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About Barca Tapas and Cava Bar

Authentic Spanish tapas restaurant set in the beautiful surroundings of Princes Square.

About Rab Ha's

Named after a legendary 19th century Glasgow glutton, Rab Ha’s is a welcoming bar and restaurant with rooms on Hutcheson Street. In the summer of 2017, new owners gave the much-loved Merchant City institution a thoughtful refurbishment. The very opposite of a bland chain, Rab Ha’s is an independent, family-run with business with oodles of character. Visitors can look forward to a cosy and tranquil space with stripped stone walls, an open fire and wood panelling in the bar and restaurant.

About Alea Restaurant - Waterfront

Alea Restaurant – Waterfront opened in the spring of 2017 in Alea Casino on Springfield Quay. The dining room has breathtaking and unrivalled city views over the River Clyde. The emphasis here is on having a good time, whether in the vibrant, colourful restaurant or in the wider casino complex where a packed entertainment schedule of tribute bands and sporting fixtures keep things lively.

About Indian Lounge

Indian Lounge is a family-run Punjabi restaurant on Rose Street in Edinburgh city centre. Serving curries to visitors and Edinburgh residents for over thirty years, the 80 seat Indian Lounge is one of the capital’s oldest Indian restaurants.

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 Rioja

Since 2014, Rioja has been at the forefront of the exploding Finnieston food scene. And no wonder, as it boasts a chef who has worked at two of Spain’s greatest restaurants — El Bullí and Sucede.

With Chef Miguel’s innovative twists and sprinkling of molecular gastronomy, this is no ordinary tapas spot. Plus the decor of beachy blues, rustic stone and natural wood will make you feel as if you have stumbled into a chic seaside bar on the Med.

About Chaophraya Glasgow

Set over four floors of a Buchanan Street townhouse, Chaophraya is Europe’s largest Thai restaurant. It is also a strong contender to be the continent’s most spectacular Thai – how many other restaurants boast a romantic Buddha balcony where two diners can eat high above the main dining room?

About Boteco Do Brasil Edinburgh

Boteco Do Brasil is a vibrant restaurant and bar that promises to bring a taste of Brazil to the capital’s diners. Located on Lothian Street in Old Town, this brightly decorated spot serves up a wide range of traditional dishes and unique cocktails. With a large tapas and a la carte menu, visitors can sample the true flavours of Latin America. In the evening, Brazilian music creates an exciting carnival buzz.

About The Restaurant- Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Quality steak and seafood in Holyrood

Based in the 4-star Marriott Edinburgh Holyrood, The Restaurant serves up classic ingredients from farm and sea with a twist of fully packed flavouring. Using only the finest in locally sourced meat and fish, the focus is on elegant simplicity. This means that world-renowned Aberdeen Angus beef and hand-dived North Atlantic scallops will both be jostling for your attention on the menu (and, most likely, on your plate as well).

About Mintleaf

Mintleaf is a vibrant restaurant on Bernard Street in Leith and offers authentic Thai and Indian cuisine. Around the corner from The Shore, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, child-friendly, and also boasts two private dining rooms on the mezzanine floor. Striking as the decor is, it’s the Indian and Thai dishes which keep the customers coming back.

About Sherbrooke Castle Hotel

Arriving at Sherbrooke Castle you may find it hard to believe you are still in Glasgow. The magnificent baronial building surrounded by sweeping grounds located in the leafy suburb of Pollokshields, feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

About Cafe Source Too Westend

Cafe Source Too is located at Hillhead Sports Club in Glasgow’s West End, and specialises in modern Scottish cuisine cooked with fresh, local produce. Sharing the same relaxed feel as its sister restaurant in the Merchant City, Cafe Source Too also prides itself on the quality of food they serve.

About Andiamo - Milngavie

Andiamo is a chic and vibrant Italian restaurant situated on Glasgow Road in Milngavie to the northwest of Glasgow. A neighbourhood restaurant and bar, Andiamo Milngavie offers a combination of classic and contemporary Italian dishes within a relaxed atmosphere.

About Piccolo Mondo Renfrew

Ristorante Piccolo Mondo Renfrew’s enthusiasm for Tuscan style cooking is unparalleled in Glasgow. Originally established as a family run restaurant, the staff at Ristorante Piccolo Mondo Renfrew bring a wide knowledge of the Glasgow restaurant scene and have built up an outstanding level of cuisine and customer service to its many diners, based on previous experience.

About Bantawala by Masala Twist

Masala Twist is an Indian restaurant and curry house set on the bustling Byres Road, the heart of Glasgow’s West End.

About Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

Serving classic French dishes, the Bistro at Hotel du Vin is tucked away off Bristo Place in Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town. It is a cosy, welcoming space with restored fireplaces, reclaimed floorboards and lots of wine merchant memorabilia.

Service is polished but informal and the sommelier is always happy to advise anyone in need of a little friendly guidance around the 200 plus bin list. The Bistro’s courtyard – complete with cigar bothy and heaters – is a hidden gem which is well worth seeking out in the sunnier months.

About Le Monde

Le Monde is a restaurant, Champagne bar and boutique hotel right in the heart of the capital. Beyond its Georgian facade you will find a chic dining space with a touch of Art Deco style.

The menu takes its inspiration from faraway cities, countries and cultures, with a beautifully curated cocktail list to match. Take a jaunt around the world with creative cocktails from Cairo to Casablanca, Reykjavik to Rio and Beijing to Barcelona.

About Masala Twist City Centre

Masala Twist City Centre is a Indian restaurant located on Hope Street in Glasgow’s city centre. The success of its sister restaurant in the city’s West End led to the second branch of Masala Twist being established, and aims to continue the commitment to traditional Indian cooking methods using finely sourced local ingredients.

About Chez Mal - Edinburgh City

Based at the landmark St. Andrew Square, Chez Mal Edinburgh City serves up French-inspired cuisine within Malmaison hotel. The interior is sumptuous, with banquette seating in deep teal velvet, design-led lighting and hanging greenery.

Despite the voguish vibe, the brasserie setting means that it’s all very relaxed too. This means that you can make a beeline here for a casual meal, special occasion dinner or leisurely Sunday lunch.