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The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant

The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant
253 Argyle Street
Glasgow, G2 8DL
Box office: 0141 565 1035
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  • Food served: Mon–Sat 11am–9pm.
  • Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sun 5–7pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 3
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Live music
  • Music on stereo: Contemporary pop/rock
  • Opening times: Mon–Sat 11am–midnight; closed Sun.
  • Capacity: 46
  • Largest group: 60
  • Open since: 2001
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  • Average price:
     £12 (lunch)
     £15 (evening meal)
  • Pre-theatre price: £10.95
  • House wine: £11.50 per bottle

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The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant
Eating & Drinking Guide

The 2011/12 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).

This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.

This venue seems to offer something for everyone – renowned clubbing for late-night revellers, theatre productions for the culture vultures and a small accomplished restaurant for the foodies. Located downstairs from the main entrance, a funky bar with a smattering of bright colours welcomes those who wish to have a drink in a cool laid-back atmosphere, beyond this the dining room has a simple feel – low wooden tables are surrounded by black leather pouffes while Scottish artwork hangs dotted around the otherwise bare walls. Start with an unusual black pudding scotch egg – the centre of the yolk is still soft while the accompanying tomato salsa is vibrant and full of crunch, with mustard aioli the perfect partner to the rich egg. Elsewhere expect quality pizzas, stuffed chicken, rib-eye steaks, roast partridge and a handful of veggie options including celeriac and parsley gnocchi – light home-made dumplings, far superior to the synthetic shop-bought variety, arrive resting on full-bodied, ruby red beetroot cream.

  • High point: Great restaurant in an unusual setting
  • Low point: Seating could be more comfortable

Events at The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant (253 Argyle Street, Glasgow)

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Belleville Rendez-vous Cafe Bar Makeover: The Arches Community Choir
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As part of the Cafe Makeover to tie in with Fellswoop Theatre's performance of Belleville Rendez-vous, the Arches Community Choir perform a selection of Gallic delights, from Edith Piaf to Carla Bruni.
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The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant 23 Feb 5.30pm Free
Hole In My Pocket: The Universe Is Very Large, You Are Very Small, Act Accordingly
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An exhibition/installation of large-scale prints, attempting to understand the concept of the present moment when viewed in relation to the entire universe. Performances with a themed meal from 5.30pm on Sat 21 & Thu 26 Apr. Part of Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art & Behaviour.
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The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant 2 Apr31 May Mon–Sat 10am–11pm; Sun noon–11pm Free

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