Location:- View Larger Map I used to go to Pancho’s a lot when it first opened, so had happy memories. Boy, was I disappointed. …
Pancho Villas, 26 Bell Street, Glasgow
Scotland
Greek Golden Kebab, Sinclair Drive, Glasgow – November 2009
Location:- View Larger Map Hours – Closed Monday – Wednesday and booking is advised. Lovely Kitsch Interior with plastic grapes and ivy. house red £11.40 …
Sloans, 108 Argyle Street, Glasgow – November 2009
Location:- [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=sloans+glasgow&sll=55.865627,-4.257223&sspn=0.35833,0.951004&ie=UTF8&hq=sloans&hnear=Glasgow,+UK&t=h&cid=13536285954369066232&ll=55.865631,-4.249392&spn=0.016857,0.036478&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Visiting here after a long break to go to the Thank Folk its Tuesday night. We bought two halfs of beer – …
Battlefield Rest, 55 Battlefield Road, Glasgow – November 2009
View Larger Map A family celebration, we had been recommended the Battlefield Rest, and we were very happy to visit. We went for the pre-theatre …
Yo Sushi, Frasers, Buchanan Street, Glasgow – Nov 2009
Sparkly new Yo Sushi on Buchanan Street inside Frasers Store. Large and clean restaurant and eager staff – what I’ve come to know of the …
Waterside Inn, Glasgow Road, Hurlet – Sep 2009
Where is it:- [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=waterside+inn,+hurlet&sll=55.871833,-4.474648&sspn=0.178751,0.528374&ie=UTF8&ll=55.844868,-4.357796&spn=0.173925,0.528374&z=12&iwloc=A&cid=1271926861306937047&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Not a bad selection of beers on tap (Calders 70 shilling, Kelburn Goldihops as well as the usual suspects). We …
Dhabba, 44 Candleriggs, Glasgow
Where is it:-[googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Dhabba,++glasgow&sll=56.009323,-4.374619&sspn=0,0&ie=UTF8&cid=9347475951432615069&ll=55.865053,-4.241152&spn=0.016857,0.036478&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] I finally found myself in Dhabba which many of my colleagues have raved about. Strangely though, all the women I’ve spoken …
Brodies, 53 West Regent Street, Glasgow *CLOSED*
When we arrived at around 12:30 the restaurant was empty apart from a single table. We opted for 2 items from the £5 weekday lunch …
La Vita, 131 Queen Street, Glasgow
Where is it:- [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=la+vita,++glasgow&sll=55.832144,-4.211197&sspn=0.178934,0.528374&ie=UTF8&cid=11565470989515746695&ll=55.888406,-4.235229&spn=0.067388,0.145912&z=12&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Not the cheapest pasta in the world at around £8 per main course but a very big portion. I was …
Cranberry's, 30 Wilson Street, Glasgow
Where is it: – [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cranberrys+glasgow&sll=55.921508,-4.475555&sspn=0,0&ie=UTF8&cid=3794075855708657772&ll=55.888213,-4.229736&spn=0.067389,0.145912&z=12&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Bright Merchant city café, the sort of place which is sure to be packed on mother’s day. We had …
Grand Fish and Chips, John Street, Glasgow
Where is it:- [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grand+fish+and+chips+glasgow&sll=55.860068,-4.247375&sspn=0.021749,0.066047&ie=UTF8&cid=11373392757623952552&ll=55.889561,-4.231453&spn=0.067386,0.145912&z=12&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Part of the Baby Grand group, which is usually high on quality. I’d walked past here numerous times and while …
Committee Room 9, 18 John Street, Glasgow
Where is it:- [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?source=ig&hl=en&q=committe+room+no+9&lr=&ie=UTF8&cid=2418336909767697027&ll=55.867028,-4.243126&spn=0.016856,0.036478&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] We booked a table in here for lunch. When we arrived our table (for 8) was not ready despite the …
Kaldis 50 Edinburgh Road, Swinton/Ballieston, Glasgow G69 6DN
Where is it:-[googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=G69+6DN&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=157.724206,360&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=55.860429,-4.103909&spn=0.016859,0.036478&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed&w=425&h=350] To drink, I asked for an orange juice and stupidly expected something fresh but instead got a pint glassed filled with …
Abbotsford, 3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh – Sep 2009
Location – [googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=the+abbotsford,+edinburgh&sll=55.956937,-3.189597&sspn=0.011015,0.02959&ie=UTF8&ll=55.960012,-3.1917&spn=0.042869,0.118361&t=h&z=14&iwloc=A&cid=13434440763415725434&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Excellent old interior, lovely gantry and good atmosphere. Serves Stafford Press Cier, Bellhaven Best, Stella, Hoegarten, Guinness, Budvar, Duvel, Corona, Magners, …
Cafe Royal, 19 West Register Street, Edinburgh – Sep 2009
Location:-[googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cafe+royal,+edinburgh&sll=55.97604,-3.173269&sspn=0.002752,0.007398&ie=UTF8&ll=55.961069,-3.186378&spn=0.010716,0.02959&t=h&z=14&iwloc=A&cid=11490606837692961406&output=embed&w=425&h=350] decadent surroundings to impress, with some good sounding things on the menu too (oysters, moules, sausage and arran mustard sandwiches as well as …
Guildford Arms, 1-5 West Register Street, Edinburgh – Sep 2009
Location:-[googlemaps http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=guildford+arms,+edinburgh&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=23.931729,60.600586&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14&iwloc=A&cid=10497709853557209274&ll=55.960636,-3.186378&output=embed&w=425&h=350] victorian styled pub with gorgous ornate cornicing on ceiling. Friendly staff, good selection of real ales as well as other beers such as …
Candy Bar and Kitchen, 113-115 George Street, Edinburgh – Sep 2009 ** CLOSED***
BEWARE! Although the food is cheap the drink is extortionate. I got charged £4 for a G&T, other half £4.50 for a kopperberg! The food …
The Saint, 44 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh – September 2009 **CLOSED***
Loved this place. We juggled between here and The Stockbridge next door and I’m glad we plumped for here. Hot smoked salmon, chicory, walnuts, …
Cafe Circa, Crow Road, Broomhill – July 2009
Cafe situated on Crow Road near to An Lochan restaurant. Popular with the locals (seemingly the rolls are an excellent buy). Had a veggie omelette …
Ye Olde Anchor Inn, 36 Gallowgate Street, Largs – July 2009
two pints (one Tennants one Arran beer) and one soda water and lime – £6.80. Good atmosphere in here, cosy and friendly. Toilets passed the …
McCabes Pub, 80 Main Street, Largs – July 2009
Two half pints (one tennants, one guinness) and a soda water and lime for £3 odd. Toilets were very small, could do with a wee …
Boaters, Rouken Glen Park, June 2009
It was city centre prices in Boaters. £10.50 for three pots of tea and three cakes! Nice cake but … for …
TGI Fridays, Gordon St/Buchanan St, Glasgow – June 2009
I only go here for the JD share platter. We nipped in last night for some sunshine inspired cocktails. The two barmen looked like they …
Tunnocks Tearoom, Uddingston – May 2009
We have coveted this tearoom for so long, but yet a disappointment 🙁 Tea was average served with lovely UHT milk – kind of expected …