Bloc+ (117 Bath Street, Glasgow)
Busy music bar proves an ideal place for a quiet lunch. Just watch out for the brownie.

Busy music bar proves an ideal place for a quiet lunch. Just watch out for the brownie.

I arrive at L’Escargot Bleu after a long day in the office and a windswept rush up the road. “Are you OK?” asks my dining companion Jenny, tactfully, as I...

Maybe it's the students in snowboard gear; maybe it's the stag heads and antler fittings; maybe it's just the name, but there is definitely an après ski feel to Big Slope....

My dining partner Susie is already settled with a glass of rosé and blethering with the staff by the time I arrive at Angels With Bagpipes, a new addition to Edinburgh's...

Recently renovated, Wannaburger has transformed itself from a gourmet burger joint to an upscale fast food burger joint. The distinction is subtle, but very important. While before it was all...

Tucked away amid the traditional pubs at the west end of Rose St, Japanese restaurant Oishii comes as a welcome surprise on a street more commonly associated with pre-marital booze...

Chop Chop Leith sits on Commercial Quay next to The Kitchin. With a first glance at the shiny red tables and melamine plates, you could perhaps be forgiven for thinking...

When you make comparisons it’s only fair to compare like with like. And so, while Bardoulet's fine dining restaurant at the Horseshoe Inn in Eddleston (a village less than a...

In its new more bohemian location of up-and-coming Finnieston, The Ivy finds home in a more hospitable locale than the windy inclines at Charing Cross. Formerly 54 Below, the space...

In this credit crunch climate you would be forgiven for thinking that eating out was a luxury most people have been forced to curtail. However not only is Gourmet Glasgow...

Espy is short for esplanade and that’s where you’ll find it; a cheery wee place perched on the Portobello promenade which greets with jugs of fruit-filled water and cosy surroundings....

Walking into The Guilty Lily is a calming experience; the central area is a large, airy, open space, perfectly cool in summer, but with huge, comfy sofas and solid tables...

Location: Bridge of Allan. 'Why would anyone go to Bridge of Allan?', you might well wonder. But when you actually get there, you'll likely be surprised to find this small...

Joseph Pearce’s is my German flatmate’s favourite Edinburgh hangout. I think the affection is based on a sense of loyalty to the northern (continental) European way of doing things -...

At the heart of Glasgow’s business district, the Living Room is worth seeking out. The menu is seasonal and each restaurant in this national chain is under the direction of...

According to my dining companion for an evening at Zucca, there’s no such thing as a free meal when you have to listen to my honking banter all night. But...

Mercury Maia has taken all the glamour and elegance of a bygone era and given it a contemporary twist – we kicked off our meal with pre-dinner cocktails from a...

“This looks a bit romantic for us; there’s a love tunnel!” was Big Rob’s first impression. My companion was right; we entered the narrow gap between tall Royal Mile buildings...

This warm, inviting pub instantly offers a feeling of comfort upon entry, and soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere allow you to settle into viewing their menu of seasonal, local...

12pm – 3pm Just getting into the day, you’ve probably successfully managed to sleep through your morning lectures, and starting to think about going outside. LAZY DAYS BY THE RIVER:...