The 13th Note Café/Bar
- Food served: Daily noon–10pm.
- Bar open: Sun–Thu Noon–11pm; Fri/Sat noon–midnight
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Live music, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Rock/jazz/pop – a bit of everything
- Opening times: Daily noon–midnight.
- Capacity: 45
- Largest group: 45
- Open since: 1997
Tell us more about this venue.
- Average price:
£8 (lunch)
£10 (evening meal) - House wine: £12.50 per bottle
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.
As befits a busy live venue, 13th note has a cool and funky vibe that attracts music and arts lovers of all ages. A cavernous red room with large windows hosts the bar area with the café perched a few stairs up at the back. The mood of the room changes from a laid-back chill zone by day where locals and lunchers mingle, to full on heaving crowds on gig nights. The café serves vegan fare and staff have been working hard to upscale this part of the operation adding new dishes and improving the all-round dining experience. Starters of croquettes are firm and light stuffed with mozzarella, broccoli and pesto, served with a punchy tomato and smoked paprika dip. From the mains, mousaka is full-flavoured and rustic, layered with potatoes, tomato and lentils, while a muscular haggis and neeps is rife with authentic seasoning accompanied by a rich brandy and peppercorn sauce that adds real flair. Cheesecake, accompanied by fruity compote, is a clever tofu creation that delivers punchy flavours. Service is relaxed and friendly. A great place to meet up or hang out.
- High point: Great buzz
- Low point: Red walls could do with a refresh
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Events at The 13th Note Café/Bar (50–60 King Street, Glasgow)
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| Electro sleaze rock duo from Glasgow. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 4 Jun 8pm | 0141 553 1638 £5 |
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| Indie sounds. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 22 Jun 8pm | 0141 553 1638 |
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| The headliners - from 'Govanhell' - play 80s-inspired hardcore, plus punk and sleaze rock supports. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 1 Jun 8pm | 0141 553 1638 |
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| Mix of funk, blues, prog, jazz and electro in this line-up. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 31 May 7.30pm | 0141 553 1638 £5 |
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| Mix of experimental sounds from this bill. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 13 Jun 8pm | 0141 553 1638 |
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| Melodic punk and hardcore from the States and England. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 30 May 8pm | 0141 553 1638 £8 |
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| Triple bill of riot grrrls. View full details |
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| The 13th Note Café/Bar | 29 Jun 8pm | 0141 553 1638 |
Reviews of The 13th Note Café/Bar (50–60 King Street, Glasgow)
- 1. the*cosmic*hobo, Glasgow Southside – 20 September 2009, 7:37pm
The 13th Note Café/BarReport -
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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