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    Buck's Bar

    4.3 (18 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Chicken Wings
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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

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    Nathan S.

    Best chicken and waffles. Legit southern cooking in Scotland, but pricey. Alright man, I'm gonna be blunt. I'm black, from Detroit. I know good chicken when I have it. This is the real deal. I was extremely surprised with the quality of this food and amazed I had been sleeping on this restaurant for so long. My only gripe is the fact it's a bit on the pricey side. I mean, I guess the average person doesn't eat out as much as I do so they wouldn't have to worry about that since it'd be a rare treat. But, when you travel and eat out as much as my mother and I do, it adds up. That said, this place is amazing and I recommend the chicken and waffles with mac and cheese on the side.

    Paul M.

    I had the special which was waffles, mac and cheese topped with the chicken. I paid £2 extra to upgrade to "spicy". The main was great, it was spicy without being overpowering and the chicken was just lovely. I also ordered the Korean spiced wings and the salt and chilli chips and also some slaw (I shared some of this btw). All washed down by a Drygate Pilsner. I'd definitely go back again. I also ordered the Alabama Fudge Cake, which wasn't too great. But I'm cool with that, it's not what I went there for.

    Chicken and waffles
    Ryan M.

    Best wings I have ever had in Scotland. Good atmosphere, very casual and comfortable place. Good range of sauces and they also have a hot sauce bar to tempt your tastebuds. Chicken and waffles are tasty. Wish they had chicken breast on the bone and thighs as they only have chicken breast off bone and legs but still, the fried chicken is tasty. Good range of sides. The slaw could be better and I wouldn't have again. I wish they had fried pickles. The fries are pretty decent had to try the Chinese salt and pepper fries. (Not bad but Not sure why they have Chinese fries in a chicken joint) Prices are reasonable and you can have a starter and main course for two with drink for around £30 which is good value. Worth a visit and have been here twice this week. Deserves 4 1/2 stars. If the sides had a bit more pizzaz and they got some chicken on the bones this would be 5 star.

    Butter Milk Chicken
    Rani S.

    The restaurant has a great vibe, I've visited on a Friday night, I didn't need any reservation, it was busy though they had live music and the staff are very attentive. Ordered the famous buttermilk which they were happy to make it boneless, I also wanted to ordered the wings however they can be only made as is, with bones, so I choose the buffalo Chick burger. The buttermilk is crispy, and tastes amazing! The coleslaw is done with beetroot, not bad! On the other hand the burger was the right choice to enjoy a hot and spicy meal! I think they used the same sauce for the wings which made a perfect boneless meal. The portions are big, sometime very big, and great value for money.

    Rob K.

    I'm gonna try keep this one fairly short. Bucks Bar (stoopid name), is the sister bar of 2 of my favorites, Slouch and Howling Wolf - and only opened last month. I took a wander in here with the Mr last night on our date night pub crawl. At first I was pretty unsure of it. It was really quiet - but everywhere was that night. It's nicely decked out - puts me in mind of a southern speakeasy (not really sure why, it just does!). There's a raised platform in the corner for dj / live music, and has a full menu - which left me really wanting to try chicken waffles. The music was great, and nicely unobtrusive. I'll Def be back, and look forward to the bar getting a bit worn in - currently, it's so new you can't slide across the sears!

    The Hot Rack
    Chris M.

    Remember that advert for a well known baking sauce with Ian Wright dancing like an idiot? Well on Monday night me and my friends were singing along to Wrighty as we headed to Bucks Bar, a relatively new addition to the Glasgow "scene". Situated at what used to be Jacker de Viande it looks very similar on the inside with the exception of booths instead of tables and less macabre butchery decorating the walls. Being Monday it was exceptionally quiet and we were of one of only two tables in which made it hard to judge what exactly the vibe should be. The menu is very chicken heavy which you should expect given it's USP is chicken in multiple forms. For me I had to have the Chicken & Waffles with Maple Syrup and in the main, it didn't disappoint. The waffle was soft and fluffy and the chicken (no bones) was moist and the coating well seasoned and crispy. The only bum note being the temperature with it being a tad on the cool side, a surprise given how quiet it was. We shared some accompaniments of onion rings and sweet potato. Although personally I've had better sweet potato fries both were good enough to hit the mark. Our dinner was supplemented by " THE HOT RACK" a devilish addition designed to ruin lives and taste buds but at the same time bring a kind of sadistic joy to your evening. Some of the unmarked bottles were particularly intriguing with one causing my cheeks to flame up like nobodies business whilst the ghost pepper sauce realise is only for the brave! For dessert I had the apple pie which had a good kick of cinnamon flavour served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. The chicken was very good and I liked the hot rack although the service was a little slow. I'd give it a four for now as the atmosphere was near non-existent (to be fair it was a Monday) so would like to see it on a busy night before going any higher or lower.

    Chicken and Waffles. Chicken was chewy.
    Iain D.

    I was excited for this last minute Friday night treat with my girlfriend at Buck's Bar. I was thinking this was going to be a 5 star review having done some homework on the place. We were in and out in half an hour - which suited us as we were going to a show. The positives were that it had a nice vibe and nice staff. To start we ordered a soft drink each. I am fresh of a trip from Australia/NZ so hopefully i have not lost touch of the local market, but the glasses were small and were full of ice. I think if i tried i could have finished it in one gulp, if the ice was removed. So i was left a bit disappointed there. The coating on the chicken was nice, but we both found the chicken to be too chewy. Overall, I do not plan on making a return visit.

    Mmmm chicken!
    Lyndsay F.

    This place has been on "my list" for a couple of months now and I am happy to report I was not disappointed. The food and service were both excellent. I will definitely be back

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    Great service, food and prices! Had a great time. Music and atmosphere were fun and welcoming. Dogs welcome. Big beer selection.

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    Not at all what I expected and was such a fantastic surprise! Very unique and fun vibe and great food! We came back again later on!

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    Review Highlights - Buck's Bar

    Legit southern cooking in Scotland, but pricey.

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    The Pot Still - 1000 whiskies

    The Pot Still

    4.7(153 reviews)
    0.1 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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    Amazing whisky selection!

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    The Butterfly and the Pig

    4.6(333 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Centre
    ££

    7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

    This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.

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    The Butterfly and the Pig - Some cozy seating.

    Some cozy seating.

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    Sunday roast dinner

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    Bloc+ - Fried chicken and chips

    Bloc+

    4.3(106 reviews)
    0.0 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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    The Flying Duck - From official website

    The Flying Duck

    4.2(48 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
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    This place attempts to incorporate faux meat in every dish. I had the bacon cheeseburger here. The…read morepatty was mushy and incohesive. The cheese tasted like vomit. And the chips that came with the meal were stale. I had the jackfruit "bbq pulled pork" was just sad. It was a nice atmosphere though

    Basically, the Flying Duck is a gem of a place…read more It has two rooms: The kitchen Bar which feels like home with funny news articles, quirky decor, random bits of tat and even a fully laden clothes line suspend over the bar. The mood in the bar is chilled, with nice mood lighting, good tunes and board games and books to use at your leisure should you want. There's even a microwave which you can use if you bring in your own food to eat! The kitchen bar is open during club hours too, so if you don't feel like dancing you can head on in to the kitchen and chill and/or eat and/or drink and/or play some board games at 2am!! The club is just as unique. there's parts of old furniture attached to the walls, lots of subtle nods to "The Big Lebowski" everywhere and lots of places to sit. There is a big quirky bar with all the mod cons including that lovely vintage tv playing some obscure Japanese films, of course. There's a big no frills dance area, complete with a wardrobe in the middle of the floor to dance around. There's not much in the way of flashy flashy lights, instead they have projections bouncing about the venue providing lighting changes and blasts from the pasts in the way of old footage and stuff. I've seen people stop dancing to reminisce at what they are seeing on the big projection screens. There is a nice set of standard lamps around to supply extra lighting around the tabled ares too. There is space for fowk to dance and sit and mingle with out feeling like a club, even though it kinda is. Friday and saturday nights see a good varied selection of club nights from 90's themed ones with bingo to indie stuff to b-sides to rawk to funk and everything in between. Um Did I mention you you get free toast?! PS. Check out the toilets for years worth of funny graffiti, art and poetry!

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