Avant Garde is a family run music bar and restaurant at 34–44 King Street in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Open since 2012, it combines a spacious dining room with regular live entertainment. Food is served from midday into the evening from Wednesday to Sunday, so the kitchen is a substantial part of the venue rather than an occasional event extra.
The main menus cover complete restaurant meals as well as set choices for individuals and couples. Scottish comfort food and familiar bar dishes sit alongside seasonal specials, while festive and occasion menus introduce separate multi course formats. Takeaway, collection and delivery provide alternatives for diners who do not want to stay for a performance.
Live jazz, rock sessions, variety shows and a ceilidh every Saturday give each day a different character. Guests can book bar or restaurant seating, allowing them to decide whether food or entertainment is the main focus. Diners with allergies should discuss the current menu with staff before ordering, as ingredients and special event dishes can change.
A full bar supports the live programme and the venue also offers function rooms for private gatherings. Avant Garde is suited to visitors who want dinner and music in one place, from an afternoon jazz meal to an evening ceilidh. Its strength is the continuity between kitchen, bar and stage, all managed from the same long standing Merchant City premises.
Address: 34–44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT, Scotland