Ardnamurchan Scottish Restaurant & Bar

Our visit to Ardnamurchan Scottish Restaurant & Bar was part of a trip to Glasgow to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday. Before the main celebrations, we decided to make a walk-in stop for lunch for two so we could try some traditional Scottish food. The restaurant was beautiful—very warm, cozy, clean, and contemporary, with a welcoming atmosphere that immediately made us feel comfortable. The staff were friendly and attentive, and our waiter was especially helpful with food recommendations, which we really appreciated. The portions were well sized, the food was excellent, and the service was prompt and efficient. Overall, it was a lovely dining experience and a great introduction to Scottish cuisine. We would definitely recommend Ardnamurchan to anyone visiting Glasgow.

It was good but not amazing. Worth a visit if you’re in the area. Good quality food and I like that the ingredients are sourced locally. Drinks were very slow as I think they only had one staff member on the bar. Overall good, I would come back again.

Absolutely fantastic food, I am not easily pleased. Wine and food top class I had a steak and my bestie had venison stew. The acoustics r great, music wasn't to loud and could have a normal conversation. The only thing that has dampen my experience is the booth we were sat in I could hear the led light transformer buzzing. If we r ever back in Glasgow I'd love to visit again.

We had one of the most enjoyable meals in a long time. Staff were fantastic, food was absolutely amazing and it was a lovely evening! Thanks to all the staff for a wonderful meal and experience!

We had dinner here and it was excellent. All the food was very tasty and the portions were right. The prices were alright and it was great to see they don't include automatic service charges like many other greedy places around, so of course left a well deserved tip. It can get quite full, so make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend having dinner here if you want some great Scottish food.

Fabulous food, great atmosphere, and the staff are extremely helpful. We arrived early for our booking, and sat at the bar with drinks, a nice booth like table for 2. Our drinks and food order were taken and arrived quickly, we both chose from the market menu, which a very reasonable prices even with a supplement for the steak. The food was excellent and well presented, staff could not do more to make our visit enjoyable. This was my second visit and will definitely be back, hopefully soon.

#Food is life Oh my god, this was ridiculously good. That mysterious “cement-looking” block perfectly married mushroom and truffle, the saltiness was spot on, the truffle aroma was rich but never overwhelming, and the texture was clean with zero greasiness. Any truffle lover would absolutely lose their mind. Chef, can I buy this “cement” on its own, please? The sides felt like refined starters themselves. Grilled cabbage with wholegrain mustard which is fresh yet full of flavour. Roasted carrots wrapped in a gentle garlic note, natural sweetness balanced with herbal, buttery richness, perfectly juicy. Venison pavé (if you can’t eat meat medium-rare, maybe skip this one)… But honestly, how can something be this good? One bite and I literally had to pause and just sit there to process the happiness. If you didn’t tell me, I wouldn’t even guess it was game; it doesn’t taste like beef, but it doesn’t feel “wild” either. How to describe it… maybe like a deer running across your tongue? Charred, smoky aroma on the outside; unbelievably tender, soulful inside. And that sauce is absolute perfection. Two light-brown dollops with a deep, fatty umami reminiscent of fish brain (in the best possible way), lifting both the flavour and texture of the meat to another level. Wine pairing, thanks to my friend, pure genius. We started with Prosecco: crisp, vibrant bubbles, fresh acidity and fruitiness setting a perfect opening tone. BEL CANTO PROSECCO, ITALY Delicate and aromatic with fine bubbles, full of peach, pear and elegant zest. For the venison, a fuller-bodied red was chosen, and it was wonderful — smooth, softly sweet, sometimes bright with acidity, sometimes velvety and gentle depending on the food. Loved it. CÔTES DU RHÔNE BELLERUCHE, M. CHAPOUTIER, FRANCE (Disclaimer: I might be biased, after two years of regular drinking, everything tastes slightly sweet to me now.) Everything was excellent; I just picked the dishes that moved me the most. A rare moment worth recording. A celebration, a reunion, joy, and happiness — all in one meal.

Made a dinner reservation for 3 people, intending to try traditional Scottish food. The interior was beautiful, very warm, cozy, clean, and contemporary. The menu offered variety. We ordered venison with chips, lamb shank pie and haggis. Each tasted high quality and refined. The portions were well sized. The experience was very warm and hearty. The service was prompt, and polite, but not exceedingly warm. Totalled in around £90, which seems quite pricey to me. Happy to have come here.

Incredible restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, huge menu and delicious food! I made a reservation for a large party while we were in town and we were greeted immediately upon arrival and shown to a beautiful table. The menu is huge and there are so many delicious options that are sure to please everyone. They also have an impressive cocktail list. I got the Lowland Buzz, which is gin, honey, lemon and Prosecco. It was so good! I'm not normally a gin person but apparently Scottish gin is where it's at because it was fantastic. For an appetizer, I got the Caithness Lamb & Haggis Koftas, which was incredible. It was essentially lamb and haggis on a Flatbread. So good! For my main, I got the Seafood Stew, which was delicious. There were a ton of mussels and fish, and I loved every bite. Overall, I can't recommend Ardnamurchan enough. It's a great way to try classic Scottish food with a fun, creative flair!

Holy scott! Just simply amazing food. Stellar service. It's a high end dining experience but still semi casual (no need to dress up). There's options around 15£ but typical plates are 20-35£. We were so hungry we forgot to take dinner pics; we had the Slow Braised Short Rib (uh-freakin-mazing!!) the Chicken Breast (juicy & cuts with a fork) and the Venison Stew (tasted like Filet). Drinks were delightful. Service was stellar (and they were FULLY booked on a Thursday at 8pm; but we shared the 2 tiny hi-top tables near the bar and had an amazing dinner). Dessert was worth going for all on it's own!

The food was outstanding and our waitress was lovely. The three course dinner (available before 6) was phenomenal and we highly recommend it. Every recommendation our waitress made was spot on- vegetarian haggis, seafood stew, smoked salmon, skink, sticky toffee pudding.... All just wonderful. The hostess almost scared us away but we are glad we stayed because everything else was just wonderful.

We had a totally lovely evening dining at this restaurant. The inside is quite modern looking, and the service is on point. We shared a scallop appetizer, and those are really fresh and flavorful. We wish there were more of it! I like their version of haggis, and my husband enjoyed his venison stew as well. I was glad they offer half pints for around £3 each as we are not big drinkers. Definitely our favorite meal while in Glasgow.

While taking a day trip to Glasgow, walked what seemed like forever off the beaten path to have small bites at this restaurant located across from the theatre that was showing Hamilton. We weren't really hungry so we ordered a couple of appetizers and drinks. We ordered the scallops and an order of potatoes. I ordered the elderflower and cucumber fizz mocktail. OMG! The scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious! I was tempted to order more but needed to head back. The mocktail was so refreshing and the perfect composition. Who needs alcohol when you can have this! This restaurant was filled with a very mature crowd who looked professional. I didn't see anyone under 50 except wait staff. The aesthetic wasn't exciting and dated, and not the kind of cool dated one appreciates with pubs that have been around for 100 plus years. Nonetheless, the food and drink were delish and the service very efficient. The price point was on the higher side so come prepared if having at least a 2 course meal to spend about $33/pp. for entree alone.

I'll preface this review by saying that our server wasn't a big fan of two young ladies, dressed in leggings/hiking gear, laughing their heads off during their whole meal. He could've been nicer but he wasn't and when his shift was done just before we were done with food, nobody bothered to tell us who our new server was going to be. So, the service could be better. It wasn't like we were making fun of him. The restaurant itself is nice, semi-upscale. We made a reservation just in case and I'm glad that we did. It was pretty packed for a Tues night. We ordered the black pudding fritters, the appetizer version of their Haggis, the pan seared fillet of cod, the Cullen skink and the cranachan for dessert. The black pudding fritters were excellent. They came with a marmalade and a salad which were very good too. The cod was delicious - melt in the mouth with a side of wonderfully warm and creamy lobster bisque, a crunchy potato mash and a finger licking scallop roe cream. The Cullen skink is the Scottish version of a clam chowder - this was less creamy than what clam chowders are like, but delicious all the same. The Haggis was ok. Nothing outright bad about it but I had better haggis in Edinburgh. I'm glad we took the appetizer size, not the entree size. The cranachan was lovely. I'm not a big fan of oats, but if you give them to me with raspberries, cream and liquer, I will eat the whole thing! The pricing is on the slightly expensive side. But overall, the food was good and we had a good time.

We came in because I saw their market menu and felt it was a good value and I wanted to try traditional Scottish food. The ambience is nice and warm and buzzing. For the market menu, the appetizers were tastiest and the main courses were okay but not as interesting. In retrospect, I'm not sure if it was as good of a value as I thought especially since I saw better items on former market menus. The service was extremely slow and disorganized. It was really unclear who our waitstaff was and we had a really hard time getting their attention. They were very friendly but we had to ask multiple times for basic things and they would say yes and go do something else for another table or even chat behind the bar. When it came to the check, we ended up having to go up to the counter to pay because we waited so long for someone to come check us out. We spent over two hours here and mostly waiting and trying to get the attention of any staff member.

My husband and I made reservations for this glorious restaurant in Glasgow. It was some of the best food we had while in Glasgow. The restaurant is beautiful and I loved the aesthetic. The cocktails were delicious and well made. We had their take on haggis, neeps and tatties to start. It was very good and among some of the best haggis we had. For dinner my husband got sirloin and chips on the side. I ordered the market seafood stew and was in heaven. The stew was so delicious and the perfect t temperature, I still think about this meal all the time! Visiting this restaurant is a great memory for my husband and I. We loved the service we received and would gladly return again!

The stakes were amazing and juicy! I got the platter which came with multiple steaks, both tender and juicy and I believe only 75 pounds! The ambience was great and the service was excellent!

Food was very good. We tried the haggis, tatties & neeps as a starter. I had a roast chicken dish and my friend had a squash dish. The squash dish was very flavourful and delicious. The chicken was good, but nothing special. Our server seemed a bit inexperienced, but was friendly and polite. The restaurant was spacious, well lit, and tastefully decorated. A bit sterile for my taste, but very good.

Scottish comfort food. The room is inviting and comfortable. The menu has many traditional dishes - each of them is delicious. We particularly enjoyed the Cullen Skink and Haggis. The service is helpful and attentive.

Food was so good, the platter for different sampler items was the way to and the dessert was so so good too! Great drinks!

Fabulous food ranging from Scottish traditional classics to adventurous variations on time tested entrees. The haggis, neeps and tatties are incredible.

Freaking good, I'll travel all the way from Amsterdam just to have one evening in this place

We loved everything about our experience here. The food was outstanding and fascinatingly different to our American palates, the three course dinner was a solid value for the location, the menu was interesting and varied and our server Grear could not have been sweeter or more helpful. Ask for her!

It's a while since I've been in here, but the food was as good as I remembered. We were in early, at 5.15pm, for a pre-theatre meal and it was just as well that we'd booked in advance as it started to get very busy shortly after we arrived. Luckily, they'd put us at a table in a quiet rear corner so it didn't get too noisy. For starters, I had the Tobermory Fish Co. smoked salmon and smoked trout, which was really nice without being too filling. This left plenty of room for the Loch Lomond Foraged Girolles and Chestnut Risotto, which I *think* is vegan, despite looking rather creamy? It's labelled (v, va) but I think that 'va' should be 'vg' for vegan. Anyway, I didn't seem to suffer any of my usual dairy intolerance effects, so I think it's safe! Jolly nice too. I passed on the desserts in favour of one of their signature Chocolate Orange Espresso Martinis (Absolut vodka shaken hard with cacao blanc liqueur, triple sec, simple syrup & espresso, sprinkled with chocolate powder and orange zest garnish). Wow! That certainly kept me awake through the performance afterwards!

We came to this place for lunch and left extremely satisfied. The interior is tastefully decorated, felt very cozy and warm. We ordered the 3-course market menu and it was a lot for both of us. We had to take some of the food home. Everything was delicious and just the perfect amount of flavor. The market menu offers a great variety of dishes to try: We started with the soup and the goat cheese, then had our main plates: the chicken and the venison stew. Both were great and very filling, and it was so much food we had to take some home. Lastly, we got this amazing toffee bread pudding with a side of ice cream. It was to die for, so good and tasty. Would definitely recommend coming here for lunch. The beer selection is good and the whiskey choices were also plentiful.

Our hotel our first night in Scotland was just around the corner so we went by to see if we could get a table without a reservation. Luckily we could get a bistro table in the bar, we were fine with it. Definitely worth the effort to make a reservation. The waiter was happy to help us find the right whiskey to start our journey. The Cullen Skink was wonderful, as was the smoked salmon. A great place to start our Scotland adventure

Absolutely delicious!!! And the service was stellar! The restaurant is inviting and a wonderful place to be! We had the Venison and the langoustines as our meal and the whipped goat cheese with beets for the appetizer! The dessert was also spectacular! All around a wonderful place to eat! Thank you so much!

In town for a conference and this place was recommended. Was MUCH surprised by this very up-to-date rustic/farmhouse chic vibe. The menu was small but filled with delicious options. I had the langoustine appetizer and the venison pave dinner. AHHHHMAZING. I asked the waiter for a sweet cocktail (I don't like being able to taste the alcohol) and he recommended the French Martini. Perfect complement to the slightly spiced venison.

We had the market lunch and shared a starter, 2 mains, and dessert. The food and ambiance were excellent and everyone we interacted with were very friendly and helpful.

server was great and responsive! grilled chicken and pumpkin soup were delicious. very fresh and healthy! ended with the cheesecake which was also great

We're a couple of foodies from Florida passing through Glasgow and wanted to try authentic Scottish cuisine. At the reception they asked if we had reservations and I am very thankful that we were not turned away. We ordered the Haggis as appetizer and it was amazingly good! Our server was super nice and asked if we'd ever had it and explained what we were looking at. My wife had the venison stew and really liked it. I had the Cullen Skink which is a soup with haddock, leak and potatoes. It was really good and came with generous bread and butter. Finally we had both hot puddings in the menu and we both loved them. The bill for this 3-course meal came at £40, which is really great for the quality and service. The restaurant has a relaxed modern atmosphere but great for families. To the server and staff, you have represented your city and Scotland very well. You went out of your way to make our one day in Glasgow very memorable!

What a place, so sophisticated, charming and authentically Scottish, expect stag's, haggis and whisky and Scottish music playing gently in the background. Staff were welcoming, accommodating and on the ball, service was fast and efficient and food was delicious, I chose something a little different which was the rhubarb and green lentil curry with basmati rice, flatbread and toasted cashews which doesn't sound like a great combination but it was superb! I had 3 courses and expected the bill to be expensive but was shocked by how reasonable it was for such a classy place, I would highly recommend visiting, you won't regret it!

Very traditional restaurant with Scottish food and good drinks. They have good scotch whiskey and a good wine list. The haggis is great and so are the mussels.

I am currently here in Glasgow only visiting for the day, and this restaurant was recommended to me by someone at the front desk of the hotel where I'm staying. I walked over to the restaurant in the rain to try and eat here, seeing as it was my first night in Scotland and I wanted to try some Scottish food. I asked kindly if there was a table for one, I was told no. I asked if there were seats available at the bar, again I was told no...even when I saw multiple seats open with no one sitting there. I asked about the seats that were there, the hostess told me "you can't sit there." There was another seat next to a girl at the other side of the bar...I was told by the hostess "that's too close, you can't sit there" - which makes me wonder why the seat was there in the first place or if this hostess has ever eaten at a bar in the US or anywhere else where people are THAT close. When I asked about reservations, I was told they were all booked when a couple had literally gotten a reservation right before me. I was so disappointed about this experience and it really left a bad taste in my mouth. It's the first time I've actually felt "less than" by being a solo traveler.

One of best meals had during our 3 weeks in UK. It is very close to Doubletree and was recommended by the hotels staff. Eclectic and tasty menu. Their venison stew and Ardnamurchan haggis are truly worthy of Scottish dishes.

Hands down the best food in Scotland. OK. That might be overstated, but I don't think I would be far off. The venison stew was perhaps the most balanced delicious meal that I've had with deer. I grew up eating deer on a weekly basis and thought that whoever prepared this knew how to respect that type of meat and knew how to bring out the flavors. The bread was EXCELLENT and service something I would expect from a 5 star restaurant. The Cullen Skink is a must try. I can't wait to visit Glasgow again just to come here.

We had an amazing dinner here. Haggis w/ neeps and tatties were absolutely perfect. The lamb shank was out of this world. Srsly. The barley risotto accompaniment was a delicious surprise. The grilled coley w/ samphire and chorizo croquette were just beyond. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. My partner exclaimed it was one of the best meals she has had in recent memory. Next time in Glasgow we're definitely going back!

Excellent Scottish food options. Cullen Skink soup was excellent as was the scallop appetizer. Great lamb shank Excellent service and we had Greer for our waitress who was highly rated in an earlier review. Although we didn't request her, she was super. Really nice restaurant setting with a very wide selection of Scottish whiskeys

OMG. Are you wanting to have the best calamari or squid this has to be the place. Not only is the squid amazing but the scallops are a pleasure to the palate that will Overwhelm your taste buds. Glasgow has a hidden gem in this restaurant that must be discovered. The decor is warm and welcoming with it's beautiful brick walls and brick quoins corners. You will always feel at home. Now for the main course. I was a little disappointed in the rib eye steak as it lacks flavor and bit on the cold side. Tony had the fillet which was much better. It's still Earl here in Glasgow so I have hope.

The scallops were amazing!!! And so was the squid! I had the fillet mignon and It was one the best steaks I have had in years! I highly recommend this restaurant. Service is also very fast.

Amazing halibut, beet and goat cheese salad! Great location if you are going to the opera! Service can be slightly quicker but the meals were fantastic!

I came here in search of authentic Scottish food, which is the specialty of this restaurant. I split a few appetizers with a friend: the cured venison, the smoked salmon and trout, the mackerel pate, and of course, the haggis! The haggis was not as weird as I thought it might be - it tasted like meatloaf! All of the food was excellent and the meal was very filling. A good place to go if you want to try Scottish food!

Very poor experience... lovely manager but got discriminated by a waiter....honestly I do not know why she did it... but i least I know this place is quite disappointing

Ardnamurchan is really as good as it gets. My colleagues strongly recommended this place prior to my arrival in town and I was blown away. I rarely come to the same restaurant twice abroad, but I had to come back and try a second meal. They specialize in the traditional recipes, but with modern updates. Usually that concept runs amuck, but they are very successful at it. You are greeted with warm atmosphere and friendly chat directing you to your place. I sat at the bar both times solo, but met people both times to talk to. They are very friendly in Glasgow. The first suggestion was the haggis and wow, I am so glad that I tried it here first. I do not want to eat it at any other restaurant for the fear that it would never live up to how great it is here. The flavor was incredible and the mince was a dense paste without chunks or grit. The nips and taddies were equally portioned and equally as good. The Scottish sure know how to make mashed potatoes. You can just eat each item solo or mix everything together into a nice blend of flavor. I was full for the rest of the day. Day two was the venison pie. I have had mashed potatoes everyday for three days and was all mashed out. Opted for the chips this time. The venison that was minced and stewed was sensational. Great savory flavor with some traditional hunter's spices. The flake on top was light and wispy, not the normal heavy puff pastry. Heaven. Leo the barman and server during lunch was awesome and friendly. We had a lot of great conversation and laughs. He offered excellent beer suggestions. I have been drinking nonstop since I arrived in Scotland, but he was able to convince me I needed to try more. Johnny the manager was equally as awesome. He personally selected the 60 whiskies they had on the bar. Each that was able to target their specific drinker. He offered up a good 12 year old to settle my meal. I hope I can come to Scotland again and come and hang out here for dinner. I heard the salmon and mussels were some of the best fish my colleagues ever had. Best wishes to the restaurant and to the people that come here after reading this review.

Leo walked us through everything so well. Three GREAT whiskey recommendations as well a few good distilleries to go see. The food was the second part. Can't go wrong with anything on the Prix Fix Menu. Orange and lime posset with rhubarb jam and merengue crisps for dessert was an excellent end to our meal.

My husband and I just arrived in Scotland today and found this great restaurant. The staff were wonderful and attentive to our needs. We ordered off the pre-theatre menu which was fantastic. I had the venison stew and my husband had the aged angus beef. We had no complaints. Oh and the bread was delicious

Great Scottish fare. Great service and atmosphere. I've had dinner here three times now while visiting Glasgow for business. I'll be sure to stop in each time I'm here. Seems to be a favorite of locals. The haggis, venison stew and free range chicken breast with mash have all been excellent. A must when visiting Glasgow.