Restaurant Glasgow

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.