Bank Street Bar Kitchen is a cafe, bar and food venue at 52 Bank Street in Hillhead. Its location beside the University of Glasgow gives it a strong neighbourhood and student character. The venue shifts from coffee and daytime food into a lively licensed bar that stays open late.
The kitchen serves an approachable selection of pub and cafe food throughout the day. Breakfast and brunch-style dishes lead into burgers, pizza, small plates and other casual mains. Vegetarian choices and inexpensive sides make it easy for groups to order at different levels of appetite.
Coffee and Wi-Fi support daytime visits, while televisions, quizzes and social events shape the later atmosphere. Seating across the venue allows customers to stop for a quick meal or remain for drinks. The format is relaxed and value-focused rather than formal.
Cocktails, bottled beer, cider and other bar drinks are available once the licensed service begins. Reservations can be useful for groups and busy evening periods. Guests with allergies or specific dietary needs should check the current menu and discuss ingredients and preparation with staff.
Address: 52 Bank Street, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8LZ, Scotland
Bank Street Bar Kitchen Menu
Starters & Small Plates
Lentil Soup
Chef’s homemade soup, served with bread and butter. Vegetarian, vegan.
Chicken Pakora
Battered chicken breast served with our famous chutney.
Veggie Pakora
Onion, cauliflower and potatoes fried in batter, served with our famous chutney. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free.
Calamari Rings
Panko coated calamari served with garlic mayo and a lemon wedge.
Mac N Cheese
Macaroni pasta tossed in a creamy cheese sauce. Vegetarian.
Veg Gyoza
Vegetable gyoza dumplings served with soy sauce. Vegetarian, vegan.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded mozzarella fingers served with homemade garlic mayo. Vegetarian.
Fries
Fries
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free.
Curly Fries
Vegetarian, vegan.
Sweet Potato Fries
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Vegetarian.
Veg Chilli Cheese Fries
Melted mozzarella on fries, topped with quorn chilli and jalapeños. Vegetarian, gluten free.
Beef Chilli Cheese Fries
Melted mozzarella on fries, topped with homemade beef chilli and jalapeños. Gluten free.
Buffalo Fries
Fries tossed in buffalo hot sauce, melted mozzarella, red chillies, spring onion and red onion. Vegetarian, gluten free.
Halloumi Fries
Golden fried halloumi strips served with salad and sweet chilli sauce. Vegetarian, gluten free.
Kimchi Fries
Fries tossed in kimchi hot sauce, melted mozzarella and kimchi cabbage.
Pizzas
Thin and crispy base with our house tomato sugo, mozzarella and oregano.
Veg-A-Roma
Mushrooms, roasted peppers, red onion and sundried tomatoes. Vegetarian.
Smokin’ Hot
Marinated chicken breast pieces, red chillies and jalapeños drizzled with hot sauce.
Caledonia
Haggis, black pudding and red onion.
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated chicken breast pieces, drizzled with tzatziki sauce.
Butter Chicken
Our famous butter chicken masala in pizza form. Contains nuts.
Margherita
Mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Burgers
Burgers are served in a toasted bun with a side salad and fries.
Papas Chicken
Butterflied marinated chicken breast topped with jalapeño mayo.
Spankin’ Lamb
Lamb patty topped with tzatziki sauce.
The Vegan
Veggie patty topped with vegan mozzarella, mushrooms and roasted peppers served in a vegan bun. Vegetarian, vegan.
Bacon – Cheese
6oz beef patty topped with melted cheese and bacon.
Chilli Burger
6oz beef patty loaded with our house chilli.
No One
Beef patty topped with melted cheese, house spicy garlic mayo, red chillies, spring onion and red onion.
House Mains
Chilli Rice Bowl
Beef chilli con carne served with rice, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños and tortilla chips.
Veg Chilli Rice Bowl
Quorn chilli served with rice, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños and tortilla chips.
Caesar Salad
Chicken breast, bacon strips, croutons, and parmesan shavings.
Curries
House Vegetable Curry
Homemade vegetable curry served with rice and naan.
Butter Chicken
Creamy mild dish served with rice and naan bread.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Japanese style curry with breaded chicken breast, salad leaves, red chillies and spring onion served with rice.
Bîgan Katsu Curry
Japanese style curry with a crispy plant based fillet, salad leaves, red chillies and spring onion served with rice.
Desserts
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake
Served with whipped cream.
Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with vegan vanilla ice cream.
Italian Ice Cream
Choose any two scoops — double cream vanilla, vegan vanilla, triple chocolate chip, raspberry ripple, cookie dough, biscoff, nutella or oreo.
Brunch Menu
Mon – Fri 10am to 12pm & Sat – Sun 10am to 4pm.
Scottish Breakfast
Bacon, pork link, lorne sausage, black pudding, hash brown, potato scone, tomato, mushrooms, fried egg, beans and a slice of toast.
Mini Breakfast
Bacon, pork link, fried egg, beans and a slice of toast.
Veggie Breakfast
Mushrooms, quorn sausage, hash brown, tomato, fried egg, potato scone, beans and a slice of toast.
Roll 'N
Choose 1 filling – additional fillings £1. Fillings: fried/scrambled egg, link sausage, lorne sausage, bacon, black pudding, potato scone, quorn sausage.
Three Egg Omelette
Any two fillings: tomato, cheese, ham, roasted red peppers, red onion, haggis.
Maple Pancake Stack
A stack of 3 pancakes, served with mixed berries, maple syrup and whipped cream.
Late Night Menu
1pm till 4am. Small plates and snacks.
Mozzarella Bites
Buffalo Wings
Veg Pakora
Chicken Pakora
Calamari Rings
Beef Chilli Cheese Fries
Skinny/Curly Fries
Pizza
Any pizza or burger £6. Add skinny fries for £1 extra – everyday 4pm – 5pm.
Any Pizza or Burger
Drinks
House Doubles
Any Pint and Veg Pakora
Upgrade to chicken for an extra £1.
Cocktails
From 6.50.