Excellent quality Italian food. My lasagne was delicious. Definitely need to book way in advance though as very popular
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Opened by Adri Matteori and Steph Curtin (Glasgow Times, 2020)
- Opened
- 2019
- Style
- Italian cocktail bar and trattoria with a short pasta and antipasti menu
- Setting
- Victoria Road, Govanhill / Southside — former Depot bar, candlelit speakeasy feel
- Known for
- Fresh pasta, Cocktails, Italian wines, Aperitivo culture
- Signature dishes
- Paccheri ragu, Prawn and monkfish linguine, House focaccia, Arancini
- Good for
- Date night, Cocktails, Casual dinner
- Prices
- Herald review (older) had pasta around £10 and starters £4–£6; diners still describe it as good value — confirm current prices when booking
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- No phone; book online via Dish Cult or through Instagram (@barviniglasgow). Busy — book ahead for weekends
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- gluten-free options, vegetarian options
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options listed on Dish Cult; diners also note vegetarian and vegan pasta options
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — Listed on Dish Cult; Herald review noted outside seating on Victoria Road
- Drinks
- Italian wines by the glass, beers and a full cocktail list
- Noise / pace
- Dim and cosy; some diners find the music loud for conversation
- Closed
- Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
- Getting there
- Pollokshields East about 5 minutes' walk; Queen's Park station roughly 10 minutes along Victoria Road; Victoria Road bus corridor
- Also
- Site previously The Depot (bus-drivers' bar); Team previously involved with Battlefield coffee spot Pena (closed) and linked to Nanika on Victoria Road (Glasgow Live); Children welcome until 8pm (Dish Cult); Disabled access listed on Dish Cult; Herald review scored 22/30
Glasgow restaurant
Bar Vini
Website
Visit websiteOpening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: Closed
Overview
Bar Vini is an Italian cocktail bar and trattoria at 80 Victoria Road on Glasgow's Southside, in the former Depot bus-drivers' bar. It opened in September 2019. The short menu centres on antipasti and pasta — house focaccia, meats and cheeses, fresh pasta, homemade desserts — with Italian wines, beers and a full cocktail list. Dish Cult (their booking page) lists outdoor seating, gluten-free options and children welcome until 8pm. Press and diners often praise generous pasta portions, cocktails and a dim, candlelit speakeasy feel; The Herald's Ron Mackenna scored it 22/30. There is no phone number — book via Dish Cult or Instagram (@barviniglasgow). Open Wednesday–Thursday 4pm–11pm, Friday 4pm–midnight and Saturday from 1pm–midnight; closed Sunday–Tuesday. Pollokshields East is about a five-minute walk; Queen's Park station is roughly ten minutes along Victoria Road.
Reviews
I don’t know what has happened here but I believe there are new owners. This used to be a favourite place of ours but the lovely friendly staff have gone to be replaced by monosyllabic unhelpful ones. The pasta and wine deal on a Wednesday is totally misleading as it doesn’t apply to the whole menu and there is no flexibility- if you have a dietary requirement you basically have to pay full price. The music has been ramped up so loud that it’s impossible to chat. We were regulars but left without eating due to the appalling attitude of the staff. If anyone knows where the lovely people who used to work there are now let me know and I’ll go and eat there instead.
Read on Google MapsA charming little restaurant with delicious food! I had the Pollo Milanese, which was a hearty portion at a great price. The Tiramisu is a must-try! The service was also excellent, making for a very enjoyable experience overall.
Read on Google MapsVisited with my partner for dinner and my expectations were exceeded in all facets. Immediately the atmosphere was attractive. Great service. Stunning menu. Beautiful cocktails. Absolutely would return and recommend
Read on Google MapsFirst time visiting Bar Vini and it’s a cool venue. Good atmosphere with a constant flow of diners which is good to see. Food was tasty with a good choice of small plates & mains. Deducted 1 star as both my main and my friends were a tad too salty (different dishes), also the mains were served before clearing away the dishes from the starter which is annoying. Minor points that could be addressed easily. Staff were friendly. Would I go back? Yes
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