
Quick info
About Hillhead Bookclub
On Vinicombe St, Hillhead Bookclub is a bar built around a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, where a base drink comes with hot sauce, spices, and garnishes added at the table. The food menu runs from a chicken buffalo sandwich and veg pakora with curry mayo to tempura cauli fries and a full breakfast, with pancakes available in chicken or bacon versions. Ping-pong, retro computer games, vintage fairs, and bingo run alongside the drinks and food, and outside tables sit out front for those watching the street. The room is walk-in, with no reservations taken for regular visits. Large groups can be accommodated, though bigger parties are asked to pre-order and pre-pay ahead of time. The space keeps a vintage, quirky decor throughout, setting the tone for the games and events held on site.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention veg pakora with curry mayo, build-your-own bloody mary, pancakes with chicken or bacon and tempura cauli fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention veg pakora with curry mayo, build-your-own bloody mary, pancakes with chicken or bacon and tempura cauli fries.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the lively, quirky atmosphere, with its vintage interior, games and events, as the reason to spend time with friends. Drinks come next, with the cocktails praised by a birthday group and one reviewer enjoying making their own Bloody Mary with a double gin alongside a full breakfast. Food gets steady praise too, including the curry mayo with veg pakora, pancakes with chicken or bacon, and tempura cauli fries, though one reviewer calls it merely decent. Staff are described as lovely, attentive and good for banter, even when the bar is rushed. The main complaint comes from a party of 19 who pre-ordered and pre-paid, yet saw food arrive in a long, staggered stream that left some waiting well after others. The reviewer found the explanation poor, called the chicken buffalo sandwich simple, and had to go back to the bar for sauces. A couple of others mention slow food when busy or just after opening, though one found it mostly worth the wait, and a group of 13 reported perfect service.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the lively, quirky atmosphere, with its vintage interior, games and events, as the reason to spend time with friends. Drinks come next, with the cocktails praised by a birthday group and one reviewer enjoying making their own Bloody Mary with a double gin alongside a full breakfast. Food gets steady praise too, including the curry mayo with veg pakora, pancakes with chicken or bacon, and tempura cauli fries, though one reviewer calls it merely decent. Staff are described as lovely, attentive and good for banter, even when the bar is rushed. The main complaint comes from a party of 19 who pre-ordered and pre-paid, yet saw food arrive in a long, staggered stream that left some waiting well after others. The reviewer found the explanation poor, called the chicken buffalo sandwich simple, and had to go back to the bar for sauces. A couple of others mention slow food when busy or just after opening, though one found it mostly worth the wait, and a group of 13 reported perfect service.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“What a great afternoon/evening my friends and i had yesterday. Treated like queens by Charlie, Hannah, Megan and the team. So attentive and kept the drinks flowing. Food was fab! The curry mayo with the veg pakora was sublime. Had an outside table which is fab for people watching. Would highly recommend and cant wait to return.”
- Google user
“We dined with a group of 13 and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, service was perfect and the atmosphere was fun.”
- Google user
“A lively and welcoming venue with plenty of character. The unique décor, relaxed atmosphere, and mix of food, drinks, and entertainment make it a great place to spend time with friends. A popular spot in Glasgow’s West End and well worth a visit”
- Google user
“Dropped in for brunch with the missus. We had pancakes (one with chicken the other with bacon) and a side of tempura cauli fries. Food was fantastic, very reasonably priced and good banter with the staff. Thanks all 👍”
- Google user
“I was in with a few of my friends to celebrate my birthday through the week and had a great time. We were made to feel at home by Sean who was working on the bar at the time, he had great banter with us and we’d like to thank him for the cocktails he prepared for us even though he was rushed off his feet (they were delish)! Can’t wait to return, great venue :)”
Hours
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Good to know
“Characterful space with cocktails, ping-pong, retro computer games, vintage fairs and bingo.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Hillhead Bookclub
- Jinty McGuinty's4.56030.2 mi
pint of Guinness, live music, beer garden
- Coopers4.11,3270.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
football on screens, steak sandwich, buffet
- Inn Deep4.62,5060.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large beer selection, riverside outdoor patio, sub rosa pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhead BookclubWheelchair accessible | 4.32,417 | — | — | veg pakora with curry mayo, build-your-own bloody mary, pancakes with chicken or bacon |
| Jinty McGuinty's | 4.5603 | 0.2 mi | — | pint of Guinness, live music, beer garden |
| CoopersReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,327 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | football on screens, steak sandwich, buffet |
| Inn DeepReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,506 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | large beer selection, riverside outdoor patio, sub rosa pizza |
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