The Bay Tree Café
- Food served: Mon–Sat 9am–10pm; Sun 9am–9pm
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Fri 4–6.30pm
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables, Live music
- Music on stereo: When not live musicians, muted Arabic music
- Capacity: 50
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 1960
- BYOB: no charge corkage
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The long-established Bay Tree likes to keep things fairly simple, with its unassuming layout and Middle Eastern knick-knacks around the walls. The same goes for its menu, which comprises a mixture of Arabian, Mediterranean and European dishes at reasonable prices. Starters are basic, with the likes of battered onion rings and garlic bread joined by moist vegetable pakora. Among the mains, there's a strong lamb presence in Turkish and Greek styles, as well as chicken – a Persian juje kebab has an aromatic saffron and lemon marinade, complementing a huge heap of spiced couscous. From a very good vegetarian selection (The Bay Tree was once vegan-only and still cooks meat separately), a steamy stew is rich in flavour and texture, with large pieces of nicely simmered veg. There are also pasta dishes, a children's menu for fussy tots who demand fish fingers, and discounts for students. Live music four nights a week varies from traditional Arabic instruments to soft piano tunes. There's no wine available, but if you grab some from the nearby shops on your way in, staff will happily provide glasses and corkage for free.
- High point: Watching West Enders go by through large windows
- Low point: Can be chilly
Reviews of The Bay Tree Café (403 Great Western Road, Glasgow)
- 4. EmmaBless, West end – 3 June 2011, 2:51pm
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looking for a good lunch deal with best quality ,one of the best Mediterranean cuisine in Glasgow ,a cozy place with chiling music , smiling staff,free WIFI.yummy turkish kebab with aromatic cos cos ,the package could complete with a testy ,creamy coffee !
dont forget to try the Lebanese drink very refreshing :)I would recommend that to student %10 off on food bill ,free corkage :) make the most of it.
- 3. miniii, Glasgow – 19 December 2010, 4:57pmThe Bay Tree CaféReport
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The Bay Tree is one of my ultimate favourite place of all times, It just has a very different atmosphere, so relaxing and free wifi! The food is everything you'd want, tastes amazing and it's also affordable, not to mention they have the best hot chocolates ever. If you haven't been definitely check it out, it's really affordable for students like myself.
- 2. Marion, Glasgow – 2 September 2008, 10:47pmThe Bay Tree CaféReport
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I like this place too. It's simple but there is a laid-back atmosphere and the food is good. The only thing I have found disappointing is the salads, but that's splitting hairs. The coffee is good too and the outside tables are handy.
- 1. Johnny K, Glasgow West End – 27 August 2008, 12:16am
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I have to say this place is impressive....the fine selection of arab-mediteranian cuisine and the warm atmosphere. The staff are friendly and its nice to nip in with a bottle of wine to accompany your meal.
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