The Ugly Duck

About The Ugly Duck

• Food: 4

  Ambience: 4

  Service: 5

  Value: 5

  Good food served by friendly staff. With the 25% 5pm discount, exceptional value

  Good selection of wholesome food. Fantastic friendly and courteous service in a laid back atmosphere. Excellent value for money.

  Dougie Sharp - dined in restaurant 30/09/2023
• Food: 5

  Ambience: 4

  Service: 5

  Value: 5

  Lovely afternoon enjoying tapas and cocktails

  This was the first time I had visited The Ugly Duck and would definitely go back. The staff from the beginning of our visit were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Nothing was a bother from giving the booking of 4 a seat outside, extra time to enjoy a drink before our food and checking in with us throughout our time there. Thank you

  karen lockhart - dined in restaurant 27/08/2023

Stylish pub dining in central Paisley

The Ugly Duck is a swish bar on Paisley High Street serving up stomach-filling dishes. Classic chequered floors, jazzy wallpaper and comfy banquette seating all make this a bright and breezy hangout for enjoying a meal. Live sports TV keeps things buzzing.

Range of hearty choices

The Ugly Duck’s menu is crammed with crowd-pleasers designed to ensure that no one leaves feeling hungry. Highlights of the small plate selection include battered chilli beef strips; panko-breaded calamari rings, and chicken & chorizo lollipops. Veggies can sample breaded halloumi bites or oven-baked nachos. Over in the mains, choices include chicken, ham & leek pie; Thai green curry, and sizzling fajitas with chicken or chargrilled vegetables. All burgers are delivered fresh from the butchers, then chargrilled and served up with chunky chips. Choices include a chargrilled chicken burger with sweet chilli; Mexican burger wrapped in a tortilla, or breadcrumbed veggie burger with red pepper & pesto.

Attractions near to The Ugly Duck

Close to the main train station and shopping centre, The Ugly Duck is also handy for Paisley Arts Centre, the Museum & Art Gallery and the Coats Observatory. As it is only a three-minute walk from the UWS campus, it would make a great pit-stop for students.