Restaurants near Glasgow Cathedral

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1. The Howgait Glasgow

3.3

Price: Moderate

• British • Glasgow

Welcome to The Howgait in Glasgow.We are a popular lounge and bar situated right at the edge of the university district and the Merchant City Glasgow. Our traditional bar is a go to choice for local residents and students alike.With big screen TVs showing a variety of different sports, the bar is perfect for enjoying a quick bite to eat or just to join in the chat and catching all the action!In the evenings, why not share a bottle of wine or cocktail pitcher and enjoy regular live weekend entertainment.

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2. The Ivy Buchanan Street Glasgow

4.5

Awesome(11399)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Glasgow

Booked 176 times today

The all-day British brasserie has an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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3. Thundercat Pub & Diner

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glasgow

Booked 116 times today

Glasgow City centre pub and diner specialising in deep dish pizza pies and American staples. Thundercat’s head chef Yvonne Noon is passionate about the food served in America’s diners, pubs and dive bars. Having travelled the length and breadth of the USA, Yvonne and the team behind Buck’s Bar now bring those authentic flavours and recipes to Glasgow. Open for Brunch, lunch and dinner til late.Thundercat also sells local draught beers, cocktails and shakes. Drinks promos every day.

4. Gaucho Glasgow

4.6

Exceptional(834)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Glasgow

Booked 27 times today

Located just a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, at the corner of West Nile Street and Drury Street, Gaucho Glasgow is proud to be Scotland’s first carbon-neutral steak restaurant. It is also the second in our collection to offer Argentina’s finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef, bold Latin flavors, and a premium wine list.As the newest addition to our restaurant portfolio, Gaucho Glasgow showcases the sleek, modern design of Gaucho 2.0, inspired by contemporary Argentina. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a sophisticated blend of rich textures and glamorous tones. Relax in our stylish cocktail lounge or step into the dining area, where you can enjoy everything from a productive working lunch to an intimate dinner in one of our private booths.

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5. The Spanish Butcher - Glasgow

4.6

Exceptional(352)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Merchant City

Booked 77 times today

Located at 80 Miller Street, in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, The Spanish Butcher serves the finest grades of Galician beef, the most premium Iberican Jamon and the freshest of seafood; combining Spanish and Mediterranean inspired flavours.Set within chic, modern New York loft style interiors, The Spanish Butcher delivers quintessential style along with the most vibrant of cuisine.

6. Ardnamurchan

4.7

Exceptional(4509)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Glasgow

Booked 75 times today

Ardnamurchan restaurant and Bar, serving up produce from all over Scotland. Making sure we are bringing the best of Scotland to our tables and supporting our farmers and fishermen. Come and enjoy a dram and some Scottish fair in our City centre restaurant.

7. El Santo

4.4

Awesome(579)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Glasgow

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to El Santo, the pulsating heart of Latin American culture & cuisine in the heart of Glasgow! Experience an explosion of flavours at our casual luxury dining venue, with a tantalising menu of small, shareable dishes, transporting you on a gastronomical adventure across Latin America. As the sun sets, the rhythm of our bar & dance floor takes over. Immerse yourself in the irresistible beats of our DJs and the fiery passion of our dancers every Friday & Saturday! Our Saturdays are truly special, featuring Live Entertainment in the evening.Discover the allure of our El Santito Speakeasy, available for private events that can be fully customised to meet your specific needs. Experience the magic and create unforgettable memories at El Santito!Book now and experience the exotic vibrancy and mouth-watering delights of Latin America at El Santo. ¡Te esperamos ansiosos!

8. KELP

4.7

Exceptional(1008)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Glasgow

Booked 20 times today

At KELP we take our time to make sure the food that goes on your plate is a fresh and local as possible. We source our seafood to be specifically Scottish and sustainable. We pride ourselves on using local suppliers for all our food. The fish people supply our fresh seafood daily. Our bread comes from Soja bakehouse, a family owned bakery in Cumbernauld. Our meat comes from ABR butchers, based in Bearsden. Our executive chef, Christopher Hutchison, creates amazing, innovative dishes to be enjoyed and shared with friends and loved ones. We now have an AA rosette for 2023/2024 to highlight his and the teams amazing work. We are located on Cowcaddens Road, just around the corner from our sister restaurant, Ardnamurchan Restaurant and Bar and a stones throw from the theatre royal. Perfect for a meal before a show. Relax in our modern, airy restaurant and watch the chefs work in the open kitchen. Our signature dish is our crab doughnut, you'll be amazed!

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9. Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.7

Exceptional(2768)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glasgow

Booked 66 times today

Chicken Liquor Rock N Roll The best buttermilk fried chicken you have ever tasted!Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.We are wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need wheelchair access or room for a pram when booking your table, to allow our team to find you the most suitable table!We have live music every Saturday.We are dog friendly, children under 18 until 10pm and veggie/vegans options available!Please note; Sun-Thur, bookings after 9.45pm are for DRINKS only.Fri/Sat bookings after 10pm are for DRINKS only.

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10. House of Gods Cocktail Lounge Glasgow

3.9

Excellent(77)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Merchant City

Booked 23 times today

Revel in our brand new, railway carriage inspired cocktail lounge amongst all the hustle and bustle of Glasgow’s most exciting new spot.Live like the worshipped as you delve into our Rock 'n' Roll and Icon inspired cocktail menu.Fresh to the Merchant City, brought to you by House of Gods x

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I had the beef carpachio and my wife had the seared scallops which were both fantastic. Then we shared a chateaubriand which was just cooked to perfection and the chocolate cremone which was sublime. The service was outstanding and atmosphere was superb will definitely be returning.
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Visited the restaurant on numerous occasions and to date never had any issues or complaints food & service & staff excellent and we also have used the Edinburgh restaurant too with no issues whatsoever
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We had a lovely time on New Year’s Day. The staff were lovely, and food was perfect! We are looking forward to coming back!
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1. The Howgait Glasgow

2. The Ivy Buchanan Street Glasgow

3. Thundercat Pub & Diner

4. Gaucho Glasgow

5. The Spanish Butcher - Glasgow

6. Ardnamurchan

7. El Santo

8. KELP

9. Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

10. House of Gods Cocktail Lounge Glasgow

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