Browse Modern restaurants in Glasgow

About 1802 @ Hutchesons Hall

Situated on Ingram Street, 1802 @ Hutchesons’ Hall is an iconic venue now reborn with a fabulous refurbishment, courtesy of the minds behind Glasgow City Centre favourites, Tabac and Devil of Brooklyn. This fabulous bar and restaurant sits within a magnificent Category A nineteenth-century listed building in the heart of Merchant City.

About A'Challtainn at Barras Art and Design

A’Challtainn is an award-winning seafood restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Barras Art and Design at the Barras. It is pronounced A Cawl Tain, after the Gaelic for Calton. As well as being the name for this part of Glasgow, it also means the hazel wood. The restaurant is on a mezzanine level overlooking the BAaD courtyard. The cocktail bar nestles under the restaurant and provides views of the chefs at work.

About Apex Glasgow

Apex Lounge is part of Apex City of Glasgow hotel on Bath Street. A cleverly designed space, it features a choice of dramatically illuminated booths, communal tables, intimate two top tables and a range of different seating options. Whether lunching with your colleagues or enjoying a romantic dinner as part of a weekend away, the Apex Lounge has the right space.

About Arcoona

Contemporary food with a twist served in vibrant surroundings

About Avondale Bar & Grill

A warm, stylish modern brasserie.

About Babbity Bowster

Babbity Bowster is one of those iconic Glasgow drinking and dining spots that charms anyone lucky enough to stumble upon it.

Tucked away on Blackfriars Street, it is both a small guest house and French-influenced restaurant that showcases seasonal Scottish ingredients.

Inside, you will find a cosy fireplace, restful decor and an overall welcoming feel. Babbity Bowster is actually named after an old Scottish country dance, so it’s fitting that occasional live music events add to the vibe.

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About Bo & Birdy at The Blythswood

Located within the swish Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, Bo & Birdy is the first Scottish 5-star hotel restaurant to be overseen by a female executive chef. This modern brasserie has been filtered through a traditional Scottish lens, with a menu showcasing the best of our natural larder. Inside, the decor is all soft, minimalist elegance with a flourish of Art Deco charm.

About Bothwell House

Contemporary Dining in Glasgow City Centre

With a late night cocktail bar, private dining plus their main restaurant area, Bothwell House is a premiere city centre hospitality destination, on the former Grill on the Corner site. Available for lunch and dinner plus brunch on the weekends, Bothwell House is ideally located just round the corner from Central Station in Glasgow City Centre. Plush leather seats, pendent lighting and contemporary artworks make for a sophisticated but relaxed space.

About Browns Bar & Brasserie

Classic brasserie in city centre
With the first Browns opening in 1973, this family of classic brasseries has had plenty of time to polish its offer. Stylish, timeless interiors; smartly turned out staff and simple but well sourced and prepared dishes are key. Located in the old General Post Office building on George Square, the Browns Brasserie and Bar in Glasgow fits the mould neatly. A live pianist keeps the atmosphere sparkling on a Sunday from 3pm – 6pm.

About Bunker

Bunker is a stylish restaurant hangout situated in the middle of one of Glasgow’s busiest streets.

About Cail Bruich West

Cail Bruich West is positioned on Great Western Road in Glasgow’s West End, mere moments from the lively Byres Road. The family run restaurant’s principle aim is to provide quality modern cuisine using the finest produce from Scotland’s larder.

About Champagne Central

Elegant and with plenty of decorative nods to its location next to Central train station, Champagne Central is a very handy spot for afternoon tea or cocktail before travelling on; people watching or simply lingering and chatting over dessert.

About Chez Mal

Chez Mal Brasserie is in Glasgow’s Malmaison hotel. The building was originally a Greek Orthodox church and the atmospheric restaurant sits in what used to be the crypt. As well as the main dining room, there are three intimate private dining rooms.

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About Citation

Citation Taverne & Restaurant is housed within the landmark former Sheriff Court building on Wilson Street, in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. Outdoor terraces allow alfresco dining in the summer months. The restaurant’s Portico, nestled among the building’s Corinthian-style, exterior columns, is one of Glasgow’s most impressive dining locations. Citation is the ideal location for a romantic meal, a night out with friends or a long and lazy lunch. Those who want to carry on socialising long after their meal can head to the ground floor bar.

About Cranachan

Located on the second floor of Princes Square on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street, Cranachan is an inviting mix of modern design and locally-produced food. Antler chandeliers and walls decorated by Glasgow’s famous Timorous Beasties design studio confidently set the stage for the contemporary Scottish cuisine served in Cranachan.

About Cuku

Situated on Kirklee Road, Cuku is a friendly, one-stop neighbourhood shop & restaurant showcasing the very best ingredients, coffees and drinks. It’s the perfect spot to drop in whether it’s for a midweek bite to eat, a delicious brunch or a glass of wine. With fresh, vibrant interiors and a homely feel, where could be better?!

About Cup Tea Garden

Putting the leafy into tea leaves, Cup Tea Garden is an inviting and beautifully crafted tea room on Virginia Street in the stylish Merchant City. It is the third branch of Glasgow’s innovative Cup family and follows in the tea-scented footsteps of the original Cup Tea Room in the West End and the city centre Cup Tea Lounge. Open until 5pm seven days a week, it is an appealing spot for a splendid cup of tea, a bite to eat and a good chat with old friends.