Bloc+ (117 Bath Street, Glasgow)
By . Published 03 May 2011
Busy music bar proves an ideal place for a quiet lunch. Just watch out for the brownie.
Food > Venue reviews
L'Escargot Bleu
By . Published 06 April 2011I 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...
Big Slope
By . Published 29 March 2011Maybe 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....
Angels with Bagpipes
By . Published 04 February 2011My 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...
Wannaburger
By . Published 07 January 2011Recently 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...
Oishii
By . Published 01 November 2010Tucked 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
By . Published 28 September 2010Chop 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...
Bardoulet's Restaurant, Horseshoe Inn, Eddleston
By . Published 27 December 2009When 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...
The Ivy Bar
By . Published 15 September 2009In 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...
Amarone
By . Published 15 September 2009In 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
By . Published 28 July 2009Espy 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....
The Guilty Lily
By . Published 28 July 2009Walking 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...
Adamo Hotel, Bridge of Allan
By . Published 25 May 2009Location: 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
By . Published 20 April 2009Joseph 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 -...
The Living Room
By . Published 20 April 2009At 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...
Zucca
By . Published 04 March 2009According 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, Dundee
By . Published 22 January 2009Mercury 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...
Monteith's, Edinburgh
By . Published 21 January 2009“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...
The Stockbridge Tap
By . Published 16 December 2008This 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...
Student Life: Where you need to be, any time of day
Published 11 September 200812pm – 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:...
