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.

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.

Amazing fast service, food amazing very tasty. Plenty walks outside by the Loch, paths, trees, boat…read moretrips,food, drink, shops, all on the doorstep.

Tried this place out after the refurb having never been before and was very impressed. The food…read morewas delicious, especially the fresh seafood platter. The pulled pork was delicious and the brownies were a huge hit! I don't know what it was like before but have heard it was very dark with dark wood panelling. It has also been extended and you can tell they've spent a lot of money on it. It is now a pale blue colour and lovely and bright. It has a sort of American pier restaurant style inside with maps on the walls and ceilings and booths in the main part of the restaurant area. There were a few Scottish influences dotted around, tartan cushions, loch lomond on the ceiling and a stag on the wall by the corner table where we sat. The menu is very varied with plenty of different options from sausage and mash to vegetable pad thai. I love the sound of the wild boar pate starter (£5.50) and would also go back to try the chicken risotto with chorizo, cherry tomatoes and parmesan (£10.25). They also do some very nice sounding breakfasts until noon and gourmet sandwiches (£5.50) and loaded potatoes (£6.00) for lunch. I was impressed with the kids menu which had pretty healthy choices including a vegetable stir fry (all options £5, puddings £2). There is also DJ entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays with cocktails for £5.50. They also have rooms so it could be a lovely place to stay for a weekend by the loch. There is free WiFi so we could tweet away about the yummy food too! We were treated to, among others, Prosecco (£3.95), Kir Royales and Pimms, including the new Blackberry & Elderflower which was delicious! We ended up sampling the seafood, Italian meat and vegetarian platters and they were all lovely. My favourite was the seafood, although I'm not keen on cold mussels, closely followed by the meat platter. The only thing which would improve them is the bread, some nice flat bread (which we did receive on a separate platter) or nicer crusty bread would have been better than the slices of brown and white bread served with big lumps of butter on top. I love tomato and mozzarella and the beef tomato salad version sounds lovely, served with fresh basil & pesto dressing (£4.95). The cherry tomato skewers were nice once I dipped them in the olive oil and balsamic from the platters. Chicken goujons (£5.50) and potato skins (£4.95) The chicken goujons were delicious once I added some salt & pepper, although they were quite greasy with tempura style batter. The potato skins were lovely (again, once seasoned) and much nicer than usual wedges. Both of the above would probably have been much better if served with the sweet chilli dip and aioli they usually come with, according to the menu. The teriyaki chicken was delicious but very mild tasting. Usually served with wilted pak choi and fresh coriander rice (£12.95). We all loved the Moroccan stew wraps, they were full of flavour and I would definitely order one of these for lunch! On the menu though, it comes served as stew with herb couscous and warm flatbread (£11.95). Definitely worth a try. The mini burgers were very well seasoned and delicious, the full sized version with sour dough bun is £9.95 and comes with bacon and cheese, onion rings, chunky chips, burger sauce and house slaw. We ordered some more drinks and saw the waitress using a tablet which she explained was hooked up to the wireless system so the order went straight through. The next thing we tried was the pulled pork which was served on slices of grilled apple. It was lovely, full of flavour and not too smokey which I find can often be the overwhelming flavour of pulled pork. (£13.50 served with BBQ sauce, potato skins and grilled apple.) Then it was time for dessert! This was definitely the highlight for me and I'm not usually that bothered about dessert. We were treated to brownies, profiteroles and meringues. Brownies (£4.95 served warm with ice cream), Meringues (£4.95) and Profiteroles (£4.95) They were all fabulous and had the meringue been chewy it might have been my favourite but I loved the brownie, it had a sort of ganache-like layer on top and was so rich, chewy and delicious. As the brownie was so rich, one was plenty, despite being my favourite. I did snaffle some more of the little profiteroles though! ;) For people like me who find it difficult to choose, there's a sharing sweet plate for £12 with tasters of sticky toffee pudding, vanilla cheesecake and profiteroles with vanilla ice cream. After seeing the fantastic coffee station, I ordered a latte (£2.25) which came with a home-baked biscuit. Both were very tasty and the perfect way to finish off the evening. Even though it's about 40 minutes from Glasgow, the Tullie Inn would be a lovely place to stop for lunch or dinner or even coffee if you're out for the day by Loch Lomond.

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.

Great place in the West End of Glasgow. Lively with great servers. Menu is quite eclectic with bar…read moretype snacks to steaks. Cocktails were explosive! Met up with family for a nice meal out. For was delicious and cocktails were top notch. We had spicy peanuts, fish croquettes, burrata, Oaxacan roasted peanuts with lime, burger, venison, sweet potato & chick pea curry (this was my favorite) the layers of flavor were amazing! Both vegan and regular haggis, neeps & mash tatties. Just so good!

This place was great! I went for a little date night with my boyfriend during our time in Glasgow…read more The ambience was elegant and fresh! The service was very kind and receptive, but there was only one server for the floor so it was a bit slow to get drinks. The food was fantastic! I got the ribeye which was delicious. The menu is very creative, we definitely recommend this place for your time in the city!

Dinner in April with a group of 30 from 13 countries, the Drum and Monkey is a lively…read morepub/restaurant (even on a Tuesday evening!) in City Centre (just a few blocks from Central Station) that has a great selection of beers and whiskeys. Although the menu is somewhat limited, food arrives hot, is tasty with satisfying portions, and will accommodate most dietary restrictions (vegetarian).

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, friendly service. The four of us visited from the USA and would…read moredine here again if it wasn't so far away! We loved everything we ate!

The cafe is a wee oasis in the desert that is inverclyde! Perhaps the only problem is that it is…read moredefinitely Glasgow prices, but I guess that keeps the neds at bay and you are paying to drink in the best pub around! Service in here has always been good and one of the bartenders, Brendan, is game for a laugh! Food is good in here if you're looking for a nice bite for lunch but I wouldnt recommend dinner as this place gets packed at night time! Serious standing room only. If your going for your lunch, sit up the back as there is a huge window with panoramic views of the Clyde estuary. Whenever I sit here I just get transfixed watching all the boats and ferrys! One of the best sunsets this side of Timbuktu can be viewed from this pub as well! Quiz night is always a laugh in the Cafe but if you want to attend, bring your pal from Mensa as its bloody impossible! But a good laugh all the same!

On a crisp, sunny day there are few better day trip locations from Glasgow than Gourock, and few…read morebetter places to enjoy a spot of lunch and a few ice cold beers than the place known locally as the "cafe". Offering spectacular views across the Clyde, the best thing about the Cafe is that this is predominantly a local bar. In other words, rather than being tacky, touristy or ridiculously over-priced, it just so happens to be a normal bar with a spectacular location. Exceedingly child friendly during the day, the place can be lively at night and offers an extensive menu and fine selection of beers on tap, including Erdinger.

I'm a little bit in love with this place and was really impressed after my visit yesterday -…read moredelicious food, great decor and friendly staff. We were in for lunch and the best seats at the window were bathed in sunshine which was amazing. I'd visited these premises before when it was Velvet Elvis/Criterion and like how they've knocked through the wall to make it a larger space. The decor is great - modern, exposed brick, classy but still with a bit of personality. And they kept the "Keep Partick Weird" wall which is excellent. I got three small dishes for lunch: asparagus with hollandaise (£5.50), three cheese croquettes (£5.50), pan-fried king scallops (£8). The place was really quiet and the food arrived quickly. The asparagus had a lot of hollandaise on it but was lovely, and the scallops were absolute heaven. I didn't love the croquettes though as I thought they were a little bland (especially as they have three kinds of cheese in them). I wasn't drinking but really need to come back for the beers as their list is very long and delicious sounding. This is super cool bar and can't wait to come back for another visit.

Brilliant refurb of this bar! Visited when was velvet elvis and it had a decent selection, now the…read morebeer selection is HUGE! No rose for me tho so I had to have white wine and cranberry. Which wasn't too bad. The food was AMAZING! Get the Beer Soup, which is served in a bread bowl, it's honestly brilliant. Butternut squash risotto was heavenly and cheese croquettes were tasty too, small portion of croquettes though, but quite Largs portions of everything else! Risotto is small plate sized and this is about what you can pay twice the price for in other restaurants as a main! Great atmosphere and would definitely visit again, the desserts look very yummy!

The restaurant were very accommodating in me booking a table for 8 adults and one baby for my…read moreparents 25th wedding anniversary. The table did feel quite cramped though for such a large group as we were set downstairs next to another booth - may be nice to have a large table separate for special occasions. The staff were accommodating in weaving in and around the sleeping baby too which was kind of them. Everyone's food orders came out with great timing and no one had any gripes. Such large portions for the meals and everything tasted as if it'd been cooked fresh! I opted for the seafood platter (normally a sharing appetiser) which had a lovely selection of smoked salmon, prawn cocktail, scampi and sweet chilli prawns. Would've been good to have some bread/oat cakes served with it to serve e.g. the smoked salmon onto. One issue may have been the fact the waiter asked my Granda 3 times if he was finished with his dinner. Now it was clear he wasn't as he had loads left and infact had the fork up to his mouth. The servers at times were a bit pushy to clear the table but a bit of consideration, especially of older clientele wouldn't have gone a miss. That being said, I can't wait to return to try some more of the menu as you really are spoiled for choice here!

Nice surroundings but food lets this place down heavily. Overpriced - £2.50 for a soda and lime! -…read moreand bland average good served on bloody chopping boards. Topped off with slow and brusque service, I would not recommend. Had been trying out this place for lunch with a view to bringing a large party at Christmas time as we live locally but will now look at a different venue.

The Station Bar is bright, modern and airy. There is a restaurant to the right but food can also be…read moreserved to tables in the bar. I went in for a few drinks last Sunday evening and it was reasonable busy but not too busy; my friends and I found a table quite easily. I ordered the three bean chili with nachos and rice from the extensive menu which had a lot of vegetarian options. The food was solid pub grub, maybe not worth the £7.50 it cost however. The Station Bar is minutes away from Paisley Canal Train station so it is the ideal option for a quick drink while waiting on a train.

The Canal Station is easily my favourite hang out in Paisley. The atmosphere is always enjoyable…read moremost nights of the week. To be honest even on a relatively dead night you don't care due to the friendly staff and excellent decor. Sometimes people prefer having an empty cinema all to themselves. I sometimes like a similar experience when out for drink. I'm weird like that. Talking of drinks. It's a bar. Why wouldn't I mention ''happy juice''? The wine list is ample, the pints of Guiness superb, the spirits and cocktails are admirable. The food is decent but not mind blowing. But I can recommend the whole menu, but my personal favourites are the chicken fajitas and the exquisite spicy chicken and chorizo pizza. The place is 2 minutes walk from the local train stop so it's perfect for young professionals grabbing a bite after a long day in the city. Weekends are busy but it never feels overcrowded due to the lay out. The prices are a little dear for a Paisley watering hole but not extortionate. The staff a very friendly, not to mention a good laugh. But they are also very efficient and attentive. Excellent décor throughout, comfy leather sofas in the bar area, create a lovely welcoming ambience. The regular crowd is a good mix of young hipster types, 30 something couples and young professionals. The bar is a stones throw from middle-class suburbia and yet tucked away from the main street pubs. So it definitely feels safe and relaxed. For a bar-restaurant outside the city but possessing a classy city atmosphere you can't go wrong. Oh and there's a quiz night on Sundays for a bit of cheesy fun.

Really enjoyed our lunch here today. It's busy and often has a queue but the staff keep things…read moremoving without feeling rushed. I had a panini with bacon, brie, and cranberry. Really tasty. My son had a cheese toastie and finished the entire thing. Would definitely return if we are nearby.

Wandered down the street and stopped in for lunch. Place was packed inside so ate out on the…read moreterrace. Friendly and casual - food was great. Good soup, salmon sampler platter, and fish & chips combo. Generous servings, nicely prepared.