The Bank Café Bar
- Food served: Mon–Thu 11–8.45pm; Fri/Sat 11–9.45pm; Sun noon–8.45pm.
- Bar open: Mon–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri–Sat–11am–midnight; Sun 12.30–11pm.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 8
- Private dining: Up to 30 covers
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: Internet based playlist - easy listening then upbeat in the evenings
- Opening times: Sun–Thu 12pm–midnight; Fri/Sat 11am–midnight
- Capacity: 45
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 2006
- Average price:
£10.50 (Fri–Sun)
£12.50 (evening meal) - House wine: £10.95 per bottle
Send us more details about this place.
The 2011/12 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
Part of the Maclay Inn’s chain, this former bank has been nicely refurbished with solid wood and leather furnishings and a chrome-topped bar. Crane your neck to see the detailed cornicing and dramatic domed rooflight. There’s a good selection of draft beers including the cloudy Colorado-brewed Blue Moon served with a slice of orange. Dining is a casual affair in the raised dining space at the rear where you can escape the obligatory football coverage. The menu keeps things casual also and plays to the local and family crowd. There are sharing platters, burgers and salads to snack on over a beer plus pub favourites. Chef’s steak and ale pie is a hearty dish while chicken caesar skewers make a lighter snack. Friday to Sunday sees the cooking step up a gear with a good-value all-day wine and dine menu offering dishes like baked trout fillets with fresh ginger and lime and pear and nutmeg crumble for dessert. Nab a table on the mezzanine with friends where you can sip your drinks looking out over the bar.
- High point: Amazing domed rooflight
- Low point: Disappointing bought-in desserts
Reviews of The Bank Café Bar (443 Clarkston Road, Glasgow)
- 2. milton, Glasgow – 11 November 2011, 10:44amThe Bank Café BarReport
-
Had lunch in The Bank over at Muirend yesterday. Appalling.
We thought we'd pop in for a burger, as we'd done so before about a year ago, and they were excellent. Quite small, but crumbly, home-made, loads of herbs and garlic through the meat, nice chips.
What we were served yesterday was:
Horrible Birds-Eye style frozen pieces of **** that were composed of 50/50 gristle and rubber.
Chips out a pack that were raw in the centre.
Salad that for lord knows what reason was drenched in olive oil.. but no vinegar component to this "dressing".
The above, in defiance of Trading Standards regulations, was described in the menu as a "Butcher's Beef-burger". I'd be interested to know what butcher they got this meat from.In addition...
The staff were surly.
They had no mustard. At all. Not in the kitchen, and not even in sachets.
I ordered a Coke, and was served a small glass of Pepsi.0/10.
If I could give a minus mark, I would.
- 1. Doozer, Glasgow – 4 June 2008, 3:29pm
The Bank Café BarReport -
The Bank Café Bar
Now, as a devout West Ender, I sometimes feel as though I am being unfaithful to my Westerly roots when I venture further afield. However, the Bank Café Bar situated over on the south side, makes the short trip more than worth it for me.The Bank makes an impression from the moment you step through the front door. I really like all the beautiful period details that have been cleverly tied in with chic modern interiors and the stunning stain glass ceiling dome. The place is simply full of character without being at all pretentious.
The impressive wine list, great menu and huge comfy leather sofas make it very easy to while away the hours with friend! From traditional pub grub like heaped nachos to continental style sharing platters, there’s always something that takes my fancy and it’s very reasonably priced. The tapas dishes are great for when I’m feeling a bit peckish – the spicy Spanish sausages in red wine are a personal favourite. And if I really want to go all out, mine’s a steak pie with puff pastry and chips! There goes the diet …
The Bank manages to combine the best of both worlds without trying too hard. It’s modern yet classy, the menu is traditional, but with a twist. The staff are accommodating and always up for a bit of chat which adds to the bar’s charm. Needless to say I would definitely recommend a trip to the Bank.
To post a review you'll first need to log in: Forgotten your password?
Not registered? Sign up – it only takes a minute.
RSS feed of these reviews
