Fat Lobster in Glasgow City

It is a good looking bar. The shelves are filled with real books. The lighting is low creating a very pleasant aura. A decent selection of cocktails, wine & beer. Service was a tad disinterested. Just doing their job, nothing more. Plesant enough for a drink on a date.

We went in for drinks. Good vibes. Friendly staff.

Amazing meal and cocktails at the last bookstore last week, second time I’ve been 😍 This time I tried the restaurant upstairs, if you haven’t seen the book arch you must - it is amazing! Firstly I had the corn ribs - on my god, how can you make sweetcorn taste like that 🤤 the sauce on them is amazing and the light char on them, stunning! Also had the patatas bravas and got some aioli on the side, so more ish!! Lovely healthy options for a vegetarian so super pleased!! Also had a mai tai which was amazing 😻 and an espresso martini, stunning and sweet! 100% recommend, will be back! Whoever made that food menu give them a pat on the back for me please 👏

Nice relaxed atmosphere with a good selection of cocktails

Being bookworms, this was a must visit for my friend and I whilst visiting Glasgow, for a comedy gig. What a beautiful space, lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. I don't drink, so asked Oakley at the bar to create me a mock tail. Oakley has happy to oblige and asked what kind of flavours I enjoyed, ultimately creating me a delicious sour drink. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The Mccarthy and Thomas come highly recommended!

While it looks very nice, it lacks atmosphere and the cocktails we had were mediocre. Was ok for one time but won’t be rushing back.

Popped in for lunch, bar staff super helpful and friendly, chef steered me on the Gluten Free availability and the food was lovely.

LOVE this place, highly recommend the Hemingway

Great bar, with a fab atmosphere.

The food was quite good but the interior upstairs where you eat is very plain and there's no atmosphere. Went downstairs afterwards to have a cocktail and it was nice but it's impossible to get a seat in this place. Tried once or twice after my first visit to get a seat for a drink and no luck.

A bar with thousands of books - what's not to love? The writer-themed cocktails are idiosyncratic but fun, and the staff are happy to adapt them into mocktails, and presumably to make more standard cocktails too. I would love to spend more time here. The only drawback is that it tends to get very busy

Popped in for a nice drink while visiting Glasgow for a Clairo concert. Superb service (even if it is weird to date someone with the same name as your family member…) and great drinks! Perfect for any book lover and would come again if in Glasgow!

Great book themed cocktail bar in the city centre. They have a cocktail list inspired by authors and walls full of books, including a cool book tunnel upstairs. The drinks are great and not too pricey!

As a real booklover a real unique place to have dinner. Shareable portions so it’s easy to order more, it all tasted very delicious. Staff recommends their favourites to us and were very kind.

Good value, good drinks. Very cool ambiance.

There is no one to greet you at the door to ask for a table for food so we had to go to the bar, which was quite busy and the bar tender had to prioritise the drinks over our table request, which meant a 15 minute or so wait just to be seated. However, after we got a table everything was great after that. Very tasty food, good prices and some nice cocktails and our server was attentive. The theme is very cool too and the decor is interesting.

We absolutely loved this place. Great drinks menu named after authors, lovely relaxed vibe, busy and bustling. Great background jazz sounds. We managed to get a seat downstairs in bar although would definitely recommend booking for restaurant upstairs. The wine was lovely I loved the glasses. We didn't try the cocktails although they looked and sounded amazing. I love the idea of just going in reading a book from the huge selection with a nice glass of vino and tapas. 😀 will definitely go back to try that experience. Drink price's are what you would expect for city centre. Loved it, GO

Such a cool restaurant/bar. Food was lovely

Absolutely love it in here! Amazing atmosphere and the service is lovely. Big thanks to Cameron for making the night so lovely!

Went for a lunch with my daughter. Loved the books and nooks. The bar and restaurant area are superbly decorated...Loved the archway of books leading to the dining area. We had patatas bravas and truffle chips to start. Tasty! Then lamb skewers and cauliflower as mains. The portion size of the skewers was a little small but very tasty and the cauliflower was a decent sized portion and delicious. The service was excellent, our waiting staff was extremely attentive and this is always something that enhances the experience for me. The prices were reasonable, and it's just a lovely space to dine and chat in. Would definitely recommend 👌

I absolutely loved my experience! Our bar Server, Cameron, was fun, kind and made amazing cocktails and really made our time there enjoyable. Will definitely be returning.

Food, service and ambience all top notch. So welcoming it almost felt like coming home!

Stumbled across this little gem whilst exploring Glasgow. If you like atmosphere and books whilst enjoying a drink you need to drop in. I enjoyed a nice glass of wine whilst watching the world go by. Love it. Will he back

Lovely decor. Went in for drinks on a weekday evening around the festive season, it was busy, we sat downstairs at the bar Service was friendly We ordered two cocktails (one was definitely the ‘Rhys’, unsure of the other one) but unfortunately didn’t like either of them. Expected a quieter vibe (rather than it having DJ tunes) based on the name/concept. As a new place I’m sure it can only improve :)

Love the atmosphere. The small interior, books, and lighting make it really cosy. The food is amazing. The chips are perfectly salted and crispy. The dips are made amazingly, the best mix between sweet and savoury. The only negative would be the size of the place. It's not very big and there aren't many tables, but that adds to the atmosphere and makes it amazing.

The Last Bookstore is a unique and visually striking pub with a fantastic ambiance and decor. The theme is creative, making it a great spot to grab a drink and soak in the atmosphere. The drinks are very reasonably priced, making it an excellent choice for a budget-friendly night out. While the service was just okay, it didn’t take away too much from the overall experience. I didn’t try the food, but the setting alone makes it worth a visit. If you’re in Glasgow and appreciate a good aesthetic with affordable drinks, The Last Bookstore is a solid option!

Beautiful Place with very friendly staff But Cocktails are rather average unfortunately, would love some more craftsmanship in a place like this :)

February 2025 newest trendy bar in Glasgow. Good service and a fine selection of alcoholic beverages. £6 a pint though

NO FOOD AT ALL Crowded, noisy, smelt of drugs in places.

Very cool place, and the cocktails were really nice, but the service wasn't great. We had booked and waited around for a member of staff to let them know we had arrived but no one came so we ended up just grabbing a table down stairs that became available as we had another booking after this that we had to go to. We only managed 1 drink as the wait at the bar was also long. The drinks were nice tho and I would go back but definitely give ourselves more time the next time.

Had a decent enough experience and staff were pleasant etc, apart from the decor this place isn't really anything out the ordinary.

What a lovely find,had lunch here yesterday,lovely friendly service ,amazing setting ( if you love quirky you will love it) great food ,not very busy but it was quite early would definately recommend

A most wonderful place in Glasgow. If you love books and a wee tipple then this is Heaven ✨

This is my second visit since December and both times I've really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, fab bar staff (really friendly. professional and good fun) and the best Dirty Martinis in Glasgow!

The best thing in Glasgow, a gem of a find! Definitely one of my happy places now. It has a chill vibe, extraordinarily delicious food, thoughtful staff, and loads of books—how perfect can it get? Cameron was a delight to talk to as well!

The cocktail menu is playful and inspired, I tried the Hemingway and enjoyed both the drink and the presentation. Seating seems plentiful but the "bar area" is quite cramped with a narrow drinks surface that doesn't invite lingering. There are other tables and chairs around but even on a Wednesday people were unable to find seating on the first floor. Could also use more obvious signage (or additional staff?) to better define the second floor - the restaurant- from the first as I saw more than one group of people have to come back down after going on a quest for additional seating.

Lovely bar in the city centre with a great selection of unique cocktails

Popped in for lunch today and ordered a selection of tapas. Really well presented and the surroundings are fantastic, albeit the plates are a bit pricey for what you get. Sadly for us, the chorizo was raw … big fat pork sausages, completely uncooked in the middle. We both ate a piece and really hope we’re not ill later. A big error by the kitchen. Staff were apologetic and didn’t charge for that plate, but could have done more. I’d maybe go back for drinks, but doubt we’ll eat here again. A real shame.

We went about 2 weeks ago for date night and loved it! The vibe, food, and drinks were all great. Friendly service as well. The service charge appears to have been removed. The place is dog friendly, and there are a few vegan options as well which were really tasty. Especially loved the decor and the author themed cocktails. Overall, we had a lovely time and will definitely be back.

Amazing place with great ambience , and great service, we were served by Cameron and he was the nicest bartender ever, and gave such a personalised experience, definitely the highlight of the night!

I went here with my friend for lunch on a Monday at 12pm. I LOVED the food, I can’t stop thinking about it. We had truffle fries, the charcuterie board and the chargrilled cauliflower. I loved it so much I forgot to take a photo!! I thought the archway made of books was fab, and all the old books everywhere is very cool. The service charge is high (20%) so do be aware of this before you go. I really enjoyed it though!

Went with friends a few weeks after opening. Online it said booking recommended so we booked but then were told off as we only wanted drinks and were asked to leave ‘so someone else can use the table for food’ and that you were only allowed to book for food. The server was quite rude, but there had been no suggestion of that at the time when I booked (though this may have been updated) and it’s a bar…! Atmosphere wasn’t as good as I’d expected. The cocktail menu didn’t have any vodka, wine or gin based cocktails, only fortified drinks/whiskies/tequila etc, not a huge offering and just named after authors with no particular link or reasoning (edited to say there does seem to be a link, but just not as exciting as I’d hoped). Disappointing.

I’ve been to The Last Bookstore in Glasgow several times since it opened. The drinks menu is a real page-turner with some interesting cocktails and great options on draught, all being reasonably priced. The decor is interesting and perfect for a night out where you want good vibes. Highly recommend it for anyone.

I had heard that if I brought my library card I'd get a 25% discount on all cocktails, this was unfortunately not true. Other than that...

I’m not sure this place knows what it wants to be. The decor is beautiful but it’s another place with a DJ blasting tunes while people are trying to eat food. It’s also absolutely roasting when it’s full. I came with a friend and we ate upstairs. It’s a small area and, because of the music playing downstairs, was very loud…to the point where I felt like I was shouting at my friend across the table. Sore throat from straining, etc. The food itself was ok - my mince was fatty, the bread was slightly stale (it has clearly been plated up and left out), but the truffle fries were amazing. Not sure any plate was worth what it cost though. Drinks were fine, although £11 is pushing it for a small cocktail for me these days. The service was friendly…when you could get attention. I had to ask for water twice before it arrived. When the bottle ran out and my request was forgotten again, I didn’t ask a fourth time. Servers were rushing around constantly. It was very busy and clearly doing well for itself - people continually coming up the stairs to look for tables. However, there are too many excellent places to go in Glasgow and this isn’t one of them, so I probably won’t be back. Also, a lot of these 5* reviews are for the restaurant which was here before the Bookstore…sneaky.

Quirky place, we hadn't visited before. Busy and popular

Had two delightful cocktails and staff were friendly and welcoming.

We only went for cocktails but loved the place. Great tunes too!

What a lovely quirky venue in the centre of Glasgow - didn't quite realise how big it was inside. We went here for a few drinks after work before Christmas. Loved the atmosphere and all the book decor! The staff were so so lovely, and knowledgeable with cocktails (being able to make mocktail versions of your favourite cocktails). We also got a charcuterie board and some arancini to share. I didn't think much of the arancini but the charcuterie was so good - the size of the olives and anchovies, they were huge and really great.

Bar service was pathetically slow, looks like the staff need more training. Watched one guy trying to open a tonic bottle with a cocktail shaker for a ridiculously long time before admiting defeat and using a bottle opener.

I can’t say I recommend this place on the back of what I experienced. Cocktails are very unimaginative and to be honest just odd. They use egg yolk in one called Brontë and it tastes of liquified yolk, it is disgusting. All staff just looked like they would rather be somewhere else and not one cracked a smile. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Classy, but not pretentious bar in Glasgow. Only visited for drinks, but relaxed and good quality drinks.

Really unique cocktail bar with great staff and a great vibe.

Send a member of your staff to Belgium to see how to do toilets and you'll be a 5 star

Great! Very quirky place cocktail menu was great and the food is small plates/tapas all tasted good.

Popped in for a few cocktails pre dinner and loved it. Comfortable, looks great, and super drinks. Bar staff are attentive and friendly. Really nice experience.

Great tapas bar, but I wish they still did the seafood dishes from six months ago, we shared the charcuterie board, truffle fries and brisket croquettes, all tasted great, but there was only one meat on the charcuterie board, maybe a sharer tapas is a better name

I think Glasgow is a friendly place. So was rather shocked by the rudeness of staff at this venue. Left without buying anything and won't be back.

A gorgeously decorated bar for both drinking and dining. Lots of lovely tapas dishes and you enter the upstairs dining area via a book tunnel. Well worth a visit, but if eating it may be recommended to book in advance.

Corn ribs! Marvellous. Great food, excellent service. First visit, definitely not the last!

This place is so cool. Author themed cocktails were amazing. Even though it was really busy we got served really quickly. Hope this place lasts as I would definitely be a regular.

We visited Friday lunch time at noon and were first through the door. Recommend sitting downstairs: We were put upstairs which is quite isolated, with no view or atmosphere. When we left 90mins later downstairs was still quiet. Cocktails: we tried multiple cocktails, very nice and enjoyable, albeit on slightly higher price. Food: Several plates arrived cold, like the truffle fries. Given we order when empty, nothing should arrive cold. They replaced for free, so top marks for service. Generally found food over seasoned salty. Meatballs were dry and our crème Catalana arrived like custard (not firm), so was returned and removed from bill. Staff were nice and friendly, but overall food was disappointing, so personally would only return for drinks.

I was really looking forward to going here and bringing my husband along... The place is really nice, love the decor as book lovers ourselves. But I would strongly advise from not spending your hard earned money on cocktails here. Watched the cocktails being made and some of it being split down the side as it was poured... We ordered a Macarthy and Bronte and honestly....meh. The taste and presentation was subpar for the price. And as it was being (mis) poured I already major regrets. Money down the drain. Sad start to our weekend away in Glasgow.

Delicious drinks. Great aesthetic with the book archway.

Lovely atmosphere, good service. The food was tapas style but very tasty and well presented. We felt the cocktails were a bit small for the money. Would go again.

Great place for drinks. Good atmosphere

Popped in on a Wednesday for drinks. The vibe and atmosphere is sophisticated but the drinks were off. 2 of my friends got specialty cocktails that were almost pure alcohol. While that’s definitely a plus for some people, if you’re looking for a tasty cocktail, this might not be your spot. Also, my friend noted that her coke tasted off and when I went to try it (as a coke connoisseur myself) I refused to even take a sip because the glass had a bad smell to it. My husband noted it had probably been dried with a mildewed rag. It definitely smelled of it. I got the impression that the bar staff isn’t well trained. Though they were pleasant enough to interact with. I’ll also just note that the name, signage and some other details of this place are a direct rip off of The Last Bookstore in LA, CA. I’ve been there a handful of times and it was evident from the first picture I saw of the place, and more obvious because they copied the name. Check out the sign outside LA’s Last Bookstore (and actual bookstore) on IG and it’s inexplicable how heavy handed this place was with drawing from inspiration. The rip off nature of some of the visual elements doesn’t take away from an in person experience, it’s just weird, so I’ve noted it without dropping the score I gave.

A nice place for a weekday drink, but beware of the surprise 15% service charge !!! I liked the corn ribs and the chowder. The brisket croquettes were ok, I would have loved to see an umami component in them (maybe some mushrooms?) However, nowhere on the menu is it CLEARLY stated that there is a 15% service charge. Our server did not let us know either, we only noticed after paying the bill. This is a very high automatic tip, and I am disappointed we were not informed in advance. Not sure if we will return.

Reserved a table for a Saturday night here which requires a £10pp deposit in advance. When we arrived and made our way up the narrow staircase to the dining area through a lovely archway made of books we were guided to our table and asked about any allergies etc.and our food and drink orders were taken shortly after. However this is where the night started to go wrong as my house cocktail which cist £10 was brought out to me in what I can only describe as an oversized shot glass (picture included). Not long after this another table were sat down by a different server and informed by the staff the the menu was a tapas style menu we had not been informed of this by our server and had only ordered 2 dishes each at this point. The food arrived quite quickly however we only received 3 of the 4 small dishes and were informed that the 4th dish would be with us shortly. After we finished our food we were still waiting on the other dish arriving which has now been around 20 minutes we were not able to ask a server about this as they seem to have an alarm system in place for communication with the kitchen and would scarcely appear in the main dining area outside of this. Quite frustrated at this point and dissatisfied with the overall service we finally managed to speak with a member of staff to let them know we were still missing one of our dishes.Once informed of this we didn't even receive an apology or that they would follow this up with the kitchen to see what had happened. This was definitely the last straw for us and we asked for the bill however we were now worried that this would not arrive or come with the 15% service charge mentioned in another review for what can only be described as terrible customer service. To top it off while waiting for the bill we were nearly given somebody else's food even though by this pint we were already getting ready to leave as we were looking to get out of there as fast as possible. Thankfully the one redeeming thing I can say about my experience was the actual cost as our original server did come over with the bill and apologised for the missing food even giving us a discount with the item also removed from the bill. So we did only pay just over £9 in the end with the deposit coming off the bill. Even with the food and drink we got being so cheap I unfortunately cannot recommend this to anyone at the moment I understand that they are quite new to this so I can only hope things improve bit I will not be returning to find out. P. S most of the 5 star reviews look to be the old restaurant that this replaced very cheeky way of misleading customers.

When you think of a bookstore you think, sophistication, classy, cosy, a level of elegance..... Loud R&B and rap music! That's what they had playing. Their heating must have been broken as it was quite cold( I'm sure they will get that fixed). Their drink menus were missing, We were told to Google the menu. The toilets are like something from a student club, they were clean but the rough and ready decor and broken stuff was quite surprising to find in a 'new' venue and especially not fitting. The decor in the bar was great, Really nice visuals. Our drinks were nice. But the vibe is completely ruined by the other details.

Great idea, poor execution. Tried it once, put it down to training and hiring. Tried it again and the same result. With many other pubs far more deserving of patrons with staff who actually enjoy their job I won't be back here again.

Beautiful place with a lovely atmosphere however… PLEASE GET ACTUAL STEMMED WINE GLASSES. Please please please

Went for dinner and. drinks at a booked table on a Sunday night. The cocktails were very disappointing, none of their speciality concoctions hit the mark and we tried a few. So wouldn't go there specifically for cocktails. The wine was very average as well. Its a lovely looking location though very squished in both upstairs and downstairs. Though the music didnt seem to suit the decor in any way. Was a strange vibe overall and they could prob work on that. Food was the biggest let down, the menu had totally changed from when we booked and they are clearly still trying to find their footing in this area. Took a while to come and was very average and over priced for the quality, wouldn't recommend for a meal specific destination. The staff were very friendly and accommodating mostly, but overworked and it took a while to get served. Interesting decor but wouldn't be back, its not really standing out for any particular reason and there are much better options in the city centre.

Great new place in Glasgow to have a drink and read a book or chat.

Don’t believe the hype. Doesn’t know what it wants to be or who the clientele are meant to be. A space with lots of books (nobody reading), generic furniture, DJ playing dance music on a Thursday night. No welcome from any staff, feels more like it wants to be a pub, with lots of people just standing about. Not really the vibe you’d expect from somewhere serving cocktails named ‘Poe’ and ‘Steinbeck’. Would presume it is a schtick come up with to draw attention and publicity.

Went in on a quiet Monday night for a couple of drinks as I'd spotted it another time and thought it looked like a cool place to try. Decor is great and really enjoyed looking in the old books. That's a cool idea for a bar. Toilets clean, they are downstairs. It was a bit chilly but that's a quiet Monday night thing perhaps. Service was friendly but a little slow at the bar, otherwise not sure what the deal was for food (table service or no?). They said they had a cocktail menu but it wasn't "out" that night. A bit strange but they offered to make whatever we wanted. Lack of inspiration meant we went classic with an old fashioned and a gin martini. Offered a choice of spirit. The old fashioned was fine enough but was a bit light and watery. The martini itself was pretty good, chilled properly and made to my liking. However, after kindly agreeing to find an olive garnish for me, the olives presented were very heavily marinated with herbs, spices and a lot of garlic. Nice to eat but not at all the type you would garnish a martini with. So that feels like a basic thing to get wrong. These are cocktails we would make at home, so had there been a menu with their own creations them it would have been an improvement that night I think. Drinks were about £12 for a classic cocktail. Not the most expensive place in town but on the higher side, especially for something disappointing. So, a mixed experience, probably won't be back, and a reminder to me to always ask what kind of olives are on offer before asking for them in a martini!

Food and service from staff were brilliant, however, the drinks were extremely disappointing. The glass of wine tasted like the bottle had been open for a while and my friend couldn't finish it. I have no faults with the glass of prosecco I had. We decided to try the Hemming and Rhys cocktail. Unfortunately we didn't even manage to drink half of them as they were not pleasant. The coconut was far too overpowering in mine, and my friends was too tart with the grapefruit flavour being too strong also. We have recommended you to friends and family already for food but told them to be cautious on drinks. Again, the staff were brilliant, no issues at all and the whole vibe of the place was lovely.

My friend and I came in for a long overdue catch up. Both of us are huge cocktail fans so expectations were high. Gordon the bartender was absolutely incredible (blue hair), he made some excellent recommendations and put some welcome twists on old favourites. Would highly recommend if you're looking for some good cocktails with a great soundtrack.

Lovely bar with good food. Staff were super welcoming & friendly. Food is delicious, not very much in the way of vegan options. Food took quite a bit of time to arrive would be the only feedback.

Lovely place for a casual drink atmosphere was great very relaxing and if you would like a nibble they have delicious truffle fries! And other options but wish there were little more options of snacky foods and also you need to book for eating food as it's limited space. The staff were just so lovely A really great experience will definitely be coming back☺️

Long haired Scouser served me a belter cocktail with a smile, cannot complain.

The Last Bookstore has a really nice traditional vibe and an atmosphere that was chill and would be perfect to sit and chill with your partner for drinks. Unfortunately the key word there is 'would' as our mood was dampened by a bearded brown haired bartender who was more interested in trying to impress my girlfriend by belittling me than serving us drinks. My girlfriend ordered a cocktail as to which he made a comment on it being her 18th birthday talking perfectly normal, I ordered a whisky and was bluntly told "Steady on wee man". Whisky was made first but was left on the bartenders side and the cocktail was made with some very exaggerated mixing (I've got a bar license, I know what I'm on about) and then handed directly to my girlfriend. After about 10-15 seconds of waiting I had to actually ask the bartender to give me the whisky that was still on his side. I'd hazard a guess that this is the same bartender described as "wet behind the ears" in other reviews. Incredibly disappointed with the service in here and won't be back until your staff don't belittle customers because they find their partner attractive!

Drinks & food were next level. Elle our server and Lee our bartender were absolutely phenomenal. Best new bar in the city

Went with a group, when it was my turn to order, I asked what non alcoholic option there was as I was hoping to have a mocktail, the waiter said to me “we have this new thing called water, that’s alcohol free. You can have that” I found this incredibly rude. The waiter was really not friendly and the staff was more interested in chatting to each-other than serving customers. Will not be back.

The decor is amazing but the vibe seems a bit weird - loud dance-like music playing which didn’t seem in-keeping with the overall vibe of the bar. We thought jazz music would have been better suited. Certainly wouldn’t rush back and seems a bit overhyped.

Beautifully designed integration to look like an old bookstore with little nooks for reading or cocktails or both.

Spectacular environment and great to watch the bar staff go, had some of the house cocktails which were great and a dirty martini which hit the spot. Great service from the bartenders with the green hair and the other with the shaved head, both a pleasure.

I didn’t try the food but great cocktails, friendly staff and very cool vibe overall

Dirty floors I certainly wouldn’t eat there. Staff seem irritated and grumpy

Went in without booking for some drinks around 3pm on a Saturday. Told downstairs didn't require bookings so stand wherever, which was great. Found a nice bit at the side to stand with my friend. Was fairly busy yet somehow also easy to chat. A little wait at the bar but can see a lot goes into the cocktails, plus bar staff giving good service to those theyre serving. Got a King and a Hemmingway, they were great! Very lovely looking place, would go again.

Booked a table for 2 for food , arrived on time but had to queue behind people ordering drinks at the bar,, confusing system as customer ahead of us was shown upstairs to a table and when the staff member eventually came back down we had to politely interrupt her chat with a colleague to ask about our table despite the fact that we were clearly waiting, hardly welcoming. Small plates were good but delivered to table without an actual plate for us to eat from? We asked for side plates, one was source immediately the other arrived 5 minutes later, surely staff know how small plates work? Asked for salt (not unreasonable) which eventually arrived as we were almost finished! Pity the service doesn’t live up to the quirky surroundings, new venue which will no doubt attract people looking for something new but don’t think I’ll be back or recommend.

Visited like others after some press across the city. Arrived for a table for two, ordered two cocktails and were told there was a wait for food. Cocktails came and the vodka, soda lime felt like it had 0 vodka in it. Addressed this with a member of staff who was quite rude and just kept saying do you want a double then? To which I eventually agreed. Drink came, then tried to order food, guy was indecisive as to whether we could order food?? Even though we’d booked a table for food and we were siting in the eating area… bizarre. Told us there was a wait for food… 20 mins for Polenta Fried and Serrano ham 🤷🏻‍♂️ okay then… bit odd, but thought they may be busy as they’d just opened. But given all the press you’d have thought they’d have planned for that. Cocktails were okay, but will get boring very quick, had two out of the 10 I think it was. Hemingway was good, Fleming felt like I was drinking petrol! Service needs work - not very friendly and in a competitive service industry they really need to improve or they won’t survive beyond Christmas. Cocktails need to be refreshed as they’ll get boring really quickly if you’re a regular. Venue was lovely though. Overall, not sure if I’ll be back there are better venues and service across the city.

Visited on Tuesday with a friend for a few drinks and food and was pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere, ambeience and service was top notch! We had the patatas bravas and the lamb skewers which were delicious! Would highly recommend

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ If I wanted loud music, I’d go to a clurbb. I come to a bar to talk and enjoy a good atmosphere, but it’s hard when the music is blaring on weekends. Jazz would be a much better vibe for this place – something that lets people actually hear each other while enjoying their drinks. Otherwise, it’s just like any other loud bar. Disappointing, especially when you’re hoping for a place to relax and chat with friends.

We were served by Natalie, who provided excellent service. The food was lovely and we requested what vegan options they could provide and they were able to provide good options. The cocktails were lovely! Would definitely recommend a visit here.

We went in after reading about this place in the papers; the staff seemed annoyed and overworked, so much so that the person behind the bar with the green hair told us, "If you are looking to get served, don't stand where it says no service" after they saw us waiting for ages. It was really busy, and we didn't even realise there was a sign. We looked and the sign ended up being all the way at the edge of the bar, which was not where we were stood to begin with. In any case, we left after one drink because it felt like we paid just to be insulted for no reason.

Lovely evening in the last bookstore. We had a few small plates with very nice wine. Rebecca our server was lovely and despite it being very busy was so attentive and conversational. We’ll definitely be back.

Was looking forward to experiencing this pub bit was in 5 mins and remember of staff was so rude we walked out before we even got a drink, barman with long dyed green hair whi obviously didn't think we were the right clientele

Male staff seem to be a bit wet behind the ears and more focused on the female customer. Wait time for me a male, 5-8mins with eye contact was involved. A young attractive lady goes to the bar 30 secs, BOOM! Then I got served after, he also never used measures to serve the lady her wine...kind of scary tbh

Superb pub, nice staff and perfect atmosphere