Readers, as you’ve probably gathered, it’s been all go on
the blog this month. I’ve done a fair
few reviews as well as recipe postings which has kept me busy.
I had another Glasgow food blogger adventure, to a new opening on Hope Street.
Today I’m talking all things Arnamurchan – the amazing
Scottish restaurant and bar at the top of Hope Street (across the road from the
Theatre Royal). As a Scottish food blogger, it’s always an honour to be asked
along to try out new places.
This was actually my second visit to the restaurant – a few
weeks ago, I visited with some friends for the pre-theatre menu, booked through
5pm (honestly, try it, you won't be disappointed). We had such an amazing experience,
I was delighted to be invited back to review.
Pre-Ardnamurchan this place was a big pub that I’d never felt the urge
to go into. The new owners have invested
heavily in the décor – moving the bar, exposing the brickwork, putting in
industrial lights but still keeping a Scottish feel with just enough touches of
tartan than it’s modern, not twee.
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View to the open kitchen |
I had really high hopes for lunch here after our lovely
dinner a few weeks previous – note – the wine list is fantastic and the guys
behind the bar know their stuff – they’re well trained and polite.
This time, as we were in for a lunchtime visit, I went
purely for a soft drink and got stuck into their new lunch menu. The choices are for 1,2 or 3 courses,
starting at £7.95 for one course. We’d
definitely recommend the two courses at £9.95 – with the portion sizes, there
was no way we’d have got to dessert as well.
We didn’t feel we needed it.
Quite a few dishes have supplements but these were only £1.00 each, so
not breaking the bank if you do want to try some of the more premium offers.
Although this could add up quickly, if you chose them for each course.
We both tried different starters – Mr WhatClaireDid
keeping it classic with chicken liver pate, toasted bread and fig jam. Pate to bread ratio was great (he reported
this back, we discuss it every time one of us orders pate in a
restaurant).
My starter was amazing – venison Bolognese hache – think venison
meatballs, deep fried in breadcrumbs with a bolognese sauce. They were SO GOOD. Crispy outside, soft inside, tangy sauce for dipping. Recommended as the
stand out starter on the menu.
Next up, Mr WhatClaireDid went for the venison burger served
on brioche with a red onion relish and skinny fries – it came with a toasted
bun and the venison was cooked properly – still pink in the middle. It looked great, but for the purposes of
avoiding “double venison” – I looked at it longingly across the table.
I love a chicken and bacon club – the Arndamurchan version
came in a ciabatta rolls with mustard mayo and was also served with skinny
fries. I went for this as my main. It
was incredibly filling and coupled with a decent sized starter, made for good
value for less than £10 a head.
The waiting staff told us that the sticky toffee pudding was
the best in Glasgow – we’ve yet to prove this, but if anyone else has been to
Arnamurchan, I’d be keen to hear your thoughts!
Also for coeliac and gluten free friends – there are a few
options for you which are highlighted on the menu. Fear not!
For more info, or to book, visit the website. You can also keep up to date with the
restaurant on Facebook, and Instagram.
Disclaimer: I was invited along to enjoy lunch for two in exchange for a review. Any opinions expressed are my own.