quirky fun food for laid back people. my oh and i happened across this place by accident and we're very glad we did!
quirky decor, laid back staff, a well stocked bar and decent food at a decent price - what's not to like?!
there was the odd downside - the proximity to glasgow un meant we were treated to a rather loud rundown from the people at the next table of their weekend and their course requirements. but having been students ourselves, we saw this more as a chance to reminisce about the good old days!
food was good - considering the price we paid. my minute steak suffered slightly from being a bit tough, but the horseradish mayo was perfectly balanced, and the salad fresh. with big chunkychipsand a price tag the right side of a tenner, it filled a hole perfectly. mr bint's burger was perfectly judged - the right size, with bacon and cheese as additional extras, and the same chunkychipscooked to perfection, with the added addition of creamy coleslaw which finished the dish off a treat!
a carafe of water with strawberries and mint appeared as if by magic, and staff were attentive but not overbearing. the specials are listed by the bar on an ohp, and the whole place has a kitch, vintage feel with mismatch china of the sort your gnranny used to have, and bone handled knives which are better than you would expect at cutting meat!
all in all, i loved this place. it's not a high end restaurant or gastropub. it's a student hangout where "grownups" can also feel at home. it has a real buzz about it, with some lovely little touches (the basket of essential lady products like hairspray, anti-perspirant and other stuff you forget to take on a night out, in the ladies loos is just one example). i'd recommend it to anyone who wants a decent bite to eat, a good choice at the bar, and doesn't take themselves too seriously.