When you have been away in foreign climes, it’s good to get back to stodge. Local favourite Cafe Armando was decided as fitting the bill, …
Ichiban, 184 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow – December 2011
Another wee cheap deal meal. £14 for two mains and a bottle of wine. Been meaning to go for a good while but never got …
Jamsmith – a jam club *Now closed*
Stumbled across this wonderful idea, http://www.jamsmith.co.uk/ *EDIT: Jam Smith has now closed* For £10 a month or £27 for three months you will receive One 260g …
Brew Bar Cafe, 36 Wellington Place, Belfast – Nov 2011
An overnight trip to Belfast and a quick visit for some breakfast at Brew Bar Cafe. Ventured in due to the funky looking chairs …
Yen at North Rotunda, Glasgow – November 2011
We booked one of those deals “Oriental fest for two with wine at Yen Rotunda – save up to 60%” Of course checking the small …
Tir na nog, The Stables, Balfron Station G63 0NF – November 2011
Vegetarian friendly lentil soup. Brie and cranberry sandwich Visited here as part of a treat day, had the soup, sandwich, piece of cake and unlimited …
Nur, 22 Bridge Street, Glasgow – November 2011
Got one of those daily cheap deals, Pharoah’s Feast for £16 . Have been meaning to try this place for a while so was quite …
Opening of Whole Foods Market in Giffnock
Whole Foods Market have been present in London for a little while now and have made it up to Scotland.
Whole foods Market, Fenwick Road, Giffnock – November 2011
Popped along to the opening of the new Whole Foods Market in Giffnock, what a busy place. It seemed like the whole of the southside …
The Kind Man, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow – Oct 2011 ***CLOSED***
Located where Strathies Bar was on Pollokshaws Road, the Kind Man is the return to a previous name. Bland decor although friendly staff and domino …
Heraghtys, 708 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow – Oct 2011
love these tables, proper place to protect your paper/book from beer spillage. Old style pub, welcoming bar staff, no hassle from customers. TV’s showing …
Brechin Bar, 803 Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow – Nov 2011
Located in the heart of Govan, a stones throw from both the riverside ferry as well as the underground. Probably the best time not to …
The Granary, Shawlands Cross, Glasgow – October 2011
It’s had a good spruce up and a bit of a clean but still has that lived in look (if that can be possible). Nipped …
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Cairndow – October 2011
Up in the area so where else to go for lunch? Greeted by friendly staff and a cosy, warm restaurant. We settled down to read …
Vespbar, 14 Drury Street, Glasgow – October 2011
Located where O’Henry’s used to be, Vespbar is punting itself as an Italian Bar, prosecco on tap (£4.95 a glass) and Italian Beers and sells …
Inverbeg Inn, Luss – October 2011
3 miles outside of Luss, the Inverbeg Inn was one of those places that you always seem to drive past and go, must stop there, …
Cookie, 72 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow – October 2011
Been meaning to go to Cookie forever, so it seems, so a night out southside meant that we were able to go along and sample …
Chata Restaurant, Krowoderska 21/2, 31-141 Krakow, Poland – Sep 2011
Beer, one with raspberry syrup and one with ginger syrup – quite refreshing. Highlander Potato Cakes with Garlic Butter – gorgeous! Devils on horseback – …
Brooklyn Cafe, Minard Road, Glasgow – 80 years old this week
Article in the excellent Southside Happenings Blog about the birthday of Brooklyn Cafe. Lovely 1931 photograph on the page too. I’ve been in a …
cafe d'jaconelli, 570 Maryhill Road, Maryhill, Glasgow – October 2011
Established in 1924 and a retro classic as well as a film classic make this a good detour from the city centre. Not …
Social Media Week – Wine Tasting at West Brewery
As part of the global Social Media Week events which aimed to connect people and social media as well as increase awareness/knowledge etc. Also part of …
Michelin blind spot to Glasgow?
Edinburgh has gained another Michelin star restaurant according to this BBC report. The new awards for the whole of the UK can be found …
Signs, Duke Street, Glasgow – Sep 2011
Located at the Bellgrove end of Duke Street, Signs appears to be in a bit of a stramash at the moment. Previously Miau cafe, …
Glasgow Harvest 2011
Just found out about this so there is only one event left in the city. Building on last years event, this year’s went city wide, …