The Smokin' Fox
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About The Smokin' Fox
The Smokin' Fox is a restaurant and sports bar at 6-8 Waterloo St in Glasgow, close to Glasgow Central train station. The kitchen cooks a birria dog and burgers on a grill, and TV sport runs in the same room, so a meal and the game share one space. Steak pie comes with root vegetables and mashed potatoes for a heavier plate. Breakfast and snacks round out the menu, with comfort food across the day. Tables can be reserved, and walk-ins are also seated.
Good to know
“Pared-down contemporary bar/restaurant for breakfast, snacks, comfort food and TV sport.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, fish and chips, bees knees cocktail and birria dog.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, fish and chips, bees knees cocktail and birria dog.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the pie, a steak pie crammed with perfectly seasoned beef under a lovely top crust, served with root vegetables and mashed potatoes. Another reviewer found the pie tasty but wanted more veg and mash. Close behind are the fish and chips, the birria dog, well cooked burgers, salt and chili squid with aioli, and steak frites cooked to perfection. A Philly cheesesteak and a dessert are also praised, along with a basket of breads with garlic dip and a Bees Knees to drink. Staff are called friendly and helpful, including to a family that arrived without a reservation. The recurring complaint is value, with small portions for the price on a shwarma and a mac and cheese, and a pie described as not the most filling. The back section gets very loud as tables fill, and one main arrived not very hot. In one group, two diners got their mains only when most were nearly finished, and staff apologised and deducted it from the bill.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the pie, a steak pie crammed with perfectly seasoned beef under a lovely top crust, served with root vegetables and mashed potatoes. Another reviewer found the pie tasty but wanted more veg and mash. Close behind are the fish and chips, the birria dog, well cooked burgers, salt and chili squid with aioli, and steak frites cooked to perfection. A Philly cheesesteak and a dessert are also praised, along with a basket of breads with garlic dip and a Bees Knees to drink. Staff are called friendly and helpful, including to a family that arrived without a reservation. The recurring complaint is value, with small portions for the price on a shwarma and a mac and cheese, and a pie described as not the most filling. The back section gets very loud as tables fill, and one main arrived not very hot. In one group, two diners got their mains only when most were nearly finished, and staff apologised and deducted it from the bill.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food was good, nothing to completely rave about. Very presentable with a warm, friendly atmosphere the aesthetic was very rustic vintage with a hint of modernity. Food was good, no complaints however small portions considering the price. I had the shwarma which came with two skewers, two dips and a flatbread filled with cabbage and peppers, this was just under £20. Then my friend had a side of chips with the small mac and cheese, around £15. Service was speedy and all servers were polite and friendly. We visited just before 12pm on a Saturday and thankfully was not yet too overcrowded. As the tables fill the back section of the restaurant gets very loud, however I am on the more sensitive side when it comes to noise stimulation. Nothing bad but pretty average depending on your usual spots.”
- Google user
“Nice bar/restaurant with good drinks and good food. I got the pie which was tasty, albeit not the most filling dish for the price. Would have been great if there was more veg and mash on the plate, but it was still good. Id pop back when I'm in Glasgow next and try one of the other dishes as the food does look good!”
- Google user
“Dropped in here with my son for a bite to eat and it didn’t disappoint, my son had the Philly cheesesteak which he said was really nice and filling, I had the steak frites and it was cooked to perfection! Would definitely come back again.”
- Google user
“I found this place online and I'm so glad we went and tried it out. Staff were helpful and friendly, especially Tony who served us. The food was really good especially the dessert. My main dish was not very hot but it tasted so good it didn't really bother me. I would definitely recommend trying this place out”
- Google user
“I visited this pub on a Saturday afternoon with some pals. We were able to reserve a table in the back. It was very busy. However, service was sharp and the food was good. It’s a sports bar so expect some noise and good cheer. On street car parking nearby and a multi storey but make sure you do pay as there are ever vigilant wardens.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Smokin' Fox
- The Ivy Buchanan Street, Glasgow4.53,0230.2 mi£20–80Reservations
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- China Blue4.45490.3 mi£1–15Good for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smokin' FoxWheelchair accessible | 4.42,193 | — | — | steak pie, fish and chips, bees knees cocktail |
| The Ivy Buchanan Street, GlasgowReservations | 4.53,023 | 0.2 mi | £20–80 | elegant art-deco decor, greek yoghurt pancakes, salmon linguine |
| Jay's BBQ Bar 苏格兰调情火锅烤肉自助Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.51,085 | 0.3 mi | £30–40 | self-grill korean lamb and beef, hotpot, halal meat counter |
| China BlueGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4549 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | stairs up to restaurant, roast duck, mapo tofu |
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