Art Lovers Cafe sits inside House for an Art Lover, the Mackintosh inspired building in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. The light, design conscious setting connects a relaxed café meal with the house, its exhibitions and the surrounding gardens. It works well for visitors exploring the venue as well as diners arriving specifically for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.
The kitchen builds its daytime menu around seasonal produce and ingredients sourced from local suppliers where practical. Breakfast and brunch choices have included French toast, Turkish eggs and smoked haddock, giving the offering more range than a simple coffee stop. The cooking remains approachable while using thoughtful combinations and careful presentation.
At lunch, diners can choose among sandwiches, salads and more substantial hot dishes. Breaded haddock, a butternut squash tart tatin and a chicken and lentil salad illustrate the balance between familiar café favourites and lighter seasonal cooking. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are incorporated into the selection rather than treated as an afterthought.
Coffee, cakes and home baking make the café equally suitable for a shorter visit, while afternoon tea provides a more leisurely way to enjoy the setting. On suitable days the terrace brings diners closer to the park and gardens. Together, the food and surroundings create a calm Glasgow dining experience with art, architecture and hospitality at its centre.
Address: House for an Art Lover, 10 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow G41 5BW, United Kingdom
House for an Art Lover – Art Lovers Cafe Menu
Brunch
All day brunch menu.
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, ham, hollandaise sauce, english muffin
Eggs Avocado
poached eggs, smashed avocado, hollandaise sauce, english muffin
Eggs Stornoway
poached eggs, black pudding, hollandaise sauce, english muffin
Cheddar & Chive Hash Browns
poached eggs & Hollandaise
Loaded Breakfast Hash
sauteed potatoes, bacon, sausage, red peppers, onions, wilted spinach, black pudding, potato scone & fried egg
Cherry Tomato & Avocado Cornbread
with a coconut chive yoghurt
Sundried Tomato Scone
whipped tofu, with olive oil & lemon, rocket, & pickled shallots
Light Bites
Available from 12pm.
Homemade Soup of the Day
farmhouse bread
Roasted Beetroot Goat’s Cheese Ciabatta
rocket & mixed salad
Bang Bang Cauliflower Wrap
pickled onion, yoghurt sauce, & mixed salad
Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil Pesto Toastie
mixed salad
Smoked Bacon & Egg Bagel
caramelized onions, mayo, rocket & mixed salad
Starters
Available from 12pm.
Chicken Liver Parfait
apricot chutney, mini oatcakes
Peach & Burrata Salad
honey dressing, & rocket
Soup of the day
farmhouse bread
Prawn Cocktail
sourdough toast
Chicken & Ham Terrine
piccalli, salad
Mains
Available from 12pm.
Chickpea, & Spring Onion Salad
baby spinach, hummus, watercress, toasted sunflower seeds, lemon & herb vinaigrette
Courgette & Feta Galette
minted peas, mixed salad
Creamy Chicken & Leek Pie
buttery mashed potato, tenderstem brocolli
Butternut Squash Ravioli
herb butter sauce, asparagus, peashoots
BBQ Pulled Pork Burger
brioche bun, cheddar cheese, apple & red cabbage slaw, skinny fries
Pan Seared Seabass Fillet
ratatouille, pea shoots
Mushroom Thyme & Spinach Lasagne
garlic bread, gruyere & parmesan
Breaded Haddock
handcut chips, peas
Desserts
Available from 12pm.
Bread & Butter Pudding
vanilla creme anglaise, vanilla ice cream
Passionfruit Tart
mango puree, white chocolate chantilly cream
Warm Almond Sponge
cherry compote, vanilla ice cream
Toffee Apple Tart Tatin
vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
vanilla chantilly cream, chocolate tuille, chocolate sauce
Cakes
Fruit scone
Raspberry & White Chocolate scone
served warm with jam & butter
Empire Biscuit
Carrot Cake
Peach & Orange Sponge
Strawberry Tart
Lemon, Olive Oil, & Almond Loaf
Fruit Danish
Croissant
Cake of the day
Vegan cake of the day
Sides
French fries
Hand cut chips
Mozzarella dippers
Southern fried chicken tenders
Homemade bread & butter
Set Menu
2 COURSE £20, 3 COURSE £25
2 Course Set Menu
2 COURSE £20
3 Course Set Menu
3 COURSE £25
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, ham. hollandaise sauce, english muffin
Eggs Avocado
poached eggs, smashed avocado, hollandaise sauce, english muffin
Eggs Stornoway
poached eggs, black pudding, hollandaise sauce, english muffin
Cheddar & Chive Hash Browns
poached eggs & Hollandaise
Loaded Breakfast Hash
sauteed potatoes, bacon, sausage, red peppers, onions, wilted spinach & fried egg
Smashed Avocado & Roasted Cherry Tomato on Toast
dukkah, micro herbs
Breakfast Roll
Choose 1 filling/Choose 2 fillings: bacon | lorne sausage | black pudding | flatcap mushroom | potato scone | fried egg | vegan sausage (soya)
Belgian Waffles
Choice of: Raspberry compote & Nutella with toasted hazelnuts or Streaky Bacon & Maple Syrup
Brioche French Toast
Choice of: streaky bacon & maple syrup or raspberry compote
Porridge
Choice of: golden raisins or mixed berries
Bacon & Cheese Croissant
Breakfast Cakes
Fruit scone
Raspberry & White Chocolate scone
served warm with jam & butter
Empire Biscuit
Carrot Cake
Lemon Drizzle
Blackberry Tart
Pear & Ginger with treacle drizzle
Fruit Danish
Croissant
Cake of the day
Vegan cake of the day
Afternoon Tea
£19.25 per guest. Available daily from 1.30pm. Must be booked 24 hours in advance (48 hours required for a vegan option).