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Alston Bar & Beef, Glasgow,

Alston Bar & Beef

4.5
4.5
2202 Reviews
£41 and over
Steak
A unique steakhouse & gin bar set in Glasgow Central Station, serving only the best quality steak & boasting one of the largest selection of Gin in the city.

Alston Bar & Beef, named after the long forgotten main street of Grahamston village, is located underneath the Gordon Street entrance of Glasgow Central Station. Follow the stairs down to Alston’s underground arches to a bar with Glasgow’s widest range of gin, each uniquely garnished & served to perfection.

Glaswegians are spoilt for choice when it comes to great places to eat & Alston aims to raise the bar for meat lovers even further by serving the top 1% of steak available. All our beef is carefully chosen from accredited farms from the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders, each renowned for producing quality beef, full of flavour & tenderness.

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Unspecified, Scottish

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    0141 221 7627

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Glasgow

  • Cross street

    Gordon Street

  • Parking details

    There is an NCP car park in Glasgow Central Station, entering via Oswald Street, 38 Oswald Street, Glasgow, G1.

  • Public transit

    The entrance to Alston Bar & Beef is located in Glasgow Central Station, just within the main Gordon Street entrance.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Romantic

  • Glasgow/Lanarkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Glasgow

    Great for fine wines

  • Glasgow

    Romantic

  • Glasgow

    Good for special occasions

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  1. ElaineM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and great portion sizes even although we had the Set Menu, which was great value. Servers were really nice, polite and attentive. Restaurant was clean and welcoming. Nice clean toilets too. Hope to be back soon.
  2. ChloeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great service, it was obviously busy as Mother’s Day but not the servers fault at all. Steaks cooked to perfect temp. All food and drink delicious. Servers attentive and nice.
  3. BobB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Prebooked and ended up seated in the "bar area" as overbooked I believe , ordered drinks and food pretty much on arrival, drinks arrived, then just over an hour later told no veg available as a side, then since we waited so long to be served, over an hour by then, we were given a free drink and the services charges were removed, After all that we felt rushed to leave, e The staff could not be nicer, not their fault at all that management overbooked and let them struggle on.
  4. AdeleO

    Angus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The team at The Alston Bar & Beef never fail to provide an outstanding dining experience. Everything about it is 10/10. I thank you for a lovely Mother’s Day meal & drinks.
  5. DeniseK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Sunday roast in Glasgow Highly Recommended, even the kids enjoyed it
  6. Baabaaboy

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service, great drinks. Got a bottle of prosseco on the house as it was our ruby anniversary. Only issue only 1 cubicle in ladies usable out of 3 let's this place down.
  7. Anthony

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Again this is up there with one of the best meals we have ever had . Me my partner and daughter drove up for food for mothers day and i cant fault anything . Service is brilliant , food is outstanding the only problem is there isnt an alston bar and beef in manchester . PLEASE OPEN UP AGAIN IN MANCHESTER !!!!
  8. CallanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was amazing and the serving staff were happy to help
  9. StephenT

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whole experience was first class. Steaks were perfectio 👌
  10. Cara

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant. Fantastic food Wonderful service Beautiful setting Intimate, romantic.
  11. AilsaK

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a hidden gem!! Staff are 10/10. Food is top class. Will definitely be back.
  12. RobertM

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great value, amazing food really enjoyed my visit
  13. Mark

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It's been a while since I last visited the restaurant but I was still very impressed with the service and food. The staff were very professional and friendly.
  14. MaggieC

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food amazing, staff delightful. Venue felt quite cold.
  15. JackieL

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food and extremely friendly staff as always
  16. Lesley

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food best Sunday lunch ever! The restaurant is very unique service and everything just perfect!
  17. Natasha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. We got the chateaubriand, it was the best steak be have ever ate. Mash, chips, greens, and the spicy Mac n cheese so good.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Nice place. Only on for drinks. Been in loads for food in past visits. No table service for the bar is a bit of a let down considering the bar is fairly small
  19. LisaS

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely afternoon out. Food is gorgeous, lots of choice and very reasonably priced. Will definitely return.
  20. LisaD

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food. Will definitely be back.
  21. StevenH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a perfect meal in a perfect setting. Staff were all very polite and with excellent service. A must for any steak lovers.
  22. Leth

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time in Alston as we never knew it existed. After being told about it by our receptionist, we decided to give it a try. Before we even ate, we had fallen in love with the place. The whole ambience is fantastic. The food was excellent and the staff were superb. We will most definitely be back.
  23. SimplyPawly

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was really impressed by the price and the quality and the portion sizes! Really worth it and the history of the place and ambience really topped it! Also, excellent service!
  24. Charlieax

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I had a wonderful time. I asked for my steak to be medium and my partner asked for their steak to me medium rare. I think there was a mix up because I got the steak that I ordered but medium rare and my partner got their steak that they ordered but medium.
  25. DouglasL

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wine prices starting to get to high £26 for the cheapest not attractive
  26. PeterW

    Angus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic evening, the steak was cooked to perfection. We will book a table again in the future.
  27. GailA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely meal in Alston Bar and Beef. I had set menu, £20 for two courses or £24 for three , good value for money, and a good selection to choose from on the menu. Husband had the fillet steak which I did think was a bit pricey at £39 but he said it was cooked perfectly, great fat chips. Staff were lovely, Would recommend.
  28. WallisC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Wasn’t impressed with chateaubriand. Portion sizes were very small also for sides. Was so looking forward to trying here and we both left disappointed
  29. Jude

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Booked this restaurant for lunch with my son who I was visiting in Glasgow. The venue was really lovely, great ambience, classy , service was excellent and steaks cooked to perfection. Will definitely book again, may try evening next time.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never fails to amaze us, faultless everytime
  31. allanat

    Glasgow

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had a nice meal at Alston, although our table was booked for 3pm and we didn't get our food until almost 4pm. We did get a drink on the house for the wait, but when the food eventually arrived it wasn't very hot. Overall it was still enjoyable just not as good as the first experience I had.
  32. AnmaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing , best roast I have had in a long time . Wine was delicious and service and surroundings were excellent. Definitely be back again
  33. Jido

    Argyll

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I love a good steak restaurant and we’re both glad we found this wee hidden gem. We had the chateaubriand which was absolutely fantastic. Everything that came with our steak was tremendous aswell. My only negative would be the sauce pots are way too small, I had to ask for a couple of extras but no biggy. Will most definitely be back
  34. AllisonY

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, busy but with a really nice atmosphere and very good service
  35. FionaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit - overall a great experience! I’ll be back!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Dunbartonshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10, food was incredible and the service was excellent.
  37. WilliamG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and drink. Service was also brilliant and can't find fault with this place. Will definitely be back!
  38. PaulG81

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael and the team made the night, from the amazing service to unbelievable flavours throughout the meal. Would recommend to anyone
  39. Strictly

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    We were a party of 3 and had booked for 4.15pm but we phoned to say we might be a bit later as we were just leaving the Ovo at 4pm no problem booking changed to 4,45pm Got our table immediately and service was excellent. Two of us had the Sunday Roast which tasted lovely but felt could have been a bit warmer also plates needed to be warmer, one had sirloin steak which was lovely but steak knife could have been sharper. The dessert pear crumble we were not charged for as it was the crumble was solid. We did enjoy our time in Restaurant and will go back.
  40. Gary

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Sunday roast I’ve had in years and all for £20 is a bargain

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Alston Bar & Beef is rated 4.5 stars by 2202 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Order online
Google Map for Alston Bar & Beef

Unit 19, 79 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Gordon Street

  • Neighborhood

    Glasgow

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Unspecified, Scottish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is an NCP car park in Glasgow Central Station, entering via Oswald Street, 38 Oswald Street, Glasgow, G1.

  • Public transit

    The entrance to Alston Bar & Beef is located in Glasgow Central Station, just within the main Gordon Street entrance.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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