VEGA Restaurant & Bowling Glasgow

VEGA Restaurant & Bowling Glasgow offers a unique combination of dining, bowling, and entertainment in a spacious venue with amazing views over the city. The restaurant has received mixed reviews, with praise for its views, atmosphere, and service when operating well, though food quality consistency has been a concern for some reviewers.

The food at VEGA receives mixed feedback. When quality standards are met, dishes are described as lovely, excellent quality, and featuring good variety. Breakfast receives particular praise for excellent quality and good variety, and dinner choices are described as varied and good price. Some dishes like steak frites and fish are described as decent, and the food is generally described as fine. However, there have been significant concerns raised about food quality consistency, with some dishes like lasagne sticks and macaroni described as terrible. The macaroni has been described as very watery with very little cheese flavour and hardly edible, while lasagne sticks have been described as dry and seeming like they had been badly reheated. One reviewer noted that food seemed rushed out without much care for quality, suggesting inconsistency in food preparation standards.

The venue's atmosphere and design receive consistent praise, with reviewers describing it as funky, modern look, spacious yet accommodating, and not feeling intimidating despite its size. The amazing views over the city, including rooftops, Central Station, and hills on the horizon, are a significant draw. The venue features huge windows, different sizes of tables, different chairs, and a bar area, creating a versatile space suitable for various occasions. The venue looks like a place where company or team nightouts could be organized, with plenty of place to mingle and tables not too close to each other. The restrooms are unisex and described as nice and clean.

Service at VEGA has received mixed feedback. When service is good, staff are described as very friendly, lovely, great, and the staff ask about allergies and check on customers regularly but not too much. The staff will happily make popular cocktails that may not be on the menu, demonstrating flexibility and customer service. However, there have been some service issues reported, including one reviewer noting they had to watch a staff member pop a zit before making a drink, and experiencing long waits (over 5 minutes) with empty drinks before having to say something. The reviewer noted that if the girls are working you're good, suggesting inconsistency in service quality depending on staff.

The venue offers bowling facilities, and reviewers who have visited for bowling and drinks note that everyone had a great time. The combination of dining, bowling, and entertainment makes it suitable for various occasions.

The venue's drink selection receives positive feedback, with reviewers describing it as great selection of drinks, and the setting is described as lovely for a drink.

For visitors to Glasgow, VEGA offers a unique dining and entertainment experience with amazing views and a versatile space. The venue's ability to combine dining, bowling, and drinks in a spacious, modern setting makes it attractive for various occasions, from brunch to team nightouts. However, food quality consistency appears to be variable, and service quality may depend on which staff are working. The combination of amazing views, versatile space, and entertainment options makes it a worthwhile destination, though the restaurant would benefit from addressing food quality consistency and ensuring all staff maintain high service standards to ensure all guests have positive experiences.