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Before you go

Opened
2014
Style
Finnieston steakhouse focused on dry-aged Scotch Beef PGI and seasonal Scottish produce
Setting
1131 Argyle Street, Finnieston — contemporary fit-out in a traditional tenement
Awards
World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants (multiple years; only Scottish steakhouse on the list per venue); AA Rosette (2025); Good Food Guide entry (2025); Scotch Beef Club member
Known for
dry-aged Scotch beef, steak, wine list, Finnieston fine casual
Good for
steak night, celebrations, date night, business dinners
Typical spend
Pricey steakhouse (Google price level expensive)
Reservations
Usually needed
Booking
Book online; parties of 7+ call or email hello@porterandrye.com / 0141 572 1212
Deposit / cancel
Card taken on booking; £20pp for no-show or cancellation within 48 hours
Groups
Available for parties up to 14
Drinks
Exceptional wine list and cocktail bar
Getting there
Kelvinhall or Exhibition Centre for trains; buses along Argyle Street; short walk from the Finnieston strip
Also
Open daily from noon (per Dish Cult / listings)

Glasgow restaurant

Porter & Rye

4.7(1,054 reviews)
£££Opens in 16 hours

Address

1131 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8ND, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Porter & Rye.

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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: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Overview

Porter & Rye on Argyle Street in Finnieston has been dry-ageing Scotch beef since 2014 in a converted tenement commercial space — refined but not formal. The kitchen works with local suppliers and is a Scotch Beef Club member, serving exclusively Scotch Beef PGI alongside seasonal Scottish plates and a serious wine list. It has spent several years on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list (the only Scottish steakhouse on it, per the restaurant) and in 2025 picked up its first AA Rosette plus a Good Food Guide entry. Book ahead: card details are taken on booking, and no-shows or cancellations inside 48 hours are charged £20 per person. Parties larger than six should call or email; the room holds up to 14 for a group.

Updates from the restaurant

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@porterandrye

Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 11:25

Summary

porterandrye announced a six-year work anniversary for their Assistant General Manager, Kerry, who started during the lockdown and has been integral to the team's growth, refurbishment, and achievements at Porter & Rye.

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Reviews

5.0Margarita Michael

Loved every single thing at Porter and Rye! Initially, we were running late due to traffic and the person on the phone offered to change our booking time to allow us to still go & have enough time for our meal. Me and my friend got the Friday deal and got one of the starters. My friend doesn’t have alcohol & they were happy to change the drink for a non-alcoholic one. The steak tartare starter was unreal!! Then the steak & sides arrived, a fantastic portion for a deal and everything cooked to perfection. Everything we had was so flavorful and the high quality. It was my birthday and the restaurant offered me a birthday sweet & prosecco along with desert that we ordered which you could tell was made fresh. The service was excellent, Rachel and the team took the best care of us & really felt spoiled. The atmosphere was also perfect, felt very intimate & calm. If we could give more stars we would. A big thank you!!

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5.0Jackie

Outstanding food - genuinely one of the best steaks we have ever had, so tender and cooked very well. We really enjoyed our meal, and we will definitely be back! All staff members we encountered were friendly, attentive and on the ball with everything! I love when you go somewhere that can be seen to be quite high end and fancy, and you get down to earth friendly service staff. I always appreciate it so much. My only thing is that we got sat in the upstairs right at the speaker, it was quite noisy for the vibe, the waitress was understanding, and moved us. I’d also say the second table wasn’t ideal either but wasn’t noisy, we really fancied a seat at the window. I’d also say, I feel this place needs more chilled music, it was really bad music and cover versions that just weren’t good. I’d have liked to have seen different desserts too, maybe a wee cheesecake, crumble or fudge cake. Most weren’t to my taste. But generally we were very impressed. Loved it! Thanks for a lovely evening :)

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5.0Amy B.

We stumbled upon this restaurant after enjoying the day in Glasgow and I am so happy we did. It has a twos story dining area with perfect lighting. The service was fantastic and they helped us pick the best options. The butter that went with the steak was perfect for the meal. If you're in Glasgow, come to Porter & Rye, it is worth it. If I am ever visit Scotland again, I want to eat here!

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5.0Kelley Johns

For an upscale dining experience Porter & Rye is your restaurant!!! The food is so flavorful and cooked to perfection. The sides are large portions and enough for two to share. All the staff are great but Mary our server was a Rock Star!! We had such a wonderful experience taking our time and enjoying the evening together. We ended with amazing desserts and a beautiful 10 year tawny port.

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5.0Ana Barrientos

Can I give this place an ♾️/5 stars? 🥹 This restaurant was an absolute highlight in Glasgow. I think a Sunday roast elsewhere is absolutely ruined for me because the one I tried here almost had me in tears it was so good. I’ve been to a lot of restaurants around the world and I’ve hardly ever found one that has such a well thought out menu. Every single aspect of every dish is intentional, something you can tell with every bite. Not only was the Sunday roast fantastic but I also shared half with my boyfriend, so we could try both the roast and their steak and oh my word, it was a revelation. The steak was seasoned to perfection. I normally don’t eat steak as cooked through as this one was but it was just so tender and so flavorful, that it was a knockout. Everything else we ordered from the drinks to the appetizers to dessert was just so delicious, I could hardly accept that it was over at the end of the night. Truly, this was a mind blowing experience, only enhanced by the absolute friendliness and attention to detail of the staff. They worked hard to accommodate us, even when we hadn’t made a reservation. They are the standard for how customer service should be done. Both my boyfriend and I cannot recommend this place enough, we left so so happy 😍

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