Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Thundercat Pub & Diner

4.7

4.7 (2858)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Glasgow City centre pub and diner specialising in deep dish pizza pies and American staples.
Thundercat’s head chef Yvonne Noon is passionate about the food served in America’s diners, pubs and dive bars.
Having travelled the length and breadth of the USA, Yvonne and the team behind Buck’s Bar now bring those authentic flavours and recipes to Glasgow.
Open for Brunch, lunch and dinner til late.
Thundercat also sells local draught beers, cocktails and shakes. Drinks promos every day.

Top review

Marie

Dined 2 days ago

Lucy our server was lovely. The food was outstanding, first time being in but defo not be the last.

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Classic Chicago Style

Glasgow - Bucks Bar West Regent St

4.7

4.7 (4851)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
Buck's Bar is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

Indoor and outdoor seating available to book

Live music Saturday's - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
40% off selected cocktails Monday - Wednesday

Top review

Liz

Dined 6 days ago

A great restaurant with a good vibe. Amazing food and good service. Thank you - will be back.

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Popular dish

Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.7

4.7 (2752)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Chicken Liquor Rock N Roll

The best buttermilk fried chicken you have ever tasted!
Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

We are wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need wheelchair access or room for a pram when booking your table, to allow our team to find you the most suitable table!

We have live music every Saturday.

We are dog friendly, children under 18 until 10pm and veggie/vegans options available!

Please note;

Sun-Thur, bookings after 9.45pm are for DRINKS only.

Fri/Sat bookings after 10pm are for DRINKS only.

Top review

Helen

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic place to eat and drink. Service was amazing and music was brilliant.

Glasgow - Bucks Bar Southside

4.7

4.7 (734)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bucks Bar Southside. We look forward to welcoming you

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
New to Glasgow Southside, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon.

40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday -Wednesday
weekly offers
www.bucksbar.co.uk

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Emma

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

The service here was amazing, the server had asked about the dishes we ordered mostly being spicy as this was my step-dad's favourite kind. He then went away to get different hot sauces that he thought might be to his taste. This was a nice touch as there is many sauces there and my step-dad would have been unsure which ones to go with.

The Smokin Fox

4.6

4.6 (535)

£25 and under

Scottish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Reservations are for food bookings only – all drinks are first come, first served.

Not trying too hard, not overly complicated, and EXACTLY what you are looking for; our menu is the fox's knees. We have got a great selection of Scottish beers on tap, and have recently created an extensive cocktail menu for you to sip on while you catch up with friends. From the kitchen, you can expect feel good pub dishes with a twist made from fresh, seasonal ingredients – we think yer granny would even approve!

Foxes might not be great at sports (it’s hard when you can’t even wear shoes) but that doesn’t stop us from watching all the big games! We have all Sky Sports & BT channels so can show everything from the Scottish Premiership & International Football to the Grand National and Wimbledon. Swing by, pull up a pew and catch all of the action.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

Was very busy when we went which is always a good sign! Staff always attentive and delightful and menu is very good value. You won’t leave hungry.

The Raven

4.6

4.6 (359)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Cask Ales | Big Burgers | Dirty Fries | Craft Beer | | Homespun Cocktails | Electric Darts

We love a hearty meal and a few tipples to wash it down with – if that sounds like your jam then this is the place for you.

Our craft beer and cask ales change on the weekly! Ask your server for more details.

ELECTRIC DARTS: We’ve taken the classic pub game and turned it into a new social phenomenon. Introducing: Electric Darts. Grab a few friends and compete with them on one of our electric dartboards. Select Electric Darts when booking.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm
🐶 Dog-friendly
🎯 Darts Ochey bookings available
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

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Alan

Dined 1 day ago

Food was great had the ribs omg fell apart and my partner had the burger great

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Experience

Electric Darts (90 Minutes)

The Spiritualist Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (837)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The Spiritualist is an enticingly elegant cocktail bar and restaurant with a touch of cool. Located in the centre of Glasgow, we're the perfect place to relax with friends and family over cocktails and small plates.

We’re proud to hold Scotland’s greatest bar gantry. But don’t just take our word for it. Come and see the unrivaled selection of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, wines and craft beers for yourself!

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 8pm
🍲 Bar bites menu available Wed – Fri all day, Sat – Sun from 3pm
🥞 Boozy Brunch available Thu – Sun 12pm-3pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 ‘Just Drinks’ bookings welcome
🍽️ Kitchen closes at 9pm
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

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Jacqueline

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

We arrived early and by luck our table was available. Very attentive service throughout. We had the Christmas menu. Food was excellent & beautifully presented. Wine with meal was reasonably priced. We finished with a cocktail which was also good value. First time I’d been to the Spiritualist in a while but as good as I remembered and I will definitely return soon.

Church on the Hill

4.4

4.4 (407)

£25 and under

British

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The heart of Glasgow’s Southside. We are a Bar & Restaurant for the locals, ran by locals and here to celebrate the greater side of Glasgow.

We pride ourselves on being the venue for every occasion, whether that be shakin’ up some cocktails on a Tuesday, bringing in Gran’s 80th birthday on Friday or enjoying a wholesome Roast on a Sunday. We have recently launched a new menu with a real “POW with WOW!” and you can expect a little tingle on your taste buds as you read through our new food and drinks menu.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm
🐶 Dog-friendly in bar area & garden
🍔Midweek Miracles- 2 Course £15.95 | 3 Courses £18.95 Mon-Thurs
🍹£5.00 Cocktails Mon-Thurs
💡 Pub Quiz Mondays at 8pm
🍹 Bookings for food & drink. Walk ins only in Bar Area
⚽ 9 TVs, 2 Projectors & 1 Display wall, We are the Home of Sport
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 11 or more

Top review

Rebecca

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Great meal at Church on the hill. Our server Marie was brilliant and very knowledgeable on the menu items plus was just a really friendly person. We'll definitely be back soon.

El Santo

4.4

4.4 (568)

£26 to £40

Latin American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to El Santo, the pulsating heart of Latin American culture & cuisine in the heart of Glasgow! Experience an explosion of flavours at our casual luxury dining venue, with a tantalising menu of small, shareable dishes, transporting you on a gastronomical adventure across Latin America.

As the sun sets, the rhythm of our bar & dance floor takes over. Immerse yourself in the irresistible beats of our DJs and the fiery passion of our dancers every Friday & Saturday! Our Saturdays are truly special, featuring Live Entertainment in the evening.

Discover the allure of our El Santito Speakeasy, available for private events that can be fully customised to meet your specific needs. Experience the magic and create unforgettable memories at El Santito!

Book now and experience the exotic vibrancy and mouth-watering delights of Latin America at El Santo. ¡Te esperamos ansiosos!

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Donna

Dined 1 day ago

Staff were incredible with our son’s allergies, very attentive & knowledgeable. Noisy atmosphere but we enjoy that buzz. We will definitely return as dining with teenagers is a challenge and they couldn’t have been any more accommodating.

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Experience

Sunday Rodizio BBQ menu - £38.95

Experience

Premium Festive Menu

Experience

Signature Festive Sharing Menu

Cafe Ibiza

3.9

3.9 (23)

£25 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Glasgow

About the restaurant

We are bringing an Ibiza experience like Glasgow has never seen before. We run a range of events like our sell out House saturday daytime we are throwing a day event inspired by the party capital of the world! An immersive experience providing great food, DJs and a carefree Ibiza vibe.
We also have 4 Party Domes perfect for groups and parties!
Our huge outdoor Ibiza Terrace is perfect for those sunny days or pretty romantic evenings. We also have firepits available in the winter that make the perfect cosy setting.

We offer a huge range of food drink drinks from 12pm everyday. Choose from pizzas, Burgers, Small plates, soups and delicious desserts. We are dog and children friendly and have a load of beautiful spots for that perfect picture.
Choose from one of our Classic Cocktails or our Ibiza themed Cocktails to really make the perfect day out.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Went to cafe Ibiza for the first time last weekend and wow!! Why have I not come here sooner! Absolutely worth the short journey from town!! We had booked a table for 6pm and were meant to leave at 8pm but we ended up staying until they closed! It was the best vibe, staff were so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble, the venue is stunning and the food was such good value for money! We’ve already booked our next visit in December and cannot wait to come back!

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Experience

Cafe Ibiza Party Domes!!!

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