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The 78

Restaurant Bar Vegan restaurant

Retro vegetarian dining room with coal fire, comfy armchairs, chunky tables and French windows. People often mention vegan, staff, great, service, good, friendly, atmosphere, Great, lovely, Glasgow,


Address

10-14 Kelvinhaugh St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8NU, United Kingdom

Website

www.the78.co.uk

Contact

+44 141 576 5018

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 2 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 2 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 2 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 2 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 2 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (48) staff (26) great (24) service (22) good (22) friendly (20) atmosphere (17) Great (15) lovely (14) Glasgow (13)
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  • 5/5 thefirstcut 1 year ago on Google • 546 reviews
    As a bonafide carnivore I was sceptical of an entirely vegan menu but I was blown away by the quality in flavour I experienced. Cauliflower wings were incredible. The texture was hearty and rich and the ranch sauce had tang and zing. Loaded fries were huge and had all the salt and spice you could hope for. I don’t think I’m converted but it’s now a great option if I want to be healthier or impress my vegan friends and family. A really homely vibe and one to try if you are looking for a different culinary experience from the norm
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alpesh G. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants hands down. Vegan or non vegan, Has to be the best in Glasgow. Really cool bar. The service is so good! Took care of my dietary requirements. Had the vegan bacon and avacado sandwich. Doesn't get much better than this. Value for money is also really good. Not over priced and monster portion sizes. Only if I could eat here everyday.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marc H. 1 year ago on Google • 409 reviews
    Great local serving vegan food. Staff were friendly and attentive. Portions were generous and decently priced. Wife and I had the burger and Mac & Cheese which we both enjoyed. The toilets could use some sprucing up (!), hence the 4 star

  • 5/5 Caoimhe B. 2 months ago on Google • 62 reviews New
    The mexican food is so so so tasty and it’s great to have authentic vegan Mexican food. Food and drinks were priced reasonably, along with a great selection available. The music was really good and meant the place had a good atmosphere. Staff were great too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine M. 3 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Love, love, loved it! Friendly service as always. The Vegan festive roast was THE BEST I've ever eaten ✨😋💯💖🎄 Grasshopper and mint oreo cheesecake was something very special indeed. My dad thoroughly enjoyed his strawberry cheesecake, which I have to say, was the best strawberry cheesecake we've ever enjoyed! Peace, love & light this Xmas Eve Xx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neda 6 years ago on Google
    Great food! Great staff, great prices! Can totally recommend this place! They even have live music! I recommend the vegan burger and the brownie with ice cream for dessert!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mads L. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is nice and the service is attentive. However, the food was incredibly bland: Their so-called carbonara is essentially just soy-milk and garlic. On top of that, the pasta was overcooked and completely lacked salt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Danielle K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was my saving grace after the other vegan place I was going to was randomly closed, so I was grateful it was close by. The food is just your traditional pub food. Not great quality but lots of chips. Service wasn't great. The server asked if I would like any extra sauces, which was nice, and I asked for garlic mayo... But it never arrived. They had an outside sitting area, which was lovely to sit in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie Y. 6 years ago on Google
    Every time I come to Glasgow I come to this restaurant. I've had the burger and the falafel wrap, both were super tasty. There's usually only 1 or 2 people serving so service isn't immediate, but everyone has always been super nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard F. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING Great for vegetarians and vegans alike Epic food and super drinks Cant wait to go back!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iris F. 1 year ago on Google • 107 reviews
    I'm in love with this vegan restaurant! My friends and I came here for dessert and I was amazed at how delicious the vegan brownies are ...... I think it's a difficult thing for any restaurant to try to make vegan brownies taste good. Next time I will come for a meal🥰

  • 4/5 David P. 1 year ago on Google • 78 reviews
    I went here as a group of 5 and really liked the food. I had the cauliflower wings and the jackfruit burger. The portion sizes were huge, so much so I couldn't fit in dessert. The cauliflower coating was lovely and the burger was just fantastic, it was full of spices and flavour. The side chips were quite bland though, no seasoning to them. The reason for 4 stars is that the service isn't great. There were no drinks menus on the table so it was a bit of a guessing game with people wandering up to the bar to have a look. When the waiter took our order he tried memorising it, got it completely wrong then got a pad of paper and we had to repeat our order. Also they didn't clear the tables as you were finished, it was more bung them all at the end out of the way. I think the staff probably need some experience in restaurant front of house duties. Overall though it's definitely worth a visit and I would go back again. I'm not a vegetarian but that burger was better than most meat burgers I've eaten!

  • 5/5 Agata T. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    One of the first vegan places in Glasgow I have ever visited years ago. Haven't been for a while and decided to see how things are. Was not disappointed. Food is delicious and we got to enjoy some sunshine outside as well.

  • 5/5 Unai Montero G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wanted to try it for some time now and it did not disappoint. The French toast was just perfect, they did not abuse sugar and the marmalade was delicious. Highly recommended. And the burrito was a perfect breakfast option and not heavy at all. I wish I could have had more options or tried the chicken vegan burger, but I'm very impressed.

  • 5/5 Lesley D. 2 years ago on Google
    Fab food and all vegan! Great choice of mains and small plates. Friendly staff and nice little sun trap outside.

  • 5/5 C R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, beers, open fire, service, thank you!

  • 5/5 Brian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant Burgers....won't dissapoint..excellent

  • 5/5 Ioli L. 6 years ago on Google
    Loved the food, the staff and the vibe! Highly recommended!

  • 3/5 James M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good apart from it was very chilly..... Kept my coat on

  • 4/5 Bogdan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, the place could be better though. Plenty of ales and beers to choose from, good food.

  • 5/5 Narina B. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you for an amazing evening. The food was really nice, and the jazz was fantastic. This is my favourite place in Glasgow now. ^^

  • 5/5 Surya K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, it's dog friendly as well so you can bring in your dogs. The food is amazing, they also have wide selection of drinks. Nice ambience, would definitely recommend and be back.

  • 5/5 Ria 5 years ago on Google
    Nice vibes, friendly staff and very good quality/quantity for money! Also love how everything is standard plant-based without it being obviously advertised as such (coming from a vegan, it's lovely to see how it is mainstreaming!) I had the breakfast special that day but I suggest they put that on their regular menu cause it was amaaaaazing!

  • 5/5 Leah B. 5 years ago on Google
    Tasty vegan food, pleasant service. Location is right near the Kelvingrove so it makes for a nice afternoon of art viewing and cruelty-free eating. The ambiance is cozy and there is ample seating for large groups. Our group of nine was accommodated nicely. The graffiti in the restroom stalls is hilarious, too. Worth a read ;)

  • 1/5 Nicholas L. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited this place yesterday. We were greeted by a young man that immediately told us off for moving a chair around a table. Not the friendliest approach to welcome customers in. Apart from the lack of non vegan choices, I got a double chocolate cake for the excessive price of 4.50! Unacceptable for what they value a thin slice of cake. Never visit again.

  • 4/5 S I. 5 years ago on Google
    Really lovely, friendly establishment which is doing something a little bit different. The staff are knowledgeable, attentive but not intrusive. I had the special soup as a starter and the tofu curry for main. I actually couldn't finish it as the portion sizes are really decent. Would recommend coming here when there's less of a rush. I was able to be seated and have a perfectly acceptable, dare I say, lovely meal because I made it just before rush hour! It can get busy incredibly quickly but that's testament to an establishment doing something right! Super glad I was able to try these out during this visit. Ps. Thanks Kevin for excellent suggestions!

  • 5/5 Aisling M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious, full of flavour and affordable. Quirky little spot with friendly staff and good drinks selection! Would recommend the artichoke starter - absolutely delicious

  • 5/5 cliff b. 5 years ago on Google
    Top quality place. I always visit here when in Glasgow. The wet burrito is great. Very tasty food. Opens at 11am. The service is really good and very friendly staff. Really decent bar with many options. There is live music some evenings. Well worth a visit for everyone, you dont have to be vegan to enjoy this place is the food is very tasty.

  • 4/5 Mary M. 4 years ago on Google
    My first time at this restaurant, the food was delicious and the decor is rustic.The staff are very nice and friendly.

  • 2/5 Bo S. 1 year ago on Google
    We are vegan we got the hummus bowl and cauliflower wings, delicious! The service is awful. We sat with empty drinks and dirty dishes for 20min. Jeez. Come here for the food not to have a fun service experience, or really any service experience at all. Lol:/

  • 5/5 whythe l. 6 months ago on Google
    I've only been in for drinks recently, so can't comment on food. Service was good and the selection was impressive for such a small place. The number of alcohol-free/low-alcohol beers was really impressive! (5 or 6) Prices for some items were pretty high though.

  • 5/5 Vik D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a booking before a gig at the Bandstand so arrived around 5pm on a Friday evening. Table was for inside but the weather was good so we picked up the last free table outside. That meant we had to order each time by going inside but this was no issue. Vegan menu but fairly varied and had good specials. Went for the tofu ramen which I really enjoyed. Chips as a side were very tasty too. Drinks wise a good selection and has a homely feel inside. Have been once before on a cold evening and the fire was roaring which again made for a pleasant visit. Location is easy to get to and close to the Bandstand if you are going there. Staff friendly and no issues.

  • 5/5 Kasia C. 1 year ago on Google
    A really nice place. Lovely vegan food and great coffee. They seem to be famous for their burgers. Nice ambience and friendly attentive staff. Toilets could do with an upgrade. There is an outside garden and dogs are welcome

  • 5/5 Jess G. 1 year ago on Google
    I always love this place, friendly staff, nice patrons, and always good for a chat. I'm old now, so I find that live music can be a bit much for a super chilled bar, but I like that they have things in the evening to entertain. Food can be mixed at times, though I would say it ranges from good to great, so you'll leave content and full!

  • 5/5 Juliana D. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I had taken the photos when the food arrived but we were hungry so we just digged in. It was delicious and lovely service.

  • 5/5 peter s. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great vegan place for food and drinks. Staff is very friendly, prices not too bad and seating outside in the sunshine is grand. I even spotted Paul Higgins in there! Location is pretty convenient so would definitely recommend if you are around the West End area.

  • 5/5 Barry H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place. The food is brilliant. They have small plates and larger dishes and they are all really good portions and well tasty! Great load back atmosphere and lovely staff. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Carolyn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely the best. Super relaxed vegan food, never had a bad meal or a bad drink here. Staff have always been very lovely and friendly. It's our automatic go-to pub to bring friends from out of town and we're not even vegan!

  • 5/5 Julie m. 2 years ago on Google
    Eat and drink at the 78 regularly. The atmosphere is the best there is, food, choice of drinks, music and staff are always amazing. Celebrated a family birthday there last night, the service is absolutely spot on, so friendly, polite not intrusive at all but just seem to know when and what is needed. Thank you and keep on doing what you are doing you are just great x

  • 5/5 Marion K. 1 year ago on Google
    Our favourite vegan spot in Glasgow, absolutely delicious fare and the place is super cute to boot, with a lit fireplace in the winter months. Always comforting and fresh food on the menu. Don't pass up on the desserts!

  • 5/5 Julia J. 2 years ago on Google
    best vegan food in Glasgow! fish and chips are amazing, so was the French toast and the coffee. the atmosphere is also lovely!

  • 5/5 Gabriel F. 1 year ago on Google
    The Chick'n burger was pure delight and my partner also loved her gnocchis with tomato sauce. 10/10 would recommend for all vegans (or anybody else, really) visiting Glasgow!

  • 5/5 Hannah H. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious as always! Cauliflower wings and a cheeseburger and fries 😊

  • 5/5 Rebecca W. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty food and fantastic service. Casual, cool, relaxed vibe. Been a few times and loved my visit each time!

  • 5/5 Lilly G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great meal oot with the daughter. We managed 3 courses because it was so yummy. Food excellent. Service brilliant. Such a cosy welcoming atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Luke H. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, great portions - holy moly the vegan burrito! 😯🤤🤤😋🤗 - and great staff. Nicest prices in Glasgow too for what you get! Now I know why it's my friend's regular hangout spot for over 20 years!

  • 5/5 Scott M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. I am not a vegan but stopped in for lunch and o have to say the chilli cheese fries are amazing

  • 5/5 Jonathan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and really nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Keef T. 4 years ago on Google
    Vegan to the max. Wide choice of options with some excellent specials. Yes! A place where you can choose getting the specials

  • 3/5 carol j. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good, but my husband's starter and main meal came together and my main meal came before my starter, but they rearranged it all and overall it was good would go back

  • 5/5 James G. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely little vegan restaurant, good food, helpful staff and very reasonable

  • 4/5 Ish R. 4 years ago on Google
    One of an increasing number of good quality vegan establishments in Glasgow.

  • 5/5 Josh P. 4 years ago on Google
    The food at The 78 is amazing, the atmosphere is great with the low dimmed lights and varied music. Even better with the live jazz on Sunday evenings.

  • 5/5 Jim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Easily the best vegan burger I've ever enjoyed. :-)

  • 5/5 Jaleesa U. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great place for having drinks with friends.

  • 5/5 Martyn H. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite bars.

  • 4/5 Manjinder S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Can get a bit noisy when busy. Book in advance to avoid disappointment

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Divine!

  • 2/5 Scott T. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff leave a lot to be desired. Awful service.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic vegan food with fantastic staff and dog friendly!. Our experience from start to finish could not have been any better. The food we had was outstanding and the staff were lovely and interacted with my toddler in such a lovely way. Thanks so much and we will make sure to visit again next time we are in Glasgow. 10/10

  • 5/5 Maggie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful vegan food and great atmosphere. The staff were helpful and pleasant. We will be back.

  • 5/5 Marta C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food awesome atmosphere ❤️

  • 5/5 Robert F. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent friendly place to eat. The service was excellent and fast with a really good range of beers. Two of the party had one of specials which as a marvellous daal. The burger and spaghetti were also fantastic, the small plate (which was huge!) of cauliflower was done to perfection. Overall an excellent place for a relaxed friendly meal. Even better that it was vegan 👍

  • 5/5 Natasha G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great comfort food, the burger is amazing and the churros... words are not enough to describe the tastiness of this heavenly sweet treat. The way it's prepared at The 78 is beyond competition, the chocolate cream is simply unique. I will miss this place.

  • 5/5 Vishal Y. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is alive with youth energy and fantastic music. It is a small place though but packs lot of fun. Drinks are well priced and is vegan friendly.

  • 4/5 Nienke S. 4 years ago on Google
    Some very tasty dishes, some misses. Not the cheapest, but all vegan. If you want tasty vegan food, I'd recommend this one :)

  • 5/5 Vance L. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Met my friend for coffee. Great service.

  • 5/5 Cameron H. 5 years ago on Google
    A vegan must! Was so impressed when we went here yesterday that we went again today. The garlic cheese toasties are amazing! Their burgers are juicy and tasty, the spaghetti cabonara is creamy, bacony and delicious! Absolutely recommend this place for Vegans!

  • 5/5 Joe C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, service and atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Jamiel L. 5 years ago on Google
    Presenting a local pub and gig venue alongside some of the best vegan eats in Glasgow is a really fresh and modern taken on what a vegan meal experience can be; Warm, Welcoming and Fun for all! I’ve come to expect a less than inviting approach to service in all the vegan restaurants I’ve visited over the past 6 months, however the rapport between staff and client at The 78 is akin to a local village pub rather than pretentious/passing fad eatery. Dogs being allowed is a huge plus, and it is possible that there is some kind of unspoken grooming competition in play! Inviting to all, I highly recommend a visit. UPDATE: Brunch is a new addition and is simply outstanding! After a heavy week (or Saturday night!!) this is the answer to that hungry question that every person has around 10am on a Sunday.

  • 5/5 David S. 4 years ago on Google
    Homely atmosphere, rapid service, great food (difficult to tell it's vegan) decent selection of beers on tap, reasonably priced.

  • 4/5 Agnė P. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a perfect toastie: proper bread, buttered and toasted to crispy golden, filled with tasty ? and white truffle. I asked the kitchen to make crispy chips and they did not disappoint! Beautiful food!

  • 5/5 Barry F. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is in my top 5 bars in Glasgow. It's a vegan restaurant and family and dog friendly. The staff are wonderful, and the food is delicious. It has a relaxed vibe and a great selection of drinks.

  • 5/5 Gordon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, had the carbonara with crisp bacon (spoiler, it's not bacon) which was very tasty, reasonable prices and lovely atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Carol D. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, the food was simple, no thrills but filling

  • 5/5 Carly n. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food highly recommend

  • 5/5 Alba W. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite place in Galsgow. What can i say!? That i love the atmosphere, food, music and all over this place. Staff is friendly, and food is just impressive how tasty and delicious is being vegan, better than meat!!

  • 5/5 Zuzana S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super bar, wide range of beers, food and live music (Original) Super bar, široká nabidka piv, nabidka jidel a živé hudby

  • 5/5 Maha N. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy and warm place, great food and service

  • 5/5 Donald S. 4 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed converting a carnivore at this chic hip and happening joint. Great service from the lovely Rachael and fanastic food and ambience.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for the first time on my birthday and loved it. Had the festive dinner which was quality and super flavourful and the churros with ice cream and lemon curd was fab. Great place to go as a vegan

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent vegan burger. Lovely staff. Nice place. Decent price. What more do you need?

  • 4/5 Wilma G. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was lovely and staff were friendly. However they seemed to be very short staffed. Was difficult to get anyone's attention.

  • 5/5 Eve W. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere, great vegan food.

  • 5/5 Catherine H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yummmm! (Original) Yummmm!

  • 5/5 David N. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice venue and a small selection of great vegan comfort food. Even when it gets quite busy it still has a cosyness to it. Reservations seem to be necessary for a weekend night.

  • 5/5 Vijaya A. 4 years ago on Google
    It has a rustic charm to it...its cosy and the food n drinks are nice...it was jst opposite our student accomodation..so of course it had a feel of the local pub u drop into any damn time or mood of ur day :)

  • 5/5 Connie S. 4 years ago on Google
    i love that they've simplified their menu and knocked their prices down! food is as tasty as it was when it was pricier

  • 5/5 Carlo F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fab food!

  • 5/5 Mark S. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb place, great atmosphere. Fantastic selection of beers. Good work!!

  • 3/5 Ida W. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a college vipe. the place is unfortunately very dirty. Otherwise, the food is ok.

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, hand pulled beers, good atmosphere, excellent staff.Vegan


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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