Beer/Wine
Scottish
Vegan pub with selection of vegan and organic real ales. Currently hosts pop up kitchens listed separately on HappyCow. Open Mon-Tue 16:00-00:00, Wed-Sun 14:00-00:00.
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167 Reviews
First Review by am22ssj
Mollyjane
Points +58
Top marks! - Edit
The food is just delicious, I've tried several main courses and they've all been fantastic. Do save space for deserts they are to die for, especially the sticky toffee pudding :-)
Read moreIt has a lovely, informal chilled vibe & the staff have always been great.
Another plus- you can take your dog in, so civilzed!
I'll definitely be back.
Pros: Delicious food, Relaxed & friendly atmosphere, Dog- friendly
Cons: None
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I_love_pears
Points +324
great food! - Edit
They were doing a special theme night when I went there, just one set menu with Indian food. The entree and main were great, dessert was a little dry. Was very busy!
Read morePros: yummy food, big portions
Cons: packed
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Riotgoddess
Points +190
Best Breakfast ever!! - Edit
Went in with my son and 3 friends (all 19) after they'd been to a 'dub and grub' night the evening before and raved (sic) about how friendly it had been.
Read moreI was not disappointed. I had the breakfast (huge) and the lads had varies burgers, all had great reviews. And fantastic to be in a pub where the entire bar is vegan!!
Pros: Fantastic food. Friendly helpful staff Great buzz.
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Sajja22
Points +16
One of the best Vegan meals in Glasgow - Edit
Went for an early dinner on Sunday evening (around 4:30pm). Food was amazing I had the nachos and cajun fries... not really a full meal, but some of the best comfort food I have had since recently going form Vegetarian to Vegan. Came with a meat eater... who also spoke highly of the veggie burger there too!
Read moreService was pretty slow... but its such a lovely place if you are not in a rush this place is perfect!
Pros: Great Food, great atmosphere
Cons: slowish service!
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Mattpro
Points +84
Good Mexican - Edit
We booked a table on Friday night which I would recommend since it gets really busy and we saw people being turned away. They have a good beer selection. It's a comfortable place with some big tables and lots of other couches and little corners to sit in. We had nachos to start which were great. The "mince" was sweet from coconut which was a nice change. It came with lots of jalapeños for some heat. We had quesadillas for mains which were full of "cheese" and really creamy. If you get the chips get some of the homemade mayo! The only thing is the kitchen closes kind of early at 8:45 so plan ahead.
Read morePros: Mexican comfort food, good beer selection
Cons: kitchen closes early
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Umeko
Points +363
Tasty food and lovely staff - Edit
Visited for the first time today and will definitely be back. The food was lovely, good portions for the price. The staff were lovely too. Really recommend it.
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flormadel
Points +290
Great food, but come early! - Edit
Though I was only in Glasgow for a week, I went to 'The 78' four times. The food is absolutely fantastic; but out of the four times I went, I could only get food twice. While they say the kitchen closes at 8:45, sometimes they close earlier than that, which can be annoying when you're hungry and you've gone all the way there to get it!
Read moreTheir quesadilla is to die for, and so is their soup (had the carrot and coriander one). Their brownies with ice-cream are fabulous as well. I would definitely recommend visiting it earlier in the afternoon to make sure you don't walk away disappointed!
I agree that the service isn't the best. You practically have to beg the staff for menus, and sometimes the wait time can be long (both for food and to order). While the waiters didn't seem particularly friendly, the locals that frequent the bar were absolutely charming, which gave me the feeling that perhaps they don't care much about tourists.
The decor is fantastic, and the place is really cozy! Both my vegetarian and omnivore friends loved it, and the prices are quite reasonable. A must if you're in Glasgow!
Pros: great food and decor, decently priced, good portions
Cons: not great/speedy service, kitchen closes earlier than advertised, dark
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Marianne1967
Points +2088
Quesedillas heaven - Edit
Just arrived in Glasgow in the afternoon and went straight to Westend to visit The 78 nearby Kensingrove museum and art galerie. We had the Quesedillas with seitan and vegan cheese which were delicious! Also the side salad, chips and mayonaise were very good. We had vanilla ice (best taste ever) and something with sticky toffee which was warm and very tasty. Tomorrow we will come back for lunch after our visit to Kensingrove.
Read morePros: only vegan food, nice staff
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K Lala
Points +132
Great comfort food for and amazing deserts for good prices. - Edit
Their desserts are to die for and the mains are great too. The selection of beers isn't half bad either. The 78, Stereo, Mono, the Old Hairdressers and the Flying Duck are all owned by the same people and are all well worth the visit.
Read morePros: All vegan and really fairly priced.
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konlish
Points +5321
Nice place, good food, friendly staff - Edit
We arrived on a day where there was only one meal option, basically a salad and a beetroot soup with bread. But it was great! Loved it. the last piece of chocolate cake was gone, they gave us the small piece that was left complimentary. This was the 3rd best but can easily move to 2nd. We were not in Glascow for long so could only come here once.
Read morePros: Good Food, Friendly Staff
Cons: Low lighting, Loud music
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sriblet
Points +279
Pretty food bar food but poor service - Edit
Overall, the food at The 78 was actually pretty good, though not very original, but many of the servers were not too friendly or helpful unfortunately.
Read moreWe walked into The 78 on a Saturday around 6pm and it was already very busy. There were some tables but they were full and so we waited to see if someone would tell us if we should just wait or try to find a place for us but no one came so eventually we went up to the bar to ask about eating and the one friendly bartender said he wasn’t sure when people would be done. Since that wasn’t a very conclusive answer, we waited for a few minutes and got lucky when a group left.
We sat down and waited for a while for someone to come by and ask if we wanted menus. The menu itself is not very inventive and seems to have similar vegan favorites like falafel and a veggie burger that seem to be staples of most Glasgow vegan places. We ended up ordering a vegan nachos to start and then a vegetarian burger and a falafel burger. The waitress was not very helpful or pleasant to us and just took our order without a smile or any niceties. The food was actually pretty good despite the service. The chili nachos were really good and the coconut was a good addition, although I miss getting nachos with fresh chopped tomato and scallion, which I guess is not too common. My falafel burger special was very good as were the cajun fries but my partner, while she enjoyed the tomato basil soup, did not think her classic burger was especially good.
After dinner we waited a long time for the waitress to come by and ask us about dessert which we got a special lemon poppyseed cake slice which my partner liked. Then again we waited for a very long time to get the bill but no one came so we went up the bar to pay. The set up of the 78 is very nice, with a mix of small tables and larger communal ones in front of a homey-feeling bar. We had our meal in some of the armchairs around coffee tables by the windows, which weren’t the most conducive to eating, but were very comfy to sit in.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Service lacking, Few tables
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Braidy
Points +395
Excellent pub - Edit
This is a pub, not a fancy restaurant, so it's understandable that the toilets are a bit rickety (one blocked, one without a seat, one without a lock). The food, though, is very good. There are very few vegan resturants where I live so I was quite excited about getting vegan cheese, sour cream etc on my quesadilla! Desserts (sticky toffee pudding, chocolate cake etc) were great. Staff were helpful, polite and friendly. Music seemed chosen for maximum kitsch.
Read morePros: Food is great, welcoming atmosphere
Cons: Dodgy toilets
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MuK-UK
Points +262
My Local. - Edit
Good vegan food in a friendly pub environment. My partner would appreciate a few more gluten free options for coeliacs, but no complaints from me. I mostly have the special burger but there are plenty of other tempting choices.
Read morePros: Friendly, Good Value
Cons: Pub, so can get busy
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Tiggy
Points +13798
Just a great meal at the pub - Edit
My friend and I had our first dinner in Glasgow here and it was a very nice experience. We were there on a Sunday and it had a really relaxed atmosphere and an old pub feel. A friendly, chatty bartender took care of us and we bought a pint and sat down on the couch with the menu. I felt it my duty to sample the 78 burger which sounded like a signature dish, and I was advised it was very good. My own verdict was that it was one of the most interesting burgers I’d ever tasted, with a dominant ginger flavour. However, while it was good, it was not the best I’d ever had. Full points for distinctiveness though and pretty reasonable pricewise (although it would stack up if you added extras). My companion chose the pea, spinach and coriander soup, and measured all soups that followed at other places by this benchmark. After dinner and a pint we finished off nicely by sharing three scoops of different flavoured ice cream. If I lived here I’d be here all the time.
Read morePros: Great pub atmosphere, Decent food, all vegan, Friendly staff
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TheBigBadMouse
Points +175
Be prepared to be stuffed! - Edit
The 78 is a great, sometimes really busy, restaurant with great food and daily specials. The meat free Mondays are particularly "dangerous" - you get a 2- or 3-course meal and so you might get really stuffed, since the main courses (especially falafel or burger) can be very large. I have never been able to eat a dessert (due to being so full :-)), so I can't tell you if the cakes are good, but the starters and the main courses definitely are. Service is friedly and helpful. Can't wait to go back there.
Read morePros: great food, inexpensive meat free Mondays
Cons: you are so stuffed you won't be able to , ...fit a piece of cake in!
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Natalieroses
Points +16
Amazing!! - Edit
We ate here yesterday and it was absolutely amazing. I got the 78 burger and it was so delicious. The mayo is to die for and the think cut chips were super tasty. Will definitely be eating here again if i am ever in Glasgow again!
Read morePros: not too expensive , friendly helpful staff
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sheaven7
Points +214
Comodo, accogliente, porzioni abbondanti - Edit
A vederlo da fuori non si direbbe mai che è un posto vegano. Infatti praticamente non è scritto da nessuna parte. Porzioni abbondantissime, grande varietà, ci sono stata con un onnivoro a cui è piaciuto anche più di me. Atmosfera casereccia, forze servizio un po' lento, comodi divani e camino acceso in inverno. Ottimo rifugio nei numerosi giorni di pioggia. Ideale anche per famiglie.
Read morePros: Accogliente, Prezzo ok, Porzioni abbondanti
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DIN8
Points +58
Meat free Monday - Edit
The 78 is a nice vegan coffee bar in Kelvingrove. The food is simply fantastic and the portions are gigantic. But beware of the "Meat Free Monday": Of course every day is meat free at the 78 but every Monday they offer 2 courses for £9.50 or 3 courses for £11.50. You will have to be very careful when you order or you might end up totally stuffed. :-)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday March 27, 2014
Pros: excellent food, good value, nice atmosphere
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christopherjboyce
Points +984
I could easily spend all day here - in fact I did - Edit
I really like "The 78". I went there earlier in the year and thought it had a really nice wholesome atmosphere. I can't remember what I ate and my feelings towards the food but I do particularly remember that the staff were ultra friendly and helpful and that it was just a nice place to be. So I went back as I was passing through Glasgow with the specific intention of doing some work on my laptop and generally hanging out. There is a nice fire to relax by. Food was pretty decent - not outstanding but good pub grub...I had the three course meal which was very well priced...and the cake was very amazing...
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Great cake, Good value
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nich
Points +36
Lovely place, fantastic food!! - Edit
Surprised at how empty the place was - I guess 3pm is off-peak. Love the cafe-bar feel and the service was speedy and friendly. And the best part? The food! Generous portions and very well made; had the hummus and beetroot hummus dips with pitta and Cajun spiced chips (both listed as starters but were plenty as lunch for two). Then had the chocolate, orange and raspberry torte. Definitely recommend it - amazed it's vegan it's so rich!
Read moreNote: Can be easy to miss it's on a street just off of the main road, make sure you don't walk past it.
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly atmoshpere, Good value
Cons: Can be very quiet
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JesseWaugh
Points +415
Good food, prices, slow service - Edit
The previous reviews stating that the service is slow are spot on. The food is very nice, and while the staff are congenial enough when they happen by your table, it is difficult to order anything. I repeatedly went up to the bar to request menu items and the bill, and the waitress acted like I was forcing her.
Read moreStill the food is good enough to recommend and return for more. The prices are very reasonable.
Pros: Nice food, Reasonable prices
Cons: Slow waitstaff, Waitress acts put upon
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brit-brit
Points +40
Best Vegan Venue I've Found! - Edit
This is my personal favourite Vegan eatery and bar. I spent my 22nd birthday here and come back whenever I can since.
Read moreThey can do no wrong with the food, the bar and nighttime entertainment is great and just the vibe of the place is great.
If Happy Cow offered a 10* rating this place would get mine!
Pros: Fab Food, Nice Welcome, Great Value
Cons: None!
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imogenmichel
Points +2693
Great dinner out! - Edit
Took a group of non-vegans here for dinner and it was great - the only downside was that they had a major kitchen equipment malfunction and so a lot of the menu was off for the night. There was a wonderful selection of beers and the quality of the food was superb, especially as we went on a Monday when they have a special offer of 2 courses for £9 so it was very good value.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Great beer
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Tara HD
Points +790
Good food but there was only 1 main dish - Edit
I went there for dinner on a Thursday evening. They only had one single dish which I found surprising but obviously their usual menu is not served Thursday evenings (see their webpage for more information). That evening they had tajine with couscous. It was very good even though in my opinion it had not even slightest similarity to what I know as tajine.
Read morePros: all vegan, tasty food
Cons: only 1 main dish Thursday evenings
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Caryne
Points +301
Brilliant vegan pub with great 'comfort' food - Edit
Good pub grub at excellent prices. The food is all vegan, we had garlic bread, veggie burger and chips and a chocolate torte for dessert. All the food was very tasty and the service was quick and friendly. What more can you ask for?
Read morePros: All vegan, Cheap, Friendly staff
Cons: A little out of the main part of town
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mmoneypenny
Points +215
Favourite in Glasgow - Edit
Our favourite restaurant in Glasgow. So nice to sit down and enjoy a meal without worrying whether they've stuck milk or butter in your dish and forgot to tell you. Great atmosphere, delicious food, nice selection of soft and alcoholic drinks.
Read moreCan't fault it.
Pros: Atmosphere, Tasty food, Value for money
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lucyblack74
Points +459
Wonderful cosy place - a must for vegan foodies! - Edit
I go to The 78 all the time, it's easily the nearest to 'gourmet' vegan food that Glasgow has. I also take non-vegans there all the time, and without fail they are always pleasantly surprised and impressed by the choice and quality of food.
Read moreLast time I visited was on a Meat Free Monday and it was probably one of the best meals I've ever had there. I had the millet and quinoa cakes to start with - I've never had that before and it's quite unusual to come across something made which millet which is a shame as it's really good - and they were so nice. Very light and tasty - not stodgy at all. They came with a lovely little side salad and I really enjoyed them. For a main course I had one of the special pies - butterbeans and sweet potato perhaps - it was a week ago so I can't quite remember, but it was really lovely! So lovely in fact that I went back a few days later and had another pie, which was equally as good! For pudding, we shared a peanut butter and chocolate cake - it was delicious - and really moist and tasty.
Another favourite I have to mention is the coconut and bean chilli - you can get it as a starter with nachos and it is soooo good!
It's a cosy wee place - it often has a coal fire burning, and the employees are really friendly and pleasant too.
The menu changes quite frequently, and they do some really fantastic bargains - at the moment (Nov 2011) they are doing a Meat free Monday deal of 2 courses for £8 or 3 courses for £10. Bargain! There's also a Daily Pot for a fiver Monday to Friday - excellent value. Portions are generous but not excessive.
Pros: Cosy atmosphere, Great food!, Lovely employees
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