Art School

Refurbished recently, The Art School on Scott Street has long been a brilliant place to catch a band; have a drink or dance your socks off.

Fondly known as The Vic, it’s part of Glasgow School of Art Students’ Association and sits opposite the much loved Mackintosh building, just behind Sauchiehall Street.

With a menu that cheery picks the tastiest dishes from around the globe, it’s also a great spot for a bite to eat.

You can test drive the menu with today’s Big Deal on a meal and drink at The Vic.

International cuisine

Sample a wide range of street food from around the globe with this offer – available noon to 9pm, Monday to Friday, and from 5pm to 9pm on Saturdays.

Option one is for two people to each enjoy a main course from the 5pm menu plus a glass of wine or pint of draft beer or cider.

Option two is for two people to each have a drink plus two courses from the 5pm menu.

Great choice

Starters on the 5pm menu range from ham hock terrine to chicken satay served with wedges of baked sweet potato as well as salmon gravlax.

In addition to popular ranges of burgers and pizza, the main courses on offer include a braised lamb shoulder with a borlotti bean and chorizo stew; pan-fried sea bass and a Vietnamese noodle salad flavoured with fresh Asian herbs, shredded veg, mooli, crispy shallots and sriracha.

You can round off your meal with profiteroles; a chocolate brownie sundae or affogato – that classic Italian combination of Amaretto, espresso and ice cream.

Vegetarians are well catered for with everything from tandoori halloumi burgers to a Puy lentil pie topped with a celeriac and butterbean mash and served with spring greens.

Happy diners

The Art School is well known as a dynamic hub for Glasgow’s arts, clubbing and music scenes. Plenty of people also rave about its food. This recent review is from TripAdvisor:

‘Always a good choice. Good variety of food at The Art School. Last time I went I devoured a butternut squash pizza and was thoroughly impressed with my choice. I usually go here because there is an amazing variety of music that gets played, the staff are brilliant, the food is good and the drinks well priced. You have to visit this gem.’

Within easy walking distance of the ABC, King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, this Big Deal would be perfect for a pre-show bite as well as a fun lunch.