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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
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

4.6(241 reviews)
Opens in 20 hours

Address

80 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 7AA, UK

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Opening 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

5.0Marie Fraser

Excellent quality Italian food. My lasagne was delicious. Definitely need to book way in advance though as very popular

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2.0Andrea Kuypers

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.

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5.0Victoria Barnet

A 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.

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5.0Kevin Galbraith

Visited 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

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4.0Nicola McKay

First 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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