Murphy’s Pakora Bar is an Indian restaurant at 1293 Argyle Street in Glasgow’s Finnieston neighbourhood. It revives a Glasgow food name first established in the 1990s, now presented as a relaxed place for pakoras, small plates and drinks.
Pakora is the restaurant’s defining idea, explored through vegetables, fish, meat and distinctly Scottish combinations. Crisp batter, aromatic spices and contrasting chutneys or sauces allow the kitchen to give each version its own balance.
The wider selection moves into sharing plates and curries, combining familiar Indian flavours with playful modern touches. Diners can build a meal from several smaller dishes or add a larger curry when the table wants something more substantial.
A carefully selected drinks menu supports the bar side of the experience, and tables can be reserved in advance. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should ask staff about the current recipes, frying oil and cross-contact procedures before ordering.
Address: 1293 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TL, Scotland
Murphy's Pakora Bar Menu
From the Fryer
Vegetable Pakora
Our classic Veg Pakora! [VEGAN]
Chicken Pakora
A Murphy’s classic, overnight marinated chicken in a crispy gram flour batter
Tomato and Onion Bhaji
Light and crispy Onion Bhaji done the Murphy’s way [VEGAN]
Mushroom Pakora
Our classic Mushroom Pakora! [VEGAN]
Pineapple Pakora
Pineapple in a sweet besan batter, dipped in cinnamon sugar! [VEGAN]
Banana Pakora
Fresh banana in a sweet besan batter and drizzled with honey [VEG]
Gunpowder Cauliflower Wings
Cauliflower coated in a light crispy batter and tossed in our Gunpowder seasoning. It packs a hot punch! [VEGAN] [GLUTEN]
3 Cheese Pakora
A staple at Murphy’s and it’s not going anywhere. Cheddar, mozzarella and cream cheese croquettes before dusting with our house tandoori masala! [VEG] [DAIRY] [GLUTEN]
Amritsari Fish Pakora
Fresh marinated haddock coated in besan batter with ginger, garlic and ajwain
Haggis Pakora
Light crispy haggis pakora in besan batter served with crispy kale [GLUTEN]
Murphy’s Mixed Pakora for 1
Chicken, Haggis, Vegetable [GLUTEN]
Murphy’s Pakora Platter – pick any 4 pakoras
ALL OF THE ABOVE SERVED WITH PAKORA SAUCE
Loaded Fries
Loaded Butter Chicken Fries
[DAIRY] [NUTS]
Hot Masala
Spicy masala topping with Jalapenos and crispy brown onions
Desserts
Mango Lassi Cheesecake with pistachio Kulfi
[DAIRY] [GLUTEN]
Gulab Jamun & Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream – add chai liqueur
[GLUTEN] [DAIRY]
Gulab Jamun Sundae
[DAIRY] [GLUTEN]
Chaat to Me Baby
All served with tamarind sauce, yogurt, masala seasoning, chaat masala and sev [GLUTEN] [DAIRY] [VEGAN AVAILABLE]
Samosa + Chole Masala Chaat
Bhel Poori Chaat
Small Plates
Golgappe
Soft hollow crispy balls, filled with potato chaat, tamarind and yogurt. Served with mint and tamarind pani [VEGAN] [GLUTEN]
Garlic Nan Tacos
[DAIRY] [GLUTEN]
Murphy’s Hot Honey Fried Chicken
Tandoori buttermilk chicken, coated in a crispy batter, dusted with more tandoori masala and finished with some hot honey! [DAIRY] [GLUTEN]
Sizzling Lemon Liver
Sautéed pan fried chicken livers in masala with a touch of lemon
From the Grill
ALL SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE CURRY SAUCE.
Hariyali Paneer Tikka Skewers
Paneer marinated in coriander, mint and green chilli with peppers and onions [DAIRY] [VEG]
Achari Jhinga Tikka
King Prawns marinated in classic tikka with Indian pickle [DAIRY]
Salmon Tikka
Salmon in our classic tikka marinade grilled to perfection. [DAIRY]
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Wings marinated overnight in tandoori spices
Chicken Tikka Sizzler
Served with rice and curry sauce [DAIRY]
Trio of Chicken Tikka
Malai – Creamy Cardamom; Original – Our house tikka marinade; Hariyali – Coriander, Mint, Green Chili [DAIRY]
Bibi’s Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops marinated in tandoori spices, served sizzling with onions and peppers [DAIRY]
Murphy’s Mixed Sizzler
Lamb Chops, Salmon Tikka, Tandoori Wings, Chicken Tikka [DAIRY]
Mixed Grill for 2
Hariyala Paneer tikka, trio of chicken tikka, Tandoori Wings, Bibi’s Lamb Chops, Achari Jhinga Tikka. Served with desi pilau rice, house curry sauce and 1 naan of your choice [DAIRY]
Mixed Grill for 4
Hariyala Paneer tikka, trio of chicken tikka, Tandoori Wings, Bibi’s Lamb Chops, Achari Jhinga Tikka. Served with desi pilau rice, house curry sauce and choice of 2 nans [DAIRY]
Homestyle Curries
Tadka Dal
Slow-cooked yellow lentils infused with warm spices and topped with a sizzling ghee tempering of garlic, cumin seeds, and Kashmiri chilli for a rich, aromatic finish [VEGAN AVAILABLE] [VEG]
Chole Masala
Tender chickpeas cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-onion gravy, finished with fresh coriander and aromatic masala [VEGAN]
Paneer Saag
Soft cubes of paneer gently simmered in a smooth, mildly spiced spinach gravy, offering a wholesome and comforting North Indian classic [DAIRY] [VEG]
Mattar Paneer
Succulent paneer and garden peas cooked in a bright, aromatic tomato masala infused with ginger, cumin, and garam masala for a vibrant, flavourful finish [DAIRY] [VEG]
South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken
Glasgow favourite with hot and spicy masala infused with garlic, lemon juice and red chilli
Karahi Chicken Thigh Bhoona
Juicy chicken thigh pieces simmered in a blend of tomatoes, onions, ginger, and fresh chillies, bhoona-style with peppers, until the masala becomes rich, thick, and intensely flavourful [NUTS]
On the bone Lamb Desi
A traditional, homestyle curry made with bone-in lamb cooked in a rich masala until tender and deeply infused with classic desi spices
Chicken thigh/ Lamb Lassooni
Perfect for the garlic lovers! Slow roasted garlic with fresh tomatoes, onions and whole spices!
Green Chilli Chicken
HOT! Cooked with fresh green chillies and fragrant whole spices [DAIRY]
Staff Handi
The restaurant make Staff Handi (pot cooked staff food) for the day, it’s only fair the customers can have it too! Ask server for details
Classic Curries
Choose your curry base: Korma [DAIRY], Bhoona, Butter [DAIRY] [NUTS], Tikka Masala [DAIRY], Chasni [DAIRY]
Chicken
Chicken Tikka
[DAIRY]
Lamb
Paneer
[DAIRY] [VEG]
Mixed Veg
[VEG]
Sides
Poppadoms
Spiced Onions
Mango Chutney
Fresh Raita
[DAIRY]
Mixed Pickle
The Chutney Tray
Spiced onions, mango chutney, mixed pickle,fresh raita [DAIRY]
Boiled Rice
Desi Pilau Rice
Fries
Nan/Giant Nan
[GLUTEN] [DAIRY]
Paratha
Cocktails
Disaronno, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
Jura 10 Yrs, Lemon, Angostura Bitters
Raspberry Sour Spritz
Vodka, Chambord, Lemon, Prosecco, Lemonade
Margarita
Classic: Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, salt rim; Coriander: Fresh coriander, Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Masala rim
Wine
All wines are vegan except our orange wine. Prices: 175ml / 250ml / Bottle
Mureda Sauvignon Blanc
Spain
Perinitza Pinot Grigio
Romania
Castillo de Monjardin Chardonnay
Spain
Sillages Albarino
France
Gin
25ml measure
Bombay Sapphire
Eden Mill Love
Hendricks
Malfy Blood Orange
Liqueurs
25ml measure
Chambord
Cointreau
Drambuie
Southern Comfort
Rum
25ml measure
Sailor Jerrys
Bacardi Blanca
Dimplomatico Reserva
Flor De Cana 12
Whisky
25ml measure
Jura 10
Glenfiddich
Aberlour 12
Auchentoshan 3 Wood
Soft Drinks
Pepsi
Draft
Diet Pepsi
Draft
Pepsi Max
Draft