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About The Twisted Thistle
The Twisted Thistle is a pub in Glasgow at 316 Dumbarton Rd, with a food menu that covers pasta, starters and mains. A gluten-free menu gives guests who avoid gluten, including coeliacs, dishes of their own to choose from. Named plates include the Chicken Parmagiana and the Mushroom Bruschetta, and the Cajun Chicken pasta comes with garlic bread. The venue also has a function suite for hire, which gives groups a space for their own gatherings.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large portions, gluten-free menu, chicken parmagiana and cajun chicken pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large portions, gluten-free menu, chicken parmagiana and cajun chicken pasta.
Customer Review Summary
Large portions are the draw reviewers raise most, with diners describing a massive Chicken Parmagiana that was crispy and juicy and a Cajun Chicken pasta too big to finish. The Mac Firecracker and Mushroom Bruscheta are also named, and one reviewer says everything is freshly cooked. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as lovely and friendly, including one family who arranged a surprise 60th birthday at short notice. A gluten-free menu gets a mention, and one reviewer calls the pub good for celiacs. The atmosphere is called lovely, and one diner enjoyed dinner without loud background music, though another calls the venue very loud and still finds it worthwhile for the food. The complaints are practical. Parking is tight at busy times, and one reviewer says the road beside the pub is full of very deep potholes. Another found the lunch menu portions no smaller than expected, despite the label. Several recommend it, and the pasta arriving with garlic bread left one diner unable to finish while another was too full for pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Large portions are the draw reviewers raise most, with diners describing a massive Chicken Parmagiana that was crispy and juicy and a Cajun Chicken pasta too big to finish. The Mac Firecracker and Mushroom Bruscheta are also named, and one reviewer says everything is freshly cooked. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as lovely and friendly, including one family who arranged a surprise 60th birthday at short notice. A gluten-free menu gets a mention, and one reviewer calls the pub good for celiacs. The atmosphere is called lovely, and one diner enjoyed dinner without loud background music, though another calls the venue very loud and still finds it worthwhile for the food. The complaints are practical. Parking is tight at busy times, and one reviewer says the road beside the pub is full of very deep potholes. Another found the lunch menu portions no smaller than expected, despite the label. Several recommend it, and the pasta arriving with garlic bread left one diner unable to finish while another was too full for pudding.
Featured reviews
- Rijk van Romburgh
“Great spot! Had the lunch menu options, which are supposed to be smaller portions...not so sure about that, as the portions seemed quite reasonable. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere.”
- Kay Caldwell
“Great food large portions all freshly cooked. Good for Celiacs. Not much parking and road beside restaurant is full of very deep potholes. Very loud venue but worth it for food and friendly staff.”
- Ryan
“Lovely atmosphere and no loud background music meaning we could enjoy our dinner peacefully. Friendly and welcoming staff from start to finish. Food cooked to perfection, no complaints. Too full to try the pudding this time. Will be back.”
- Shannon Woodside
“Simple & delicious! From the moment we step inside the staff were lovely. The Chicken Parmagiana was massive, the chicken was crispy and juicy. The Mac Firecracker was really good and was portioned perfectly. We will definitely be back to this little gem!”
- travel with gem
“Had a lovely meal at the twisted thistle. The staff were amazing and the atmosphere was lovely too. The food was perfect. There is a parking area and a beer garden. There is also a function suite available for hire.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Twisted Thistle
- The Park Bar4.63502 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
salt and pepper chicken, park bar burger, steak pie
- Red Fox Inn4.04502.3 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
steak fajitas, steak pie, garlic mushrooms
- 4.3 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleTakeout
hot morning coffee, quiet cozy space, airport terminal cafe
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Twisted ThistleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4705 | — | £10–20 | large portions, gluten-free menu, chicken parmagiana |
| The Park BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6350 | 2 mi | £20–30 | salt and pepper chicken, park bar burger, steak pie |
| Red Fox InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.0450 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | steak fajitas, steak pie, garlic mushrooms |
| Cafe Bar, Glasgow Airport East PierWheelchair accessible · Takeout | 4.7569 | 4.3 mi | £1–10 | hot morning coffee, quiet cozy space, airport terminal cafe |
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