Roots Bar & Restaurant occupies a characterful listed building at 71 Renfield Street in central Glasgow, close to the city’s main transport links. Its preserved tiled interior gives the venue a distinctive backdrop for coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or evening drinks.
The food takes a modern Mediterranean and bistro inspired approach while retaining familiar Scottish touches. Small plates include options such as calamari, bruschetta, haggis bon bons and arancini, which can open a meal or be combined for informal sharing.
Larger dishes range from beef hot pot beneath pastry and smoked haddock fish cake to pasta, paella, gnocchi and a cheeseburger. The varied selection allows diners to move between comfort food and lighter Mediterranean flavours, with sides and desserts available to round out the meal.
Cocktails and wine support the restaurant’s social atmosphere, while afternoon tea offers a different way to experience the historic room. Menus can change, so guests with allergies or specific dietary needs should confirm current ingredients and preparation details with the team before ordering.
Address: 71 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 1LP, Scotland
Roots Bar & Brasserie Menu
Brunch
Served 11am-4:30pm
Waffles Stack
Streaky bacon, with berries & maple syrup
Veggie Brunch
Two eggs, tomato beans, cheddar cheese, mix peppers, mushrooms, baked in a skillet & served with sourdough. Vegetarian.
Egg Royale Muffin
With two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, smoked Scottish salmon
Breakfast Stack
Two fried eggs, crispy haggis, streaky bacon on a toasted muffin and beans
Croque Monsier
Two slices of toasted bread with double ham & cheese, bechamel sauce, chunky chips & salad
Soup & Sandwich
Daily homemade soup served with a freshly baked rosemary & sea salt sandwich. Choice of sandwich: 1. Mozzarella, vine tomato, oregano, lettuce & basil oil; 2. Roast chicken, bacon, lettuce & caesar salad dressing; 3. Salame, emmental, vine tomato, lettuce & lemon mayo.
Afternoon Tea
£24 per guest. Served 11am-4:30pm. Please note, savoury and cakes may vary, according to the chef’s selection. Vegetarian & gluten free options are available, must be booked in advance.
Tuna, Cucumber & Citrus Mayo
Ham, Mustard & Pickle
Cheese & Onion
Sausage Roll
Cheddar & Vine Tomato Quiche
One Plain & One Fruit Scone
Strawberry jam & vanilla cream
Cupcake
Mango Syllabub
Strawberry & Cream Mini-Tart
Chocolate & Cream Profiterole
Caramel Shortcake
Hot Drinks
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat White
Mocha
Espresso
Double Espresso
Macchiato
Hot Chocolate
Breakfast Tea
Earl Grey Tea
Green Tea
Peppermint Tea
Decaf Breakfast
Espresso Martinis
Classic
Absolut Vanilla, Kahlua, Espresso
Pistachio and Hazelnut
Absolut, Frangelico, Pistachio, Kahlua, Espresso
Tiramisu
Absolut Vanilla, Tiramisu Cream, Kahlua, Espresso
Flat White
Absolut, Baileys, Kahlua, Espresso
Scotch Tablet
Chivas, Kahlua, Espresso, Salted Caramel – served in rocks glass
Roots Specials
Sharing Pots
Berry Good, Berry Nice: Caorunn Raspberry, St Germain, apple, lemon, strawberry. You Want a Peach of Me: Hendricks, Boe Peach & Hibiscus, Apricot Brandy, peach, lime, basil.
Spritzers
Aperol Spritz, Malfy Rosa & Rhubarb Spritz, Chambord Spritz
Bubbly
Prosecco
¼ Prosecco Rose
½ Pierre Mignon
Pierre Mignon Cru
½ Pierre Mignon Rose
Laurent Perrier Cuvee
Laurent Perrier Rose
White Wine
Pinot Grigio DOC
Sauvignon Blanc Chile
Picpoul de Pinet
Gavi DOCG
Rosé Wine
White Zinfandel
Red Wine
Louis Martin Garnacha
Primitivo Bella Modella
Malbec Mendoza
Rioja El Primero
Signature Cocktails
Negroni Melograno
Ginato Pomegranate, Campari, Cocchi di Torino, Bitters
Banana Rum Old Fashioned
Kadoo Banana, Banana Liqueur, Bitters
Green Mint Paloma
Green Mint Liqueur, Tequila, Rose Soda
Trash Can
Absolut, Havana 3, Tequila, Gin, Blue Curacao, Redbull Blue Edition
Heather & Bergamot Martini
Isle of Bute Heather, Lillet Rose, Italicus
Classic Cocktails
Pornstar Martini
Absolut Vanilla, Passionfruit Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Passionfruit Puree, Lemon Juice
Mojito
Havana 3, Lime juice, Fresh Mint, Soda
Bramble
Beefeater, Lemon Juice, sugar, Creme de Mure
Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve, Demerara Sugar, Orange Bitters, Angostura
Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Agave
Long Serves
£11.5
Long Rum
Havana Cuban Spiced, Lime Juice, Tabasco, Ginger Beer, Bitters
G & T
Isle of Bute Gorse Gin, Light Tonic, Edible Flowers
Long Vodka
Absolut, Lime Cordial, Angostura, Soda