Last month we ventured through to the wild west to see the wonderful Ryan Adams at the Royal Concert Hall. We also took the opportunity to finish work early, get the train through and sample some of what Glasgow had to offer in the food department. Miss Edinburger had done her research and had booked us a table at Alston Bar & Beef inside Central Station.
To be honest when I heard it was inside Central Station I was a bit sceptical as to how good it was likely to be. However once you go in the door you are straight down the stairs and into a lovely bar space which leads on to a further dining area with calm lighting and a simple, stylish layout. Good start.
I’m a big gin fan so was pleased to see the impressive Alston Gin list, with over 50 gins from Scotland, England, France, America, Holland and Germany. I settled for a Tanquery No.10 & tonic and she went for the Gin & Gingerbread cocktail which consisted of Caorunn Gin, lime juice & orange bitters served over ice and finished with homemade gingerbread beer. Both were lovely and refreshing. Seeing as we were making a night of it I also ordered a draft Innis & Gunn for good measure. My initial scepticism was quickly dispersing into a gin fuelled haze.
Miss Edinburger was also suitably impressed with her substantial rump burger. She couldn’t finish it all so I also managed a taste, again the meat was perfect and the burger sauce was really tasty.
Cheers, Him.
Alston Bar & Beef | Central Station, 79 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SQ | 0141 221 7627 | info@alstonglasgow.co.uk
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