Bobar
- Food served: Mon–Sat noon–9pm; Sun noon–4pm
- Bar open: Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 9
- No. overnight rooms: 96
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables, Live music, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: rock/indie
- Capacity: 100
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 2006
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- Average price:
£10 (set lunch)
£11 (evening meal) - House wine: £13.95 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 Bovine restaurant, Bobar provides a classy drinking haven to escape the hustle and bustle of Byres Road. Lauded for its cocktails, the bar has an extensive menu that does not disappoint, the ‘Pocket Pear’ standing out among a list that combines expected classics and in-house specials and rotates seasonally. The wine list is also impressive in its depth, and a cluster of outside tables are sure to re-enforce Bobar’s status as a venue ideal for drinks as the nights grow longer. The food menu offers a tapas-style experience, allowing the choice of large sharing platters supplemented by a range of tantalising smaller dishes. Staple tapas dishes given a Scottish twist are particularly worth a go, haggis nachos and Stornoway black pudding bites notably hitting the spot.
- High point: Cocktails are delightful
- Low point: No mains – only platters
Reviews of Bobar (383 Byres Road, Glasgow)
- 1. pdg – 9 December 2011, 2:34pm
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Watch out! A couple of friends and I had enjoyed an occasional evening out here, sharing a bottle of Pinot Noir and, latterly, Rioja, for around £14 a bottle. We found this to be good value. The last time we went, we ordered the Rioja again, only to find at the end of the evening that it cost £23.95! When we asked about this, we were told that (1) we should have looked at the price on the menu where it's listed at the higher price and (2) they had had to raise the price because they were losing money. So, as the staff clearly were saying to us in no uncertain terms, I say to you: CAVEAT EMPTOR
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