The Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant is inside the National Piping Centre at 30–34 McPhater Street, close to Glasgow’s music and theatre district. The intimate dining room pairs its distinctive cultural setting with Scottish hospitality and a menu that gives traditional flavours a modern presentation.
Scottish produce and local suppliers guide the kitchen. Breakfast ranges from a full Pipe Major’s plate to porridge, smoked salmon and smoked haddock, while lunch and dinner build on seasonal meat, fish and vegetable ingredients.
Cullen skink and haggis with black pudding fritters introduce familiar regional flavours. Larger dishes include haggis and tattie Wellington, ribeye steak, smoked haddock and sea bass, with vegan haggis and a vegetable ragu providing clearly marked plant based alternatives.
Afternoon tea can be booked in advance, and the drinks list includes wine and a broad selection of Scotch whisky. The restaurant serves breakfast every day and lunch and dinner on selected days, making it suitable for hotel guests, pre theatre meals and destination dining. Guests with allergies should discuss the current menu with the hospitality team.
Address: The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G4 0HW, Scotland
The Pipers' Tryst Restaurant Menu
Breakfast
PIPE MAJOR’S BREAKFAST
Tattie Scone, Ayrshire Bacon, Lorne Sausage, Grilled Tomato, Baked Beans, Black Pudding, Haggis, Fried Mushrooms, Eggs of Your Choice
THE CLAN BREAKFAST
Tattie Scone, Veggie Haggis, Fried Mushrooms, Beans, Grilled Tomato, Veggie Lorne Sausage, Hash Brown, Veggie Black Pudding, Smashed Avocado and Eggs of Your Choice
FRESH BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Served with a choice of: Crispy Bacon and Maple Syrup, Fruit Compote (V), Au Naturale, Crème fraiche (V)
OMELETTE
Add toppings: Scottish Cheddar Cheese, Mushroom, Chilli Infused Avocado
HOMEMADE GRANOLA
with Natural Yoghurt, Honey, & Fresh Berries
SMOKED SALMON & SCRAMBLED EGGDS
Loch Fyne Smoked Salmon with free range Scrambled Eggs
SMOKED HADDOCK & POACHED EGGDS
Smoked Haddock Fillet with 2 free range eggs. Option to add Handmade Chilli Oil
EGGS BENEDICT
2 free range poached eggs with Crispy Ayrshire bacon & hollandaise on a toasted muffin
Eggs Hebridean
2 free range poached eggs, black pudding & hollandaise on a toasted muffin
TRADITIONAL SCOTS PORRIDGE
Plain (VG Available) Salt or Sugar, Cinnamon, Scottish Berries
Sandwiches
Lunchtime deal: £14.95 for a sandwich & soup of the day, skinny fries or house salad. All sandwiches served on a choice of either italian bloomer or focaccia (Gluten free bread available).
SMOKED SALMON
Hot smoked Scottish salmon, crème fraiche and cucumber salad
BREADED FRASERBURGH HADDOCK
Breaded Fraserburgh haddock, aioli and crisp lettuce
FOCACCIA GRILLED CHEESE
With a choice of: Three cheese: Mozzarella, goats cheese and cheddar (V), Ham and cheese, Pipers’ Tryst Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)
CAMPBELL’S PRIME STEAK
Pan fried ribeye steak, red onion jam, BBQ sauce and rocket salad
BUFFALO MOZZERLLA
Tomato compote, basil, fresh tomatoes and aged balsamic (VG)
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Grilled asparagus, tomato compote and fresh heritage tomatoes (VG)
Small Plates
Looking for something light?
SOUP OF THE DAY
Served with Italian bloomer bread (V)
CULLEN SKINK
Smoked haddock, potatoes and leeks served with Italian bloomer bread
HAGGIS & BLACKPUDDING FRITTERS
With a whisky cream sauce
VEGAN HAGGIS FRITTERS
With a vegan whisky cream sauce (VG)
Lunch
1/2 SPECIAL HADDOCK SUPPER
Breaded haddock with buttered garden peas, thick cut chips and aioli
SPECIAL HADDOCK SUPPER
Breaded haddock with buttered garden peas, thick cut chips and aioli
6OZ PORK AND CHORIZO BURGER
Brioche bun, proscuitto, romesco sauce, gem lettuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings and skinny fries
VEGAN RAGU
Tomato and red wine ragu served with sweet potato wedges (VG/GF)
STEAK SALAD
3oz ribeye steak, proscuitto, rocket, mixed leaves, avocado, tomato, cucumber and pickled shallots
PIPERS’ TRYST MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
Choose a topping for an additional £1: Streaky Bacon Bits, Haggis and blackpudding crumb, Asaparagus and heritage tomatoes (V), Three cheese: mozzarella, goats cheese and Isle of Mull cheddar (V)
Loaded Fries
CHICKEN LOADED FRIES
Breaded chicken, spring onions, Isle of Mull cheddar and BBQ sauce
VEGGIE LOADED FRIES
Mozzarella, Isle of Mull cheddar, goats cheese, tomato compote and aioli (V)
Sides
THICK CUT CHIPS
SKINNY FRIES
BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS
MINI-MAC SMALL
MINI-MAC LARGE
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed leaves, heritage tomatoes, pickled shallots, cucumber with a chive and shallot house dressing
Skinny Fries
Honey-Roasted Carrots
House Salad
Desserts
APPLE AND BRAMBLE CRUMBLE
With vanilla pod ice cream
CRANACHAN PAVLOVA
With raspberry compote and vanilla whipped cream (GF)
CLOUTIE DUMPLING
With clotted cream ice cream and toffee sauce
TRIO OF ICE CREAM
Selection of Luvian’s ice cream, served on a bed of white chocolate soil. Please ask your server for today’s flavours (GF)
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble
Served with vanilla pod ice cream
Raspberry Pavlova
Served with cranachan whipped cream & raspberry compote
Cloutie Dumpling
Spiced fruit pudding served with toffee sauce & clotted cream ice cream
Crème Brûlée
Served with orange-poached seasonal fruit & shortbread
Trio of Luvians Ice Cream
Selection of Luvians ice cream served on a bed of white chocolate soil. Please ask your server for this week’s flavours
Selection of Scottish Cheeses
Isle of Mull cheddar, brie & blue murder served with a caramelised red onion chutney, berry coulis, pickled grapes & Arran oat cakes
2 Courses – £26 │ 3 Courses – £35
2 courses £26, 3 courses £35.
SOUP OF THE DAY
With crusty Italian bloomer (V/GF*)
HAGGIS BONBONS
With a whisky sauce
FRESH MOZZARELLA
With crushed cherry tomato compote and balsamic glaze (V/GF)
GRILLED SEABASS
With creamed potatoes, split wild garlic and butter sauce (GF)
VEGAN RAGU
With tomato, wild mushrooms and mixed veg ragu with sweet potato wedges and chive oil (GF/VG)
CHICKEN KIEV (+£2)
With creamed potatoes and house salad
CLOUTIE DUMPLING
With clotted cream ice cream and toffee sauce
TRIO OF ICE CREAM
Selection of Luvian’s ice cream, served on a bed of white chocolate soil. Please ask your server for today’s flavours (GF)
ISLE OF MULL CHEDDAR
With caramelised onion chutney, pickled grapes, berry coulis and oatcakes (GF*)
Starters
SOUP OF THE DAY
Seasonal dish served with crusty Italian bread (V/GF*)
CULLEN SKINK
A smoked haddock, leek, potato and cream soup served with crusty Italian bread (GF*)
HAGGIS AND BLACK PUDDING FRITTERS
Beer-battered haggis and black pudding served with a whisky sauce (Vegetarian option available)
BEETROOT & SALMON GRAVLAX
Served with lemon & herb crème fraiche, rocket salad and citrus segments
MOZZARELLA
Served with romesco sauce, heritage tomatoes and chillies
WHIPPED GOATS CHEESE
Served with honey-roasted pickled beets, a shallot & herb dressing, garlic croute & balsamic vinegar
Mains
HAGGIS & TATTIE WELLINGTON
Served with kale and a neep & whisky sauce
VEGGIE HAGGIS
Served with sautéed garlic & spinach, roasted carrots & whisky sauce
VEGAN RAGU
Tomato, wild mushroom & mixed veg sauce with rigatoni pasta. Parmesan available upon request
6OZ LAMB RUMP
Served with dauphinoise potato, spring greens & a red wine jus
CAMPBELL’S PRIME RIBEYE STEAK
Seared 6oz ribeye served with chips, herb-crusted tomato & a choice of whisky sauce, diane sauce or wild garlic butter
CHICKEN KIEV
Pan-fried chicken stuffed with wild garlic butter, creamed potatoes & house salad
1/2 GRILLED SEABASS WITH KING PRAWNS
Served with creamed potatoes, split wild garlic & butter sauce
GRILLED SEABASS WITH KING PRAWNS
Served with creamed potatoes, split wild garlic & butter sauce
SMOKED HADDOCK
Served with crushed new potatoes, charred spring veg, a poached egg & butter sauce
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the unique surroundings of the The National Piping Centre, in the heart of Glasgow. Served in The Pipers’ Tryst Restaurant, our afternoon tea features a selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, and an assortment of cakes and sweet treats, accompanied by your choice of tea or freshly brewed coffee. Available by advance booking.
Afternoon Tea
Selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, and an assortment of cakes and sweet treats, accompanied by your choice of tea or freshly brewed coffee.
Soft Drinks
IRN BRU / DIET IRN BRU
330ml
COCA-COLA / DIET COKE
330ml
APPLETISER
330ml
FENTIMANS GINGER BEER
275ml
Draught Softs
COCA-COLA / DIET COKE
Lemonade
Tonic Water
Fever-Tree Tonic Water
INDIAN
LIGHT
MEDITERRANEAN
ELDERFLOWER
Hot Drinks
Pot of Tea
Brodies of Edinburgh
Espresso
Macchiato
Americano
Beer
Ceol Beag Larger 4.0%
Draught
Twisted Thistle IPA 4.0%
Draught
Estrella Galicia 4.7%
Draught
Guinness (microdraught)
The Gin List
With Fever-Tree tonic water recommendations
Gordon's London Dry Gin
Indian tonic
Hendricks
Elderflower tonic
Carounn
Indian tonic
The Botanist
Indian tonic
Spirits & Liqueurs
25ml
JJ Whitley Vodka
Bacardi
Captain Morgans' Spiced
Sailor Jerry
Single Malts
25ml
Clydeside Stobcross
Lowland
Glenkinchie
Lowland
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Lowland