Maggie May's

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

Located in the heart of the Trongate, Maggie May’s is known predominantly as a lively music spot and bar. The restaurant at the back of the venue offers ‘a wide variety of dishes with a twist of Scottish influence’, and is a good option if you are after some reasonably priced food on a night out. The fish and chips are imaginatively served in a wire basket, which looks good but makes for difficult eating as the chips are buried at the bottom. There are some appealing deals on offer such as the market menu available from 5pm, where two courses cost £11.95, three courses £14.95. If you crave stodge before your first pint, choose from the 15 types of burgers ranging from the Firecracker packed full of jalapeño peppers, or the Spanish with grilled chorizo and cheddar. For pudding, it would be rude not to try the crisp fried Mars Bar with vanilla ice-cream (‘Somebody had to do it', states the menu – did they really?), the ultimate dieter’s nightmare.

• High point: Crolla’s ice-cream served with desserts
• Low point: The dining room is too dark