The Avenue Bishopbriggs is a bar and restaurant at 177 Kirkintilloch Road, close to the centre of Bishopbriggs. Open since 2013, it combines a contemporary social atmosphere with the familiarity of a neighbourhood venue for lunches, dinners and drinks.
The kitchen focuses on freshly prepared casual food rather than a single narrow cuisine. Its selection moves between familiar comfort dishes, lighter options and seasonal choices, giving mixed groups enough range for a relaxed meal at different times of day.
Several menu formats support different occasions, including lunch, à la carte, market and Sunday menus. A dedicated free from selection also helps guests explore suitable choices, although anyone with an allergy or intolerance should still discuss current ingredients and kitchen procedures with the team.
Cocktails, craft beer and wines from around the world make the bar an important part of the experience. The venue can suit family meals, informal celebrations and private gatherings, with a style that works just as naturally for food as it does for an evening drink.
Address: 177 Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2LS, Scotland
The Avenue Bishopbriggs Menu
Starters
BREAD & OLIVES
artisan bread, marinated olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
LENTIL SOUP
warm loaf, butter
HAGGIS BON BONS
creamy mash purée, pink peppercorn sauce
PRAWN COCKTAIL
north atlantic prawns, marie rose sauce, dressed leaves, warm loaf
BUFFALO WINGS
chicken wings, frank’s hot sauce, celery stick, blue cheese dip
CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ
charred sourdough, caramelised red onion chutney, mixed leaves, butter
BLACK PUDDING BON BONS
mixed leaves, chilli jam
NACHOS
cheddar & mozzarella, sour cream, guacamole, salsa & jalapeños
HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
napoletana sauce, melted mozzarella, garlic bread
AVENUE PRAWNS
king prawns, nduja sausage, chilli & garlic oil, aioli, charred sourdough
SHETLAND MUSSELS
warm artisan bread
GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD
goat’s cheese, beetroot, toasted walnuts, sourdough croutons, mixed leaves, house dressing
HALLOUMI BOWL
chargrilled halloumi, cucumber, mint, cherry tomatoes, house dressing, sourdough croutons, mixed leaves
Fish
FISH & CHIPS
house battered north sea haddock, skin on chips, lemon, garlic butter peas, tartare sauce – breaded also available
SEA BASS
pan-roasted sea bass, creamy mashed potatoes, samphire, cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika & lemon cream sauce
SHETLAND MUSSELS
warm artisan bread, aioli, fries
Pies
AVENUE STEAK PIE
puffed pastry, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, garlic butter peas
CHICKEN, BACON & LEEK PIE
chicken breast, bacon & leek served with puffed pastry, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, garlic butter peas
Sandwiches
served 12-4pm daily
TUNA MELT
tuna mayo, melted cheddar & mozzarella, toasted ciabatta
FISH FILLET BAP
battered haddock fillet, tartare sauce, sweet pickled red onion, toasted brioche
STEAK CIABATTA
aberdeen angus, onions, mushrooms, lettuce, dijon dressing
AVENUE CLUB CIABATTA
chargrilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
CHEESE MELT
melted cheddar, tomato & onion, toasted ciabatta
CAESAR CIABATTA
panko fried chicken, crispy lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan
Chicken
KATSU CURRY
japanese curry sauce, panko fried chicken, steamed basmati rice, cucumber & sesame salad
SUPREME OF CHICKEN
pan roasted chicken supreme, haggis, mashed potato, charred asparagus, peppercorn sauce
FAJITAS
cajun coated strips of chicken breast, onions, peppers, warm tortilla wraps, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, grated cheddar
Burgers
all our burgers are served in a sesame seed brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and well-seasoned skinny fries.
CLASSIC
aberdeen angus, avenue burger sauce
ARRAN
aberdeen angus, mature cheddar, avenue burger sauce
AVENUE
aberdeen angus, bacon, mature cheddar, bbq sauce, avenue burger sauce
BUFFALO
panko fried chicken, frank’s hot sauce, blue cheese mayo
BALMORAL
aberdeen angus, haggis, pink peppercorn sauce, avenue burger sauce
BLACK & BLUE
aberdeen angus, stornoway black pudding, strathdon blue cheese, avenue burger sauce
HALLOUMI
grilled halloumi, avenue burger sauce
VEGAN
vegan patty, vegan cheese, vegan mayo, vegan brioche bun
Sunday Roast
every sunday from 12noon until sell-out
SIRLOIN OF BEEF
tender sirloin roast beef, roast & mash potatoes, yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, honey glazed carrots, beef drippings gravy
HALF ROAST CHICKEN
half roast chicken served on the bone, roast & mash potatoes, yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, honey glazed carrots, chicken gravy
NUT ROAST
vegetarian nut roast, honey glazed carrots, cauliflower cheese, roast & mashed potatoes, yorkshire pudding, vegetarian gravy
Steaks
skin on chips, roasted portobello mushroom, roasted tomato
8oz SIRLOIN
8oz FILLET
PEPPER SAUCE
GARLIC BUTTER
AVENUE PIL PIL
king prawns, chilli and garlic oil
BLACK PUDDING
Pizza
MARGHERITA
tomato sugo, fior di latte, basil leaves
PEPPERONI
tomato sugo, fior di latte, pepperoni sausage
SICILIAN
tomato sugo, fior di latte, pepperoni sausage, fresh chilli, red onion
LOUSIANA
tomato sugo, fior di latte, cajun chicken, fresh chilli
STORNOWAY
tomato sugo, fior di latte, black pudding, chilli jam
FUNGHI
tomato sugo, fior di latte, mushrooms, parmesan
ORTOLANA
tomato sugo, fior di latte, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onion
SALSICCIA
tomato sugo, fior di latte, italian sausage
NDUJA
tomato sugo, fior di latte, nduja sausage
HALF PIZZA & HALF PASTA ‘JIMMY STYLE’
choose any one pizza and one pasta dish to be split between two people – must be the same pizza & pasta
Salads
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
chargrilled chicken, lettuce, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan
GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD
goat’s cheese, beetroot, toasted walnut, sourdough crouton, mixed leaf, house dressing
AVENUE SALAD
chargrilled chicken, black pudding, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed leaf, sourdough croutons, house dressing
Pasta
AVENUE CAJUN PENNE
penne pasta in a spicy & creamy tomato sauce with cajun chicken, chilli oil and garlic butter
BOLOGNESE
traditional beef ragu with linguine pasta
MACARONI
mature white cheddar & aged parmesan cheese sauce, garlic & herb crumb
NAPOLETANA
linguine pasta served in a plum tomato & fresh herb sauce
ARRABBIATA
penne pasta in a plum tomato sauce with fresh & dried chillies
TUSCAN PENNE
pan-fried chicken breast, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic in a creamy sauce with a hint of chilli
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PENNE
penne pasta with italian sausage in a creamy tomato sauce
NDUJA PENNE
penne pasta with nduja sausage in creamy tomato sauce
Speciality Pasta & Risotto
LASAGNE
layered pasta sheets with rich beef ragu, bechamel, napoletana & melted cheese
CHICKEN MILANESE
panko fried chicken, napoletana linguine
SEAFOOD LINGUINE
king prawns, shetland mussels, light tomato sauce
PRAWN RISOTTO
prawn, chilli & tomato risotto
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
pan fried mushrooms, arborio rice
Sides
SHARING NACHOS
HOUSE SALAD
BATTERED ONION RINGS
GARLIC BREAD
add cheese for £1
CHUNKY CHIPS
SKINNY FRIES
CAJUN FRIES
HALLOUMI FRIES
BUFFALO DIRTY FRIES
crispy bacon, spring onion, buffalo hot sauce, blue cheese sauce
CAJUN DIRTY FRIES
melted cheese, sriracha mayo, fresh chillies, spring onion – add cajun chicken for £3.50
Gluten Free Menu
Gluten free options available. Please inform your server of any allergies.
PRAWN COCKTAIL
North Atlantic prawns, marie rose sauce, dressed leaves, g/f bread
LENTIL SOUP
Warm g/f bread & butter
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Charred g/f bread, caramelised red onion chutney
SHETLAND MUSSELS
Warm g/f bread
PAN ROASTED SEA BASS
Creamy mash potatoes, samphire, cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika & lemon cream sauce
SHETLAND MUSSELS
Warm artisan bread, aioli, fries
GOATS CHEESE SALAD
Goat’s cheese, beetroot, toasted walnut, mixed leaf, house dressing
CLASSIC CHICKEN BURGER
Served on a g/f bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, burger sauce, fries
8oz SIRLOIN STEAK
Served with skin on chips, roasted portobello mushroom & tomato
8oz FILLET STEAK
Served with skin on chips, roasted portobello mushroom & tomato
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Roasted mushrooms, topped with grana padano cheese
PRAWN RISOTTO
Prawn, chilli & tomato risotto
NAPOLETANA
Served in a plum tomato and fresh herb sauce, g/f pasta
ARRABBIATA
G/f pasta served in a plum tomato sauce spiced with fresh & dried chillies
TUSCAN PENNE
G/f penne, chicken breast, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic & chilli creamy sauce
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
G/f penne, creamy tomato sauce, italian sausage
CAJUN CHICKEN PENNE
G/f penne pasta served in a spicy & creamy tomato sauce, cajun chicken, chilli oil and garlic butter
SEAFOOD PASTA
King prawns, Shetland mussels, light tomato sauce, g/f pasta
NDUJA
G/f penne pasta, nduja sausage, creamy tomato sauce
BOLOGNESE
G/f penne pasta, rich beef ragu
Lunch Menu
Monday – Friday 12-4pm. Not available at Peak Times & Festive Periods. Management reserve the right to remove at any time.
CAESAR CIABATTA
Panko fried chicken, crispy lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan
AVENUE CLUB
Chargrilled chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo, ciabatta
CHEESE MELT
Tomato, onion, melted cheddar, ciabatta
STEAK & ONION
Aberdeen angus, onions, mushrooms, lettuce, Dijon mayo, ciabatta
FISH BAP
Brioche bun, fish fillet, tartare sauce, pickled red onion
TUNA MELT
Tuna mayo, melted cheddar & mozzarella cheese, toasted ciabatta
MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs with Napoletana sauce & melted mozzarella served with garlic bread
LENTIL SOUP
Warm bread & butter
HADDOCK & CHIPS
North Sea haddock, skin on chips, garlic butter peas, lemon
AVENUE STEAK PIE
Puffed pastry, mashed potatoes, glazed carrot, garlic butter peas
CHICKEN KATSU
Panko fried chicken, Japanese curry sauce, steamed basmati rice, cucumber & sesame salad
LASAGNE
Layered pasta sheets, rich beef ragu, bechamel, Napoletana & melted cheese
SHETLAND MUSSELS
Served with warm artisan bread, aioli, fries
FAJITAS
Cajun chicken, warm tortilla wraps, tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, cheddar cheese
PIZZA
Choose any pizza from the menu or ‘Jimmy Style’
TUSCAN PENNE
Pan-fried chicken breast, broccoli, mushrooms, creamy garlic sauce with a hint of chilli
MACARONI
Cheddar & parmesan cheese sauce, garlic & herb crumb
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Penne pasta served in a plum tomato sauce spiced with chillies
AVENUE CAJUN PENNE
Penne pasta, spicy & creamy tomato sauce, cajun chicken, chilli oil and garlic butter
CHEESECAKE
Served with vanilla ice cream
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Served with salted caramel ice cream
HOT CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
Served with vanilla ice cream