Curlers Rest

256–260 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8SH

Telephone 0141 341 0737
Bar open Mon–Sun noon–midnight
Food served Mon–Sun noon–10pm
Average price £8 (set lunch); £15 (evening meal)
Email
Website www.thecurlersrestglasgow.co.uk

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

The Curler’s Rest has come on leaps and bounds since its drastic refurbishment a few years back, transforming it from a subway-friendly student haunt into a sophisticatedly designed gastropub. Fusing classic menu combinations, including stews, steak, burgers and pizza, there is commitment to locally sourced produce with flashes of home-grown brilliance layered through the selection of eye-catching hearty meals. With its inviting low-lit environment, the Curler’s Rest feels like a shelter from the storm, replete with mahogany fixtures, fireplace and wraparound booths. Under its new guise it has cemented itself as a mainstay on this popular stretch of Byres Road, picking up a lot of footfall from students, young professionals and settled artist types. It’s safe to say that it has come into its own as a true all-rounder in an area of the city known for its extensive food and drink options, and is above all is a great place to feed and water yourself in style.

High point: Not just about the food - fantastic liquid selection too
Low point: Befuddling range of temptations

Number of wines sold by the glass: 23
Private dining: Up to 50 covers
Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Laid-back eclectic soul/80s pop/rock
Capacity: 100
Largest group: 100
Open since: 2010
House wine: £14 per bottle

Event times

There are 2 events at this location

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Health in the Media

Researchers from the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit discuss health and sexual health and how they are represented in the media, followed by a Q&A.

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 357 3949

19:00 – 21:00 Curlers Rest Health in the Media

Wine Tasting with Pieter Rosenthal

Tasting of old and new world wines with expert Pieter Rosenthal, who'll point out all the different tastes and smells you're experiencing.

Tue 18 Jun

£6 / 0141 341 0737

Part of West End Festival.

19:00 – 21:00 Curlers Rest Wine Tasting with Pieter Rosenthal

Comments & ratings

1. TomG – 5 Aug 2012, 11:37pm Report: Having been an occasional visitor in the old days of Scream Burgers and £1 pints, I've got to say, a visit to the "new" Curlers does stir up some mixed feelings. The atmosphere, decor and general feel of the place is a definite improvement, and the staff are much improved too: most seem to take a genuine pride in their work. However, the prices are absolutely ludicrous. Over £4 a pint as a minimum (even for a Tennent's!) is getting towards London-prices, and whilst I appreciate the aim to tap into the "young professional" market, it simply puts me and many of my friends off going for more than just the one drink. Food, when I've sat in, has been fine, if nothing spectacular: at least the pricing is more reasonable than the bar. The guest ales are generally decent if a little uninspired. Not a bad venue, but not one to make any great effort to visit.

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