Upstairs At The Drake - Glasgow City

I've walked by The Drake several times, but this was my first visit (with the Yelp brunch club! They had a small brunch menu (see Pammi's picture as well...

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, it looks so cute with it's ivy trellises, fairy lights and stone steps down to the door. Inside it much...

Last week, we went for a Sunday Roast here and it was very good. We ordered a bottle of red wine (merlot, would recommend) and were sadly informed there was...

I went for Sunday roast and ended up feeling disappointed. Three of us ordered roast beef and the beef was cooked nicely. However, the Yorkshire puddings were burnt and there were only two very small roast potatoes. The meals were served on small plates, which seemed to make it look like a larger portion. The service was not great and the staff were not very attentive. When we received the bill, there was a service charge added for four people, which was strange for pub food. Overall, we spent £140 and left feeling hungry. I won't be returning anytime soon.

We went to The Drake 3 times over a one month period with visiting family and friends, because it is very close to our flat while living in Glasgow. The atmosphere is great and the service was excellent. However, the food was only so-so given that this is billed as a gastro-pub. The first experience was great, and the food was really good. We then went to the Sunday roast dinner, and were disappointed to see that there was no cauliflower cheese (as advertised), and the sticky toffee pudding was all gone by the time we arrived at 5:45. The Yorkshire pudding did not taste quite fresh, or made of fresh ingredients. The substituted ice cream sundae lacked some of the advertised ingredients. The third meal we had there last week and the vegetable curry contained fairly few intact vegetables, except for several strips of uncooked red pepper. The crispy onions, advertised as an accompaniment, were not present and we had to ask for them. I'd love to see this place thrive but the kitchen staff needs to do a better job. I can't strictly pan the place as it has great vibes and a named local brew, but in restaurant-heavy Glasgow, more is needed.