The Loft, Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ
Italian, American
Opening Times:
Mon – Fri: 12:00 – 22:00
Sat – Sun: 10:00 – 22:00
Average Price of Meal Including soft drinks: £11
Situated in the fashionable Ashton Lane, The Loft is a popular haunt for students and young professionals alike, however, upon turning up late on a Saturday afternoon I was faced with a gaggle of families and screaming children. After waiting at the bar for 20 minutes we finally secure ourselves a table, yet it was another 15 minutes or so before we get a waitress to clean away the leftover dishes. The fashionable low level leather seating and table found in many of these pub restaurants usually provides for a comfortable place to lounge whilst waiting for food- but amidst all the untidiness and children running riot it made our table uncomfortable and struggling to hear one another.
The menu, however, provides some comfort, offering favourites such as Fish and Chips alongside more contemporary options such as the Polenta and Aubergine Stack. Choosing the Homemade Burger I realise why The Loft is as busy as it is, the burger is deliciously filling- home made and not overcooked like many ‘gastropubs’ often make the mistake of doing, and as the afternoon wears on and the crowds of families thin out the appeal of The Loft can finally be seen- it is in fact very spacious and tastefully decorated- paying homage to the classic Grosvenor Cinema that can be located below it.
Although serving good food The Loft perhaps struggles with its popularity and fashionable location- becoming over-crowed by the young families that are out in hordes at the weekend. However, the food is good and if you are willing to wait for a table then it is worth it, and come night-time the restaurant becomes a stylish pub with a certain ‘cool’ vibe that reverberates throughout most of Ashton Lane.
June 6th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
My husband and I ate at The Loft in February ’09 as part of a friend’s birthday celebration.
There were not enough staff to serve the busy tables and we waited an hour between first and main courses. Also, my dish (pasta- not exactly the most difficult to make) came once everyone else at our table of 8 had finished eating and my husband had to chase the flapping waitress to find it. By this time (10pm…..3 hours after we arrived) I was no longer hungry and didn’t wish to sit eating on my own. My meal was removed form the bill……eh I didn’t eat it anyway so I didn’t feel this was compensation enough.
5 months on, we decided to give it another shot by visiting The Lane beneath The Loft. The place was deserted yet we had to order the food at the bar. I realise that this can be common for pub grub so we grumbled a bit but put up with it. HOWEVER, my hubby ordered a pint of guinness. The two bar staff argued about how to pour it and EVENTUALLY handed it over with no head. The chicken liver pate was pork, the pizza was cold and the portion of macaroni was tiny. COME ON THE LOFT AND THE LANE, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS!
DON’T GO! If I could have given a ZERO, I would’ve!
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