The Drake, West End

Not to be confused with Drake, the Canadian rapper who has just released a duet with Beyoncé, The Drake is a friendly restaurant and bar on the tip of Glasgow’s West End.

If you like good food then you can hit the right note with today’s Big Deal on a la carte dining at The Drake.

Seasonal and local

Available from Sunday to Thursday, noon-8pm, and from noon to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, this offer is for two people to each have a main course from the a la carte menu at The Drake.

Fresh, seasonal and local produce is the focus of The Drake and this Big Deal lets you pick from a great selection of tempting dishes.

The exact dishes will change, depending on the produce available. A typical a la carte menu might include:

Pan roasted cod with a smoked bacon, new potato, savoy cabbage and pea fricasse

Slow braised featherblade of beef, colcannon potato cake, sauté wild mushroom & bacon with a red wine jus

Beer-battered haddock, hand cut chips and tartare sauce

Goan-style curry, flatbread and aromatic rice. Available with seafood, chicken or vegetables

8oz rib-eye or rump steak, char grilled with rosemary dusted chips, rocket and a cherry tomato salad (£3 supplement)

Chargrilled organic pork chop, black pudding puree, sweet potato mash and braised red cabbage

Chargrilled steak burger with cheddar, smoked bacon, onion ring, beetroot and dill pickle on toasted brioche

Easily accessible

A well established neighbourhood bar and restaurant, all housed in a spacious townhouse, there’s always a good buzz in The Drake.

It’s located on Lynedoch Street on the edge of Glasgow’s West End and city centre so is ideally placed for the city’s main transport links.

Happy customers

The Drake receives a very healthy 4.2/5 from 5pm reviewers who highlight the quality of the food and the friendly staff:

‘Wee haven. Was made to feel so welcome from the minute we walked in the door by genuinely friendly staff. Service was prompt and faultless. Food is very good… The ambience is just lovely – laid back and comfy… All in all, a wee haven after a hectic day!’ Rating 4.8/5

‘Great food, pleasant staff. Lovely dinner and some nice drink, all round good evening!’ Rating 4.4/5

A lip-licking meal for two in an atmospheric West End townhouse? Tune in to today’s Big Deal with The Drake.

Ideal for a lazy weekend lunch or dinner with friends during the week, it’s the ideal way to check out The Drake’s a la carte offering.