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

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

The ambiance is dark and moody. The staff is pleasant enough. And the the drinks were good. Live…read moremusic that was amazing!!! Jazzy and blues.

A cocktail bar, cute for date night. Not sure there was food. You need a reservation.read more

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

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

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

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

Excellent cocktails. The food was also outstanding. I was pleasantly suprised to find steak in…read moreScotland that was tender, well marbled , perfectly seasoned, and cooked to my specification (rare!). The service and atmosphere were perfect for the business dinner we enjoyed.

What an interesting setting for a fabulous restaurant. It was a cold rainy evening so the fact that…read morea steakhouse was tucked away in the grand Central Station a few hundred feet from our hotel was a real plus and the fact that it turned out to be our best dining evening in Glasgow was even better. From the atmospheric blue lit metal staircase down to the converted subway tunnel that somehow they had made cozy and welcoming it was positive from start to finish. The rump steak was tender and flavorful and the bernaise sauce really made it all the better. we took a chance on the Tempranillo for a bottle of wine and it was very smooth. waitress was welcoming and knowledgeable. This makes for a nice evening on the town that's a little different! Highly recommended!

I loved the sound of the Bowery, it sounded like such an awesome new opening on Queen Street…read more However, I was a twinge disappointed when I visited. Why? Because this place is part fancy cocktail bar, part football bar. I'm not saying that I didn't like this place, I actually really did. It was a nice place to catch up with a friend over some food and chat for a few hours. It's a very modern/upmarket place, but as I said in the intro, there's TVs around the place showing football. I think without the TVs I would really love this place, but I'm not into football at all. It was a Tuesday afternoon so I don't even know what game they were showing, but some people were watching it, so obviously that has some appeal. I had a virgin mojito which was lovely (if I'd been driving I would have had the non-virgin one, obviously!) and a couple of small dishes instead of a main. The squid starter was lovely, a generous portion and perfectly cooked. I also got a side of mac cheese which was deliciously cheesy and actually really big for a side. I didn't complain, obviously. Service was really good while we were there - the staff looking after our table were super friendly and chatty without being overbearing. Prices were reasonable and the place had a good vibe. I would definitely go back here to try it out again as I did really like it, and perhaps sitting in the restaurant area away from the TVs would be a bit more pleasant. Otherwise it was really nice.

4 stars for drinks alone, I will come back and review again once I get to try the food!…read more Kris and I popped in on our way to Ichiban for a drink (or two, heehee!) and were pleasantly surprised on trying the Bowery. The sleek and stylish interior matches the clean-cut look on the exterior, making the Bowery stand out against the lovably scruffy look that Queen St seems to have (that is a compliment btw!) The drinks menu is extensive; they have a nice range of beers and wines and some tasty-sounding cocktails too. The atmosphere was quiet and serene when we visited, which gives me the impression that this would make a great venue for a post-shopping lunch/cocktail date with friends. Lovely!

All of our experience at the Atlantic was grand! My wife and I were in Scotland for the holidays/…read moreHogmanay and were fortunate to have this restaurant open while we were visiting. Besides truly enjoying the beautiful cultured experience, this establishment was one of the small handful of restaurants that will stick with us. We will be returning to Scotland soon...and when we do...this restaurant will easily receive our patronage again. Thank you Atlantic team!

Worst representation of French cuisine ever. French Onion soup was from the Campbell clan in the…read morehighlands with horrible bread and very little cheese. Tasted like a microwave. Scallop appetizer was three tiny semi dry scallops with Cole slaw, Escargot- no shell and a bit chewy no flavor. The fries or chips seemed to be from the Scottish Restaurant....Mcdonalds! Beer was good!

Damn, this place is cool…read more Revolución de Cuba was one of many bars on my list that I needed to visit while I was in Glasgow. Located on the bustling Renfrew St. this place is hard to miss. The minute you walk in you feel like you're walking into a modern Latin American restaurant - sexy, dark, colourful are all the adjectives that are popping out at me. We came in on a Saturday night and it was busy, busy, busy. People were dancing, professional dancers were in full costume, every table was full, and all the guests looked happy taking down their fancy cocktails. The one downside of it being busy? It was hard to get a drink from the bartender. But once we got his attention, he was quick to serve. Our trip was short and sweet, since we had many other bars we wanted to visit this night. One drink and we were out of there. I would definitely come back for more drinks and dancing though. They also have a food menu that looked quite good, but unfortunately I didn't try anything. Good music, good vibes, good drinks. What more could you want?

I wanted to love this place, and maybe it's because it's just out of the womb that it isn't quite…read morethere yet. The décor is okay, functional as much as interesting, there is a nice selection of spirits, especially rum, and I suspect that the tables can be cleared for salsa, gigs etc. The food and service though was slightly disappointing. Not that our server wasn't chatty or pleasant, the exact opposite in fact, it's just that the food took a while to arrive. Again, the menu is slightly disappointing too, there is very little on there that is specifically Cuban, in fact most of it would not be out of place in a Spanish tapas bar. I ordered albondigas (meatballs in tomato sauce), sticky chicken skewers, and the roasted chorizo. It took a while, when it did come though it was all tepid, it just wasn't warm enough, unlike my partner's, hers were all fine, but then again she didn't get the Gambas Pil Pil she wanted nor the tea at the end because it was taking too long! The roasted chorizo was great, a nice smooth chorizo with a really tasty red wine, honey and onion sauce. I also had some of my partner's Cajun cream mushrooms and they were creamy, spicy and properly warm. Nice large olives too. The meatballs were not bad, quite tasty, although I personally like them firmer, and the tomato sauce wasn't broken down enough, meaning it was separated and it certainly didn't coat well. The skewers weren't "sticky" enough, making them a little drier and the lime and honey flavour not as intense as it could have been. I'm sure it'll get better, these are no doubt just teething problems, but on the basis of this visit it's a three.

Came across The Social while exploring Glasgow/Greenock for the day. From the drinks to the food,…read morethe menu was light and refreshing. Sitting outside allowed you to take in the vibes and culture of Scotland, as we even saw a wedding taking place in the courtyard. Service was slower, but the waitresses were accommodating and nice. It was the perfect lunch and the menu had something for everyone.

Excellent vibe. The staff was friendly and professional. Delicious food and cocktails. Fun place ,…read moreglad we came when we visited Glasgow last month .

Dropped in for a beer and some grub since our hotel was close by. Right from the start, it was a…read morebit disappointing as they were out of my favored beer choice. There were also a couple of menu items they didn't have. I ordered the basic burger and fries. Maybe it's my Americanized taste buds but the burger had a slightly gamy taste and lacked the greasy fat that I've come to enjoy. The condiments were fine with an onion ring, tomato, and lettuce leaf. The fries (or as they say here, chips) were spot on very good. Crispy outside and soft/slightly sweet inside. The service was nice and I liked the fact that the music wasn't so loud you could actually have a conversation without raising my voice.

Amazing new basement bar that just opened this month. Been there twice for food now and about 5…read moretimes just for the chips. I'm a bit of a chip purist and I have to say that this place does some of the best chips in Glasgow. I would say the best chips in Glasgow but chips are so versatile, so I'll stick to best thick cut chips in Glasgow instead. Super crispy on the outside and beautiful and fluffy on the inside. They even leave the skins on, perfection! I'm vegan so have only tried the vegan curry (amazing! and big portions) and the soup of the day which comes with lovely chunky bread. The chef told me that the soup of the day will always be vegan and although there appears to be only one dedicated vegan option on the menu, the chef let me know that they will veganise almost anything on the menu. I asked about gluten free too (as I knew I'd be writing this post) and they have lots of gluten free alternatives as well. If you're not sure just ask the staff. My partner isn't vegan and had the fish and chips on one trip and the rarebit and jerk chicken on another. He was raving about how good the fish and chips were and the rarebit looked and smelled amazing. I stole one of the caramelised onions from the top and they were tasty! We is a major fried chicken fan so was always going to be chuffed with the jerk chicken. Speaking of the staff, they are all super friendly, nice and up for a bit of chat. This place is great for a bite to eat but even better for drinks. The gantry is incredibly impressive with lots of tasty spirit varieties (esp gin!) and even a gin cocktail that put me in a good mood. Lots of interesting beers in the fridges and on tap alongside some classics. I'm a desperado kind of gal while my partner sticks to Tennents. The decor is really impressive too. Dark but with warm lighting which makes the place feel comfortable with some quirky lampshades and furnishings that gives it a cool but laid back feel. Also, the bathrooms supply complimentary deodorant, hairspray and sanitary towels which I always think is a nice thoughtful touch. All in all this new place is my new favourite city centre boozer and a place I enjoy chilling out in.