So, to add to my
disappointment of the Irn Bru scenario, the best Hipster bar in Glasgow The Black Dove in Shawlands is shut on
a Monday!
She really wanted to go
but The Mary is only allowed on the lash one night a week.
However, I decided to
abandon her and go with daughter number 2 on Saturday night and it was
smashing. Please don't tell The Mary because she'll be raging.
I had a dream about a Dove
the other night and in my research found out it represents a 'virtuous, loving
and beloved woman who sticks by her man'.
I'm baffled as to why it appeared in my dream then. It also alludes to a
message or a letter with urgent information. So, that's OK as I've never, as
far as I know, dumped a postman, nor has the postie ever blocked me on Facebook
meaning I hope to get mail.
Other social network sites
are available!
The Black Dove has a very
cool vibe and yes, I’m allowed to say that because I’ve been told “I’m Cool as
F***” by people who know exactly what this is!
It is very stylish and the
food was amazing!
Juton, of the Hipster beard and front man
extraordinaire, has such presence it’s almost like watching a performance in a
theatrical setting and Megan who served us was like a 1950's bombshell, all
flaming hair and red lipstick. Had we not been going to a party it would have
been a lovely place to spend a Saturday evening because the bar is very
inviting and they have an extensive drinks menu.
Serving everything from
stylish cocktails, champagne to craft beers you're guaranteed a great
experience rivalling any cocktail bar in the city centre.
The menu is designed to
suit everyone and anyone with a special diet only has to ask and their wishes
will be fulfilled, within reason I suppose. They might not have any new-born
kittens to boil for you but they’ll do their best.
If you are not so hungry
they do small plates of most of the main dishes on the menu or you can simply
order small plates of everything. I had
the Ox cheek, steak pie and I relished every single morsel of it. Not sure the
ratio of steak to cheek but at £6.50 with baked celeriac and beef gravy I wasn’t
questioning anything.
Daughter No.2 had the
steak and I had major meat envy and as she chomped on the juicy, tender, medium
cooked chunk. I slavered so badly she
thought I was having a seizure.
Take 5; Every month they
have a special evening when you can savour a secret 5 course menu. The fabulous
thing about this is you will be privy to something unique and some of these
dishes will never appear on the regular menu.
Maybe because they'll be shite...but I doubt this will be the reason.
The cost for the evening is £25 but you can also add Matching Drinks for £20
and I think it would be worthwhile but the website doesn’t state what you get
for your money as far as the booze is concerned. I'm sure it won't be tap water and there'll
be wine/beer on tap and if you add the cost of one drink per course then twenty
quid is very reasonable.
All in all, I had the best time but
need to go back as we were in a hurry to go to the most fabulous 50th
Gorbal's Girl Party I've ever been to!
Oh, What a night!
See you the next time with The Mary!
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