The Hyndland Rock is a historic neighbourhood pub at 205 Hyndland Road in Glasgow’s West End. Reimagined under its fuller current name, it continues the tradition of The Rock, which opened on this site in 1966 as the first public house built in the Hyndland area.
The food follows a classic British pub style, with pies and other familiar dishes forming the core of the menu. Seasonal additions provide variety, while the kitchen’s substantial offer makes the pub suitable for a proper meal rather than drinks alone.
Its location near Hyndland Station, the Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Park and the University of Glasgow makes it a convenient pause during a day in the West End. The relaxed room works equally well for an informal lunch, dinner with friends or a quiet pint and a bite.
A broad bar selection supports the food and preserves the social character expected of a longstanding local pub. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should consult the latest menu and discuss ingredients and preparation methods with staff before ordering.
Address: 205 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9HE, Scotland
Rock Menu
Starters
Vegetable Scotch Broth
With farmhouse bread and butter. (V)
Lightly Dusted Calamari
Mango & sweet chilli salsa
Cullen Skink
Soft-flaked smoked haddock in a creamy velouté sauce with potatoes and parsley. With farmhouse bread and butter.
Hand-Cut Nachos (V) – Small
Hand-cut tortilla chips, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Add pulled beef brisket
Beef Brisket Nachos – Small
Hand-cut tortillas chips, pulled beef brisket, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños.
Hand-Cut Nachos (V) – Large
Hand-cut tortilla chips, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Add pulled beef brisket
Beef Brisket Nachos
Hand-cut tortilla chips, pulled beef brisket, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños.
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Traditional Scottish dish of lamb and hearty oatmeal with aromatic mixed spices, with mashed swede, potatoes and gravy.
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms on Rustic Toast
In a creamy garlic & spinach sauce. On toasted rustic ciabatta. (VE)
Pulled Beef Rib Croquettes
Gochujang mayo, watercress & pickled pink onion salad. *
King Prawn & Smoked Scottish Salmon Cocktail
With toasted ciabatta, little gem lettuce and a bloody Marie Rose sauce. *
Traditional Sunday Roasts
All our Sunday roasts are served with roast potatoes, glazed parsnips, thyme roasted carrots, long stem brocolli, a Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Nut & Root Vegetable Roast
Walnut, almond & hazelnut roast, with onion gravy. (VE)
Roast Beef
Hand-carved roast rump of beef
Roast Chicken
Succulent roasted chicken breast with sage & onion stuffing
Sides
Cauliflower Cheese
(V)
Yorkshire Puddings
(V)
Pigs In Blankets
Roast Potatoes
Crispy garlic & thyme roast potatoes. (VE)
Chunky Chips
(V)
Halloumi Fries
Sweet chilli mayonnaise. (V)
Skin-On Fries
(V)
Long-Stem Broccoli
(VE)
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
House Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber and mixed leaves in a pineapple & lemongrass dressing. (VE)
Garlic Ciabatta
(V)
Our Pie Collection
We pride ourselves on serving the very best traditional pies. Our pies are served with buttery mashed potato, thyme roasted carrots and a rich gravy.
British Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie
Awarded gold at the British Pie Awards. Blade of beef in Nicholson’s Pale Ale gravy in a thyme pastry pie.
Chicken, Leek & Tarragon Pie
In a creamy white wine and tarragon sauce. Topped with golden puff pastry.
Mushroom & Spinach Suet Pie
In a rich red wine and tarragon sauce. Vegan alternative available. (V)
Beef Rib, Shin & Brisket Pie
Cooked in a rich red wine sauce, topped with light pastry.
Fish Pie
Cod, salmon & king prawns in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with thyme & mature Cheddar mash. With long-stem broccoli and thyme roasted carrots.
Crofter's Pie
Pulled lamb topped with haggis mash, with thyme roasted carrots and long-stem broccoli.
Mains
Chicken Caesar Salad
With crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, Parmesan, croutons, and a classic Caesar dressing.
Garlic Chicken Schnitzel
Schnitzel smothered in garlic butter, skin-on-fries, watercress and pickled red onion salad.
Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Traditional Scottish dish of lamb and hearty oatmeal with aromatic mixed spices, with mashed swede, potatoes and gravy.
Nicholson's Fish & Chips
Hand-battered haddock in Nicholson’s Pale Ale. Chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Add curry sauce.
Nicholson's Fish & Chips (Large)
Nourish Bowl Salad
Kale, brown rice & quinoa salad, with cherry tomatoes and mango, long-stem broccoli and pumpkin seeds. ▲ (VE)
Ocean Fish & Chips
Hand-battered* haddock & breaded wholetail Scottish scampi, Chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Add curry sauce.
Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillet
Crushed baby potatoes, long-stem broccoli and Scottish mussels with a white wine butter sauce.
Sausage & Mash
Pork & haggis sausages on buttery mash, rich caramelised onion gravy & crispy onions.
Vegetarian Sausage & Mash
Vegetarian sausages served on a bed of creamy mash and topped with gravy. (V)
8Oz Chargrilled Sirloin Steak
21-day-aged sirloin steak with watercress and chunky chips. With your choice of peppercorn*, bone marrow béarnaise, or whisky sauce.
Balmoral Chicken
Roasted chicken breast and haggis, wrapped in smoked back bacon with a whisky sauce. Buttery mash, long-stem broccoli, thyme roasted carrots.
Pesto, Cheese & Spinach Gnocchi with Chicken
Basil pesto, creamy garlic & spinach sauce, thyme panko breadcrumbs, rustic garlic ciabatta. Add Chicken.
Pesto, Cheese & Spinach Gnocchi (V)
Basil pesto, creamy garlic & spinach sauce, thyme panko breadcrumbs, rustic garlic ciabatta.
Burgers
Our mouth-watering burgers come with lettuce, gherkin, tomato and mayonnaise on a brioche bun and are served with skin-on fries.
Classic Cheese & Bacon Burger
Chargrilled beef patty, smoked back bacon, Cheddar cheese.
Spinach & Falafel Burger
Pink pickled onions, plant-based slice, baked mushroom, tomato salsa. Vegan alternative available. (V)
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Crispy buttermilk chicken breast, smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, guacamole.
The Nicholson's Burger
Double beef patty, cheese sauce, smoked back bacon, crispy onions, hash brown.
Beef Brisket Burger
Chargrilled beef patty, hand-pulled BBQ beef brisket, cheese sauce.
Puddings
Cranachan
Traditional Scottish dish of smooth whipped cream, sweet honey, a dash of whisky, raspberries and golden toasted oats. (V)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Bourbon vanilla ice cream. (V)
Zesty Lemon Tart
With berry coulis and freshly whipped cream. (V)
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble Pie
Mixed berry coulis and indulgent custard. (VE)
Double Chocolate Brownie
With bourbon vanilla ice cream. (V)
Gold Buffet Dishes
Cheeseburger Slider
Chorizo And Chicken Skewers
Goats Cheese And Spinach Croquettes (V)
With tomato salsa.
Lightly Dusted Calamari
with a sweet chilli & mango salsa.
Mini Lamb & Mint Pies
Salmon & Dill Fish Cakes*
With tartare sauce.
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
with a BBQ glaze.
Smoked Scottish Salmon & Avocado
Spiced Grains Salad (VE)
Sweet Potato & Apricot Falafel * (VE)
Silver Buffet Dishes
Crispy Chicken Sliders
Pulled Beef Rib Croquettes*
Bronze Buffet Dishes
Wholetail Scottish Scampi
with tartare sauce
Beer-Battered Mushrooms (V)
With a sour cream dip
Tossed Grain Salad (VE)
With a pinapple and lemongrass dressing.
Pulled Beef Brisket Sliders
Vegetarian Buffet Dishes
Halloumi & Veg Skewers (V)
Sharing Boards
Sandwich Board
Roast beef & horseradish, grilled chicken & avocado, mature Cheddar cheese & chutney* and free-range egg mayonnaise sandwiches.
Desserts
Finish your buffet with some savoury or sweet treats.
British Cheese Selection (V)
Double Gloucester, Farmhouse Cheddar, Blue Shropshire and Somerset Camembert cheese with a selection of crackers, English beer chutney and celery. £3pp
Dessert Platter (V)
Salted caramel profiteroles with chocolate sauce and baked vanilla cheese cake, with a raspberry sauce.
Sandwiches
Available Monday – Friday until 4pm. Served with your choice of skin-on fries, chunky chips or house salad.
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
With Gochujang mayo, little gem lettuce, pickled pink onions and crunchy slaw. On rustic ciabatta.
Fish Finger Sandwich
Nicholson’s Pale Ale battered fish goujons with tartare sauce, in a brioche bun.
Grilled Halloumi Sandwich (V)
With grilled red peppers and basil pesto, on rustic ciabatta.
Nicholson's Club Sandwich
Triple decker sandwich. Grilled chicken breast, crispy smoked back bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, in toasted farmhouse bread.
Chargrilled Sirloin Steak Sandwich
21-day aged sirloin steak, served medium. With chimichurri sauce & baby watercress on rustic ciabatta.
Sandwich Choices
Choose one of the following to accompany your sandwich.
Choice Fries V
Choice Chips V
House Salad (VE)
Tomatoes, cucumber and mixed leaves in a pineapple & lemongrass dressing.
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
Hot Drinks
Cappuccino
(V)
Latte
(V)
White Americano
(V)
Espresso
(V)
Flat White
(V)
Hot Chocolate
(V)
Breakfast Tea
(V)
Earl Grey
(V)
Green Tea
(V)
Peppermint Tea
(V)
Mocha
(V)