Hidden away (hence the name) in a busy but not widely known lane on the Yorkhill end of Argyle Street. We had booked an afternoon …
Colintraive Hotel – March 2012
Hand dived king scallops and stornaway black pudding £10.50 – wow, plump and fresh. went well with the stornaway pudding. Seafood Chowder – £7.95. …
Coylet Inn, Loch Eck – March 2012
Another pub at the lochside with a fire stop. Cosy bar with fire, Harvieston Ruck and Maul on tap with separate dining area. Pepper rings …
Whistlefield Inn, Loch Eck – March 2012
Rosie the coo welcome’s you into this traditional Scottish bar. Busy with families and travellers alike. The bar menu was quite varied. Chicken Liver and …
Oyster Catcher, Otter Ferry – March 2012
Located on Argyll’s Secret Coast and beside a gorgeous beach (with moorings if neeed), the Oyster Catcher ticks lots of boxes. Serving Loch Fyne Beers, …
The Lodge at Portavadie – March 2012
Located at the end of a single track road in the picturesque Cowal area is Portavadie. Long ignored, it is hoped that the Marina …
Competition! Celebrate No1 ranked blog
To celebrate making No1 for blogs in Glasgow on Urbanspoon, we are having a competition. The prize is a copy of Canapes, an excellent …
Glasgow Guzzler – CAMRA publication
The latest edition of The Glasgow Guzzler is online at Glasgow CAMRA website. Featuring gems such as the new Loch Lomond Brewery in Alexandria …
La Tasca, Renfield Street, Glasgow – February 2012
It’s been a long long time since I was last in a La Tasca, mainly due to it looking like a chain, being rather dull …
Atholl Palace, Pitlochry – Feb 2012
Gorgeous palace of a hotel, real fires, impressive building, sweeping views and then……. you get to the restaurant. Very slow service, food was bland the …
Nachos, Skirving Street, Shawlands, Glasgow – Feb 2012
Given a lick of paint after its last incarnation as an Italian, Nachos is really what Glasgow is looking for. You’d think places with killer …
Once Upon a Tart, 45 King Street, Glasgow – Feb 2012
tarts! and cakes. I think that this recession has led for a need for sugar and what better way to get your sugar than in …
Public, Belgrade, Serbia – Feb 2012
Public Kosančićev Venac 29, Beograd 011 328 3680 http://www.public.co.rs/ Public is a stylish but unpretentious restaurant situated on the hillside overlooking the river Sava in …
Byres Road Bar Soba, Official Opening – Feb 2012
On the site of Blind Pig is now the West End home of Bar Soba, the delicious eatery based in Mitchell Lane. Last week was …
Trans-Europe Cafe New Opening Hours
The brilliant Trans-Europe Cafe is now open Friday and Saturday nights, hurrah!
Wetherspoons, Argyle Street, Glasgow (Sir John Moore) – Jan 2012
Ideally situated for early morning jaunts from Glasgow Central. We nipped into wetherspoons for a pre-train journey breakfast. I went for the breakfast deal, which …
Toby, Hurlet, Glasgow – Jan 2012
Unfortunately wordpress didn’t see to like my photograph of the display, which I tend to agree with. From the buffet you can help yourself to …
Newlands Bakery, 238 Kilmarnock Road, Newlands – Jan 2011
Splashed outside on the window is the proclimation that this is the best southside breakfast. Lets see. for £4.50 you get this cold toast …
The Bungo, 17-21 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow, G41 2AL- Dec 2011
From the helm of Two Figs and The Left Bank comes – The Bungo. Interesting decor, think Next when they had that industrial landscape store …
Cafe Armando, Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands, Glasgow – Jan 2012
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 …