Bo'Vine Meats and Wines

Classy, sleek, Hilton-based steakhouse with contemporary design features, Perthshire steaks, prettily presented dishes and fine wines.

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When opening in 2010, Bo’Vine added an alluring touch of class to Byres Road. Eight years on and perhaps a little of its exclusive feel has been lost; however, it’s still popular – especially thanks to some good-value dining deals. One side of the restaurant is like a 1930s cruise liner, the other is more spacious with big booths looking like luxurious, cream leather covered waltzer cars – without any moving parts, of course. An impressive dry-stane dyke like wall, cow-hide pillars and a contemporary, stylish sculpture of a cow’s head, all nod to Bo’Vine’s focal point: the extensive menu of delicious cuts of grass-fed, Perthshire beef. Go wild with the wonderful sides, like creamed spinach or a perfect pot of creamy dauphinoise potatoes. A starter of pigeon breast with haggis and pickled mushrooms arrives looking like a piece of modern art, with jus smeared passionately across the plate. The taste lacks the je ne sais quoi that the description and presentation suggest it might deliver; however, like everything else, it’s still very good. Fine wines come served in beautiful, goldfish-bowl like glasses, and lovely, charismatic staff all add to the classy ambience of this lush restaurant.