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Before you go

Opened
2010
Style
West End cinema-bar with hearty food, brunch, cocktails, ping-pong and events
Setting
Listed former Hillhead Picture Salon / Salon cinema on Vinicombe Street; ornate ceiling; mezzanine games
Known for
former Salon cinema building, ping-pong, brunch, cocktails, student-friendly nights
Good for
brunch, groups, hens, casual drinks and food
Lunch
Brunch 11am–3pm Friday–Sunday; open from noon weekdays
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Online booking available; walk-ins kept aside (first-come). Outdoor seating not reservable.
Dietary tags
vegan options, vegetarian options
Dietary
Site highlights vegan food alongside hearty plates; ask staff for current vegan/vegetarian dishes and allergens.
Groups
Private hire: Poets Corner (private bar), mezzanine with ping-pong; hens, corporate and parties — 0141 576 1700 or Scotsman Events
Kids
Children welcome with an adult for a meal; last seating generally 6pm Sun–Thu and 4pm Fri–Sat; under-18 entry at management discretion
Outdoor seating
Yes — Outdoor seating first-come, first-served; not bookable
Drinks
Cocktails (strawberry mojito is a house staple), beer and wine; DJ and event nights
Noise / pace
Lively bar with DJs, karaoke and games; quieter for brunch, louder later
Getting there
Hillhead subway about 2–3 minutes’ walk
Parking
Street parking limited; Botanic Gardens Garage / nearby West End multi-storeys (site FAQ parking note looks outdated)
Also
Mon–Fri 12pm–12am; Sat–Sun 11am–12am; Kitchen last orders about 9pm; Well-behaved pets welcome; Ground-floor disabled access only; upper floors not wheelchair accessible

Glasgow restaurant

Hillhead Bookclub

4.3(2,257 reviews)
££Opens in 16 hours

Address

17 Vinicombe St, Glasgow G12 8SJ, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Hillhead Bookclub.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Overview

Hillhead Bookclub occupies the listed former Salon cinema on Vinicombe Street, a short hop from Hillhead subway. It opened in summer 2010 as a West End bar-restaurant: hearty plates, brunch, cocktails, ping-pong upstairs, retro games and a student-friendly late scene. Food is casual and priced to match — brunch Fri–Sun 11–3, kitchen last orders around 9pm — with vegan options flagged on the site. Expect pub comfort rather than fine dining; the draw is the room (ornate cinema ceiling), the games, and the events calendar (DJs, karaoke, bingo, Sunday live music). Book online or walk in; outdoor seats are first-come only. Kids welcome with a meal earlier in the evening (last seating roughly 6pm Sun–Thu, 4pm Fri–Sat). Private hire includes Poets Corner and the mezzanine. Part of the wider Scotsman Hospitality events portfolio.

Reviews

5.0Will Entrekin

Stopped in for a full breakfast, which was amazing -- and then I got to make my own Bloody Mary! Usually I prefer to leave mixology to the pros but I got a double gin before adding exactly the hot sauce, spices, and garnishes I wanted. Perfect with breakfast.

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4.0Shaima Azam

This bookclub bar had great vibes and an awesome Photo Booth that my friend and I definitely abused LOL. The drinks were pretty cheap and there was ping pong, Pac-Man, pool, and board games. People of all ages were here and the staff were great! Very vibey little place, totally recommend for a good gossip sesh!

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5.0Vasu Kapoor

Had an amazing time. Very cost vibe. Went there with a friend and we both left super happy. Had the drinks and some fries, very sad to not try the other food as we were not that hungry. But we vibed on the drinks and chatted and it was so comfortable. The staff is lovely. Happy faces and smiles. Will definitely come back.

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5.0Jonathan Palo

An absolutely adorable spot that has incredible food and a cool vibe. We arrived right when they opened, which is why I suspect it took so long for our food, but it was mostly worth the wait. The staff was also very nice. I hope to return soon

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5.0Shiel Yule

Big time fan of the bookclub since it opened. Try and beat my high scores on PAC man. Enjoy some table tennis for free. Food is great with the chicken and waffles option that seems to be a weegie delicacie. Great tunes and layout. Got very trendy later on with the "it" crowd. Great for food and drinking and socialising.

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