Rab Ha's

In the 19th century Robert Hall was known as Rab Ha'. He was also known as 'The Glasgow Glutton'. He liked his food, as do I. On this outing, I liked my lunch at the hostelry that carries his nickname. Rab Ha's is typically described as a hidden gem, nestling on Hutcheson Street in the Merchant City. In a restored Victorian building, an open fire lights the character of the establishment. Upstairs is a traditionally themed boutique hotel and in the basement nestles a fine restaurant experience. Rab Ha's feels like a Highland retreat more than a country pub, and the traditional Scottish fare reflects this. Vittles-wise, mince was the order of the day, and it arrived soaked in lovely brown gravy. My mother, if she knew, would be mad at my feeling that this dish was even better than hers. Not to mention the fact that it's only £10 for two courses - a damn site cheaper than a train home. [Graeme Park]