Hillhead Bookclub — Glasgow

Restaurant · Glasgow

Hillhead Bookclub

4.3 (2,327 reviews)
££ 📍 17 Vinicombe St, Glasgow G12 8SJ

About Hillhead Bookclub

Off Byres Road in the West End, this is a vintage-styled bar-restaurant with a games room feel — ping pong, pool, board games, a photo booth — and a lively mix of ages rather than a hushed dining room. The kids' menu, high chairs and step-free buggy access make lunchtimes workable, and there's outdoor seating when the weather plays along. Breakfast is the standout: a full fry-up people rave about, plus a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar for whoever isn't on juice duty. Prices are kind for the West End, and the staff are consistently warm and patient. Two honest snags: it gets genuinely busy and loud at weekends and around events, and kitchen waits can stretch badly with big groups — one large party waited well over an hour even after pre-ordering. Come early, or come mid-week.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#bar#bar and grill#cocktail bar#outdoor seating#restaurant
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