Slouch

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This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.

With classic rock icons on wall and stereo, Slouch is unashamed in where its musical heart lies: a sort of Hard Rock Café without the cheesiness. The dining section, separate from the bar, soaks up the atmosphere but allows some space to enjoy your meal. Burgers and pizzas are well turned out and tasty, but elsewhere the menu really shines. The Thai green curry is one of the best around, a slow burner with high-quality chicken and a mix of vegetables including red onion and carrot. But better still is the day’s ‘market menu’, representing variety, value and good Scottish produce: perhaps little (MacSween’s) haggis ‘bonbons’, crispy then soft, elegantly perched on a sweet turnip purée, or an Ayrshire supreme of chicken, with rich, sticky gravy alongside luxurious dauphinoise potatoes. Some uncommon bottled beers and a late licence seal the deal. It’s only rock ’n' roll, but you’ll like it.

• High point: The market menu
• Low point: Live unsigned rock bands can be hit or miss