The Hug and Pint

Great wee venue. Decent grub. Brilliant atmosphere downstairs for the gigs. Friendly staff. Expensive pint s but don't want to moan about it overall. Great place, loved it.....a few seats outside along the street, for hot summer nights..... ☀️ Highly recommended. Thank you

Lovely small venue. Very impressed with raised floor near the back. As a tall person, who doesn’t want to block others view, but whose eyesight is dodgy, it was good to be at the back and so close to the front. Tow of our party were very short women but got a reasonable view from the back. Withered Hand was excellent.

Went to see The Ross Miller Band in The Hug and Pint on Monday 12th Aug. Met by nice welcoming staff who explained the lay out of the pub. We went downstairs to see the band in a compact room. The sound and lights were excellent and the gig was fantastic. After the gig we went back upstairs to the spacious seating area. Again excellent service from the staff from the well stock bar. Throughly good night out at The Hug and Pint.

Fantastic wee venue, great music and all staff 1st class and would recommend for a great night out and fresh in house pizza’s what more could you ask for.

Great venue for live music. First time I've had food and the pizza was tasty. Plus the staff were really helpful, even finishing my sentences to speed me up!

Nice enough place that was decorated well. The bar staff were nice but I felt they could have been a bit more friendlier, but they weren't unpleasant at all. We didn't order food as we were there for a gig but I noticed that in the open kitchen the chef was heating up portions of food in the microwave before it was presented to the table. Nobody that was eating seemed to mind but I just thought if I was going for a meal I would prefer for it to be freshly cooked. The drinks were very expensive and I was a bit shocked at the price. The downstairs venue was good for the gig but I could imagine it would be very cramped if sold out. They had painted the door and some wooden boxing around the room. It did have signs saying wet paint but it was hard to avoid and the girlfriend ended up with paint on her jeans. Great gig but I wouldn't go back and definitely not for food and drink.

The food was fantastic. Great place for sharing vegan plates. The mushrooms and miso sauce are tasty and lovely, also really loved the sweet soy and coconut tempeh. Service was quick and friendly. Drygate beers on tap, including Disco forklift which is great 👍

Great wee venue. Good deal on cocktails, always able to get a table. Staff really nice, and lighting and setup cosy and relaxed

When you're young, you tend to fall in love quickly. Whether it's love at first sight, maybe on the first date or within a week, it could be kind of creepy for the other person in the equation if they don't feel the same way. I guess, what I'm trying to say is... Hug & Pint, I love you. I've only visited once. It was brief, and I barely sampled your wares. But my gosh, I love you and I am going to keep on coming back for more until you bar me from coming back. I'd never been to the Roxy 171 (oops) but I had been to the Liquid Ship and the layout of the Hug & Pint seems to be similar. Stairs up to the bar area and a nice, relaxed vibe. We got a couple of drinks at the bar and took a seat. It has a cosy vibe without seeming small, and the smell from the kitchen was incredible. I wasn't eating (sadly) but I am going back ASAP for the Asian-inspired vegan menu. There's aubergine on it. Need I say more?! Well, I will. The drinks selection is really good - Thistly Cross cider, Blue Moon, Brooklyn, Innis & Gunn. There's wine, spirits, Aperol and Sam Smith's organic fruit beer. Pretty much what I'm trying to say is that I think the Hug & Pint is perfect. I need to go back for more visits and to try the food, so maybe I'll lose the rose-tinted glasses. But for now, it's a 5-star first-visit love affair. Swoon.

Another place I'd never ventured to, but so so glad that I finally have. We were doing a pub crawl of sorts and stopped in here for a drink. Being a group of 12 we kinda took over the bar area as it's quite small, but luckily it wasn't busy so I think the bartender managed. The food being made smelled devine, but alas, we were only in for drinks. I asked first if I could have an amaretto sour as for whatever reason, it was on my mind, but they did not have amaretto. No bother, I ordered the cider reserve which is made by Samuel Adams and it was really great and very reasonably priced. My guy and I were quite happy to drink that. This place seems small but there is also a random space downstairs I would assume bands might set up to play. I went down to use the toilet and a band was hauling their equipment down. The majority of us only had one drink here, but I'd really be interested in coming back for food and more drinks.

I have been to the hug and pint a few times now and feel happy to review it as I have drank, eaten and been to a gig. Beer wise I was very impressed as they have one of my favourite breweries and beers in their packed fridges. Jaipur by thornbridge is an amazing IPA. (All there beers seem to be good though. So you can't go wrong when picking thornbridge) In general the bar has lots of interesting craft beer options so I would happily go back time and again to make my way through them all. Food wise they have a quirky Asian vegan menu and I tried some aubergine with rice which tasted great. The only have chop sticks tho, so beware if your not used to eating with them you could end up pouring the rice into your mouth. Gig wise it's a smallish area which makes for quite an intimate venue where you are very close to whoever is playing. Did I mention that the bar up the stairs is also very dug friendly, so bring your mutt along for a pint. Cool name, cool beer, cool bar and they like dugs. What's not to like.

Gian and I headed over to Hug and Pint last weekend to grab lunch. We've heard good things about the Pan-Asian menu and thought it's about time we give it a try! I think their mains change quite frequently so that's a nice touch. I ordered the mushroom broth with udon (£7) and Gian had the rice with tamarind plantine (£7) and kimchi soup (£3) as a side. I wasn't a big fan of my udon though. It was alright, nothing special. Maybe needed a bit more salt/soy sauce and sesame oil, but other than that it was just ok. And I was still hungry afterwards. Gian said his rice was good though and quite filling. The kimchi soup was pretty spicy and good too. Tbh I left with an empty feeling, maybe cause I paid £7 for a bowl of udon that wasn't filling at all lol but I'm still willing to give it another try. Next time I'll order something else and we'll see how I feel about it. They have a nice selection of beers though and tons of gigs happening in their venue! Probably will try to catch a band performance or something. Anyway it's alright! Nice place to hang out for sure :-)

It's cool to be hip & there're few venues in Glasgow which are as hip as the H&P is right now. I first came in on a whim after finding out about their pan-Asian Vegan menu. If you're a fan of Asian food please come in & try it, the food is cheap and great quality! Did I mention they also do FREE food on occasion?! What goes well with food and music? Beer! The H&P has a great range of beers on tap & in the fridge. They have Sam Smiths, Williams Bros & guest beers on tap & a plethora of hip IPAs in the fridge. The H&P also serves as a venue, playing host to a variety of bands, from small touring acts to local stars. The variety of musical styles showcased downstairs is rarely beaten. The music in the bar's not too loud, so coming in here for a catch up with friends isn't too hard to do. The staff are really cool (not too hip, just good people) and pretty accommodating. There's even a few Mogwai skate decks on the wall to make you wish you were cool enough to skate(board). Up at the front of the bar the windows slide open, which is great on the occasional hot day, but maybe wear a few layers in here over the winter! I really love this bar and despite having to walk past a number of great bars to reach it, I see this as a favourite new haunt of mine on Gt Western Road. Given that anyone can come in for cheap eats & a beer mean it really is worth the walk.

My husband and I wanted to try a new a spot for date night and Hug & Pint happens to be about 6 minutes from our front door. Yes, please! First things first, this place is vegan. If that's not your thing then definitely plan to eat before hand or have a solid plan for after. Their last reservation is at 930pm and the place fills up fast! Reservations are highly recommended. Thankfully we showed up at 9pm and were able to snag two stools near the windows. The ambiance: At first I was a little weirded out by the music. It was deep trance and did not match the clientele at all. After about 10 minutes they switched it up to old school hip hop - perfect! The ages ranged from 18 - early 50s, so something for everyone. The booze: Standard beer, and liquor options. We had some different beers on tap. Nothing to rave about, but no complaints either. The food: Like I said, we didn't get there until 9pm and they were sold out of 2 of the 5 offerings for the evening. We ordered the 3 remaining items. 1. Mustard Onion Soup - not really my thing but my husband enjoyed it. It had an Asian kick. 2. Mushroom Rice Pudding - this was amazing! As long as textures / consistency doesn't freak you out, definitely worth a go. 3. Black Pepper Aubergine - spiiiiiicy! It came with white rice and shaved cucumber. Thank goodness because the cucumber tamed the spiciness. The service: Our server's name was Toni. Sweet girl with ties to the US. We discussed that briefly. To me it felt like they were understaffed which resulted in us being a little neglected. Thankfully the food made up for it. The bartenders were swarmed all night and could have certainly used another body behind the bar. Getting a drink was frustrating and so we ordered them 2 at a time. I asked about large groups and Toni told us they are happy to accommodate them, just book a reservation online. They also host sweet local gigs and performances! I hope to check one out soon. We will certainly be back but much earlier in the night so we can try all the food. If you're in the area, stop in for a beer and some great vegan treats!

It was NOT a Monday at the Hug & Pint (ahhhhh Arab Strap...) I went on a Friday lunch time and the establishment was completely empty. I was slightly surprised and our small group of four remained to be the only clientele for the few hours we stayed. I don't get this because it was a really good place to hang out. The wifi was free and there was plenty of table space for our laptops. There was a good atmosphere and the music was cool. I'm not vegan and I don't tend to order meat-free dishes. But I have to say the Black Bean Aubergine main with rice was excellent. My friend found it a little too spicy, but it was perfect for me. I've heard this place is great as a music venue. Small and intimate. Though maybe not good for shorties like myself. I'll have to update when I've checked it out.

I saw a snippet of their menu online which included tofu and tempeh... HELLO! They'd said online that most of their food was vegan, so I was in the very next day. Turns out that that tiny menu wasn't that day's specials but The Menu. I was a bit disappointed, however, they're newly opened and they have craft beers and live music, so if food isn't going to be a main focus or they're just trying out different menu designs fair enough. They have Innis & Gunn and Williams Bros beer, which are often my go-tos, and it's a nice bright bar close to loads of good places to go for dinner. You know when someone's organised a group dinner at 7pm, then you know it'll be 8pm before everyone orders and the starters come, and it's currently 5.30pm and you're starving but want to save yourself for dinner? Their wee menu is good for having something off that while you have pre-dinner drinks. I ordered a Mango & Seaweed salad and the server reassured me it wasn't going to taste fishy, and it didn't at all. It was really colourful and tasty. The aubergine dish was the best aubergine I've had, the sauce tasted like treacle! On enquiry the chef told me it had palm sugar in it; I'm not that familiar with this ingredient but it's good! I will confess I was so hungry, and shattered after work, that I presumed both dishes were vegan and forgot to double check (e.g. sauce/dressing) and they do currently have menus on for a few days, so if this is relevant to you and you go to order I would double check. Otherwise, dig in!

Creative and delicious vegan food in a craft beer bar setting - someone finally got it right! My only complaint is that the limited taps are taken up with some true filler (Pabst Blue Ribbon?!). But the food was excellent. I started with the sour mustard green soup w/ rice noodles - very spicy actually, with a nice sour finish. I then had spiced lentils in a green curry sauce and szechuan pepper and black bean tofu, which were tapas-sized dishes. The tofu was a bit oily but otherwise they were both really delicious. The menu changes frequently, which makes me wish this was my neighborhood go-to pub.

Sometimes I feel like I know Glasgow's top vegan spots better than I know them in my adopted city of Edinburgh, but that's what comes with having a vegan bestie who still lives in your home town. My most recent foray into the world of free-from was The Hug & Pint, where we went for food, wine and a good old natter. The food is pan-Asian, with four mains and a selection of sides to choose from. Before 5pm, the mains are only £5 each, and after they're around £8-9, so still a pretty good deal. An even better deal, if you were hungry, would be their 'Eat Everything' offer which gives you a slightly reduced portion of each main for only £15 total. Excellent stuff. I plumped for the sweet tamarind plantain with rice, she for kimchi, crispy seaweed and rice. Mine was a bit sweet perhaps, but perfectly pleasant, and by all accounts the kimichi etc was good too. I was less sold on the miso we had to start, but it wasn't bad, just not my favourite ever. Seeing as The Hug & Pint is a pub over anything else, there's a good range of beers on draft, but we opted for a glass of wine. Well, that was until the lovely waiter told us about their Drink Everything deal - a 125ml glass of each of their four reds/whites/roses for only £15, which given it was going to cost us the same for two medium glasses seemed like an offer we couldn't refuse (for clarification, we shared the four glasses!!!). All the thumbs up for that piece of promotional genius. There's a venue downstairs, and posters everywhere advertising the various upcoming gigs that they're hosting. So if that's your thing, check their listings out. To sum up, I really liked The Hug & Pint. The staff were attentive, the food was fairly tasty, and the prices were unbeatable. It's not somewhere I'd have thought to come before, but it's only a hop, skip and a jump away from St George's Cross subway station and it's always good to broaden my horizons. I heartily recommend it for vegans and non-vegans alike.

What a great wee place. Went for the first time to sample their 'eat everything for £15' deal. My kinda deal! The smell of the food when we walked in was insanely good. They specialise in Asian dishes and the menu is pretty small, but perfectly formed. Open kitchen too, so you can see the chefs working away. The food is all vegan. Yas! You get to sample all their mains, sides and unlimited rice PLUS the dessert of the day. £30 for two people to eat their way through an entire menu is pretty awesome value. We sampled dishes such as Schezuan spicy tofu and peanut curry, mushroom rice pudding (sounds weird but it really works!), coconut soup... You get the idea. They change their dishes all the time so what you get can vary. Everything was really fresh and tasty. It was a huge amount of food though, so brace yourself or be prepared to take home a doggy bag. Music in here was spot on, loved the decor and the dude who served us was super friendly. Will definitely be back, hopefully for a gig in their gig venue downstairs.

Just tried our the vegan food offerings and the dishes are good! We sampled quite a few dishes; I tried the plantain dish and a coconut soup, plus the curry, and my partner had the gluten-containing glass noodles and aubergine dish. I have to admit, his food looked really good, but mine was pretty tasty too. I like that the menu is always changing; it's a chance to try things and never get sick of the same old, same old. They offer at least a few gluten free options at any given time. Glad to have another great option on Great Western Road!

The Hug & Pint was a failed replacement of the Captain's Rest a few years back, but is now reopening bigger and better where the Roxy used to be. They've got some great concerts lined up already- definitely going to be one to watch! They're open from 6pm every night this week, check https://www.facebook.com/TheHugandPint/timeline for updated opening hours etc!

I love this space, no matter what is in here, it's always struck me as a unique venue. I've lost count of the names that have filled this space (that's more because I'm old and decrepit than anything else) but all of them have had something special about them. The Hug & Pint is nothing different. A great line-up of beers and food - which I admittedly don't dabble in as it's vegan, and that's not my bag - mixed with the atmosphere of the place make this a place that just stands out in your memory. The big selling point for me are the big windows that open when the weather allows. Given they're above the ground from the outside, but at normal height when you're in the bar, it creates a weird balcony style continental feeling. Well, again, maybe that's just me, but there you go. There's also live entertainment on offer in the downstairs area - yup, the entrance is on the floor, you go up to the bar and then back down for the music. Told you it was unique! It's bright where it should be and darker in places to provide a nice feel, no matter what you're going for. It's located a couple of minutes from a busy underground stop, on the main drag up towards the West End, so it's not hard for you to get to. You really should! Now, I really should try some of that food next time I go. Maybe it'll cure me of my hatred of vegetables and greenage... Hmm...

Man, oh man. I love The Hug and Pint! First off, being from Falkirk, I was always going to love a pub named after an Arab Strap album. Secondly, being veggie, I was always going to welcome another exclusively vegan restaurant to the scene. Thirdly, being really into the Glasgow music scene, I liked their dedication to providing live music acts every single night of the week. And The Hug and Pint did not disappoint. I first had a chance to visit at the tail end of last year. My friend and I had tickets to see Babe and Bossy Love play in the venue (both incredible bands, check them out) and though we'd pop along for some dinner first. We very luckily got the last table in the place, so if you're going along at a weekend and really want to try the food, I'd recommend booking first! All their food is vegan and I thought portion size and price was very reasonable. I had the jackfruit curry with rice which was absolutely incredible, just spicy enough with really massive pieces of jackfruit. My friend had the coconut soup with rice dumplings and I'm reliably informed that this was a taste sensation! :) Since that visit I've had a chance to sample more of their food, both at the venue and at a vegan fair, and it's all been outstanding. I've never had kimchi before, but it was super spicy and flavourful and stank out my fridge for days! The black pepper aubergine dish was legitimately one of the best meals I've ever eaten. The mushroom rice pudding was a bit on the gelatinous side for my liking, but I was sort of drunk at the time and ate it all anyway. The drinks selection at the Hug and Pint is also really great. I'm not into beer, but there's a fair selection of your non-typical beers and ales. They have some vegan ciders there too. I also tried some of the house rose which was really good too. The venue is down the stairs and is pretty small. However, I've been to 2 different gigs there now and the crowd was always really chill and amiable. No nasty elbowing here! :) The stage is pretty low down so you've got to get to the front early if you want a really good view. The staff have always been really helpful and nice on my visits here too. No pretentiousness! I've spotted many familiar faces from the Glasgow music scene on my visits here and I think that's a good sign! If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me too!

No hesitation - five stars! Quite literally, the best me either myself or my wife has had in a few years. The menu is fresh, vibrant, exciting, stimulating; the food is an aesthetic treat; the dishes are nuanced, complex, balanced. Pan-Asian inspired street food, I guess you'd describe it as. This is everything vegan food should be. No sign of any pretend cheese, faux bacon - or any of that other stuff, it is quite simply, beautiful, well-balanced, fresh, exciting, nuanced food. In terms of value for money - it is unbelievable, and given the obvious amount of love, care and passion the food is made with - that value is even greater. An absolute visceral treat. I can't praise this place highly enough. Phenomenal. As an aside, it's been four days since our visit, and I find myself day dreaming about our meal - and almost reliving it, it was that good!

Hard to judge this place on the basis of attending a gig, a sold out gig, on a muggy humid night, in the basement which was rammed full (band called Pinegrove, gig was great). I've seen and heard a lot about the food here, and I'll be back to try it (prior to the Honeyblood gig) but I will say this... Good selection of beers, busy place on a Wednesday night (for the gig of course) but OH MY HEAVENS ALL OF THE HIPSTERS!! Not a bad thing, per se, but I did feel very unfashionable and very old as I nursed my pint and waited for the band. Top tip: small venue, small bands and the main acts don't get going until late (Pinegrove were on at 10pm). I ended up hanging around a lot longer than I had planned!

Took a friend here for lunch, cause I was dying to try the black pepper aubergine and see what all the fuss was about. It was basically empty the whole time we were there, besides a couple of guys turning up, setting their Macs on the table (Hipster alert!) and disappearing into the kitchen, who seemed to actually work there rather than being customers. Anyway, the daily menu consisted of 5 very interesting looking dishes, but none of them being aubergine, to my disappointment. Suddenly not knowing what to go for, we both ordered coconut tempeh with rice for a main and my friend got the kimchi soup, while I decided for the other side on offer - seaweed & mango salad. Our food arrived rather quickly and looked quite appetizing. We were given chopsticks & a spoon to eat with and struggled a bit, but I'm sure they'd give us forks had we asked for them, but we decided to take up on the challenge. I enjoyed the coconut tempeh a lot, it was creamy and had a very interesting new taste to it and I found it almost addictive. I wouldn't say it was a meal to remember and nothing I'd crave, but definitely a nice change in the usual eating routine. My friend on the other hand wasn't a big fan. She unfortunately didn't enjoy the kimchi soup either, because it was too spicy for her (or both of us, in fact). My salad was really tasty and fresh, though it also had spicy peppers in it, which I tried to avoid as much as I could. It was also extremely hard to eat with the chopsticks - mango & seaweed are slippery! I enjoyed my visit, though it did not fulfill my expectations, so I'm gonna stick with 4 stars. If you're vegan, this place has a lot to offer to you, but it might not suit all the meat eaters. I think I'll come back eventually, but definitely will check if the aubergine is on the menu first!

I'd heard about the new menu at Hug & Pint, and had been longing to try it. So on a weekend afternoon, and being very hungry, we made our way there for a late lunch. The menu was limited, and my omni OH struggled to find something that he wanted to eat - although in the end he was surprised and delighted with his meal (hooray!). I had no problem at all - Kimchi rice with pickled mushrooms and tofu please. My goodness, it was delicious - it was so fresh, and had all those different flavours coming together. And although I'd been pretty hungry, this filled me right up, and I couldn't fit anything else in. And also the price was great! It seemed to be advertised at £8 but we got it for £5 which we presumed was some sort of deal. BARGAIN! I also had a filter coffee, which was £1.50 I think. BARGAIN! And there was a re-fillable coffee option too. Service was quick and unremarkable, the upstairs toilet had no toilet paper (there's no excuse for this when there is one toilet upstairs and the place is quiet) but the downstairs one was OK. But the food! The food is definitely worth going back for.

BAM! 5 stars. I knew this place had potential to be 5 stars (NOT to be confused with Five Star the 80's pop group) from my 1st visit. It's a cracking wee venue and we popped down last weekend for a gig to see 3 bands (Wendell Borton, Van T's & Poor Things) for only 5 of your Scottish pounds ~ bargain. The capacity of this venue has doubled since it was The Roxy so now holds 120 people and they've also seriously upgraded the sound system & lighting here (One of the highlights of the night was being in charge of the smoke machine whilst the guy operating it popped out. I had SO much fun! Haha! Apologies bands if I smoked you out too much...oops). Sound was really good and with the new lighting rig it feels like a 'proper' venue now as opposed to a pub with a wee area downstairs for bands to play. Only thing is now there is no bar downstairs so if you want a drink grab one before you head down. Another new addition since I last visited is the food. They're now serving an Asian-inspired totally vegan menu here with dishes changing every day (Yes! Every day!) They serve about 5 dishes and it's available from 12pm until midnight. Also between 5:30 - 7pm Mon-Fri they hand out wee samples of their food for folk to try ~ great idea. I never had a chance to try the food that evening but it sounded amazing; Jackfruit Curry stood out as sounding particularly tasty. Prices are pretty reasonable too. I think most dishes are around £5. The Hug & Pint is definitely my new favourite bar. I've been a few times now & every time I've really enjoyed not just the cool surroundings but the lovely beers on tap. They tend to change them up so last time I was drinking the delicious Brooklyn Brewery lager which I love. I will most certainly be back here again for more gigs. As a music venue it works brilliantly and it's great to have such a place back in the West End again after the sad demise of The Captain's Rest. If you're a fan of smaller music venues then TH&P is the place to go. I can't wait to go back & hopefully sample some of their food too. Thank you TH&P for bringing quality live music back to this part of town. I could almost hug ya!

Super super love for Hug and Pint. Vegetarian teetotal heaven full of fun and energy. There is only a few tables for dinner right at the back but what there is is fab! With really cool minimal mid-century hipster decor this place is right up my street. There was a brilliant bustle and great atmosphere too. The bijoux (tiny) Asian style menu is amazingly diverse and exciting for vegans- I opted for the black fungus and bean curd skins with a fermented bean curd soup which I can say was one of the most interesting and flavoursome things I've eaten in a long time. The service was absolutely fantastic. Noticing I wasn't drinking alcohol (there's a good selection of bottled juices for sale) our waiter brought me a surprise mocktail! A gorgeous mojito/ginger concoction I was absolutely delighted and felt really spoiled and fussed over. The only thing I would highlight is that upstairs only has one toilet. I had such a brilliant overall experience I wouldn't remove a star for that.

first time & it won't be the last. The ground floor is a bar & dining area. Didn't eat but will be back to try the pan-Asian vegan fair. Did go downstairs for a Mowtowm night. The gig area is small but they don't over well which means you can dance :-) I hello be they were serving cocktails however I opted to pop upstairs for wine (2 x large glasses = £11.40). All staff were friendly & if you don't mind feeling a tad old at times (well you are in a student area) then definitely try it.

Firstly I'd just like to apologise for turning up to a vegan restaurant sporting a significant mass of dead cow. I'm not beyoncé and frankly I should have known better. Having said that, the service was pretty strong (guessing the leather faux pas was the reason I didn't get a hug with my pint) and the menu, although limited, provided a clever mix of things you'd never think go well together, but actually complement amazingly. Spicy aubergine curry and pickled cucumber (with some fresh thai chilli because masochism is fun). Who knew? Who actually knew? Like what's their name. I feel like I should know. That sh*t was fire, fam. Definite recommend for out of this world rabbit food, avec fiery kick, and at a pretty reasonable price. Also, it's a pub. Pubs are great.

Really cool venue/restaurant with great vegetarian and vegan options. I usually eat meat but their jackfruit curry made me not miss the meat. Beer selection is also pretty good. Overall a relaxed atmosphere though I'm sure it probably gets packed when there's a show on. I especially like that it is mostly run by and for musicians. A great place to hang out for a beer.

Great spot to catch up with friends for a casual drink and listen to live music ..I met a friend for a quiet pint and extended discussion and the celebrating uni students didnt impinge too much at all - good range of beverages and pleasant staff ..Reasonsble prices too

What a brilliant night I had! We ended up here by chance after my plans for the evening changed when the gig I'd come all the way up from London to see (at another venue) got cancelled. Having been to a gig at the Hug and Pint (great wee venue, btw, check out their listings for some interesting acts) and having seen the menu, I was looking for an excuse to come back and try the grub and I'm so glad I did. Is it vegan or just veggie? And is it Korean or just 'Asian-inspired' ? I can't remember but we had a cynical meat eater with us anyway so it was going to have to be good to pass muster. I ordered the jackfruit curry with sticky rice and a side order of kimchi. I was intrigued to try jackfruit as I'd heard tales of how 'meat-like' it is. The creamy, fragrant curry sauce was delicious but I wasn't that impressed with the jackfruit. If it had been sold to me as 'an unusual vegetable, a cauliflower-pineapple hybrid', I'd have been perfectly happy, but as I was expecting an amazing meat-like vegetable, I was just a bit 'meh'. That's not H&P's fault; it was a new taste for me and I just know now for future ref that im not that fussed about jackfruit and I'd maybe order something different. Glad I got to try it though, and the sauce was really good. I also tasted someone's black fungus rice dish - thick and gloopy and warming like a risotto with a beautiful sesame and soy and crunchy stuff topping. I should have ordered that! My side of kimchi was also good -spicy and savoury and far too tasty to be a heathy dish. Their kimchi could perhaps do with a bit more fermenting for my taste to develop the more complex flavours as it tasted quite 'young', but was still good. I steered clear of the puffed rice salad dish because it's was loaded with coriander and I'm one of those people who taste coriander as soapy and greasy and gross, but in told it was delicious and zingy with lime and other flavours. I can't remember what else was on our order. I'm really impressed with this place. The food is really interesting and the service is laid back. The staff know their stuff and will enthusiastically explain each dish and point out which might not be good if you have particular food intolerances. I like that. We sat at our table til closing, drinking wine and chatting and weren't hassled to move. I like that too. With the brilliant selection of gigs taking place downstairs, my every need for a night out is met by the one place and so if i lived here, it's the kind of place i could easily make my Local and just spend whole, happy evenings there. And at just 25 quid each for a main course and a side dish and A LOT of wine (!), I'd be here several times a week. I can't wait to come back.

Starting with the good: the food. It can be stressful trying to decide what to get when you know everything will be delicious, but I'm told they've started doing a try everything option! I've had the aubergine, tofu, and a few other dishes. It's serious comfort food but not too heavy. Just right. The mixed: it can be hard to convince people to go to a vegan restaurant, especially if there isn't a set menu to look at. Luckily, most people end up liking it and wanting to return. The bad: some of the staff are good, but I've also been greeted then promptly ignored as a waiter turned to chat to his friend. Not cool.

Its a great little pub / venue. I mainly go there when its in its 'venue' capacity. I have seen both music and comedy there and its a great wee venue.

I love this place. I went in earlier this week with my boyfriend and dog for two "eat everything" meals. Absolutely recommend. We had pile of jackfruit curry, black pepper aubergine, spiced lentils, miso soup, kimchi, unlimited rice... The atmosphere was quiet and friendly and the lovely girl that served us was just so nice. There was no music downstairs but I'll definitely be back for more miso and some dancing!

I visited last Sunday for lunch and loved it! Had mushroom broth with tofu and noodles and a side of mango and seaweed salad which was absolutely delicious. Fun and friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!