Eat: Inn Deep

Inn Deep is a craft beer & BBQ in the heart of Glasgow's West End. Next to Kevinbridge underground and tucked away in the old archways on the banks of the River Kelvin this is a bar that really deserves the hidden gem tag.

We were lucky enough to get a table outside and take advantage of the freakishly hot late September weather and with the river running right next to you, it's an amazing spot to sit and pass a Sunday afternoon. There are also lots of indoor booths and picnic bench seating in the second archway that still allows you to enjoy al fresco drinking and dining but can shelter you in case the british weather strikes.

The menu offers good pub food staples like pizzas, burgers and bangers and mini snack options for those focusing more on the wide selection of cask, keg & bottled craft beers on offer. What we ate:

Me: Veggie burger with chorizo and avacado and sweet potato wedges

Mark: Kelpie, Rhubarb, Pork and Samphire sausage dog with sweet potato wedges

The servings were HUGE as you can see. You can build your own burger which is why I had the contradictory combo of a veggie burger and then chorizo topping but I often opt for the non meat option and this was one of the best I've had. The sweet potato wedges were chunky and crispy and we could have easily had another serving. The verdict on the sausage dog was a little bit less favourable, as even though it sounded like an interesting combination of ingredients I'm not sure the flavours really came through, still tasty though.

We then walked along the river to Kelvinbridge park and museum and just chilled on the grass as we were too full to go any further!

Eat: Mulberry Bar & Bistro

We have just had my parents down staying with us for one night before they jetted off to Andalucía for two weeks, the lucky sods (lucky being the holiday bit, not their night on the blow up bed). Since it was a Sunday and a few of us were suffering from wedding related and all nighter related hangovers we thought some homely, tasty, will squash the one too many gin feeling by the sheer weight of the carbs meal, was just what we needed. The other stipulation was it had to be close by. 

So with this in mind we trotted around the corner to Mulberry, with two bushes of the same name helpfully stationed outside to welcome you in it always looks really inviting with twinkle lights hanging all year around. Situated on the Southside’s Pollokshaws Road, Mulberry is one half pub and one half bistro and has a big menu with some old classics and international inspired dishes.

We settled into a roomy wooden booth which Mark apparently took as a direct indication that they would do a good burger, and that they did.  We had; 

Mark: water (ahem) Homemade beef burger with chilli and cheese and hand cut chips

Mum: large Malbec (they were in holiday mode) Mulberry St. fishcakes served with salad & dip

Dad: large Malbec ( see above) macaroni cheese and hand cut chips

Kirsty: water (also see above)  Breaded chicken burger served with mayo, coleslaw & Cajun fries

Me: gin and tonic (no judging) Stornaway black pudding & chorizo salad with walnuts and chopped celery  

In two Doric words: fit fine. Everyone really enjoyed it and was stuffed full by the time the last cheesy macaroni morsel was nabbed of my dads plate.  

What I like about Mulberry is the atmosphere which is really warm and relaxed and I think the style of the food reflects that with big portions and lots of familiar favourites, however elements like adding a Cajun spice to the fries, serving a bouillabaisse and tagine mean there is something for the more exotic tastes.  The meal costs are extremely reasonable averaging about £10, which for the amount of food you are served is great value.  

I have to give snaps to the pub side of the set up which has guest ales from brewery’s like Fyne Ales and a great whisky and wine selection or a Lauren Perrier if you’re feeling funcy.