The Cloisters
- Food served: Tue–Thu noon–2.30pm, 6–8.30pm; Fri noon–2.30pm; Sat/Sun noon–3.30pm. [No food Mon.]
- Bar open: Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: No music ever
- Opening times: Mon–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am; Sun 12.30pm–midnight
- Capacity: 30
- Largest group: 10
- Open since: 1998
- Average price:
£10 (lunch)
£10 (evening meal) - House wine: £11 per bottle
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
Situated in an old church in Tollcross, Cloisters is a dependable, straight down the line pub. Here you will find an open fire, large solid wooden tables and a bunch of friendly locals enjoying a pint of ale from the well stocked bar. There isn’t a dripping candle, teacup or unnecessary frill in sight, but there’s a convivial atmosphere and some really great food. The menu features pub classics such as haddock and chips, chicken breast stuffed with haggis, and steak and mash as well as a couple of inspiring vegetarian choices. Dishes come attractively presented and a definite cut above your average rough-and-ready pub grub. The fish is juicy and succulent with a light, crispy batter and comes with chunky, golden chips. The vegetarian moussaka is tasty and creamy with delicate spicing and comes with a green salad complete with crunchy sugar-snap peas. There are helpful food and drink pairing suggestions on the menu: a pint of Trade Winds goes down a treat with the fish and chips. If in doubt, staff will happily chat through the guest ale choices.
- High point: Pub food you really want to eat
- Low point: No weekend evening meals
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