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The 13th Note Café/Bar
- Food served: Mon–Sun noon–10pm
- Bar open: Mon–Sun noon–midnight
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 5
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway, Live music
- Music on stereo: Rock/jazz/pop – a bit of everything
- Capacity: 40-45
- Largest group: 40
- Open since: 1997
- House wine: £11.95 per bottle
Nominate this restaurant forThe List Reader Award 2010
This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2009 – in the shops now or buy online.
With a basement that plays host to nightly gigs and a location well-situated en route to the nearby Barrowlands, The 13th Note has endeared itself to Glasgow’s music fans since it opened just over ten years ago. Not unlike their fairly inconspicuous-looking jukebox which happens to be full of musical gems, The 13th Note’s restaurant slots unassumingly into the modest surroundings. It comes then as an equally pleasant surprise to find that the all-vegetarian, part-vegan menu should boast eclecticism and quality that would put even their jukebox to shame. The main courses (which include Indian, South American and Italian dishes) are served in plentiful portions with prices sitting around just £6 each. The sun-dried tomato and roast vegetable filo pastries are made with a skill constant in all dishes, and are filling without being heavy. The dessert menu is equally appealing, with a vegan cheesecake highly recommended by regular punters, and an unexpectedly refreshing orange and apricot sponge dessert which is a lovely balance of flavours. Given its well-established music credentials the 13th Note is a far better food haunt than it is required to be, proving itself as something of a culinary diamond in the rough.
- High point: Possibly the city's best jukebox
- Low point: Toilets are a bit grubby
Events at The 13th Note Café/Bar (50–60 King Street, Glasgow)
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| This month, it's The Who versus The Stones. The List backs The Who. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 10 Feb 9.00 | 0141 553 1638 £tbc |
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| Belfast rockers. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 18 Feb 9.00 | 0141 553 1638 £tbc |
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| Drums, bass and screaming from London with similarly fearsome support from Glasgow's touted Divorce. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 13 Feb 8.00 | 0141 553 1638 £4 |
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| Glam punk from TCT. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 11 Feb 9.00 | 0141 553 1638 £tbc |
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| Ska, metal and punk at this Wreckin' Pit night. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 14 Feb 8.00 | 0141 553 1638 £tbc |
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| Unplugged night hosted by The Little Yellow Ukuleles. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 12 Feb 9.00 | 0141 553 1638 £tbc |
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| Sardinian black metal band Valpurga headline. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow | 9 Feb 8.00 | 0141 553 1638 £tbc |
Comments for The 13th Note Café/Bar (50–60 King Street, Glasgow)
- 1. the*cosmic*hobo, Glasgow Southside – 20 September 2009, 7:37pm
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This place is a perennial favourite. Gorgeously scruffy, it is the perfect place to feel comfortable if you have a tendency towards clumsiness. In many Merchant City watering holes if I accidently knock over my beer, I'm panicked that it's stained a hand polished slate floor and splattered up some Timorous Beasties wallpaper.
For my money, this is still the best place in town to chow down on some vegan and vegetarian food. Their cheesecakes are delicious, if a little heftily priced, but really worth it as a sweet treat. The service is casual, friendly and not intrusive and the seats and tables are basic but comfy, with the alcoves adding a nice feeling of cosy privacy.
On my last visit, I ordered a quinoa dish which came with honeyed peanuts and this has been the first meal I've had here which was actually quite bad. Most times the food is tasty, cheap and filling. They also do a burger and pint deal during the day in the main bar area, so it's great for students and if you're strapped for cash.A must to visit if you're veggie, vegan or gluten intolerant as there's something tasty for everyone.
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