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 …
Glasgow
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …