Top 6 Glasgow restaurants for the May Bank Holiday

Dance your way into the bank holiday weekend with a Friday night Ceilidh at Sloans. The iconic pub in the city centre of Glasgow offers a Ceilidh every Friday from 8.30pm in the grand ballroom with tickets priced from £12.50 per person and group bookings also available. To keep you dancing all night, hot sausage rolls will be sure to keep you fuelled but there’s nothing to stop you devouring a tasty meal before getting your dancing on. The bistro menu offers a wide selection of moreish pub food including Sloans’ renowned macaroni cheese served with skinny fries. Beer battered fish and chips, steak and Guinness pie, and burgers are also popular dishes.

Nuzzled in the heart of Ashton Lane you will find Brel, a quirky Belgium style restaurant with a fun, bright premise. Why not mark the May Bank Holiday Monday by taking advantage of the ‘Moules Monday’ deal, which includes a full pot of mussels and chips for only £22 for two people. This deal is available all day on a Monday in Brel and is highly popular amongst Glaswegians and tourists alike. Enjoy a delicious pot of mussels, which are available with a range of different sauces and served with chips. Once you’ve finished your mussels soak up the sauce with Brel’s homemade soda bread. This delicious mussel’s dish is perfect paired with a crisp white wine or beer.

Lucali is the sister chain of Andiamo and is located in the south side of the city. Lucali specialises in delicious Italian Neapolitan cuisine, but the brunch menu sparks particular interest amongst diners. Regardless of how you like your eggs in the morning Lucali will have an egg option that suits everyone. From poached eggs and chilli on a bed of crushed avocado, to baked eggs in tomato sugo served with toasted sourdough. If you’re looking to have a boozy brunch, there are a wide range of signature and prosecco cocktails available on the menu. A sample include the Cosmo, WooWoo, Bellini and iconic Aperol Spritz.

The Ubiquitous Chip is a Glasgow institution and has been a prime location for many Glaswegians celebrating the May Bank Holiday weekend over the years. Located on the corner of Ashton Lane in the west end of the city since 1971, the Ubiquitous Chip serves delicious Scottish food and offers diners the choice of different areas of the restaurant to enjoy the food offerings. The rooftop terrace is a particularly popular haunt to spend a sunny bank holiday sipping drinks as it boasts the appeal of being the only rooftop bar in the west end, which makes booking ahead essential. Watch the sun set with a cocktail amidst the twinkling of fairy lights and good company.

If you want to escape from the city to the country, then the Stables Country Pub in Kirkintilloch can offer both fresh air and a hearty Sunday roast. Just a short drive from the city centre you will find the inn located amidst the fields and canal. Why not sample the new spring menu, which includes a range of dishes featuring an aromatic curry and seasonal lamb. The Sunday roast is a must have and features fluffy Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and succulent meats. Sit by the canal under an umbrella if the weather plays ball and enjoy watching the world go by – if the weather takes a turn, you will find cosy seating located within the restaurant. The Stables Country Pub is a perfect family-friendly restaurant complete with a children’s menu and colouring packs to keep little ones entertained.

Mr MacGregor’s is a stylish restaurant that offers a unique dining experience in the southside of Glasgow. Located next to the beautiful Linn Park, Mr MacGregor’s is a perfect haunt to mark the bank holiday weekend. The restaurant provides many different food offerings ranging from a Sunday roast to an indulgent afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea is a must have at Mr MacGregor’s, but be sure to give 24 hours advance notice when booking as everything is prepared freshly on the day. This is a great way to indulge on the bank holiday Monday as with the afternoon tea offerings you can expect an assortment of savoury sandwiches and wraps as well as warm scones served with Chantilly cream and strawberry jam. Finish off your afternoon tea with a selection of mini cakes and puddings. £14.95 per person with tea or coffee and afternoon tea can be upgraded to £19.95 per person if you want to add a glass of fizz.