Stereo
- Box office 0141 222 2254
- General enquiries 0141 222 2254
- Bar open Mon-Wed noon–1am, Thu–Sun noon–3am.
- Food served Mon–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun noon–9pm.
- Pre-theatre times Monday all day
- Average price £11 (lunch); £11 (evening meal)
- Pre-theatre price £10
- Website www.stereocafebar.com
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City Centre alleyways are generally best avoided but Renfield Lane makes a rare exception with its pair of laid-back hipster hangouts – the Old Hairdressers for small artsy events and big sister Stereo in the Mackintosh building across the road for tasty vegan food, organic beers and gigs downstairs. Inside, the dining area is to the left, set slightly apart from the main thrust of the bar to minimise through traffic but remain buzzy. New kitchen management promises to up the seasonality of the menu, but aside from a daily salad special, main courses are structurally sandwich based, from veggie burgers and wraps through to a more adventurous pesto, potato and rosemary pizza or calzone that comes with a lightly dressed green salad. The tapas or starter-sized dishes are more varied and likely to include a take on their signature haggis fritters, rich and sticky in a light, crisp shell with a spicy chipotle ketchup for dipping. There may only be one dessert to choose from, but when you’re there on peanut butter cheesecake brownie day, who’s complaining?
- High point: Five tapas for a tenner on Monday
- Low point: When buzzy strays into noisy
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 5
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Live music, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Alternative/independent label/up and coming bands/jazz/country
- Capacity: 70
- Largest group: 25
- Open since: 2007
- House wine: £13.95 per bottle
Event times
There are 18 events at this location
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Adam Sutherland
Scottish folk fiddler who performs all his own tunes with his backing band.
Thu 23 May
£10 / 0141 222 2254
With Jenn Butterworth & Laura-Beth Salter, and Hailey Beavis.
- 19:00 Stereo Adam Sutherland
The Besnard Lakes and Sweet Jane
Like Arcade Fire, The Besnard Lakes comprise a husband and wife team from Montreal though their sound is more ethereal.
Fri 24 May
£10 / 0141 222 2254
Braid
Illinois post-hardcore band who have recently reformed play their album Frame and Canvas in its entirety to mark its 15th anniversary.
The Cut Throat Razors
Eight-piece band playing soul, ska and punky pop.
Fri 7 Jun
£5 / 0141 222 2254
Showcasing material from their album Dr Gelati & the Lemon Garden, accompanied by the Cairn String Quartet.
- 19:00 Stereo The Cut Throat Razors
The Fast Camels
Psychedelia-tinged sounds from The Fast Camels.
Fri 31 May
£5 / 0141 222 2254
- 19:00 Stereo The Fast Camels
Foxygen
US psych poppers with a great name.
Freeze the Atlantic
Rock quintet comprising ex-members of Hundred Reasons and Reuben.
Tue 28 May
Hidden in Plain Sight: Club
The innovators of the Ballroom Scene and Vogue Evolution present a night of dramatic beats and flamboyant moves with DJ Sprinkles, Vjuan Allure, boychild and The Legendary Pony Zion Garçon.
Fri 24 May
£4 / 0845 330 3501
Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.
How To Swim and Monica Queen
Characterful, eclectic pop collective and stellar country vocalist.
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 0141 222 2254
The Jazzateers
Long lost post-punk, pre-Bourgie Bourgie ensemble reform for one night only to celebrate the forthcoming re-release of their debut album Rough 46 on Glasgow's Creeping Bent label. The legendary Vic Godard performs a set of jazz standards, accompanied by members of The Independent Group aka James Kirk, Campbell Owens, Mick…
Thu 27 Jun
No Means No
Over-14s show. Veteran progressive punks from Vancouver, still fronted by the Wright brothers, Rob and John.
Sun 26 May
The Pretty Mess, Lieutenant Tango, Kookaburra and Banter Wagon
Fundraiser for a conservation trip with Reach Out Volunteers.
Mon 27 May
£4.50 in advance; £5.50 on the door / 0141 222 2254
Quiet as a Mouse
Indie rock with a dash of grunge and a country twang.
Sat 8 Jun
£4 / 0141 222 2254
Promoting their single 'Home Is The Hardest Place To Find’ with support from Melonstomp, Parker & Dear Lara.
- 19:00 Stereo Quiet as a Mouse
Saturdays in Stereo
Weekend club night whose ethos is one DJ and one band for one pound, including a DJ set until late.
Sat 25 May
£1 / 0141 222 2254
- 23:00 – 03:00 Stereo Saturdays in Stereo
Sat 1 Jun
£1 / 0141 222 2254
- 23:00 – 03:00 Stereo Saturdays in Stereo
Sat 8 Jun
£1 / 0141 222 2254
- 23:00 – 03:00 Stereo Saturdays in Stereo
Soundhaus Signs of Life
A series of fundraising events geared towards getting the well-liked venue going again in a new premises, with residents from back in the day.
Sat 1 Jun
£7 suggested donation / 0141 222 2254
- 23:00 – 03:00 Stereo Soundhaus Signs of Life
Sat 6 Jul
£7 suggested donation / 0141 222 2254
- 23:00 – 03:00 Stereo Soundhaus Signs of Life
Ultradyne
A chance to experience the 'ultimate machine' of Ultradyne, a combination of flashing lights, odd bleeps and other noises that make melodies.
Walking Papers
Seattle rock band featuring ex-members of Screaming Trees and The Missionary Position, now with Guns'n'Roses Duff McKagan on bass.
Thu 13 Jun
£12.50 / 0141 222 2254
- 19:00 Stereo Walking Papers
The Winter Tradition
Tight and dynamic Scots noise-poppers.
Fri 21 Jun
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Claire Clydebank – 17 May 2011, 4:24pm
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Caught Jo Mango's set at Studio, Glasgow on Sunday night. This bonnie lass gently draws you in to an ethereal world of beauty and musical simplicity. I have never attended a gig where such a peaceful hush descends on a room whereby everyone is transported to Jo's lyrical heaven a place which is so gentle it is heart liftingly stunni...ng. I defy anyone to try to perform with such seeming simplicity, they would fail. This is a standard Jo carries on her own. She connects beautifully with the audience between songs, for a girl who has travelled round the world and back with her music she retains her natural aura loveliness. This is a uniquely, gifted artist whose loses herself in concentration when singing and gives fully of self. Was a joy to hear her voice soar over the vocal harmonies during black sun. Sonically heavenly, visually pure
Average rating /5 from 1 review of Stereo.
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