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    The Tea Rooms

    4.1 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Big breakfast £10 with tea & OJ
    Briony C.

    I was visiting the Tea Rooms for a meeting and loved the space - generous sized tables, comfortable cosy furnishings and a good level of chatter as background noise. I wouldn't normally order a full breakfast at 3.30pm in the afternoon but sometimes when you're hungry, you just can't think straight. The waitress egged me on too, so she's partly to blame. What was delivered was amazing - a huge (vintage) plate piled high with food. Tattie scone, toast, two perfectly poached eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushroom, square sausage and black pudding - yum! There are normally beans with it but I asked that they be left off as I'm pretty sure they are the worst thing to be invented in the history of mankind. Everything was well cooked and delicious. I can't fault any of it (although it is a little hard to have a meeting and eat a full breakfast at the same time, lesson learnt). For around £10 it was great value - and then to discover you also get a pot of tea and orange juice too - double win. Pro tip: the toilets are downstairs in the Butterfly & The Pig. No, this doesn't mean that you need to leave the Tea Rooms to get there! You can use the stairs inside the entrance of the Tea Rooms.

    Nicola C.

    Is this heaven? It must be. I. AM. IN. HEAVEN. There's tea and cake a-plenty, all served up on the finest, most dainty crockery. Don your finest tea dress and put your pinky in the air because The Tea Rooms is just the place for afternoon tea and I bloody well love it. Small and quaint but with an almighty cake cabinet, just how could I refuse a pot of tea and a slice of carrot cake? Of course, I couldn't. And I challenge you to look at their freshly baked selection and and not quiver with sheer excitement. The mega cake slab that was served before us was enough for two so me and my mum were glad that we had opted to share a slice. I've recently found myself on an unintentional lifelong search for the holy grail of carrot cake. In my opinion, there is no cake like that of the carrot and I can't not order it if it's on the menu. And so, I can't help but judge a cafe on it's offering. The Tea Rooms served up, quite possibly, the best I've had. I wanted to lick the plate. No, no, no...I wanted it to last forever. It was moist, it was luscious, it had walnuts and a perfect cream topping. Delicious! It's the closest to carrot cake perfection I've come across and I await my next slice with great anticipation and a very sweet tooth. So, it cost me £4. But I'd say that's okay for a share-able slice for two. If I was there alone, I think I'd ask for a half-slice because they really do go to town on the portions. So, yes; for two, that's quite alright and I'd bear that in mind when ordering cake. Staff were really very lovely and made us feel extremely welcome and attended to, constantly checking the floor to check everything was alright. I'd definitely consider a full afternoon tea here at some point as, on first impressions, it really is the perfect place for it. Sweet!

    Delicious High Tea at the Tea Rooms
    Eleanor A.

    Yummy, yummy. Huuuge amounts of cake. This might be the biggest high tea in Glesca and if you find it too much they'll give you a wee doggy bag to take home to complete your greedy stuff-your-cakehole-fest in the privacy of your own scullery. I think this is great value (£11 per person for high tea) and very nicely done. The cakes are very fine. The sandwiches don't have the crusts cut off as you would find in fancier high teas but are really tasty - and you get crisps tae! I love the oldfashioned mismatched-furniture-and-china look of the place. A cup of tea always tastes nicest out of fine mismatched china don't you think?

    Kevin D.

    After a busy morning I came in here to grab some breakfast grand city centre building giving a feel of "dam this is going to be expensive" Go in and hear some posh voices waffling away in the pretty decor and well laid out tables .... Yup definitely going to cost me more than a happy meal! I'm seated and straight away brought over a jug of ice water ..... Nice touch I'm given a menu and ..... Eh..... Is this correct ..... Are those prices for real???? That's cheaper than an out of town mediocre cafe!!!! Got the Smoked salmon eggs Benedict and a pot of tea Food was well presented and tasted amazing, the salmon was sandwiched between the bread to stop it from cooling the eggs I'm guessing. Tonnes of salmon and the bread had a nice crunch to it giving a lovely alternative texture to the soft eggs and salmon Negative, salmon was very cold and as such really cooled down the whole dish quickly, egg not as runny on the yoke as I would have liked Tea was lovely, the pot was enough to fill my cup 3 times Really great service even if they did pick the usual opportunity of me shovelling a fork full in to my mouth before asking how it is, if I was braver is spit it all over the table and answer rather than mumble and nod mid chew I loved the setting and loved the food I will definitely go back again

    The tea set
    Salty S.

    + Interesting environment + Great atmosphere + Friendly efficient staff + Large portions of tasty tea, sandwiches and cakes - Dirty cups and plates (maybe a word with the plongeur or service the dishwasher) - Horrible, huge telly Afternoon tea. I'm very fond of the institution. I thought it would make a lovely birthday treat and with that in mind, I set about looking for options here in Glasgow. I've been to The Tea Rooms quite a few times before - usually with visitors - but it has been quite a while, so I was pleasantly surprised when its name appeared on the list. Naturally, I checked with the oracle of eateries before plumping for a table for two in Bath Street at four o' clock, Saturday. It was cold and wet so we cut our wee wander short and arrived ten minutes early. We were led to a table for two, handed a couple of menus and asked if we had any special dietary needs. Once we'd established that 'loadsa sticky buns and lashings of tea' would be best, we got down to the business of ordering a pot of Earl Grey and lapsang souchong. Did I mentioned that it was Saturday and that it was raining? It will come as no surprise then that the place was absolutely jam-packed! Nevertheless, we only waited some 15 minutes - we did arrive early - for our afternoon tea to arrive. If you've not been before, this gives you plenty of time to marvel at the veritable cornucopia of crockery. Honestly, it's a glazed League of Nations. Sadly, the effect is somewhat spoiled by the its general grubbiness. Oh, there were no chips or cracks; it could just all have done with being washed properly. This, combined with the general décor, falls somewhere between your granny's parlour and Hackney Wick car boot sale. I know it's already been mentioned by Chris D. but the humongous telly really is a bit of an eyesore. Luckily, we were seated right below it and the sound was muted. So, the afternoon tea...it's a belly-bomber! I'm glad we didn't get the two o' clock booking. The granny theme continues into the cakes, all of which tasted home-made. There were plenty of sandwiches - I didn't find them dry at all. Of course, we are not talking Bavarian smoked or Tuscan sun-ripened here; it's a piece on cheese and tomato. And, hey, it's not The Savoy and neither is the price! Overall, a very enjoyable experience! Great atmosphere - it really is best when it's busy. And at £12.50 per person I'd definitely recommend a visit. But don't take my word for it! Go along and make up your own mind.

    Phoebe M.

    Loved the tea rooms! Such a beautiful space and the people are great! Especially nice to warm up on a rainy day. I enjoyed the berry scone with clotted cream & jam with a Darjeeling earl gray! Highly recommended!

    Afternoon tea
    Crystal L.

    Thanks yelp again for leading me here! I've only ever had afternoon tea at one other place before and I didn't really enjoy it, so I was really hoping this was going to be better - and thank god it was amazing! There were plenty of sandwiches with plenty of filling inside, some cakes which included a carrot cake; chocolate cake; 2x scones filled with jam and cream; a lemon cake and I think also an almond cake. There were also 2 oatcake slices with cream cheese and smoked salmon on top - which was my favourite I think :) it also came with a pot of tea with unlimited refills (only the water, they keep the same teabags). The pricing was probably just your normal price for a high tea, around £11pp but for what you got with it - definitely worth it. I really loved the decor as well, so vintage! I loved their little vintage teapots in particular - will definitely need to acquire one for myself!

    Afternoon tea (£12.50)
    Dianne S.

    Friendly service. Huge spread for afternoon tea for one (£12.50) enjoyed the chicken sandwich with the side of chips and subtly sweet pickle slices. No tea sized Sammie's here. Large portions. My favorite of the sweets would have to be the scone smeared with strawberry jam and a generous dollop of light whipped cream...light and rich at the same time! This place oozes charm with their vintage teapots on display in a cupboard, fresh single stem flower at the table, small worn wooden tables.

    Paul C.

    Refusing to buy a cake in the Tea Rooms is a bit like refusing to buy a Big Issue from the same vendor you pass on a daily basis. Even though you really can't afford to and don't particularly want to, you know you should. The cakes, like the seller, glare at you. If they could speak, they'd be saying, "if you can't afford me, how come you're drinking a pot of tea?", just like the Big Issue seller thinks, "how come you're clutching a Gregg's bag if you can't help the homeless?". In my defence, my visit to the Tea Rooms came shortly after a grotesquely sized lunch and was only ever meant to include tea. Situated above the Butterfly and the Pig, the cafe is a classic mixture of old and new. The lovely china and grand, classically decorated tables are complemented by a big screen showing Sky Sports News, while people-watching on Bath Street through the huge windows serves as a reminder you are in the centre of Glasgow when, given the decor and atmosphere, it would be easy to think you were in the middle of the countryside. But this place really is about the cakes. Sitting provocatively in a cabinet at the front of the tea room, they continue to stare at you as you try to enjoy your company's conversation. The berries on top of the cup cakes follow you around the room while the two halves of the scones mouth the words "eat me". On this occasion I resist but next time will be different. In fact, that's it; new year's resolutions: eat more cake and help the homeless.

    Darryl R.

    A bit like Miss Cranston's, this place is retro, eclectic, and decked out to be slightly old fashioned, but it's secretly modern. Baby sister of the Butterfly and the Pig (downstairs) , this place is something to behold. The old furniture, which is surprisingly comfy, despite how it looks, the mishmash of cutlery and crockery (you won't find anything matching - apparently it's all 'antique'), you'll find people as old as the furniture (sorry, no offence), sitting gabbling over tea and cakestands. Mmm... french fancies... It's random, and that's why it works - my only probelm is with the flat screen tv - just when were they about in the olden days!? Too modern, guys, too modern.

    Qype User (pinkys…)

    Although in hindsight we should have probably booked a table for afternoon tea, we were really well looked after and had drinks in the bar downstairs until a table was ready, at which point an exceptionally lovely lady came down to fetch us. My sisters and I had the prosecco afternoon tea and there was so much cake we had to take some home with us. We fell in love with the mismatched china and furniture and with the delicately pickled cucumber slices. The perfect way to spend a relaxed yet oh-so-civilised afternoon.

    Qype User (gerpsy…)

    This tea room is associated with the Butterfly & Pig pub. One door down bath street towards the town. It is is the ideal place for afternoon or high tea or eating early before the cinema or a show. The hours are from 5 to 8pm do be prepared and get there in plenty of time. The food is cooked here and is simple but excellent, the bread and cakes are also baked here by hand. The menu is small but perfectly formed and only the most churlish would not find something to suit. The chintz and bric-a-brac hark back to earlier days and the service too is reminiscent of this being polite and efficient. This place is very highly recommended. The cutlery, plates, tables, chairs and ornaments are all authentic in their age. This is grand recycling and you probably reduce your carbon footprint by enjoying yourself here

    tea menu
    Ixia J.

    First time ever having tea (a must for anyone visiting the UK) and it was a great experience. I got the afternoon tea for 13,95 pounds. I chose the rhubarb ginger tea and got a cute little pot of the delicious stuff. The little tray of treats had a few baked goods, some sandwiches, pickled cucumbers, a cracker with smoked salmon, and some freshly made potato chips. The baked goods were all delightful and some of the best I have ever tried. The sandwiches were amazing as well; all had unique flavors. Wonderful first experience!

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    St Andrews In The Square - St Andrews In The Square, Glasgow

    St Andrews In The Square

    4.8(5 reviews)
    1.0 miGallowgate
    £

    Glasgow, when will you learn? If a building like St Andrews in the Square existed anywhere else in…read moreEurope, it would feature on postcards, be highlighted on guided tours and sign-posted from across the city. Tourists would flock and photograph it from every angle, creating albums on Facebook entitled "Me at St Andrews in the Square" to a sea of thumbs ups from friends who like it. Instead, this lovingly-restored 18th century church is inconspicuously located in among modern east end flats and virtually impossible to stumble across unless you are specifically looking for it. And what a pity, because when it's lit at night, it provides one of the most spectacular photo opportunities in the city. Those who do know this building, know it's one of the greatest classical churches in Europe with a truly sumptuous interior. Now used as a performing arts centre, St Andrews in the Square can also be hired as a spectacular setting for ceilidhs, concerts, weddings and receptions. Just go. I promise you will not be disappointed.

    Despite living in Glasgow my entire life, I had no idea this place existed until a few weeks ago…read more This is incredible considering it is one of the most stunning buildings in the city. It seems to live in a sort of parallel universe, stuck in the middle of blocks of flats. I visited the cafe a few Sunday ago and, despite the sophisticated art deco style interior and impressive menu, the place was dead. I think this is because most people don't realise it's there.

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    St Andrews In The Square
    St Andrews In The Square - Doors open day

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    Gamba - Halibut with scallops and caviar

    Gamba

    4.4(46 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Centre
    £££

    I can see why this has been consider the top seafood restaurant in Glasgow for a long time. We were…read morelooking for something lighter and an opportunity to have Shetland Mussels again so we made a reservation here. The interior is classy and dark and has an "old money" feel in a good way. It's downstairs and you feel like you are entering somewhere secret and discrete. The only bad thing is they had the heat cranked UP when we went. It was so hot down there I didn't know how some of the staff were running around in long sleeves, I had to keep going outside to get some nice chilly air to take a break from all the heat. The food was 5 stars but the heat did make the experience not pleasant. Spring White Negroni: Gin, white vermouth, limoncello. Nice, cool, and refreshing in that hot, hot dining area, lol. New Style Sashimi: Salmon, bass, and scallops. Basically a crudo topped with furikake and slices of ginger. We thought this was overly sauced and a very unjapanese way to eat Sashimi so it was too far of a departure for us. Local Lindisframe Rock Oysters: Excellent, sweet and not too large, these you have to eat fast because of the heat. You can see the ice melting and fusing in the picture and I took that picture as soon as it was brought out! King Prawn Noodle Salad: This was SO good, our whole family loved it. If we come back we would definitely order this again. Wild Halibut with cabbage, peas, pancetta, and charred asparagus. Perfectly cooked but the sauce was too rich and creamy for us. Fish Soup: crabmeat, ginger, and prawn dumplings. Good bowl, would taste better on a cold day.

    I really thought I'd already written a review for Gamba, but it seems not. This is absolutely the…read moretop seafood restaurant in Glasgow, if not Scotland IMO. The standard of the food is outstanding, the service is impeccable, they have a small but select wine list and a good cocktail menu. All in a relaxed and not overcrowded atmosphere. It's been too long since we'd visited, but it was just as good as we remembered. I had the tuna sashimi to start - which unexpectedly came with chopsticks - while Herself went for the tuna tartare. Both absolutely delicious, melt-in-the-mouth good. For mains, it was the halibut and scallops for her; I tried the monkfish, although with some slight trepidation over the banana, green lentil and chickpea sauce. I needn't have worried though, it wasn't a very strong curry and actually worked really well with the monkfish and the haddock. Just enough room to squeeze in a dairy-free sorbet for me - they had a lovely cucumber sorbet that was served with the tuna tartare, so I tried that. Herself can never resist a good cheese board, and this one was good (so I'm told). All in all, a fantastic meal. So good that I completely forgot to take any pictures. The sad news is that Derek, the owner is apparently planning to retire and is looking for someone to take over the business, so my advice is to get in there quickly before he's gone. Oh - and they have Derek's Gamba cook books on sale, £20 each or two for £30. If you ask nicely, you may even get them autographed!

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    Gamba - Inside, they had the heat turned up uncomfortably hot

    Inside, they had the heat turned up uncomfortably hot

    Gamba - Oysters, took this pic as soon as it came out and ice was half melted

    Oysters, took this pic as soon as it came out and ice was half melted

    Gamba - Spring white Negroni, had a splash of limoncello in it

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    The Restaurant Bar & Grill - The main restaurant.

    The Restaurant Bar & Grill

    4.3(19 reviews)
    0.4 miCity Centre
    £££

    After a little confusion over which restaurant in princess square we were eating Easter Sunday…read morelunch at. The Restaurant bar and grill is in fact it's actual name!! Firstly it is huge inside and the decor is very nice and relaxed but not too relaxed. It was pretty empty when we arrived but was pretty full by the time we left. As it was Easter Sunday we were opting for roast dinners all around. £25 for 2 for a full roast with all the trimmings. I had the lamb which was delicious and cooked perfect. I normally would always go beef but time for a change and my goodness it was for the best. Served up with little roast potatoes and some veg. Washed down with some lovely red wine! The service was outstanding.a group of 10 people including kids and the staff were so good every little detail was covered. Excellent and a must for a lamb roast!

    I am definitely guilty of judging this restaurant on its name, and for that reason I'd never been…read morebefore. I figured that dull name = dull food, but I was definitely wrong. It's located towards the top of Princes Square and is absolutely huge when you get inside - there's a bar area and a massive restaurant, as well as a private dining space. And not forgetting the terrace which seems like the most popular space on a sunny day. We had a drink at the bar and then moved to sit in the restaurant which was empty - but it felt like being in an exclusive private dining rather than weird, which was nice. The back of the restaurant looks over the courtyard behind Princes Square. I opted for the 2 course quick lunch which is £15. While the rest of the menu sounded quite tasty, I couldn't resist the chargrilled asparagus with poached egg and hollandaise, followed by the baked goats cheese and beetroot salad with walnuts. Both these dishes were exceptional and I was really pleased with just how good they were, especially on a quick lunch menu. The asparagus was delicious (although I always love asparagus) and had just the right amount of hollandaise. While you can't see it in the photo, there was a massive portion of goats cheese - I was in total heaven. I felt a bit virtuous for ordering a salad but I'm not sure that counts when most of it is cheese. That being said, the leaves of the salad were delicious and I managed to finish off the whole plate. Service was friendly and helpful, and there was a decent choice of drinks. While it was pretty quiet when we were there (Thursday lunch + sunshine), I'd been keen to head back for Friday night drinks. They even have their own sneaky express entrance from the rear entry to Princes Square!

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    The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Chilli Squid, Thai herb & noodle salad.

    Chilli Squid, Thai herb & noodle salad.

    The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Free Range Pulled Pork, brioche bun, pickles, chips.

    Free Range Pulled Pork, brioche bun, pickles, chips.

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    Darcys - From official website

    Darcys

    3.4(28 reviews)
    0.4 miCity Centre
    ££

    I was walking all over Glasgow and wanted to get a late lunch, but given how I was doing so much…read moreexploring I truly had a really hard time picking a spot. I ended up at Darcys which was nice, but quite loud, and crowded (not a reason behind the 3 stars.) I had the GINGER BEER and the PENNE ARRABIATA. The pasta was a bit overcooked, but not worth bringing up to the servers since everyone was running around. Not the best i've had, but when you're hungry... you are HUNGRY. ENJOY!

    Described as a cafe bar on its website, Darcy's is a stylish yet relaxed venue suitable for a catch…read moreup over coffee, a glass of wine or a tasty meal. My mum loves it here and I can tell why. A bit more sophisticated than other cafe bars, it is also slightly pricier but you can tell that the food is of a high quality. It's varied menu offers proper main meals as well as sandwiches and burgers. I chose the club sandwich which seemed expensive at £8.95 but they didn't scrimp on the portions and I couldnt even finish it all. It was very tasty. The service was attentive despite being busy although we were given an incorrect bill and struggled find someone to point this out to which was a bit embarrassing but usually not having someone hanging over you waiting for you to pay and leave would definitely be a positive so I can't fault them for that. With it's classy but cosy decor and a strong sense of identity you don't feel like you are sitting in the middle of a shopping mall at all.

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    Darcys - From official website

    From official website

    Darcys - From official website

    From official website

    Darcys

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    Mussel Inn - Shallot mussels

    Mussel Inn

    4.0(37 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    Does not exist. We went to Banca Di Roma and had a fantastic meal outside and drinks upstairs. One…read moreof my friends wanted to know how much a bottle of the Japanese whiskey was, but upon hearing the price we all decided on our own individual drinks. :)

    Met Herself in here for a wee pre-Christmas lunch date. I've been in a few times before, but only…read morefor lunch so I don't consider myself to be fully indulged in the seafood cornucopia that is Mussel Inn. As it was only lunch I restrained myself and opted for a starter of the fish cakes with a side order of chips, which was just as well as the fish cakes were a tad on the small side. This was mildly disappointing at the time, but actually they would have been fine as a starter if you were moving on to something more substantial. I was glad I'd ordered the chips as well though. Herself as usual went for the eponymous bivalve molluscs that are the house speciality. These were quite on the large side, and disappeared before I had a chance to get a picture of the bowl so must have been good! An Americano coffee to finish was of good strength and taste, even if it was only just over half a cup; presumably they were leaving a gap for the milk that I didn't ask for and don't want. Still, I guess if they'd topped it up with water it would be weaker and that would be almost as big a sin. The restaurant is quite large and was pretty empty on this particular lunchtime. They have a mezzanine area upstairs that you can rent for private groups, which would be great if you had enough folk who were seafood lovers.

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    Mussel Inn - Complimentary bread

    Complimentary bread

    Mussel Inn
    Mussel Inn

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    Windows Restaurant - View from Windows balcony

    Windows Restaurant

    2.7(10 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre, Buchanan Street
    ££

    So surprised to see people complaining about the view. We thought it was lovely. But, also our…read morefirst trip to Glasgow. Would give a zillion stars for service if I could. We had dinner one night (after long day of flights, heading upstairs to dinner from our rooms at the Carlton George sounded divine) and breakfast two mornings. The staff at the hotel was exceptional. Every person we encountered was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was decent especially for the price. Both hot and cold buffet items and a handful of cooked to go dishes included in breakfast price. Dinner was nothing extraordinarily food wise. Settled on four stars for outstanding service and nice view.

    Five stars for a rooftop restaurant with class and tasty noms. I highly recommend this place. It's…read morea fabulous, hidden establishment on the roof of the Carlton hotel, and it is worth the find. I came here with my siblings to have champagne and a good bougie vibe. We had a fantastic time! The service was pleasant and we had a chance to sit on the adorable side porch to enjoy the nice weather. We also tried their haggis, and while I don't like Haggis at all, theirs wasn't terrible. It's a blend of oatmeal with the intestines and they top it with a sunny side up egg, which makes it yummy. I love that they are not quick to get you off their table, they stay attentive, and even take pictures for you. It was such a pleasant experience, that I hope to visit it again when I go back.

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