The Griffin Glasgow is a pub and restaurant at 266 Bath Street, directly opposite the King’s Theatre. Built in 1903 and known as the King’s Arms until 1969, it has accompanied more than a century of performances across the road. The traditional pub setting has a contemporary edge and a strong pre-theatre role.
The food menu is designed around accessible pub cooking, with starters, lighter plates and substantial mains suitable before a show or during a longer visit. Familiar meat, fish and vegetable choices make it practical for groups with different appetites. Specials and availability can change with the season and the city’s event calendar.
Vegetarian choices and smaller plates provide flexibility, while desserts complete a more leisurely meal. Guests with allergies should check the current menu and discuss ingredients and shared preparation with staff before ordering. Booking is especially sensible when a major production is running opposite.
Cask ale, beer, whisky, gin, cocktails and wine form a broad bar selection, with alcohol free options available as well. The room can be lively around curtain times but retains the welcoming feel of a city centre local. The Griffin Glasgow combines theatre history, uncomplicated food and a well stocked traditional bar.
Address: 266 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP, United Kingdom
The Griffin Glasgow City Centre Menu
Beer Boards
Ploughman’s
Treacle glazed gammon, pork & black pudding pie, Mull cheddar, boiled egg, baby plum tomatoes, farmhouse chutney & sourdough
Fish
Crab & salmon fishcakes, chilli king prawns, smoked mackerel rillettes, Gordal olives, baby plum tomatoes, lemon mayo & sourdough
Starters
Soup of the Day
With house made focaccia (VE)
McCaskie’s Haggis & Neep Spring Roll
With curry sauce, & mango chutney
Crab & Salmon Fishcakes
With parmesan espuma & crispy capers (GF)
King Prawn & Avocado Cocktail
With gem lettuce, baby plum tomatoes, & Marie Rose sauce (GF)
Panko Breaded Vegan Halloumi
With chilli maple agave syrup (VE/GF)
Prosciutto
With compressed melon, torn mozzarella, & balsamic syrup (GF)
Burgers
All burgers at The Griffin are served on a pretzel bun with fries.
Aberdeen Angus Steak Burger
With Skye beer onions, beef tomato, gem lettuce, dill pickle, & burger sauce
Caesar Chicken
Panko breaded chicken with bacon, Grana Padano, & Caesar mayo
Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Chipotle Burger
With roast tomato salsa, beef tomato, little gem, & garlic mayo (VE)
The Griffin Burger
Angus beef, black pudding, hash brown & fried egg
Add Cheese, Bacon or Haggis
Mains
Isle of Skye IPA Beer Battered Haddock
With hand cut chips, tartare sauce, & pea puree
Isle of Mull Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
With garlic bread
McCaskie’s Haggis, Neeps, & Tatties
With whisky sauce
Chicken, Ham, & Leek Pie
With baby potatoes & sauteed greens
Pretzel Crusted Pork Schnitzel
With potato salad, & caper & lemon butter
Balmoral Chicken
Chicken stuffed with McCaskie’s haggis, wrapped in Ayrshire bacon with mash, & whisky sauce
Steak Frites
Aberdeen Angus rump steak with fries, salad, & whisky sauce (GF)
Caramelised Onion, Forest Mushroom & Buckwheat Stuffed Cabbage
With roast baby potatoes, & tomato & herb sugo (VE/GF)
The Griffin’s Famous Chicken Goujons
Choose your coating: Plain Panko / Salt & Chilli / Parmesan & Rosemary / Smoked Chilli & Garlic. Add a dip for 75p: Sweet Chilli Sauce / Garlic Mayo / Chip Shop Curry Sauce / Roast Tomato Salsa / Asian Slaw.
Panko Breaded Chicken Goujons
With fries & salad (GF)
Salads
House Salad
With cherry tomatoes, cucumber, & red onions (VE/GF)
Salmon Nicoise
With baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, olives, boiled egg, & Dijon vinaigrette (GF)
Mediterranean Roast Vegetables
With vegan halloumi, Gordal olives, baby plum tomatoes, & balsamic dressing (GF)
Sandwiches
Served on house made focaccia with soup or fries.
Treacle Gammon, Mull Cheddar, & Farmhouse Chutney
Hot Roast Beef
With Skye beer onions, & red wine gravy dip
Grilled Aubergine, Roast Pepper, Courgette, Torn Mozzarella, & Green Pesto
Panko Crusted Butternut Squash
With katsu mayo, & Asian slaw (VE)
Grilled Aubergine, Roast Pepper, Courgette, Torn Mozzarella, & Green Pesto
(V)
Kids Menu
All served with fries & a fruit shoot or fruit juice.
Chicken Goujons
(GF)
Fish Fingers
Macaroni Cheese
(V)
Vegan Fish Fingers
(VE)
Sides
Hand Cut Chips or Fries
(V)
Garlic Bread
(V)
Cheesy Garlic Bread
(V)
Cup of Mac’n’Cheese
Onion Rings
With garlic mayo
Onion Rings with Garlic Mayo
Desserts
Griffin Mess
Crushed meringue, whipped cream & summer berries. (V/GF)
Vanilla Creme Brulee
With shortbread, & rhubarb & apple compote (V)
Dark Chocolate & Espresso Mousse Cake
With honeycomb (V/VE/GF)
Ayrshire Glen Vanilla or Salted Caramel Ice Cream
(V)
Ayrshire Glen Berry Sorbet
With raspberry compote & fresh berries (VE/GF)
Beer Snacks
House Made Focaccia
With EVOO (VE)
Gordal Olives
(VE/GF)
Patatas Bravas
(VE/GF)
Pork & Black Pudding Pie
With chipotle apple jelly, & farmhouse pickle
Smoked Mackerel Rillettes
With focaccia crisps
House Made Focaccia with EVOO
(VE)
Lunch Mains
Available Monday – Friday 12pm – 3pm. £9 each.
Isle of Mull Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
With garlic bread (V)
Pirie’s Award Winning Scotch Pie
With chips & beans
Caramelised Onion, Forest Mushroom & Buckwheat Stuffed Cabbage
With roast baby potatoes, & tomato & herb sugo (GF) (VE)
Ham, Egg & Chips
Panko Breaded Chicken Goujons
With fries & salad (GF). Choose your coating: Plain Panko / Salt & Chilli / Parmesan & Rosemary / Smoked Chilli & Garlic. Add a dip for 75p: Sweet Chilli Sauce / Garlic Mayo / Chip Shop Curry Sauce / Roast Tomato Salsa / Asian Slaw.
Lunch Salads
Available Monday – Friday 12pm – 3pm. £9 each.
Salmon Nicoise
With baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, olives, boiled egg, & Dijon vinaigrette (GF)
Mediterranean Roast Vegetables
With vegan halloumi, Gordal olives, baby plum tomatoes, & balsamic dressing (GF)
Lunch Sandwiches
Available Monday – Friday 12pm – 3pm. Served on house made focaccia with fries or soup. £8 each.
Treacle Gammon, Mull Cheddar, & Farmhouse Chutney
Hot Roast Beef
With Skye beer onions, & red wine gravy dip
Grilled Aubergine, Roast Pepper, Courgette, Torn Mozzarella, & Green Pesto
Panko Crusted Butternut Squash
With katsu mayo, & Asian slaw (VE)
Grilled Aubergine, Roast Pepper, Courgette, Torn Mozzarella, & Green Pesto
(V)