The Pipers' Tryst
30–34 McPhater Street
- Food served: Mon–Fri noon–2.45pm, 5–8.45pm; Sat noon–2.45pm, 5–9.45pm. Closed Sun.
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sat 5–6.45pm
- Bar open: Mon–Fri 11am–11pm; Sat 11am–11.45pm. Closed Sun.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 11
- Private dining: Up to 120 covers
- No. overnight rooms: 8
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables, Live music, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: traditional folk
- Opening times: Mon–Thu 8am–10pm; Fri & Sat 8am–midnight. Closed Sun.
- Capacity: 40
- Largest group: 40
- Open since: 1998
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- Average price:
£9.95 (set lunch)
£16 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £13.95
- House wine: £17.50 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.
Attached to the National Piping Centre in Cowcaddens, the Pipers’ Tryst maintains an authentically Scottish identity without descending into shortbread-tin tweeness. The dining room is a relaxed, informal space, with scrubbed wooden tables, dark leather tall-backed chairs and framed prints of venerable highlanders lining the walls. The polished bar is, of course, well stocked with whiskies. The menu, too, has a strong Scottish accent; haggis is available as a starter, main and also in ‘tweed’ form – little fried balls, served with a whisky and honey dressing. A tower of tattie scone, black pudding and poached egg is comfort food of the highest order, the classic combination lent sophistication through presentation. Mains include fish and chips (made with sustainable whiting), three varieties of macaroni and cheese and venison sausage with mash and onion gravy. Dessert offerings include a chocolate mousse duo, berry cheesecake and a Highland cheese board. The restaurant often hosts music events at weekends featuring fiddle, accordion and clàrsach – and even the occasional piper.
- High point: A Highland gem in the city centre
- Low point: Some dishes light on veg
Elsewhere on the web
Reviews of The Pipers' Tryst (The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Glasgow)
- 5. Roberto, Glasgow – 26 May 2011, 4:17pmThe Pipers' TrystReport
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Booking system is a mess. Book elsewhere for pre theatre if you want a table.
- 4. Skud89, Glasgow – 12 March 2011, 5:28pm
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The Pipers' Tryst restaurant is a must for anybody who enjoys contemporary Scottish food.
The menu is seasonal and as a regular customer this is nice, meaning that when I return there is always another tasty option on the menu to tempt me. The menu is absolutely brimming with Scottish dishes and there are plenty of options to please everybody in your party (I find that fish is always a popular choice), although there are also vegetarian and vegan choices available.
The waiting staff are friendly and attentive but not overly so. This means that you are free to have a relaxing meal without fear of being bothered constantly, feeling rushed out of the door, or being forgotten about. The restaurant is small and therefor the service has a very personal feel about it. The staff obviously know the menu and wine lists well and are confident in they're work.
I can have no qualms about recommending The Pipers' Tryst at the National Piping Center as one of the best restaurants in Glasgow
- 3. carlacarla, Glasgow – 4 September 2010, 8:21pm
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The last time that I ate out was in the Tryst! I was there with a group of 4 girlfriends and we had an amazing night. The waiters were fantastic, very attentive and extremely helpfull.
The food was served quickly and was well presented, it was quite pricey but as it was a special occasion we did not mind at all.
It was such a fab evening, I was brave and tried something new called 'cullen Skink'. The Tryst seems to offer lots of flavoursome healthy Scottish food that's NOT deep fried Mars Bars or haggis! Would happily go again.
- 2. Veggie, Glasgow – 3 May 2010, 10:00pmThe Pipers' TrystReport
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Had a bad experience booking here. They changed time of booking on the afternoon before our visit, and then denied they had taken original time for booking in the fist place! Avoid this if you need reliable pre theatre slot.
- 1. Ella-Ella, Glasgow – 17 April 2010, 6:23pmThe Pipers' TrystReport
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The Piper's Tryst is an absoloutely fabby place for a wee night out in Glasgow. Excellent location. Excellent food. And most importantly - excellent wine! A friend of mine had recommended me the Piper's Tryst as a great place to go for top quality food and a highly enjoyable night - and she was not wrong. Myself and my two sisters enjoyed a meal that consisted of fresh Scottish produce, all cooked and presented to perfection. The restauraunt is quite small - with about 10 tables or so - but this only added to the cosy atmosphere. The staff were all absoloutley fabby - so friendly and helpful. Our waitress recommended us a fantastic bottle of wine which was incredibly reasonable and soon multiplied into several empty bottles of wine!
The perfect place to relax and unwind with top quality produce and top quality service.
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