The Left Bank is a bar and kitchen at 33–35 Gibson Street in Glasgow’s West End. A fixture of the neighbourhood since 2006, it has recently sharpened its identity as a listening bar built around vinyl, a carefully tuned sound system and an intimate room. Food begins in the morning and continues through the day before selectors take over on Friday and Saturday nights.
Breakfast provides an early reason to visit, followed by soup, sandwiches, small plates and more substantial internationally influenced dishes. The kitchen’s home cooking approach keeps the food accessible while giving regulars enough variety for repeat visits. A table can stop for coffee and one plate or assemble a broader shared meal.
Vegetable led choices and adaptable small plates help groups with different preferences order together. Because menus and specials change, diners should check the current selection rather than expect every dish on each visit. Guests with allergies should also speak directly with staff before ordering, particularly where sauces and shared preparation are involved.
Wine, cocktails, beer, coffee and smoothies extend the venue from daytime café to late night bar. The music is treated as part of the atmosphere rather than background noise, but the room remains centred on conversation and hospitality. The Left Bank brings together an all day kitchen, a well established local following and a distinctive vinyl led evening experience.
Address: 33–35 Gibson Street, Glasgow G12 8NU, United Kingdom
The Left Bank Hillhead Menu
Brunch
Daytime — ten till four · brunch all day
Greek yoghurt bowl
blueberries, banana, chia, acacia honey
Burji masala eggs
indian spices, warm chapatti
Eggs mornay
poached eggs, spinach, sourdough (+black pudding 2.5 · +bacon 3 · +haddock 3 · +mushroom 1.5)
Steak and eggs
chargrilled ribeye, fried eggs, mushrooms
Banks breakfast
poached eggs, bacon, Rodgers’ sausage, black pudding, beans, mushroom, tomato, potato scone, toast
Veggie breakfast
poached eggs, veggie haggis, halloumi, beans, mushroom, tomato, potato scone, toast
Lebanese breakfast
shakshuka, halloumi, batata harra, pitta (+chorizo 3)
Fried chicken & waffles
crunchy slaw, sriracha maple
French toast, maple syrup
(+bacon 3 · +caramelised banana 2.5)
Bigger
Daytime section
Gado gado salad
tofu, carrots, green beans, chinese cabbage, beansprouts, tea egg, peanut dressing (+chicken 3 / +prawns 4)
Beer battered haddock
chips, mushy peas, tartare
Satay chicken
peanut, lime, pickled cucumber, steamed rice
Small
Daytime section
Haggis bon bons
sriracha mayo
Salt & chilli squid
sweet chilli, lime
Satay chicken
peanut, lime, cucumber
Korean cauliflower
kewpie mayo
Red pepper hummus
flatbread, crispy peppers
Soup of the day
with sourdough
Burgers
all with fries & salad · +bacon 2 · +cheese 1.5
Prime scotch beef
Gochujang crispy chicken
Grilled halloumi & red pepper hummus
Veggie haggis & chickpea
Sides
Daytime section
Hand cut fries, chipotle aioli
Masala onion rings
Batata harra, gremolata
spiced potatoes
Crispy polenta cubes
tomato sugo
Sesame & chilli broccoli
House salad
Steamed rice
Snacks
Daytime section
Mini poppadoms
mango chutney
Bread, oil & balsamic
Padron peppers
sea salt, sesame
Marinated olives
chilli, citrus
This week
Daytime section
Sandwich of the week
ask the team
Evening Small
Evening — from four · until late
Haggis bon bons
sriracha mayo
Salt & chilli squid
sweet chilli, lime
Satay chicken
peanut, lime, cucumber
Korean cauliflower
kewpie mayo
Red pepper & paprika hummus
flatbread, crispy peppers
Soup of the day
with sourdough
Evening Snacks
Evening section
Mini poppadoms
mango chutney
Bread, oil & balsamic
Padron peppers
sea salt, sesame
Marinated olives
chilli, citrus
Evening Bigger
Evening section
Chargrilled scotch ribeye
mushrooms, vine tomatoes, peppercorn
Crispy sea bass
pak choi, chilli soy, steamed rice
Nasi goreng
crispy chicken, fried egg, peanut sauce, prawn crackers
Hoisin oyster mushroom wonton
miso leeks, sticky rice
Gado gado salad
tofu, carrots, green beans, chinese cabbage, beansprouts, tea egg, peanut dressing (+chicken 3 / +prawns 4)
Satay chicken
peanut, lime, pickled cucumber, steamed rice
Beer battered haddock
chips, mushy peas, tartare
Evening Burgers
all with home cut fries & house salad · add bacon 2 · cheese 1.5
Prime scotch beef
Gochujang crispy chicken
Grilled halloumi & red pepper hummus
Veggie haggis & chickpea
Evening Sides
Evening section
Hand cut fries, chipotle aioli
Masala onion rings
Batata harra, gremolata
spiced potatoes
Crispy polenta cubes
tomato sugo
Sesame & chilli broccoli
House salad
Steamed rice
Dessert
Evening section
Sticky toffee pudding
vanilla ice cream
Summer eton mess
berries, cream, meringue
Affogato
espresso, almonds (+disaronno 4.3)
Lemon & coconut cheesecake
Evening This week
Evening section
Curry of the week
served with steamed rice, pickled cabbage and chapati · ask the team — veggie 16.5 / chicken 18 / prawn 20
Vegan Brunch
Vegan menu · Brunch · until 4pm
Burji masala tofu
indian spiced tofu scramble, warm chapatti
Vegan breakfast
tofu scramble, veggie haggis sausage, beans, mushroom, tomato, spinach, potato scone, batata harra, toast
Lebanese breakfast
baked tofu & shakshuka, batata harra, falafel ball, pitta
Vegan Snacks
Vegan menu
Mini poppadoms
Bread, oil & balsamic
Padron peppers
Marinated olives
Vegan Small
Vegan menu
Soup of the day
toasted sourdough
Roast red pepper & paprika hummus
grilled flatbread, crispy red peppers
Crispy korean cauliflower
Vegan Bigger
Vegan menu
Indonesian gado gado salad
green beans, chinese cabbage, tofu, carrot, beansprouts, peanut sauce
Veggie haggis & chickpea burger
home cut chips, house salad
Left Bank veggie curry of the week
rice, pickle
Hoisin oyster mushroom wonton
sautéed broccoli, miso leeks, sticky rice
Vegan Sides
Vegan menu
Hand cut fries, sweet chilli
House salad
Masala spiced onion rings
Batata harra, gremolata
Crispy polenta cubes, sugo
Stir fried sesame & chilli broccoli
Vegan Dessert
Vegan menu
Affogato
espresso, flaked almonds (add disaronno 4.3)
Lemon, coconut & date cheesecake
Gluten-free Brunch
Gluten-free menu · Brunch · until 4pm
Greek yoghurt super bowl
blueberries, sliced banana, chia seeds, acacia honey
Burji masala eggs
silky indian spiced scrambled eggs, warm bread
Eggs mornay
poached eggs, spinach, mornay sauce, toasted bread (add bacon 3 · smoked haddock & leek 3 · mushroom 1.5)
Steak and eggs
chargrilled scotch rib eye, two fried eggs, sautéed mushrooms
Banks breakfast
poached egg, bacon, butcher’s sausage, halloumi, beans, mushroom, tomato, batata harra, toast
Veggie breakfast
poached eggs, veggie haggis sausage, beans, mushroom, tomato, halloumi, batata harra, toast
Lebanese breakfast
baked egg shakshuka, fried halloumi, batata harra, pitta (add chorizo 3)
French toast, maple syrup
(add bacon 3 · caramelised banana & cinnamon 2.5)
Gluten-free Snacks
Gluten-free menu
Bread, oil & balsamic
Padron peppers
Marinated olives
Gluten-free Small
Gluten-free menu
Soup of the day
toasted bread
Salt & chilli squid
homemade sweet chilli sauce, lime
Satay chicken
spicy peanut & lime sauce, pickled cucumber
Roast red pepper & paprika hummus
toasted bread, crispy red peppers
Korean cauliflower
kewpie mayo
Gluten-free Bigger
Gluten-free menu
Indonesian gado gado salad
green beans, chinese cabbage, tofu, tea egg, carrot, beansprouts, peanut sauce (+chicken 3 / +prawns 4)
Beer battered haddock & chips
mushy peas, tartare sauce
Left Bank curry of the week
(from 4pm) — rice, pickle · veggie / chicken / prawn — 16.5 / 18 / 20
Crispy sea bass fillets
(from 4pm) — pak choi, steamed rice, spring onion, chilli soy reduction
Nasi goreng
(from 4pm) — spicy fried rice, crispy fried chicken, fried egg, peanut sauce, prawn crackers
Chargrilled scotch ribeye
(from 4pm) — chestnut mushrooms, roasted vine tomatoes, peppercorn sauce
Gluten-free Burgers
all served with home cut fries & house salad
Prime scotch beef
Gochujang crispy chicken
Veggie haggis & chickpea
Grilled halloumi & red pepper hummus
Gluten-free Sides
Gluten-free menu
Hand cut fries, chipotle aioli
House salad
Masala spiced onion rings
Batata harra, gremolata
Crispy polenta cubes, sugo
Stir fried sesame & chilli broccoli
Gluten-free Dessert
Gluten-free menu
Affogato
vanilla ice cream, espresso, flaked almonds (add disaronno 4.3)
Lemon & coconut cheesecake
Summer eton mess
fresh berries, whipped cream, crunchy meringue
Late Kitchen To start
Late Kitchen — served till one · every night
Haggis bon bons
sriracha mayo
Satay chicken
peanut, lime, cucumber
Korean cauliflower
kewpie mayo
Red pepper hummus
flatbread, crispy peppers
Late Kitchen Mains
Late Kitchen section
Curry of the week
steamed rice, pickle · veggie / chicken / prawn — 16.5 / 18 / 20
Nasi goreng
crispy chicken, fried egg, peanut sauce
Hoisin mushroom wonton
miso leeks, sticky rice
Gado gado salad
tofu, carrots, green beans, chinese cabbage, beansprouts, tea egg, peanut dressing (+chicken 3 / +prawns 4)
Late Kitchen Burgers
all with fries & house salad · +bacon 2 · +cheese 1.5
Prime scotch beef
Gochujang crispy chicken
Grilled halloumi
Veggie haggis & chickpea
Late Kitchen Sides
Late Kitchen section
Hand cut fries
chipotle aioli
Batata harra
spiced potatoes, gremolata
Sesame & chilli broccoli
tenderstem, soy glaze
Late Kitchen Sweet
Late Kitchen section
Lemon & coconut cheesecake
biscuit base, citrus cream
Kids
Beans on toast
(add cheese 1)
Scrambled eggs on toast
Sausage and chips
Fish and chips
Chicken and chips
Kids Sweet & drinks
Scoop of vanilla ice cream
Babychino
Kids hot chocolate
Milk / fruit juice
Late Kitchen Soft drinks
Late Kitchen section
Coke / Diet Coke
Ginger beer
Irn Bru / diet
Appletiser
Mineral water
still / sparkling