small but perfectly formed... meanwhile the wine and cocktail lists are veritable booze Bibles, and don't get us started on those whiskies. My, do you Scots take your whisky seriously... and am I glad that I've got into the stuff now! The food is epic. There are no two ways about it. My scallops were beyond delicious without even a hint of rubberiness about them, and the veggie option of a pastry pudding filled with mushroom and walnuts served with a tangy ratatouille was splendid. But the star of the show was the pudding - Chocolate Presidente, with a warning of a 20 minute wait. Baked chocolate mousse that was like a cross between a brownie and a steamed fudge pudding, peppermint foam and milk sorbet. The trio made such sexy bedfellows. It was a veritable pudding menage a trois. This has officially made it into one of my all-time top ten restaurants. I'm not even joking. Ubiquitous Chip, if you really are everywhere, please come to Manchester too! read more

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Yum yum YUM. I had this place on my list for my visit to Glasgow and so glad it was top of the list!!! First thing I loved is the space itself. Little nooks and crannies all over the place you can hide in, and a fabulously renovated old building. Stunning. Check out the roof garden for a quiet drink on a sunny day. We had a look at the menu for the restaurant and the brasserie and it was a difficult decision to pick between the two spaces! We decided on the upstairs brasserie and gosh was it good I had the haddie open sandwich and shared a bowl of mussels with local yelper Briony C. The sandwich came with a little side of potato salad and salad, and was served on a perfect piece of fluffy, crusty bed. Little smoked pieces of haddie with some capers and cucumber was spot on for lunch and all you would need. But since I was on holidays, we had mussels too and they were fabulous. Served in a creamy broth with nice garlic and parsley flavours, they were fresh and yum. The best part was the salty, fluffy focaccia they provide so soak up the broth. Gosh it was good! Would love to come back here. Worth it for sure. read more

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There is something very comforting about dinner at the Chip, an air of quiet confidence and professionalism that you don't get everywhere. The entire place is so well drilled, well executed and well judged that it's only when you take the time to think about it you realise that your meal has been handled flawlessly. And that's just the front of house staff, who are friendly, courteous and deliver excellent service. As for the food, it's hard to fault. I've eaten here a couple of times and each time I've had a vague sense that the portions could've been bigger... but then I realised that I'm glad they weren't. Sated but not stuffed. I started with the venison haggis. A signature dish that I've had before but, no matter how hard I try I just can't see beyond it. Served with champit tatties, carrot crisp and turnip cream, it's perfectly balanced with each flavour allowed time on the palate and not swamped by any of the others. One of our party had the vegetarian haggis to start and was equally as impressed. For my main a fillet steak, medium rare, with truffled peas, dauphinoise potatoes and a side of Bearnaise sauce. Oddly this was the low point of the meal for me. It was good but I've had better steaks as mine seemed a little dry/overcooked to my preference, and I'm not really sure what the truffled peas were trying to achieve but they seem ill-conceived as part of the dish. On to the dessert, and my sweet tooth instantly picked out the Créme caramel, served with green apple sorbet, madeleine, and muscat jelly. Ohhhh heavenly wonders. A silky smooth dessert complimented by the most amazingly subtle sorbet that really surprised me. I think I almost ended up preferring the sorbet to the Créme caramel.... almost. Overall, the entire experience is without fault. From entrance to exit, this is a restaurant that knows what it is doing and does it well, without fanfare, leaving you feel like you've just spent a few hours with an old friend, comfortable and already looking forward to the next time you meet. read more

Ubiquitous Chip - Fillet Steak, truffled peas, dauphinoise potatoes and bearnaise sauce - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I had never eaten in The Chip despite having lived in Glasgow a whopping four years and knowing 5 members of staff there, including the pastry chef at one point! So, when my boyfriend's family offered to take us there for his graduation, I was ecstatic! We were a party of eight, and they accommodated us smoothly and easily. The service was great and we started with a bottle of prossecco to toast the graduate! We all had starters, I had the asparagus which was tasty but not too filling, a bread basket wouldn't have gone amiss as we were all starving by that point. The flavors were great though, and i think everyone else loved their starters as well. For the main I had the special fish with corn and gnocci, which was out of this world! I had to have dessert of course and got the white chocolate mousse with rhurbarb fool and pistachio crumble, which was the perfect way to round off the night. Their graduation menu in the Brasserie is around 26 pounds for three courses, which is actually a pretty decent deal given the restaurant's reputation! The restaurant is more expensive, but I actually prefer the twinkly, fairy-lit, plant-filled, outdoorsy feel of the Brasserie to the darkness of the downstairs restaurant. We had an exceptional time at the chip with great food and service, I'd recommend it highly to anyone looking for a special meal! read more

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This is where I go for haggis, tatties, and neeps. You should too. A touch upscale but always worth it. End of discussion.

The "chip" never disappoints! I had the full Scottish breakfast, just what was needed with a cup of good strong coffee! The atmosphere is so relaxed and the quality if the food so high, just love it. The Brasserie was busy but the staff as always were attentive and pleasant! read more

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Ubiquitous Chip is probably the most expensive restaurant on Ashton Lane, but the food is ridiculously nice. Whether you think it's work it depends on how much spare cash you have lying around, but if you have the cash I'd definitely recommend it. We had the lunch and pre theatre menu at £16.95 for 2 courses or £20.95 for 3 which proved to be good values for money. Included was bread, a small pre starter and great service, so to me it seemed pretty good value for money. The full menu is maybe not as good value, but as I said, if you have the money I recommend it. The food we had was really really nice. The pre starter (a mini soup) was great and the starter was probably the nicest bit of food I've ever eaten (venison beignet). The main course was nice if not amazing, but was exactly as described. I'd definitely recommend this place, especially the lunch and pre theatre menu! read more

Ubiquitous Chip - Pre starter soup - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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A fantastic restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's west end. I really liked the over ambiance of the place. Although you are indoors, you feel like you are dining in the country. The plethora of plants, rocks, and water features had me for a brief moment believe I was dinging under the stars. Thankfully, I was not, as it was a freezing February night in Glasgow. The food was the best I had during a few days in Glasgow, best described as Modern Scottish. The seared scallop appetizer were amazing. I wish I had more than 3 on the plate. I had an amazing dessert which was a made to order chocolate fondant cake with milk sorbet. For my main I had the special salmon, which while tasty, looked no where near as elaborately prepared as the venison. If I go back it will be the Galloway venison for sure. Fantastic selection of whiskies. Even my Scottish friends were amazed by the extensiveness of the after drink menu! The Ubiquitous Chip is a great place (even with the strange name) and should be on anyone's short list for a high-end night out in Glasgow. read more

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We visited, drank the Spanish bin ends dry and had a wonderful evening! Our small but perfectly formed party of 4 arrived after going to the movies next door. We partook of a quick pint of local real ale in the pub part of the 'Chip' which was refreshing. We had cracked a bottle vino over the course of the movie and were in a jolly mood, and unlike some other patrons we had some dress sense. However one might think I personally had no hair sense as I had spots in my hair...died to look like a cheetah! You may wonder why....well it makes folks smile and my motto is to make the most of my greying locks whilst I have them! Onto the staff....unlike others I found them to be efficient, pleasant and professional. Now the good part...the food! I started with the meat haggis and 10/10 it was too. Rather than have a main course I decided to have two starters, the langoustine pan fried and a portion of the scallops in a soup....which again hit the spot. I passed on the deserts but my fellow diners all jumped in and enjoyed ice cream and cakey things all well made and served with a strong espresso. The 2nd bottle of wine drained we toddled off 285 quid poorer but having had a jolly evening, and created a memory in the wonderful restaurant setting. Being July the night was light, the rain shower had passed and we wished we had the gold card that would allow us to fly over to see our Glasgow friends more often. Being exiled in the US we last ate in the bistro part of the place over 15 years ago, we were impressed that the food standard was as good as we remembered. The BA flyer miles earned on the dinner will help us to get back more quickly we hope! read more

I visited Ubiquitous Chip for my graduation meal last year and I have to say, I was really impressed. The food was beautifully presented and tasted great. My only reservation with the Chip was that although we were eating off a set graduation menu, there were extra charges for certain dishes - the scallop starter, steak main and cheeseboard. I have to say this is a pet hate of mine, supplement charges on set menus - I find it kind of defeats the purpose. Despite this, I had a stunning meal and the surroundings in the Chip are unlike any other restaurant I have been to in Glasgow. The gardens, fish ponds, fairy lights and cobble floors create an unique look with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. A meal at the Chip will certainly cost, as you are very much paying for the quality of the food, but it's a great place for special occasions! read more

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A few colleagues and myself went for Christmas dinner at The Chip. I'd informed the Chip beforehand and they produced a separate vegan menu for me. I have NEVER seen creativity and skill like this anywhere else. I had a teeny tiny amuse bouche which was beautifully presented, a starter of roast brassicas, shallots and pine nuts, and main of hay baked celeriac, quince terrine, candied buckwheat with onion ash. The chets here really understand what you can do with vegan food. This was a masterclass in exquisite, creative, imaginative, delicious vegan food. Well done, The Ubiquitous Chip. read more

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I'm usually a bit wary when it comes to highly rated restaurants that appear almost at the top of google search when you look for a restaurant in a city but there's something about the Ubiquitous Chip that said "hey there, wait wait, don't discard me just yet, come see what I have to offer". So after reading several reviews here and there, I decided to give it a try. It was the definitely the right decision. Like one of the other yelpers said, the Chip IS a Glaswegian institution. Living in London, having lived in NYC and coming from Bangkok (foodie central of the world IMHO), I've become very spoilt with choices of fancy food. pretty artwork like dishes with an interesting twist so although I was open for some food creativity and art on a plate, I wanted something that could also offer a taste of Scotland. the Chip definitely ordered that. I was feeling greedy so I ordered the classic haggis neeps n' tatties for starters with the addition of whiskey cream, thanks to the suggestion of the lovely waitress, and the pigeon with sweet potato mash. Haggis can be too rich sometimes and for non-Scots like me, it can be hard to find the right combo that would a great dish out of Haggis. The Chip told me how to do it but they did it so perfectly that I think i'll continue to leave it to them. It was the best haggis dish I'd ever had and the whisky cream sauce perfected the dish. Now that's what I was looking for. Not long after enjoying the HNnT, the wood pigeon came. The pigeon itself was a bit too well cooked for me. It was a tasty pigeon, wasn't too gamey at all but the texture could have been more tender-something like a juicy duck breast would have been wonderful. But that was the only problem I had with the dish. The sauce was full of flavour and the rights ones and the sweet potato mash was just heavenly. Maybe they'd put a lot of butter into it but whatever they did, it was magic. Needless to say, the dish was very pleasing to the eye before I gobbled it all down. And another great thing about this restaurant is, even though the decor is nice and fancy and you get people coming in for some fancy/proper dining, all the staff are super friendly and down to earth, just very easy going. Only thing I regret was not waiting for my friend to come back from her study trip to join me. Yeah, it's one of those places that's so nice that you just want to take your friends and loved ones to. Such a beautiful place with a glass roof, beautiful interior design, a small waterfall and lovely paintings - the ambience of the place reminded me of this very dreamy artworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany in the sculpture hall of the Met Museum in NY. Love this place and will come here again. Wow, that was long.... read more

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The Ubiquitous Chip is legendary. A true gastronomic experience, no less. There are many sides to Glasgow and finding its more interesting spots, redolent of a character less ubiquitous isn't easy. In Edinburgh, for example, every close offers a glimpse (albeit touristic) of an experience typical only to that fine city, but Glasogow presents more of a challenge. One has to dig beneath the surface a bit more, and erm - Chip - away to find aspects of the city that are unique. But with every visit revealing a little more, I would compare it to Manchester in the way that that city is replete with bars, pubs, restaurants and boutiques of idiosyncracy, yet they would be all too easy to overlook on the main drag without a guide. Such as Qype. And so after a day spent plundering high street stores and a gallery where the building itself was far more impressive than any of the art contained within, we jumped in a taxi from our Great Western Road hotel and sped down to the intersection where the Byer's Road meets Ashton Lane. I say intersection, and yet once the taxi had departed I found myself looking round and scanning both sides of the road. The turning into Ashton Lane is discreet to say the least, and a perfect example of how such a vital aspect of experiencing a city could be entirely overlooked. But once you step of the Byer's Road, the taxis, the traffic congestion, the newsagents and the tube station all disappear into a different realm, bracketed away, suspended in time and place until its time to venture out into the concrete world again and hail another cab. As the hussle and bussle of 21st century studentsville is left behind, the ground beneath you is cobbled and cracked, shimmying ankles and snapping stilletoes. The buildings are irregular, higgledy-piggledy and sprawl upon one another like a family ensconced on the sofa for a night in front of the telly. The Lane itself is a right angle of restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs and cinema, pedestrianised, crammed with people talking, laughing and drinking beneath the fairy lights that hang between the buildings above their heads. This was exactly what I was looking for: the part of Glasgow I wouldn't be able to replicate anywhere else. Ashton Lane contains restaurants and bars one could find in different countries, let alone different cities to a certain degree, but the there is an atmosphere evident that is more than the sum of its parts. The Ubiquitous Chip company take a large swaithe of the block leading up on the right from the Byer's Road, and their buildings comprise a restaurant, pub, bar and roof terrace (where the people of Glasgow gather to smoke). Once inside the maze of interconnected buildings things become blurred, especially after several pints of the fine continental beers on tap in the upper bar combined with an excellent rose with the meal. The main dining area is set out in what appears to be a covered courtyard, draped with much greenery and coupled with a low-ceilinged dining area off to one side. There is a further tier of mezzanine dining above, which I'm sure would provide a different atmosphere yet again. For me, a booking at The Chip is a pilgrimage. I read about the place a few years ago as an afficionado of the books of Glaswegian author and artist Alasdair Gray. Legend has it that he ran up an almighty tab at the Chip and was asked to paint a mural to settle it. Gray not only writes his own brand of exceptional modern fiction, but also illustrates his books, designs the dustcovers and embosses the actual hardcovers underneath with inscriptions and graphic motifs too. After first visiting the Chip I was becoming rather disconsolate at not being able to see any evidence of the famous mural. Until a waitress advised me to check out the walls on the way to the toilets. The mural covers the entire stairwell between the restaurant and the pub and is well worth the visit. So back to the actual restaurant (!). The service was superb - friendly, warm and knowledgable. Restaurant lunch and dinner are available at the usual times, there is also a brasserie menu, an extensive wine list and bar food served upstairs that would give usual pub grub a run for its money. I had the Venison haggis for starters followed by a main of Orkney Organic Salmon, Lime and Vanilla Mash, an intense Red Pepper and Chambery Sauce and Salmon Beignet. The food, of course, was excellent. We shared a dessert. though I forget what it was. My only gripe with the service was the fact that we were brought the wrong bill three times: firstly because they'd charged us for another entire two course meal, secondly because they charged us for two three course meals and finally we settled the bill that got the meals right yet failed to mention the coffees;-) This may seem strange, but it was due to a mix up because of their pricing sytem - paying for combinations of courses rather than individual dishes. So watch out for that - I didn't spot it but read more

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Great restaurant! We were lucky to get a table on Friday night for 4 people. The waiter was very helpful. My kid enjoyed his dinner and interacting with staffs there. Highly recommend! read more

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This review is for the restaurant Ubiquitous Chip was on our list of places to try while in Glasgow & we made sure to make our rezzie way in advance to ensure we'd get in.... my advice to you? DO IT - totally worth it! Let me start out w/ the fact they serve the best beer I've ever had in my life - ever! It's their own brew called Chip 71 & I SO wanted to bring a bunch back to the US w/ me. It was dark, nutty, & creamy, w/ an ultra-smooth aftertaste. I'm still dreaming of it weeks later! Do you export??? Or anyone willing to smuggle some over for me? Appies consisted of: Beetroot w/ olive tampenade & ricotta fritter. Stringy pulls from the crispy outside fritter. Mom & Dad claimed they didn't want an appie but about ate all of mine, it was so good Entrees: Veggie Haggis - lentils & all the haggis spices sitting on a slice of potato. Creamed turnips / potatoes on the side & crisper carrot (like a carrot potato chip) sitting on top. Mom thought it was very spicy, I thought it was spiced just right - it was absolutely delish! Dad had the Steak w/ Au Gratin Potatoes. Said his steak was cooked to perfection & the potatoes were so creamy & cheesy, he ate the whole plate which is rare b/c he's not in the clean plate club Desserts I opted for their signature Oatmeal ice Cream w/ fruit compote. Crunchy bits of oatmeal that made it taste like an ice-cream sandwich - it was outstanding Chocolate pudding - tender cake w/ chocolate chips & laden w/ ganache. Mom said this was the best chocolate cake she's ever had Strawberry & Marscapone w/ strawberry & balsamic ice cream. Dad wolfed down in 4 bites it was so tasty...and it was not small Staff as nice as could be. Saw a Scotch sommelier educating the table beside us on the different variations of Scotch they had & when we come back - b/c there WILL be a when, will have to try the Scotch But back to that yummy Chip 71...... you know, xmas is right around the corner ... read more

"I will have a dirty martini please." The martini returns in a very posh looking goldfish bowl. Glasgow does not do martini glasses apparently, I assume it's because that would mean pansy size portions. Real men drink martinis from posh goldfish bowls. Which conveniently leads me to the fact that the server referred to me twice as, "Sir". I was kinda taken aback by that and quickly felt my upper lip, which was sans a tashe. Hmm, maybe Glaswegian men dress in silk shirts and wear bras. So on to the food - woah! When in Scotland one must eat haggis and that I did. I had the venison haggis, so good. Like black pudding but more moist - very heavy to start with so I went for fish for the main. I had the monk-fish which melted like butter in my manly mouth. Risotto on the side - perfecto. Snowball for dessert which I am finding heard to describe but I do remember it was far too heavy on the liqueur. Espresso was slow to come but when I reminded the very gay waiter he got very touchy feel-ly with me and flirted his way back with the espresso and helped me with my coat as I left... Seriously Glasgow - WTF?! I know I have a firm handshake but that is just taking the piss... He was cute though. read more

What a perfect night out in the city. While you can spend a lot of money here, their set menus are an excellent value, especially the pre-theatre 3 course menu for £20. However, I was feeling more indulgent and ordered the classic 3 course £40 menu. I started out with the venison haggis. I've had a lot of haggis in my life, but it has NEVER been this moist and creamy. For all those who bash haggis-I DARE you to try this and still feel the same way. It had a lovely texture and just melted in my mouth. Next I had the seared sole. This was impeccably prepared. The fish was moist and just fell apart with my fork. However, it was lacking a bit of flavour. I think I'm used to food in Vancouver that is often more dynamic/adventuresome with spices, seasoning, and flavours. It took me about halfway through the meal to realize this wasn't a flaw of the dish-it's just the fact that Scottish food is more focused on simplicity and the taste of the local produce. Finished off with the oatmeal ice cream-my only complain was that it was too cold. It had a wonderful texture and was a great way to finish off the meal without being too rich or heavy. However, it was a bit hard to break apart because it didn't soften up at all. Now that I experienced some of their "classic" dishes-I think I would stick to the £20 menu just because it is such a fantastic deal if you are looking for an earlier dinner out. Another thing to point out: I have an almond allergy, and when I called to make a reservation they automatically asked if any diners had allergies. When I got to the restaurant and was offered a menu, they immediately asked which of us had the allergy and pointed out the items I couldn't eat. Was VERY impressed with this because normally I have to ask if it's in a garnish/sauce and they need to run to the kitchen to ask. read more

A visit to the West End normally involves a stop at The Chip. And for good reason; an awesome restaurant with world-class food and three very unique and distinctive bars. The first-class restaurant serving locally sourced food, and being locally sourced, the menu is seasonal - all the more reason to keep coming back. Granted, it can be pricey, but for a special meal, you won't go wrong by coming here. The Chip also has regular events showcasing the finest produce they serve, including a whisky club and specialist seafood evenings, as well as regular wine-based evenings (they have an impressive selection). The dining area is a bright, spacious courtyard with plants and lots of natural light. Downstairs as you enter from Ashton Lane is the Corner Bar - if you fancy cocktails of an evening, then make a stop here. Also on the ground floor is the Wee Pub (reportedly the smallest pub in Scotland) and being a wee pub, you'll prob have to stand, but don't let this put you off. Have a dram and enjoy the banter and mingle with the locals and tourists. Upstairs is the well stocked and wonderful Big Pub. In Winter, it's roaring fire gives it the feel of a country pub, in Summer it's bright and airy. A huge selection of wine and whisky is to be expected, as well as a decent gin selection. If it's a beer you're after, then the house beer is a cask ale Chip 71 - sweet malty with primary notes of caramel with a hoppy finish. read more

Right, so after some searching online and on Yelp, I decided that this would be an ideal place to have dinner while we were in Glasgow. I'm glad that I made that decision, because it was the right one! It's located in the heart of the bit of Glasgow that seemed a bit more fun and funky than the rest (but I could have missed some of those other areas). It was a bit strange at first (which I suppose might be apropos given the name of the place), we were seated in the dining area right next to a bunch of plants. We had to move the table around a bit because the the plants were poking the other half in the head, and he wasn't amused. Then it involved figuring out how to balance the table. But the waitstaff did an ideal job with it all. It's a gorgeous area to be honest, with all the plants surrounding the dining area. We both ordered the venison haggis (because when in Scotland, you should eat haggis, right?) and the lamb. They were both quite tasty, but the star was the haggis. Very soft and succulent. Quite delicious. Someone (one of the owners perhaps? I'm not sure) asked us what we thought, and I responded, "Best haggis I've had to date!" She responded, "We'll have to do better then." She thought I said today. It was kind of funny and I told her what I actually said the next time she came around. The lamb was well cooked, and any time someone wants to put sweetbreads with it, I'm quite happy. We opted for the cheese, and they supplied us with some delicious local cheeses. Then we had desserts. Mine was the warm hazelnut stuffed chocolate cake (which was really just a chocolate fondant with nutella inside), and he had the oatmeal ice cream (which seemed more like a semifreddo than an ice cream). Mine was the far superior one, and for once the other half was jealous. They had some recommendations to go with, so I had mine (a delicious sweet sherry. Who knew sherry could be so good?) and he has the whiskey pairing for his. It was alright, but we prefer our whiskey more on the smokey side. All in all, it was a tasty meal, and quite a good time chatting with the woman who may have been the owner about our trip, movies, and who knows what else (I was fairly drunk by the end of the meal)? read more

I've never been called 'sir' so much in my life... neither has my female associate from Dublin... oh how i chuckled. Nothing new to add to my review for this place, in terms of the quality, prestige and 'wow' factor of this joint. However I would have to really congratulate these guys on handling a group of around 20 folks, without much of a hitch. Grub was served promptly and with a friendly manner. Dishes were all carefully presented, with nothing 'sloppy' making it's way out in a panic. Should I be five starring this joint? Should I... Yes, yes I should and yes I will *changes from four to five star*. On this occasion I went Bambi crazy with a started and main consisting of venison haggis and haunch of Roe Deer... yurm. Follow that up with a wee oatmeal ice cream and a glass f whisky and you have yourself a nice wee happy yelper. Truly great grub. read more

My first trip to this city included some hearty, satisfying meals, but my experience at Ubiquitous Chip, while the most pricey, was by far the best. I'm not an expert on Scottish cuisine but from the sophistication and execution of the dishes on the menu, I would guess that the UC's goal is to up the ante on the country's standard classics. Since we were in a large group I had a chance to taste a variety of dishes, my favorites being the wonderfully peppery haggis, the scallops in citrus sauce, the bacon-wrapped pigeon and the steak. The only dessert really worth its caloric intake was the molten chocolate cake, however, so if you're not totally craving sweet I'd skip the dessert option and save yourself a few pounds (hehehe). read more

This place was recommended by my colleagues friend so we booked our table about a month ago. The taxi dropped us off and we walked down the cobbled streets towards the restaurant which felt all christmassy with the lights and decor. Walking in was magical, we didnt realise Ubiquitous Chip was 40 years old, the building was a mix of the old and the new with unique art work, narrow stairs, a glass roof, 3 bars etc. We had a table on the bistro level, 3 of us chose the Rump Steak with chunky chips, roast tomatoes and garlic butter and the other had mussels. No complaints all round, it was gorgeous - the waitress helped us select a bottle of wine of which I cannot remember the name but 3 bottles later we were just about able to remember our names :-). Desert - Spiced Apple Crumble with Rum Custard - christmassy smell and flavours that was just delicious, freshly made and not stodgey at all. Our waitress was delightful, she was from Manchester studying Textiles at Uni in Glasgow. So helpful she walked us out of the restaurant, through the bar, down to the road and around the corner to the taxi rank to get us back to our hotel safely #AboveAndBeyondTheCallOfDuty. We had a wonderful evening, defo worth a visit again. I could see myself just sat by the fire chatting and drinking wine all night with friends :-) read more

Ubiquitous Chip - Looking down from the bistro level to the restaurant - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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The Chip's an awesome West End institution, a multi-level warren of restaurants, bars and rooftop terrace sitting on the corner of Ashton Lane just round from Hillhead (Byres Road) Subway station. I visit the Chip several times a month. Whether for people-watching out to the lane from The Wee Chip snug bar, a warm drink by the fire in the main upstairs bar in winter, late-nite drinks on the roof terrace or enjoying a meal with visiting family in one of the restaurants. Great food, locally sourced Scottish produce. I love the haggis neeps and tatties as a starter, and chose the leg of lamb as a main last time which was tender and delicious. Next time I'll switch from turf to surf, as The Chip also specialise in awesome seafood. Price-wise, The Chip is very reasonable, both for food and drinks. It's certainly not cheap, but excellent value for money. The service is top notch too. read more

For heaven's sake, take a cab because you'll never find this place on your own. My friend's niece, living in Glasgow temporarily, recommended this restaurant and even made the reservation for us. What an incredible find. Possibly the best steak I have ever had in my entire life. Nothing in the United States tastes this scrumptious. What on earth are they feeding the cattle here? Incredibly professional servers. Who was it who told me there wouldn't be any good food in Scotland? Oh that's right, everyone. Well, everyone was wrong. You might have to do a little bit of homework to find meals this fabulous in the British Isles, but it's worth the effort. By the way, don't bother ordering the house beer. Quirky, unique decor. Overall, very highly recommended. read more

5 of 5. We decided to go for the mezzannine part where they seem to have a different menu than downstairs. For the starter I had a lovely mediteranean mix with olives, sundried tomatoes and bruscheta, and for the main I had the slow cooked pork with butternut squash and some pther stuff i don't really remember, sorry but it was so good i was concentrated on eating more then reading. The service was great, there was this gorgeous girl with a really pozotive and polite attitude. Really enthusiastic and happy all the time. The wine was of a good choice and properly chilled. The place is great or smashing as they tent to call it in these lands. A combination of wild jungle and an old market place. Really nice to try the place. They don't have music so this is the only thing some people may miss but besides that is really a good place to be. Something different. We also had some desert, I don't tend to have it most of the times. But this one was actually really nice. Spiced Orange pannacotta. Mmmmm... Cheers!!! read more

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This restaurant provided an experience, which I did not expect even though I was familiar with it's high reputation. The atmosphere is wonderful, the service was caring and the food was delicious. I came for the haggis, and I will come back hungry for more. read more

Ubiquitous Chip - Mushroom & mustard soup starter - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I love this place. It's always one of the first stops in Glasgow. The 3 bars are all great -- and the restaurant is really very good. A great neighborhood place with a nice dose of local flavor and one of the best things about Ashton Lane. A great place for a pint, but they also have a very good wine list as well. Hope to return! read more

*** This review is for the bar only... I cannot believe there are no reviews yet. I haven't been there for years, but if it hasn't change much it is a great bar. An institution. What a bar should be... conducive to good conversation and fun with a pretty diverse group of people...or at least diverse for Scotland... read more

Two weeks on and I still firmly believe it has to be the best meal I have ever had out. The combination of the incredible wine with perfectly presented food, balanced acidity and crisp flavours, and just a beautiful menu, with everything else that the place has going for it is a massive winner. We reserved a table on the ground floor (In the brasserie, I think, but downstairs) by the fish pond. We ate off the Sunday lunch menu, which changes regularly. It is such a relaxing place, and by feeling that you are almost outside, but warm, Ubiquitous Chip even goes so far as to almost trick us that Summer is possible in Glasgow. We settled for a Muscadet to start with, and got wine by the glass to follow, which was in immaculate condition, and so nice how you get your own little carafe to top your glass up with, instead of just a measured, overly-full glass! Not only is their wine list outstanding, but these little things of service help you appreciate it so much more. While I'm talking about drink, we had a sparkling red wine with dessert which blew my mind, and then a nice coffee to round things off with cute little chocolates and set bramble (?) sweets. The food is more difficult to talk about because I've left it so long to write this review (sorry; things have been busy and need to do the place justice). My partner's food looked incredible too, and he went for a chicken and possibly venison dishes?? The stars of my entire meal, were the courgettes. Does this sound funny to you? Then you need to try these courgettes. They were small, and packed with flavour. Cut down the middle, but left attached at the top. Their light but (what's a better word for mushy?!) ..soft? texture created a whole base for the dish, and their depth of flavour showed me just how delicious food could be. Revolutionary for me. I'm going to plant courgettes and harvest them when they're teeny tiny and cook them slowly in the hope that one day I'll come close to what the chef did on that day. A big deal over a few courgettes? But then again, maybe you haven't had them like that. Everything else about the food was delicious, and the surprise amuse-bouches made us feel extra special (they're for everyone, but they're brilliant). Sorry for this novel of a review (half of which was about courgettes). I haven't even talked about the exceptional service, and how they balance complete professionalism with friendliness, which is a real art. I should also say that I've had a few pints in the different bars that they have, which are also fantastic. (Different occasions though!!) This is truly a special place. read more

I tried my first haggis here, top of the line haggis, I've been told. The venison haggis reminded me of American meatloaf, it was flavorful if I didn't think of what was in it. The vegetarian haggis was also good. I enjoyed the neeps and tatties that came along with it! We got the starter size so we could try both. The tomato soup was a good starter, perfect balance of tart and creamy. The standout of the night was the gnocchi! It was crisp on outside and chewy on inside and the sauce and presentation was great! Fancy! I also got the beef stovies which was a hearty stew with beef and potatoes, this was really good too. I want to try to make it at home. We tried the vanilla custard and the lemon curd, both were good but the lemon curd was a must try! Very good quality food with nice plating and fun atmosphere. read more

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I've been here dozens of times now and not once has it let us down. It's a place we often take family and friends who are visiting us for the weekend as we know it's impressive and reliably good. The food is fantastic and more importantly, the service never lets you down. If it's on the menu, order the Parmesan Custard with Anchovy Toast. When your dining companions sneer in disgust, order another for everyone to share as once they taste yours, you're basically going to end up giving the whole thing away. read more

I cant believe it has taken me so long to visit the chip! Didn't dine in the restaurant but dined in the mezzanine area of the brasserie which I actually think was a nicer setting. It was a lovely day so we started with drinks on the roof terrace. I was surprised by the size of the whole place! I went with my family and luckily booked a table. It was a Wednesday and it was very busy so would definitely recommend booking at the weekend. We ordered the mediterriean platter, mussels, and bread and oil to share for starters. Everything was lovely and presented beautifully. The broth with the mussels was amazing. The food arrived pretty quick and the waitress was very nice. I then ordered the venison haggis and got a side of whisky cream sauce. This is up there with the best haggis I have ever had. The portion was excellent for the price aswell. Others at my table ordered roast chicken, olive oil poached salmon and lamb with a side of chips. Everyone was very impressed with their dishes and how good they looked, yet at great prices! I understand the actual restaurant is a bit more pricer but I am definitely going to try it soon as the quality of the brasserie was excellent, so I can only imagine the restaurant will be a lot better! read more