The Butchershop

January 3rd I recently had the pleasure of dining at Butchers Shop Bar and Grill, and what a fantastic experience it was! From the very start, enjoying a refreshing cocktail aperitif set the tone for a superb evening. The olives and patron peppers were deliciously salt-coated, offering the perfect start to our meal. For starters, I indulged in tiger prawns and loin, which were first-class. Although I personally wished there was more than one prawn, the taste was impeccable and left us excited for the main course. The rib-eye steak that followed was a true highlight—massive, perfectly cooked, and served with delightful sides of onion rings, mac and cheese, and triple-cooked chips. It was a feast that ensured no one left the table hungry. My wife had the fillet and our friends the chateaubriand all cooked as well ad my own Unable to find room for dessert, we opted instead for the exquisite Espresso Martini, which capped off the meal beautifully. Despite the bustling atmosphere, the restaurant staff went above and beyond to accommodate us at another table, allowing us to relish our time with good friends and more cocktails. The evening was certainly on the pricier side, yet it was worth every penny. The service from all four staff members who attended to us was exemplary, contributing significantly to our tremendous dining experience. Hats off to Butchers Shop Bar and Grill for creating such a warm and memorable evening!

Fantastic restaurant and wonderful service, very well looked after all evening by Andrew and Euan. Food was delicious and some great wines/beers too. The Black Pudding Scotch Egg was so delicious and the egg was cooked to perfection, wonderful Monkfish and finished off with Creme Caramel.

Decided to stop by for the Set Lunch while we waited for our hotel room to be ready. Impeccable service with attention to detail. Great food, perfectly prepared, and if it wasn’t for only being in town for a short period, would have gone back again.

This place is superb. Had a rather large chateaubriand which was cooked to perfection. Hand cut chips and garlic mushrooms brilliant too. Starters amazing too. Wife had monkfish which she absolutely loved. Service was just perfect too - friendly and attentive. Good banter. It’s not “cheap” but the quality is there and worth every penny. It’s also great located in west end Glasgow so can visit other bars after the magic food. We will be back.

The food is just alright with this price level. Service is okay but there was a near miss on a dropping knife on my leg when the staff was collecting the dirty plates. He just joked around without saying sorry. And the plates were literally 10 cm away from my face while he was collecting some more plates.

Excellent dining experience. Great options of steaks both individually and to share. Fantastic desserts. Fairly priced.

Excellent experience. We decided to try their Tuesday Burger car Steak order and what a treat it was. Warm welcoming atmosphere with evidently experienced and accommodating staff (easily worth the 12.5% service charge). The restaurant was full but didn’t feel crowded due to the proper spacing probably. Tasty mac and cheese and garlic mushroom sides to start with. Juicy perfectly cooked rump steaks for both of us, paired with a nice bottle of wine. Will definitely visit again to try their other cuts.

We had a blast from the starters to the desserts. We highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

Tasty, hearty food but a bit pricey for what you get. We came for the Sunday roast and got the two meats available on the menu. The Yorkshire pudding was probably the highlight of the dish.

In researching spots to eat for our vacation to Scotland, we stumbled upon The Butchershop Bar & Grill, and booked in as soon as we saw that they offered a Sunday Roast! We'd never done a Sunday roast before, and so, when we arrived, we were seated quickly, looked over the menu, and ordered: (The Sunday Roast for 2 to share, 3 courses) The Scottish Smoked Salmon appetizer The Philly cheese steak appetizer (as an extra) The Chateaubriand Sticky Toffee Pudding. The roast came with veggies, sauce, and a Yorkshire pudding. Let me just say that every single thing we ate was delicious, but the steak...we'd never had chateaubriand before, and now...well that's all I want. Scottish beef is absolutely delicious. (I'm curious if they use Highland Cows for their beef, because if so, not only are the ADORABLE, but they're also DELICIOUS!!) Let me also shout out the bartender! They make a wonderful cocktail! Morgan had a Rob Roy, and the Butcher's Smash is amazing. I cannot recommend The Butchershop enough. Quality food, friendly and prompt service, great location...this restaurant has it all. I hope we will make it back someday!!

Nice restaurant not too far of a walk from the Scottish Event Center. We were visiting from the US and happened upon this steakhouse. We both got the same thing and also ordered red wines which were great. The fillet with hand cut fries/chips was a good portion. They also have the option of shareable steaks that you order based on weight, but we each got our own separate steaks. I was very full and thoroughly pleased after eating here!

We selected this restaurant for a family celebration and had the experience ruined by the rudeness and arrogance of the serving Waitress. It was behaviour that none of us ( I am 60 years old ) had ever experienced before. Following complaint to the manager ( don't think this was the first time she had heard such a complaint ) the service charge/tip was removed from the bill but believe me we weren't going to be paying that anyway. The bill was £ 360 for 6 people so not insignificant and for that you would expect the staff to behave with basic manners but clearly they feel they can be abusive to the paying guest with impunity. The food was fair 6 or 7 out of 10 but we can only strongly advise others to avoid

Had dinner and also lunch there. The steak was good but we ask for medium rare and it came almost well done. The sunday roast we had fr lunch was also the same. But it was still nice

Wow. Just wow. I absolutely, hands down, understand why this is one of the best places to go for a steak. The beans were rather undercooked, the steak was flawless, and so was the mac and cheese. The wine that comes with the deal is great and there is, in my opinion, no real reason to upgrade to one of their fancier wines. The staff is friendly and professional, the restaurant itself is seriously cramped (probably because it was Tuesday evening at a time that everybody comes for dinner). However, this does not take away from the high standard of food that is delivered. Just thinking about this makes my mouth water. I'm not sure about the restaurant division, it's an awkward shape and going to the bathrooms almost feels like going into the kitchen. This is however not in any way going to stop me from coming back. Ever.

Food here is great, no matter it is beef or chicken. The service is nice as well. You can be well hospitalized. I like the appetizer and the dessert as well. Also, the indoor environment is good!! Quiet and elegant with river view out of the window!

Dined at the recommendation of our company's local manager at this very well regarded Glasgow steakhouse "The Butchershop" with three other associates from our company. This place earned 5 stars all the way... atmosphere, service, food and drink...all exceedingly well done by this independent steak house. I started with a delicious crock of Tomato Soup which was rich and flavorful. For my entree, I chose one of their House Signature Cuts which are hung and dry aged for 35 days. My choice was the Côte de Boeuf...a special bone-in Ribeye which was served just as I had ordered it...medium rare. It was tender and wildly delicious. My steak was complimented with really good mashed potatoes but I also sampled some of the biggest and baddest Onion Rings I've ever had on either side of the Atlantic. The Butchershop was a great treat for our group and a chance to experience the good life of Glasgow.

Wow! I mean, just wow! Despite the Glasgow weather doing a convincing impression of a summer's day I'm sure there must have been a hurricane surrounding The Butchershop, because my mind was well and truly blown. My friend took me as a surprise, for the Two for Tuesday deal, which includes 2 rump steaks (or burgers, but if you've got the chance for steak who would want a burger?!) with chips and a bottle of wine for £30. Inside the restaurant is smaller than the outer facade would have you believe, but had an air of coziness, if a little bourgeois. The waiting staff were just lovely, and the right amount of attentive. But on the real meat of the review (bad pun, well intended)! I ordered my steak medium, with garlic butter, my friend took hers medium rare. We had the house red, which was fruity, yet dry, and there was always a jug of water on the table, and along with the mains we had a side of garlic mushrooms. When the meals arrived I didn't know whether to pick up my cutlery, or fall to my knees in praise. The rump was a giant, hunk of meat, slightly charred on the outside, but perfectly rosy inside. The fries were, obviously, as we're in the west end dahling, served in a basket, which was promptly emptied on to the plate. I honestly couldn't fault a thing. Both juicy, tasty steaks were cooked to perfection, the fries crispy, and the garlic mushrooms a pleasant accompaniment. The only thing I would change is next time I'm having the steak sans butter. I don't think this is somewhere I could afford to eat if it weren't for that deal, as the a la carte prices are a bit on the hefty side (I'm sure the garlic mushrooms were about £6.50, as with most sides) as is the drinks, but it is definitely worth the Tuesday deal. I'd also book ahead to avoid disappointment, as it was pretty busy.

We finally made it back for dessert! Once again, we were NOT disappointed. The food: Creme brulee and sticky toffee pudding. Both were absolutely brilliant. I only managed to sneak one bite of the creme brulee before my husband devoured it. That was a-OK with me though because I had my sticky toffee pudding. The sponge cake was perfectly moist, drenched in toffee syrup, with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was terrific. Seriously, the best sticky toffee pudding I've had to date in Glasgow. The service: We ate in the bar because we only came in for dessert, around 6:30PM on a Saturday evening. They were busy! We ended up going to the bar to order since no one came over to us. The manager must've picked up on this because she ended up servicing our table the rest of the evening. She was a total sweetheart and told us all about the other special offers / promotions they offer. Overall: We plan to go back to try their Tuesday deal (two people, either steak or burgers, skinny fries & a bottle of wine for ­­£30)! Our desserts were fantastic! If you've still not tried The Butchershop Bar & Grill... do it!! You will NOT regret it!

This has long been on my list of places I wanted to try in Glasgow and it did not disappoint. I had a friend visiting me and it was his first time in Glasgow so I was feeling the pressure to take him to good places. He wanted a Sunday Roast after living in Madrid for 4 months so we headed to Finnieston to see where looked good. After walking for 20 minutes in torrential rain we had still not found a potential spot when I remembered The Butchershop was just round the corner. Coming in out of the rain the restaurant felt like heaven - warm and welcoming. We were sat beside the window giving us a nice view of Glasgow Uni up on the hill. It took us all of 1 minute to decide what to have, both opting for the roast beef Sunday special. The food came pretty quickly and I could not wait to eat. Perfectly cooked beef with ALL the trimmings plus a corn on the cob - slightly random but still delicious. I'm not a massive fan of roast potatoes but even those were quickly devoured. Both plates were wiped clean. I would definitely recommend this place for a good Sunday lunch in nice surroundings. I will be back again to try their evening menu.

My mother in law likes steak, so on a rare visit down to Glasvegas we took her here. We all ordered steaks and the meat itself was all very well cooked. So why three stars? Well, when I pay £30 a plate I want my plate to be warm. By the time I had my first mouthful of mash it was already cool. That's a big mistake in a supposed high end restaurant. That cost them a theoretical 1.5 stars and I rounded down for overly loud music. Music too loud? Really?! Yip I know! I'm getting old because the inability to hear my dining partners conversation was really irritating. For a place of this price I really need them to do better. PS I like my mother in law there was no need to turn up the crap jazz.

the staff were amazing, very attentive and friendly. the food was phenomena, by far the best meal we have every had, can't praise the place enough.

It had been two years since my last proper visit to Butchershop and I'm pleased to report that not much has changed. They're still doing burger vs steak Tuesday (one of the best deals in Glasgow!) - for £30 per couple you get a burger or steak each, as well as a bottle of house wine between two with the choices being white, red and rosé. I would recommend ordering a starter too, or some sides to properly fill yourself up. This time I tried the soft shell crab which was just lovely as a starter - a good size, perfectly cooked and I really liked the charred lime. I got steak for main, medium rare and again, I was really impressed. Their steaks are delicious and you can trust that they'll be perfectly cooked. I'd definitely rate Butchershop up there with the best steak restaurants in Glasgow. There were a couple of little niggles on the night - firstly, we were seated at a table which had a lot of traffic going by (almost in the doorway between the bar & restaurant) and I was really conscious and all the staff bustling past. We were there for the 6.30 seating, and at about 8pm they reminded us they needed the table back for 8.30 which wasn't a problem but meant we didn't really have time for dessert. We got the bill instead and then headed elsewhere (Firebird) - perhaps we were too busy chatting away at the start of dinner though, so that might've been our fault! Overall, I'd highly recommend a visit to Butchershop on a Tuesday night as it's a really great deal for a couple of carnivores!

The best steak I have had that I can remember. This is the main thing that comes out of my first ever visit a few weeks back. For 26 quid you get a medium rare sirloin steak which melts in your mouth and tasted like an awesome 5 star meal. Butcher shop is a good restaurant set in a nice location with a lovely view. I would say due to pricing it is a special occasion destination, but you do get what you pay for when it comes to the steak and on the front you won't be disappointed. For starter I had the soft shell crab, which was nice. The main stand out thing about it though was was the dressing and salad that went with it. Not usually my favourite thing but on this dish it was spicy and tasty. The beer menu seemed a bit limited to me, but I managed to pick out the decent decuhars IPA to drink for the evening. A few issues on the night that caused me to give this place 3 stars instead of 4 or 5. One of our party sat in the bar for 30 mins waiting to be seated whilst the rest of us sat in the restaurant. There had been a mix up between staff seemingly, which meant they thought nobody else from the party had arrived, when we had. A few other small complaints. One of the beers I received came out completely flat and I had to return it. It took ages for us to get the bill. Also just the pricing in general which I think is very high. It seems to be the policy that everything is expensive, just cause it is. They really should have more of a mix of options in my opinion. Complaints over. If you want a great steak. This is definitely the place to go. Just make sure you take plenty of money with you.

Phenomenal place!! We walked in as a party of 6 near closing time. They were about to turn us away due to the full parties for graduation seated at the larger tables. However, Frasier, the manager, saw our disappointment and the kids with us. He offered to seat us at 2 different tables, if that was acceptable. The food and service was exceptional. I had the bone in rib eye that was aged for 35 days. All their beef is 100% grass fed black Angus from Scotland. What flavor! Seriously, the best steak I've had in a long while. Came with a wonderful peppercorn sauce and garlic mushrooms. Also had the scotch egg to start and finished with the toffee sundae. Fantastic experience that was enjoyed by the whole family. They even have a very nice kids menu. Big thanks to Frasier for being a magnificent host.

Just the other week, a group of friendly bloggers on Twitter arranged a catch up over dinner at The Butchershop Bar & Grill near Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. My other half is a vegetarian, so I cook vegetarian at home. The thought of an iron-rich piece of steak on a Tuesday night was too good to miss! Also, I have heard many good things about The Butchershop and was keen to try it out. The Butchershop is in a great location - just across the road from Kelvingrove Museum. I was really surprised at how busy the restaurant was for a Tuesday night, but then I realised it was so busy as every Tuesday is Burger vs Steak Frites Tuesday... 2 burgers or steak frites and a bottle of red wine for £30 This really is a great deal; from the a la carte menu, the steaks normally cost between £17.95 and £30.00. Myself and one of the others were both driving, so we asked if it was possible to take part in this deal without the red wine. Without the wine it was £20 for 2 steak frites or burgers - £10 each. Brilliant! We both opted for the steak frites and ordered some sides to share with our fellow diners. I also ordered a topping of Lanark Blue butter. The steak that arrived can only be described as a thing of beauty! I had asked for the Lanark Blue butter as a topping, however this came in a little side dish - now I do love butter (it's an Irish thing), but I thought that both the garlic herb butter and the Lanark Blue butter on the side was a bit much. Nonetheless, I tucked in and cleaned the plate! I asked for my steak medium rare and it was cooked to perfection... Beautifully brown on the outside, and pink and tender in the middle. The flavour was brilliantly beefy, with the Lanark Blue butter complementing it superbly. As for the sides... the onion rings were my favourite with crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, batter. We also enjoyed some garlic sautéed mushrooms, green beans & garlic, and a lovely rocket & parmesan salad. I can honestly say this was one of the best meals I have enjoyed in a while. With all the sides we shared, there was no room left for dessert (a rare occurrencel). It isn't often I skip the opportunity for dessert when I am out and about, but my hunger was completely satisfied after this meal, and I was most definitely in my happy place. The Butchershop Bar & Grill..., I will be back!

The Butchershop had been recommend to me by so many people that it was with great excitement I made my way there a few weeks ago on a Friday evening to try it for the first time. Located at 1055 Sauchiehall Street it is a fairly unassuming restaurant from the outside, with a black exterior and block type white signage it reeks of cool contemporary New York chic which is just the vibe that owner James Rusk is trying to create. If you don't like steaks this is absolutely not the place for you. Their menu consists of every cut of beef you can imagine, The Butchershop has a policy of using only Scottish grass fed cattle which is then hung on the bone and dry aged for at least 28 days and believe me it shows. For the non beef eaters there is a small section on the menu which they have called The Rest which includes 3 alternative dishes including a Pork chop dish, a salmon dish and a pasta dish - you have to be an out and out carnivore to really enjoy this spot. I have always wanted to try Crispy Fried Soft Shell Crab so when I saw it on the menu as a starter I immediately jumped at the chance to try it. It was delicious and so tasty, my only slight niggle was that it was quite small and I was starving.....but when I was half way through my main course I was thanking my lucky stars it was so small because my main meal was so large. In true carnivore fashion I opted for the House Signature cut half Kilo hung & Dry aged for 35 days T-Bone steak accompanied with hand cut chips and Garlic Mixed Herb Butter and a side of onion rings. I know, isn't your mouth watering just thinking about it? When it arrived I was not in anyway disappointed - the steak as well as being huge was succulent, tender and ridiculously juicy. The chips and onion rings were both delicious and extremely moreish. This is now officially in my top 5 restaurants in Glasgow - its amazeballs and a must try in the Glasgow food scene.

Been wanting to try here for a long time and finally made it along tonight for a birthday treat. It was everything I hoped it would be and more! Great service, AMAZING food and a lovely ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed everything. There was a minor problem with one of our desserts, and they took them both off the bill which was really above and beyond. Can't wait to return here! Highly recommend it.

This is an amazing high class steakhouse! Every dish was perfectly prepared! The service was friendly! Remember that good food takes time! If you want fast food, expect low quality, and find a quickie joint. This is wonderful food, freshly prepared!

Went here for brunch after ODP2 and it was the pefect end to a fantastic party weekend! They even let us in early, as some of our group were leaving early in the afternoon to travel home, and were very welcoming when we arrived (especially considering I was then late! Oops!) and served us lots of massive coffees and pints of coke very quickly :) Most of us chose burgers and a few of us indulged in the Tafelspitz (£35 for 2) and when we discovered you could have mac & cheese as a side there were quite a few orders for those too! Our slab of juicy meat was awesome and we drooled while they sliced and served it at our table. We also treated ourselves to the blue cheese butter which was lovely but could be better if it was more melted when served (some were, some weren't). The meat was cooked to perfection and the sides (usual roast trimmings including an epic Yorkshire pud) were all amazing and the macaroni was delish! We were too full for puds but I would definitely recommend this place for Sunday brunch/roast! For the other options it was just £13.95 or £17.50 with starters. http://olivedragonfly.blogspot.com/2013/11/odp2-report-sunday-brunch.html

Solid steak. Medium-rare rib-eye with essence of charcoal bbq on the exterior. Inside was a succulent blood tinged pink. Blue sirloin was true to its name and came off as a meaty butter filet. Both quality cuts were cooked just the way we requested, with delectable results. Fine ambiance. The service was friendly but not so efficient. We came on an off-night, the one without their tuesday deal since we wanted to avoid the hectic rush & clatter. The wine recommendation for the night was not so informed, but it was a-okay. If a sommelier is not present, staff should have a bit more than the bare minimum knowledge of wine.. at a steak restaurant. Server disappeared somewhere for half our night, only to resurface with a gleamy smile when presenting us with the check. What makes the place is good steak. But staff could be trained better. If I'm here, its because I'm in a serious steak mood. Hear ye all steak lovers: THIS is your date night.

Been to butcher shop a few times and the steak is the best I've had anywhere in Scotland. Customer service is top notch, well worth a visit.

Updating to add: had a lovely post-honeymoon meal here this evening. As always, brilliant staff, delicious food, thoughtful service. Can't fault it. :D

Boom, straight in there with a nigh on perfect 5 star rating for a 5 star evening. Met the Mrs here last night to take advantage of the Steak Frites deal they have on a Tuesday: Bottle of vino and two big hunks of coo with fries for 30 of your earth pounds... moo-tastic! So whats the beef? (ahem) What is this place I've herd about? (sorry) Are they really the new local moo-vers and shakers? (I can't help myself, it's a condition...) Ok, where best to start than the service. Ridiculously awesome to the extent that my wife and I found it almost funny how genuinely nice everyone was. Right, so I know some places go to the effort to ensure that their serving staff are polite and chatty, but these guys felt really, eh, real... if that makes any sense, maybe it was the wine? (more to come on that). I jest of course, service was prompt, attentive and friendly without ever becoming to intrusive. But what's great service without great grub I here thee cry? No? Oh! Fine the, I'm going to tell you anyway. Nothing, thats what. The Butchershop, however need not worry about this as the food was spot on. To put the quality of food into context, allow me to give you a little background to my dinner date. The wife, the Mrs, her indoors, the ball and chain, my beloved, her, lovely, that one there, the one staring at me, put down the knife, why are you laughing like that? Oh dear.... Who ? What? Ok, I'm back in the room, Trafalmadore really is lovely this time of year... Where was I? Oh yes, Mrs D is from the land of beavers, mounties, Due South, South Park and maple syrup... Canada, where seemingly you can get an amazing steak from pretty much anywhere(vending machines?), for prices that don't have you needing a wee calf (week off?) to recover. Her problem over here has not been finding a good steak of similar quality, but instead, finding said steak for a reasonable price. Enter Butchershop... Wonderful cut (seemingly they butcher their own meat) cooked perfectly, with a splendidly rich garlic butter dollop on top. Chuck in some fries, a couple of sides (mushrooms and proper onion rings) and a uber smooth bottle of house red (nae cheep plonk, i can assure you) and you have one happy Canuck... and a rather sparkled husband. I'm rambling, but to be honest I feel that this was a really good value for money evening and would implore other meaty munchers to check it out.

SteakHouse - it is a pretty tall order to try and compete in this arena. Like taking on the title of Southern Barbecue. There is a lot of expectation when you set yourself up like this. An International Standard that Smith & Wollensky or Peter Luger's have set and most places do not even come close. I would say that Glasgow has not had a decent steakhouse for a very long time, if ever. A lot of restaurants have placed themselves in this category and simply failed, either financially or in the quality of the "steaks" they have served. Butchershop Grill have set themselves up to take on this challenge and surpass all of the criteria. A butchers in-house that will cut to order. I have not seen that outside of the US and Canada. Stunning selection of wines. Finally, a willingness to provide some stunning specials and deals. Unfortunately, the Vegan will probably never venture into this place. But I have a lot of folks coming up that owe me steak dinners. After having been here once and thoroughly enjoying myself. I am coming back and bringing friends with me.

Oh my god, I've died and gone to steak heaven. It's vegetarian hell, right enough, but it's definitely steak heaven. Brought Him Indoors here for a birthday treat and it was pretty much perfect from the moment we walked in the door. We were a bit early but our table was ready so we got seated straight away. All the staff were fantastic - exactly the right amount of attentive without being too in your face. My instructions for the night were that money wasn't an issue so we should just order what we felt like. I knew when they suggested water for the table, and I opted for a bottle of sparking water because I really like sparkling water with food for some reason, that it was going to be a ridiculous price, so I just shrugged when it showed up as £3.95 on the bill at the end. But I'd probably avoid that and just go for tap water next time cos that is pretty expensive. Him Indoors started with the maple-braised beef short rib and I started with the steak tartare. Both were fantastic - the short rib was fall-apart, melt-in-the-mouth tender and the steak tartare was beautifully seasoned and came with the egg yolk in a half-egg-shell on top of the beef which was a really cute touch. We both pushed the boat out a little on the main course - he had the t-bone steak and I had the cote de boeuf. Both weighed in at half a kilo and I did really struggle to finish mine, although it was absolutely beautiful, cooked medium rare and smothered in bernaise sauce. Fab chips and good onion rings too. Definitely started to feel a bit Man v Food by the end of it though. So I have no idea why we ordered desserts, but we did. He had the plum and orange crumble with homemade ice cream and I had the cheese selection. He won this course - the crumble was amazing. As with the bottle of water, I'm not sure I'd bother with £7.95 for a few oatcakes and four bits of cheese if we went back, but it was very good. They served it with a truffle-infused honey which was a bit weird on its own but as soon as you put it on top of an oatcake and some strong cheese, it totally worked. We rounded everything off with a bottle of Rioja and a couple of coffees. It was one of the more expensive meals I've eaten in Glasgow and if I went back (which I'm definitely planning on doing) I'd probably skip the bottled water and the dessert course. Having said that, it was also one of the best meals I've eaten in Glasgow and I don't begrudge a penny of the bill because it was a special birthday treat and it was pretty damn amazing. My only tiny complaint was that the tables for two where we were seated were a little close together. I have hearing problems which are more of an issue in busy, crowded places and when we sat down there was a couple to one side of us who were quite loud and I couldn't concentrate on my own conversation because I kept getting distracted by their voices. And whenever a waiter or another diner had to squeeze between our table and the next tables, I honestly thought they were going to knock over our bottle of wine. But even if Yelp had half-star ratings, I wouldn't even drop it a half-star for this because the food, the service, the atmosphere, the entire dining experience was just wonderful.

Simply perfect. I could end my review there as it sums up tonight's experience, but allow me to expand a little. We booked a table for four at short notice and were seated in the bar area, which was just fine (and as my friends and I were already a few beers in probably a good idea). We were shown the Torpedo (or was it Tornado), basically Cote be Boeuf on the bone which looked magnificent, but a friend and I decided to share the ChateauBriand (medium-rare), with two fillet steaks (one rare, one medium) rounding off the main courses. Two of us eschewed starters but the prawn cocktail was met with appreciative noises, and the soup of the day, potato and leek with a goats cheese crusted crouton, smelt and looked delicious. Both starters disappeared quickly and so it was time for steak! And ohhhh what a wonderous sight to behold, the Chateaubriand brought to the table whole and sliced in front of us, perfectly cooked. I savoured each mouthful, with a rich thick béarnaise sauce, offering a wonderful accompaniment to the tender, and ohhh so flavoursome meat. It was perfect, a nice sear bring that hint of caramel, to the vibrant pink of the tender flesh. I am, once again, salivating just thinking about it. Chunky chips and onion rings offered different textures, and a glass of the house Tempranillo was a perfect match, but the star of the show was, rightly, the meat. My friends are all very well travelled and demand the best of things so part of me was a little concerned at suggesting we eat here, but I shouldn't have been worried. The staff were excellent, friendly and accommodating, and very knowledgeable about the produce they were serving. Always a good sign! As with all the other times I've eaten here in the past the Butchershop continues to be my "go to" place for meat lovers. Cannot fault it.

Was here for the inaugural Yelp Glasgow Meat Club night (thanks Martyn M for organising it), and to be honest I probably didn't do the place justice, as I am still recovering from feeling unwell. I've been here a couple of times before though, and every time has been of a high standard. Firstly it looks really smart; it's going for the American bistro style, but doesn't go for the generic look that makes some other places look like they are part of an unofficial chain. There's 2 distinct dining areas and each has their charm, and if you luck out you can get an amazing view of Kelvingrove out the windows, especially at night. Staff are generally friendly and on the ball (although they do like hiring guys just on a the acceptable side of "gallus" - all cheeky grins and banter, must be a house style!). We were there a little later in the night, and as it was a 2 steaks/burgers and a bottle of wine deal for £30 it was pretty packed. As ever, the food was very good. As I was struggling already I played it safe and went for the burger over the steak, adding some extra cheese and bacon (it's a burger - cheese and bacon is essential). Just bigger than eat-properly size, it needed a good squish and a cut in half to make it manageable. The star here is the burger - a good thick size, which lets you see that it's just a wee bit punk in the middle, and it remains nice and juicy, which is essential considering how big it is. Chips were of the skinny fries variety (Martyn thinks this is instead of the chunky wedges you get normally - I think he might be right) and were great, although a full fitness me might have wanted a wee bit more of them. Frankly, food had defeated me at this visit, so I didn't get a chance to try anything else. I have had starters and steaks previously, and all were excellent, and the steak was as good as anything I've had in Glasgow. I love this place, and wouldn't hesitate to go back or to recommend it to anyone else. Go.

Upon entering The Butchershop Bar & Grill, We were met with the kind of deft chaos one only encounters in a well managed restaurant. The staff moved with precision across the floor, with a speed that complimented the sizzling contents of the plates they carried. We were greeted promptly and seated by a smiling, sharply dressed waiter who proceeded to hand us the menu. We chose to eat on a Tuesday, in order to take advantage of the restaurants 'Burger vs Steak' night; this entails that a couple may order two steaks or two burgers or a burger and a steak as well as bottle of the house red or white wine-all for 30 pounds. Given the quality of both the food and the wine, I can attest to this being of exceptional value, as although I was prepared for a delicious meal, I am often dubious of the house wine. Fortunately, both white and red were very palatable-the red being an particularly good choice for the meat. after we ordered, there was a chance to sit and take in both the surroundings and the atmosphere; The décor was very agreeable, the furniture comprising of thick, heavy tables and chairs. The style is congruent to the more rustic elements of the restaurant; yet, there is an appealing under lit bar which adds an unobtrusive aspect of modernity. The atmosphere was electric, enlivened further by the prominent jazz that filled the air from the restaurants various speakers; ranging from Brubeck and Davis tracks, to some more questionable Latin and salsa sounding numbers. As a fan of loud music, it wasn't something that bothered me. However, I noted that it could be problematic for others, as It was at times( not so often as to cause a great discomfort) difficult to hear what someone across the table was saying. My suspicion is that this is perhaps a canny move on behalf of the restaurant in order to drown out the fervent cacophony of knifes and forks on plates, as the food really was exceptional and the desire to stop eating was not one felt until the plate was suddenly and sadly, empty. I chose the rump steak, which came accompanied by thin, piping hot chips. The steak itself sat short and corpulent upon the plate; resting amidst a thick douse of delicious garlic butter. It arrived cooked to perfection, as did the several others that were sent to the table for my companions. It was a short albeit satisfying meal, that left me eager to return in order to sample the other steaks available on the menu. In summary, my compliments are extended to the chef and I can only hope that their already loyal patronage continues to grow, for they are entirely deserving of the five star rating.

Been a on many different occasions Business Couples Friends Each time I get something different .... and I am not talking about the menu The quality of the food changes from delicious to poor As does the service... From moody uninterested and unapproachable team.... To delightfully helpful can't do enough kind of people If they could get a constant with their food and service then this place could be a must stop for all that visit Glasgow, for now.... I would be embarrassed to take friends from out of town knowing that there is a 50/50 chance for it to be on the negative end of the spectrum

I've eaten here several times and the steak is fantastic, as is the burger. They have a great value lunch/pre-theatre menu too. The bearnaise is delicious but the steak doesn't even need sauce-perfectly cooked and juicy. The last time I was in I had the pre-theatre rump and it was a nice slab (shape of a salmon fillet) instead of really thin and I think this made for a juicier steak. The wine list is extensive and the staff are happy to advise. My favourite steakhouse in Glasgow

I've only been to the Butchershop twice before (both with 3 years separating them) and each time was excellent. They still do great deals on a Tuesday (2 burgers or 2 rump steaks or 1 of each with fries and wine for £30) which is good to see. The most recent time I went we ordered off the a la carte menu. To start, I shared the charcuterie board which had some lovely cured meats on it and warm bread (believe it's baked on site). Sirloin for main m/r which was delicious. The quality of meat was excellent, very flavoursome and easy to cut. The cooking of the steak was spot on too, something which can be a bit of a struggle. One of the main things I like about the Butchershop is the attention to detail. On the menu, all the vital information about the meat is provided, including ageing and suppliers. When I went last, a special cut of beef was on offer, but instead of simply stating the special, the actual cut was shown to you prior to ordering, quite a nice touch. At weekends, it is very in/out on turnaround time for tables, so can be hard to have a slow paced, relaxing 3 course meal with drinks if you're booked earlier on (we were booked 6pm-8pm). Despite this, there is a nice bar area prior to seating which is good for a drink or two, though I don't believe there's a lounge as such to sit and have a post meal drink. For a special occasion or a quality sit down meal, it's hard to fault the butchershop. The prices are very reasonable for the level of quality and service on offer.

Not just a one off. Regular here now and I have to add that it's consistently immense and well worth a visit. The place has quite literally changed the way I eat meat. I didn't used to eat it through my nose or anything, but I now cook meat differently and enjoy it differently. They know the score in here, and now I do too. Thanks.

My search for the Perfect steak in Glasgow has finally come to an end. This place gets a gold star from me. We wandered in last Thursday and were quickly seated at the window overlooking Kelvingrove Art Gallery. We hadn't booked but despite being incredibly busy we still had a great table. The staff were quick, friendly and very attentive without being over the top. Great wine list menu! We had the Steak Tartare, followed by fillet steak cooked exactly as we'd asked, finishing up with the cheeseboard. If your looking for a meaty sensation then look no further!!!

The Butchershop is just as wonderful as it looks from the outside! Facing the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, its exterior certainly suits the chic west end surroundings with an impressive grandiose interior to boot! It's all very classy and I felt very much wined and dined after the first in the Glasgow Yelp community's Meat Club! Martyn M booked the table for us (Thank you, Martyn!) and had to pay a £5 deposit per head. This isn't something I've ever seen before but we were happy to do so. The bill came out with the full amount, including the deposit. This wasn't a problem and the waiting staff promptly removed the £40 charge! 7 of us dined, taking part in the 2 steaks/burgers and a bottle of house wine for £30 offer. (It felt like we'd robbed them!) Being an odd number, the staff were happy to give us one meal for £15 with soft drinks, as opposed to wine, to cater to Graeme H who was driving! The staff were great! - Really welcoming, professional and attentive. The red wine was lovely, as was the white which I had a cheeky swig of! Owing to the fact I've never (yes, never!) had a steak and wasn't quite brave enough to muster up the courage to tear myself away from the burger section of the menu on this occasion, I choose a burger with cheddar cheese. (£1.50 extra. - That's alright!) I do love a burger! The burger was delicious and perfectly cooked (tender and succulent!) and even came in a lovely brioche bun. The fries came in a dainty little bucket and were perfectly seasoned, crispy and not in the least bit greasy! I did have a nibble of some well done steak and even a little bit of medium which was kindly offered to me and they were absolutely delicious too! I'd love to come back and conquer a steak of my own! (Briony C, I will brave the two person steak!) My boyfriend even went on to say it was the best steak he'd ever had and that he can't wait to come back! Meat perfection! Brilliant service and brilliant food!

My husband and I had a lovely date here a couple nights ago....we had the calamari starter, which was quite nice...perfectly cooked, not rubbery in the least. It was served with lemon mayo on the side. They were out of the Spanish Rioja we were hoping to drink, so we had a Grenache instead. We decided on the Chateaubriand, medium rare....and it was STUNNING. Unfortunately, we were both too full of the wonderful food and wine to sample the dessert menu. Service was impeccable. Friendly, yet very professional wait staff... We'll certainly return!

Amazing steak! Seriously, the best I've had in Glasgow. Mega friendly staff, who were more than accommodating when the parents came to join for a quick drink (bringing out extra plates loaded with fries for them at no extra cost).

So we went on a mission to track down the best steak in the city. Where else would you start other than the hyped-up steak place that is the Butchershop. It is an old haunt for me, I've eaten there as the Brewery Tap, and as the Tap, but only gone for drinks in its present garb. It's fairly formal in the restaurant part, but it has the warm hum of convivial conversation and the usual West End bonhomie. The service is friendly and smart, and our shared start of Gin & Herb Infused Scottish Salmon was delivered very quickly. Yea it wasn't bad, very light though, with just enough favour to carry it off, so far I was still just thinking only about that juicilicious steak. We both went for the Scottish 28 Day Dry Aged Rump Steak off the pre-theatre - we had the Prince gig to make. The peppercorn sauce option was a little innocuous, but I put my knife into that lovely steak when it appeared and it was soft, soft, soft. It was also cooked to perfection, bang on medium rare. The steak is certainly right up there. Ooft! I soon stopped thinking about the perfect steak though when I started eating the chips, wow, they were shonky, in fact if I was not having to leave so soon I would have complained. They were soggy, limp and tasted old-greasy, bordering on inedible! Why let down everything else with such a poor side? A star off! Update: After a comment from my father after a meal in the new Butchershop venture Hutcheson's I now believe it may be the enclosed container that the chips are served in that might be part of the problem. They are getting steamed as they are left in there. My advice: Pour them out as soon as you get the plate!

It was 'im indoors 40th and desired for red meat expressed so, after a lot of discussion this was the chosen destination. I remembered it from my single days as the Brewery Tap but that was some years back *cough*. These days somewhat different to say the least...no sticky carpet but as I didn't sample the facilities I can't comment! Now for the important things, I'd called to check the reservation and on arrival we got the table in the window on the right of the bar...perfect, a bit of space for me and my walking sticks (for wheelchair users there is a step at the entrance and no disabled loo so your options are a bit limited but the staff were willing to accommodate when I asked about access) and as the room gets warm it was perfect and also marginally quieter. In daylight the place looked a bit used and beaten about the edges but as it gets darker the lighting is ambient and the music (a bit muffled which was odd) wasn't too loud. The staff were on the ball, helpful, not overly pushy and smiley.... what more do you want. I like the ideas of carafes of wine - 500mls which equals 2 large glasses of wine so when you have two you don't feel like a complete dipso when staggering out some time later. Not the cheapest in town but good, I enjoyed it anyway (Chilean sauv and the Australian Angus to go with the steak) We shared the charcuterie as a starter. My only complaint was the bread was sliced too thin and the meat was sliced too thick but 'im indoors thought it was perfect and liked how the meat didn't come out of a plastic packet. The greens had a light dressing and the red onion was gorgeous. The pottery server for the charcuterie board was badly chipped which didn't impress me at all, chipped anything in a place like this isn't on really. 'im indoors went for the T bone and me the fillet (make sure you have raided the piggy bank folks) Don't bother with sides as both come with wedge size chips - real not frozen and tomato. If I had ordered a side it would have been a waste. The meat was great, not the most tender I've ever had but packed with flavour and properly cooked. If you want medium say so as mine came on the rare side of medium rare but fine for me. Was stuffed and only managed coffee, but it was nice that being a really busy Sat night we weren't pressurised to leave but left in peace til I asked for the bill. Well worth a visit and again but don't go with shallow pockets

Love the Butchershop, got to be the best steaks in Glasgow. There is such a great vibe to the place; from the decor to the friendly staff. They also do amazing value for money offers, two steaks (quality meat), sides and a bottle of wine for £30.

A lovely place to go to for a special occasion due to prices but 100% worth the money, and the cocktails aren't bad either. Also every time I have been I have seen a local Glasgow celeb haha. Would recommend their Tuesday night deal for those who like a midweek treat. Be careful thought as we bought it thinking it would only be £30 but we went a bit mental and ordered sides, and cocktails, a pudding and it was £35 each haha, the cocktails went to our heads a bit a think! Only have 2 bad points - cheese was served cold straight from a fridge, I like it when it has breathed and at room temp and went for my sisters graduation and the menu was different from the graduation menu they had online, which I understand can happen but staff were a bit put out by us telling them this. Lastly, not just for big meat eaters, their full menu as lots of other choices including some great seafood.

Love everything about this place! Have eaten here a number of times and usually opt for steak which is always cooked perfectly, so many places over cook a steak when you ask for rare. Recently visited for a birthday meal for my wife and had the burger with a side of mac n cheese, it was excellent. The staff are always very friendly and attentive and were no different on this visit. Butchershop is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in the West End and even Glasgow.

Atmosphere fantastic, service attentive. Loads to choose from when it comes to cocktails and wine. Steak lovers paradise. Visited the restaurant twice will be back. First time we got the Tuesday night special two steaks and wine for 30 and it was really the best steak I have ever eaten. Second visit, we brought friends along and it was a Friday night. I deviated from the steak and had lobster as it was on the specials, which I regretted, not because it was particularly bad but these guys really do excel themselves when it comes to all things meat. This would have been a 5 star review but we waited an hour for our meal on the second visit which would have been more understandable if the restaurant had been busier.

I came here for a date with my boyfriend a couple of weeks back as we both enjoy steakhouses and thought we'd give this place a try considering a few friends of ours has been here before and seemed like it was worth a try. The location is great as we love the west end and I particularly enjoyed the feature outdoors where you can sit and have a few drinks on a nice evening. So to the food, we both ordered a steak - I can't remember exactly what type of steak it was. We had also ordered a starter each. However after almost an hour of waiting our food still hadn't arrived. Turns out our waiter messed up our order somehow so we never got our starter and went straight for the main. However the manager - or someone in charge offered us a free dessert, 2 free sides and a free round of drinks. So that was fine. The food turned out great, everything was delicious. All in all, apart from the slight slip up with our meal - it was an enjoyable experience. Meal wasn't cheap however it was definitely up to standards so i guess it was worth the money.

Steak! Is there anything more delightful. This place does amazing rump steak and their Tuesday deal is amazing. For a couple a steak or burger each plus fries and a bottle of wine to share for £30! Tremendous value. On my last trip I ordered from the lunch menu which was also pretty decent value for a place that feels quite extravagant. I had the salmon with oat cakes starter and rump steak with garlic butter main. The salmon was delicious but had some darker colouring round the rim which may just be skin but put me off slightly. It was also gin infused but I could not tell the difference. The steak was perfectly cooked however my knife was a bit blunt which made it difficult to cut. But my partners was fine so this is most likely a one off. I will still definitely be back as these were only minor things. To drink I tried a maple old fashioned. It was a lot sweeter than a normal old fashioned which was too sweet for me but if it is something you have not tried before I would recommend this as a more universal drink than the stronger tasting traditional version. If you love steak you need to try this place.

Butcher shop bar and grill For a time this was a very close second favourite place to enjoy a good steak but lately it has rocketed into first place. I really can't say one particular reason why it has became my preferred choice of meatery, it could be the staff are always incredibly friendly and helpfull. Or it could be the warm decor. But more than likely its just that the steak is so damn good. Don't get me wrong the starters are fabulous but the only reason you should be going to a steak house is for the meat. Big juicy slabs of it. Recently they have changed their Tuesday steak frites night to steak vs burger. For the great price of £30 you get 2 steaks or 2 burgers or one of each and choose the winner. This deal also includes a bottle of house wine and the option to "upgrade" for extra pennies..... Well pounds but you get my drift. Last night we opted for one of each and halving each dish. The winner was clear, the burger as nice as it was just wasn't special enough to measure up to a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. I felt slightly disappointed by the burger to be honest. There was nothing wrong with it per say, there was just nothing great about it. I give it a 3.5 Jules out of 5. It's hardly a complaint. Round off your meal with one of their lovely deserts or a cocktail (try the "as time stands still" its a little alcoholic hug in a glass) Get yer carnivorousness on and get to the grill

This tasty treat of a restaurant has wonderful views of Kelvingrove Museum and Park and the U of Glasgow, and is perfectly situated near the nightlife area of Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow. Walking distance from several small to medium-sized hotels and B&Bs, it offers great food and ambiance to tourists and locals alike. My OpenTable reservation was useful, but not mandatory mid-week, but I'm glad I had it. I've heard this spot can be quite busy. Our server was a delight! She deftly came in and out of service without being obtrusive, knew her food, drink and specials and showed enthusiasm and hospitality. Although I'm fairly used to most UK accents, I did have some difficulty with her thick Glaswegian accent, which only added to my enjoyment! The ribeye steak ordered rare was cooked to perfection, rosy inside and charred to a crackly crunch on the outside! The mash and mushrooms both had a buttery, rich flavor and complimented the steak perfectly. My companion chose the wine so I can't comment on the selection, but the Bordeaux he selected was delicious--velvety and smooth. No room for pudding!

The Butchershop Bar and Grill is a cocktail bar and New York-style grill located directly across from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, in a perfect location on Glasgow West End's Sauchiehall Street. The place is the brainchild of James Rusk; who's experience from working in and loving New York has been culminated in this fantastic venue. I came here on Monday night as my partner, Colin, and I were in a steak mood, and seeing as we'd never tried here, we thought it would be the best place to go. Upon arrival we were seated immediately, despite not having reservations and the restaurant being relatively busy, in a cosy table in the main dining room. The entire venue seems to have various rooms, from a couple of dining spaces to a lovely bar area. Our waitress came over and took our drink orders and before long we'd decided what we were having. To start, Colin chose the soup of the day which was a sweet potato and chilli soup, and I went for the Chicken, Foie Gras and Smoked Ham Terrine. The wait was a bit lengthy for the evening, but not long enough to get aggravated over. The starters came with a side of bread and oils that we ordered, and were wolfed down shortly after; delicious! The smoked ham in the terrine was a bit dry, but the soft foie gras and moist chicken definitely made up for it. It came with a side of toasted bread and a gorgeous pineapple chutney. About 15 minutes after the starters were cleared, our mains were brought out. Both of us ordered the sirloin medium rare, mine with béarnaise sauce and Colin's with peppercorn. Without a doubt, one of, if not the most excellent steak I've tasted in my life. The meat was so juicy and tender; brown on the outside and a rich dark pinky-red on the inside. I kept taking minute pieces to eat as I really wasn't wanting the meal to end. The bearnaise sauce was absolutely delicious, and the sundries on the plate were cooked outstandingly. The chips were a bit bland in my opinion; tasted incredibly oily, as if they'd been using old oil to cook them in, but that didn't influence my overall feel of the dish. The sauvignon blanc I'd ordered went wonderfully, and it was soon finished. Between us we ordered a cheese board and a slice of apple pie for our desserts. When the wait reached 20 minutes we started to question what was going on, but almost immediately a manager came over to tell Colin they'd just given out the last slice of apple pie, they were sorry about the wait, but he could have any other dessert on the menu on the house. A bit disorganised, but a nice bit of compensation, and the cheese board and Colin's ice cream were a lovely way to end a lovely meal. If ever I'm asked for the best place to go in Glasgow for a good steak dinner, The Butchershop Bar and Grill will find custom coming their way.