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 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.

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.

About Den Bar & Restaurant

Den is a stylish, modern bar & restaurant set on Drymen Road in the leafy suburb of Bearsden on Glasgow’s north side. The menu at Den is a combination of bar food favourites and British cuisine so caters to all culinary tastes.

About Derby Lane

With its pink, gold and aqua facade, Derby Lane is a treat for the eye as much as the stomach. And inside you will find an interior that spirits you away to the chic beachy eateries of the Hamptons.

From the canary-yellow chairs to the neon lighting to the pink flamingo art, the vibe is quirky, fun and luxurious. Head here for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, or to sample a creative cocktail or three.

About Elliot's @ Crowwood Hotel

Trendy surroundings with good value, homely food.

About Evoo

A brightly coloured city centre restaurant, EVOO specialises in serving up a variety of Mediterranean flavours, small plate style. Alternatively, you can drop by for brunch or a coffee, or relax with a cocktail, wine, beer or perfect serve gin. The restaurant’s closeness to the Theatre Royal makes it a handy pre-theatre option as well.

About Finsbay

Milngavie’s Main Street plays host to Finsbay, an endearingly quirky restaurant, bar and café. Serving everything from breakfast through to dinner and cocktail nightcaps, it is a welcoming neighbourhood hangout.

About Garvie & Co

Offering everything from breakfast through to lunch, dinner and cocktail night caps, Garvie & Co is on Station Road in Milngavie. A handsome space, it has large ground floor windows for watching the world go by while the upstairs bar is perfect for a glass of bubbles or craft beer – often accompanied in the evenings by a pianist.