The 78 in Glasgow City

Very rude bartender. Food - nothing special.

Really good first time visiting would Def recommend

Great selection of beers and food, and board games! Everything vegan but with no compromises

I never got sever so I walk Went to the toilet and they was graffiti on the door on the toilet 🚽.

Definitely recommend this place for both meat eaters and vegans. The menu is 100% vegan with loads of options - from pork to chicken to fish. I was also really impressed with the vegan cheese here. It wasn’t plasticky at all and tasted like regular cheese. We had the loaded nachos which are super tasty and good value for money. The padron peppers with salsa verde are also defo worth getting. Taco wise, we had the al pastor (vegan pork) which was really good and pretty spicy. The banana blossom (aka fish taco) was alright but I think I’d try something else next time. Loads of fun beers here too and a casual cosy vibe inside.

You have to go to the bar to order. Everything was very delicious, but too spicy for me. It would have been nice if the nachos had cheese, it would have softened it quite a bit

Fairly bad experience, Poor cocktail, Then no white rum to make a nice drink with Then finally a low level prosecco glass at £6.30 which the barman seemed to take offence when we asked him to top it up... Disappointed...not sure what happened there,,,,,the staff didn't seem to like us... We ended with a nice curry at mother India cafe which was great!

Popped in here for lunch on a Saturday as the main 'Finnieston' strip was busy. This place wasn't. Despite that, we sat at a dirty table with used plates and cutlery for 10 minutes whilst neither of the two bar staff acknowledged us let alone approached to clear the table. We upped and left. I've used this place a few times before but unless the current staff get trained in basic customer service (serving rather than chatting to their pals) then it wont get the trade it needs to operate.

If you're in your 20s and know the bar staff then it's probably passable. If older don't bother. They look after their friends. Shame as it could be so good but I won't step foot in it again.

They look after their own. Support their colleagues over customer issues. Wouldn't recommend this place unless you're one of their clique. Obviously prioritise younger people over 50 year old people with loads of disposable income. Won't return. Neither will the dug.

What a great place for Mexican food. Lovely atmosphere. Fabulous menu and great service.

Walked in on a Tuesday night at 8:45, asked for food and the bar man said the kitchen shuts at 9 so no food. I get it if it’s quiet and the kitchen were clearing a bit early but the guy I spoke to was rude and dismissive, poor attitude. Won’t be back.

Update 2024 - Food's back! Well a Mexican vegan guest kitchen. Good stuff! **** What a shame! It used to be one of the best vegan places in the west end, but the kitchen is now permanently closed.

Staff are an utter disgrace,the Johnie Depp wannnabe, is an absolute waste of space, I have ran many a pub and I would certainly not employ any of the two clowns that where behind the bar tonight, we had been to a country concert tonight and a lot of the people who had been there popped in, we had also arranged to meet a lot of friends who had been to the concert there, a girl had asked the staff to put a wee bit of country music on and mr Depp said no he was basically listening to his own music, which was a bit heavey for the crowd that was in, they subsequently left, we all headed into town along with the rest of the crowd that where supposed to meet here, I feel sorry for the owner of this bar, your staff are losing you a lot of money, they do not cater to passing trade, and being situated where you are you will have loads from the concerts which should be a bonus, keep this staff on and you will be another one of the minority pubs that close ,I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone

Really nice bar convenient and good for a meetup. A friendly atmosphere too.

Excellent Mexican food Friendly staff Good place

The hidden gem in west end. Usually you’ll find very good atmosphere. Perfect for drink on a sunny day.

Fun bar with pop up food, board games, and good atmosphere!

Travelled from Ayrshire to try this place because of the high reviews, but seriously wish we didn't! The food was very disappointing. We had quesadillas that had too much dressing and were served in quarters with only a tiny bit of salad (almost not worth being there), which had way too much vinegar. However , the standard of the food was made worse when we saw the standard of the hygiene in this place, as we were completely turned off what we were eating when the man with the beard walked outside holding a pack of flour tortillas to smoke then went back into the kitchen and continued working without washing his hands. Surprised he didn't do it considering that the kitchen was clearly visible . Absolutely disgusting and I couldn't eat after that. When the waitress (Susan) returned she asked if anything was wrong and I said yes . I told her that we didn't like one of the dishes. I mistakenly didn't say what I had seen but she was already uninterested so I knew it would have landed on deaf ears. I waited for her to apologise, offer a refund for the dish or an alternative but nothing. Because of this I asked for a refund for the one dish and was made to wait for 10 minutes while she looked through Apple Pay machine for my bill. Despite me telling her I paid cash. She then gave me the £5.45 in small coins, again this made me feel that she was annoyed and wanted me to feel awkward. It was a truly horrible experience and we won't be back!

Thought id try some mexican vegan street food, it was awful, menus are clatty pieces of paper, the smell of old dirty fat greets you as you enter, food was terrible, we didnt eat it. Ended up getting a pizza from a takeaway shop nearby Dont waste your money in here

Travelled from Ayrshire to try this place because of the high reviews, but seriously wish we didn't! Drinks were overpriced £4.80 for a 330ml non alcoholic beer. No table service and had to wait for a while at the bar as they were busy making cocktails. The food was not warm, was not appealing to look at and was very disappointing to taste. We had quesadillas that had too much dressing and were served in quarters with only a tiny bit of salad (almost not worth being there), which had way too much vinegar. I have made far better food at home and you should never feel let down when you pay for a meal. However, the standard of the food was made worse when we saw the standard of the hygiene in this place. We were completely turned off what we were eating when the man with the beard walked outside from the kitchen holding a pack of flour tortillas to smoke then went back into the kitchen and continued working without washing his hands. Surprised he didn't do it considering that the kitchen was clearly visible from the seating area. This told me that there was no care in hygiene in this kitchen. Absolutely disgusting and I couldn't eat after that. When the waitress (Susan) returned she asked if anything was wrong and I said yes . I told her that we didn't like one of the dishes. I mistakenly didn't say what I had seen but she was already uninterested so I knew it would have landed on deaf ears. I waited for her to apologise or offer an alternative but nothing. She then went to back behind the bar , made a comment to the other supervisor who then turned around to look at us, which clearly made me feel like she was talking about us complaining about the food. Because of this I asked for a refund for the one dish and was made to wait for 10 minutes while she looked through Apple Pay machine for my bill. Despite me telling her I paid cash. She then gave me the £5.45 in small coins, again this made me feel that she was annoyed and wanted me to feel awkward. It was a truly horrible experience and we won't be back!

The mexican food is great, we very much enjoyed the the refried beans, corn ribs and bloody mary.

Incredible mexican food, maybe the best I've had! Honestly the best vegan tacos I've had in a long time (Don't skimp on the pineapple!) All the food was delicious and made us go back for more. The flavours were bold, so I'd recommend sharing plates just to make sure you try everything and don't miss out. The staff were lovely and helpful, with a warm welcome atmosphere throughout the place. If you're in Glasgow, it's worth a trip, I know I'll be back for sure.

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.

We dropped by here on a Tuesday for a friend's birthday. There's no table service nor an app, so we all had to join the long queue at the bar to order everything (-1 star). The food menu was Mexican vegetarian so ordered a few items of each. The food arrived at some point, but no cutlery or napkins so we ended up having to ask for those at the bar as well (-1 star). The food itself was thoroughly unimpressive - I've made far better tacos at home (-1 star). A couple of us arrived a little later, including the birthday boy, and they were told they ran out of food and they can't order anything anymore. What kind of place runs out of food?! It was a little before 20:00 so definitely not too late. We ended up sharing some of the food we got with them (-1 star). They did have a great selection of drinks and well-priced beers so +1 star for that. Overall a horrible dining experience, so I'd never eat here again, though might consider it for drinks.

We dropped by here on a Tuesday for a friend's birthday. There's no table service nor an app, so we all had to join the long queue at the bar to order everything (-1 star). The food menu was Mexican vegetarian so ordered a few items of each. The food arrived at some point, but no cutlery or napkins so we ended up having to ask for those at the bar as well (-1 star). The food itself was thoroughly unimpressive - I've made far better tacos at home (-1 star). A couple of us arrived a little later, including the birthday boy, and they were told they ran out of food and they can't order anything anymore. What kind of place runs out of food?! It was a little before 20:00 so definitely not too late. We ended up sharing some of the food we got with them (-1 star). They did have a great selection of drinks and well-priced beers so +1 star for that. Overall a horrible dining experience, so I'd never eat here again, though might consider it for drinks.

Delicious Mexican food at a good price. Plenty of beers and non alcoholic beers available.

The Vegan brunch is just AMAZING! If I could I would eat it every day! Although I think that it is only available on the weekends.

Cool pub with a vast range of beers on tap and in the fridge. Vegan only food. Prices are very reasonable, specials run at quieter times. Nice, friendly staff, good tunes.

Visited here a few times recently and the vegan mexican is amazing! Everything is well priced and the beer selection is also class!

The beers are highly varied and the vegan mexican menu was insane!

Lovely staff, nice atmosphere, and great options for vegan snacks!

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.

Food was fantastic last time I went here. Heartily recommended.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING Great for vegetarians and vegans alike Epic food and super drinks Cant wait to go back!!!!

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

Went early December and was pretty disappointed to learn they have stopped serving food. It’s a drinks only bar now. :(

Friendly, chatty staff and handy if you're heading to SWG3.

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.

Very relaxed and causal vibe with many beers and ciders on tap. If you go around lunch time and early afternoon, you'll have no problem getting a seat but in the evening it can get busy. The vegan and veg food is phenomenal! If you're a student, be sure to show your card for a discount too.

Only stopped for drinks after a day out but they had a great selection, at a reasonable price.

Great wee bar, but phoned up July 2023 and was told they do not do food anymore unfortunately :(

There is very difficult to search vegitarian restaurant, lack of parking gacilities

We went in for food at 1pm on a Saturday as previous reviews said it was good for vegetarians, but the place was empty and the kitchen is now permanently closed.

Class wee place. Cost vibes and good selection of drinks. Staff were sound too. Would recommend 100%

I've given 3 stars as I went for food and the kitchen is sadly now closed. The pub was busy so probably a good pub.

Absolutely shocking Food was cold, staff - rude and certainly was worst vegan food I’ve had in 8 years and I’ve had a lot of bad vegan food 😭

Fantastic place, wanted to stay longer.

Good food, friendly staff and generally just a nice place to be 😊

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

Nice place, decent vegan menu, nice staff. Only complaint was that food took a long time to arrive and most of it (full breakfast) was cold by the time I got it.

Came with a vegan family member and sampled first all vegan meal, vegan wings absolute flavourtown, population - your mouth

First time I've been to a vegan restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was very friendly and speedy. The Padron peppers and cauliflower wings were amazing and the cheeseburger was super tasty. I'd highly recommend a visit to The 78 if you're looking for a vegan or vegetarian alternative.

So it’s my birthday and I’m looking for a family birthday meal for 5 people, 2 of whom are vegan and 2 of whom are vegetarian. Unfortunately I chose The 78. Where do I start? If you are looking for a bar job where you get paid for sitting chatting to your fellow staff members and don’t need to attend to/interact with the customers then this place is for you. I can only apologise for repeatedly interrupting the staff to ask for some service during our meal. How rude of me. We had to ask if it was table service or not as no one came near us after we were seated to take a drink or food order. The place was very quiet - no surprise in retrospect. After our food, again no staff could bear to leave their conversations and venture near us. Don’t worry guys, we’ll leave our seats again to come to you - sorry to interrupt your chat again. Even getting out of the place was difficult as we had to again seek staff attention to obtain the bill and after receiving it I had to go to the bar again as no-one was coming over to let me pay. Don’t bother coming to my table with a card machine - I’ll come to the bar and pay so you don’t have to move. When paying I awaited for the usual courtesy of ‘How was you meal?’ or ‘Was everything ok?’ Not a chance! So here’s my feedback whether you like it or not. I hope this review saves other people from suffering the same experiences that we had. Oh yes - and the toilets are like something out of a 1970s football ground - perhaps that was the last time they were cleaned. Of course the Ladies toilet didn’t work - much like the staff. So someone came up with the bright idea that ladies would share the gents toilet. Come on ladies - fancy watching some guy with his bits hanging out while you use the cubicle with the toilet seat hanging off and try to avoid touching anything. Is this even legal? So thanks to The 78 for giving me an unforgettable Birthday Meal with my family. Unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. We won’t be back and I would urge people to await this place being closed down and refurbished by the next owner. It looks like the closing down process has already started and the staff have definitely stopped working.

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!

Their soup special is always amazing 😊

Nice jazz bar, bar staff were friendly.

Excellent and fast service, lovely staff, brilliant food. Portions were huge! Loved it.

Tasty vegan food combined with very good, efficient and smiley waitress

This place has a short but interesting menu and all the food is vegan. We enjoyed one of their daily dahl dishes and a seitan burger with loads of nice chips. A bottle of Sangiovese was very good and moderately priced. We went on a Wednesday evening at 6 after booking a table, and it was pretty busy by the time we left an hour later, so I think it must be rather popular.

Our second visit here and hopefully not the last. Delicious, tasty food and a great selection of drinks. The cider on tap was amazing. Had the cauliflower wings, falafel main and jackfruit burger. We loved it all. Staff were super friendly. Wished we could have stayed longer but were off to a gig. Thank you everyone.

Great vegan food and drinks. It's always busy so can be hard to get a table but it's worth it.

Great place with an amazing vibe! Stopped by for some drinks but I'll definitely be back for food too!

It’s an OK pub but I wouldn’t choose to go here again. It’s absolutely extortionate and I’m not sure it’s worth it.

Been here on numerous occasions and it's always been good, however this time it was not. We were here for a birthday lunch as a group of 4. Food wasn't up to scratch. Macaroni bites were claggy and tasteless. Burgers messy and the bun was too soft and collapsed. Not a nice burger bun at all. Chips were overly salty and a bit soft. Service wasn't best. Felt the waitress couldn't really be bothered and seemed to be annoyed when we asked for fresh cutlery after starters. Have noticed the 78 cold on several occasions. There didn't seem to be any heating on and had to sit with my jacket on the whole time. In the toilets the hand dryer did not work , a toilet seat would not stay up and there was no soap in any of the dispensers. Rather disappointing and might decide not to visit again as a result which is a shame cos it's been very good in the past.

Food is okay, the hummus starter is tiny, the tofu burger wasnt great, and the chocolate brownie was very dry

Lovely little pub that serves up all sorts of delicious vegan food. Nice selection and the food is super fresh. Cracking vibe and the staff are lovely. Highly recommend it.

Amazing vegan place. Never disappoints with food.

Visited The 78 for drinks before Kevin Bridges show recently and it was quite the gem just tucked away from the main road in which getting seated can be a nightmare. The drinks on offer were as expected and pricing very fair also. There were a lot of diners and from my scan of the menu and general vibe it was a cosy place to be. I would definitely return to try the food.

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

one of the best vegan burgers I've ever eaten!

Found this place by accident! Fairly priced and lovely staff

Great vibes/great food - beverages stupidly expensive though!

Slow service. Garlic bread didn't taste of garlic and the table bread was stale. Meatball sub tasted of plastic and had barely any filling. Whole meal was flavourless.

Used to really like this bar as its vegan and dog friendly. Went for lunch recently and the olives were too salty to eat, the menu is the size of the portions - tiny. A sharing player was a few leaves, more inedible olives and a dollop of humous with some bread for a hefty price. Such a drop in food standards compared to what it used to be! Would really help lso when ordering if you are told your order has a repeat of items on it such as olives of the sea.

Simple clean menu, delicious food , generous portions and excellent speedy and kind service. Must visit

I hadn't realised the restaurant was a restaurant/ bar, and the menu was more limited than I'd expected. However everything we had was excellent, with generous portion sizes and attentive smiling service. A special evening with delicious food. Relaxed and homely atmosphere.

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🥰

Nice restaurant with a lot of healthy options. Staff is very friendly.

Delicious food and good service!

Très bon. Étonnant ! Peu de plat mais bien fait et plutôt copieux. Très bonne expérience. Les prix seraient le seul bémol.

Out and about for husband's 60th birthday and we came across The 78. Have been meaning to go for years so we gave it a try. Super friendly staff, a really inventive, vegan menu and a great range of drinks. We both ordered off the special menu and were more than happy with our tasty food. Can't wait to return and try other dishes, all looked good.

A great bar just off the main road so good for sitting outside. Cool inside too friendly staff and excellent drinks choices

Really great food and nice atmosphere. The only area for improvement was info on allergens/dietary requirements - we had to ask a few times about the choices on the board and the staff member wasn't sure what things had gluten in them and what was vegan. It would have helped if the items on the board had been labelled GF / VG etc.

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.

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.

We were turned away from our first choice as we hadn't booked, and I'm so glad we were! It meant we found The 78. Such a friendly, relaxed and positive atmosphere. The food is all vegan and my god we didn't miss the meat! My husband hand a crispy 'chicken' burger with skinny fries and onion rings while I had miso ramen with tofu. We ended up chatting with other diners. Staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. Having seen what others were eating, we're going back for lunch tomorrow!

Great! We had a great time here. Delicious meal, great service and great atmosphere! Brilliant, we would love to go back! Super! Nous avons passe un très bon moment ici. Délicieux repas, super service et bonne ambiance! Génial, nous serions ravis d'y retourner!

This is a great place to eat in Glasgow when in the west end. The small plates are great and the bigger ones are a great amount of food. All the food was really tasty! Staff are great and its got a lovely relaxed vibe. Dog friendly also 😍😍😍🐶🐶🐾🐾🐾

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.

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!

Had a lovely lunch. Vegan buffalo chicken burger was ace! On top of that they have a great selection of beers on offer.

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.

Vegan and beautiful, as are the staff 🥰

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

We had a lovely dinner & desert tonight. Its not our first visit certainly won't be our last. Peter & Aileen

Very cool vegan place with an great selection of beer.

One of the best vegan restaurants in Glasgow, got the burger, hummus and cauliflower bites, all to share. 10/10

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!

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.