Hillhead Bookclub
- Telephone 0141 576 1700
- Bar open Mon–Fri 11am–midnight; Sat/Sun 10am–midnight.
- Food served Mon–Fri noon–10pm; Sat/Sun 10am–10pm.
- Average price £9 (lunch); £15 (evening meal)
- Website www.hillheadbookclub.co.uk
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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.
{hb} has all the atmosphere of a club, yet bizarrely lacks books. But don’t feel short-changed – the menus have clever wordplay a-plenty to get literary tongues wagging. Enjoy a brunch, things involving eggs, connoisseur sandwiches, meaty stews and above average veggie options. This A-listed former picturehouse provides an architecturally striking backdrop for a spacious quirky hangout for boho students and vintage fashionistas. Cocktails served in old jam jars and gramophones add to the cabaret. Dine on all floors for ‘nowt more than a tenner’ and sup exotic spirits until the cows come home to a soundtrack of vinyl classics spun out by resident DJs. Strap yourself in a booth – all belts 'n' buckles and tweed, or find a sparring partner for a spot of caged ping-pong and retro gaming on the upper floor.
- High point: Refreshing strawberry mojitos
- Low point: No quiet space on the weekend
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 3
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables, Live music, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Diverse – funk/soul/dance/vinyl classics
- Capacity: 150
- Largest group: 100
- Open since: 2010
- House wine: £14.50 per bottle
Reviews & features
Neighbourhood Watch: Byres Road, Glasgow
17 Oct 2011
A rough guide to the trendiest road in the West
What’s it like? One big road with many little offshoots to appeal to the culture vulture in you. Where’s it, like? Off Great Western road if you hang a left at the Botanic Gardens, and just up from Partick. Take the tube to Hillhead station (soon…
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- 2. Grant + Rona – 11 Nov 2011, 7:38pm Report
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We would have to report similar experiences to the first review. Visited during a busy lunch period and thank goodness we didn't have to get back to work.
After mixing up our drinks order, we ended up with one meal and 3 drinks, but our other meal didn't arrive until after our first meal was finished. The second meal (burger) finally arrived but was stone cold.
Second attempt at the burger was ok, however, a few hot chips were sprinkled on top of horrible undercooked, soggy cold ones.
Evertually, our side order arrived after all meals were finished.
We did decide to return as they had not charged us for our first visit. After being seated we waited around 15 minutes but no one cared to even take our drinks order so we finally gave up and went elsewhere.
I have been since then for drinks at nightime and really enjoyed myself.
The cages with retro videogames and table football are very quirky and fun and the cocktails are good.
In future we will just return for drinks but not for food.
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cjack – 24 Feb 2011, 3:22pm
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Awful service - I've continued to go back as it's close to home however the service has never been up to scratch. Slow and unobservant, even when there are two tables in. You get what you pay for with the food. The sausages and mash are quite nice, but if you're looking for a decent meal and value for money just go to one of the other bars, it'll be a lot nicer and served a lot quicker.
Also - is the bookclub g1? rumour has it that it's g1 under a guise so as not to put folk off. would like this confirmed either way, as if it is g1, then that explains a lot about the quality of food and service.
Average rating /5 from 1 review of Hillhead Bookclub.
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