Alston Bar & Beef

4.5

2168 Reviews

£41 and over

Steak

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
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
Website
http://www.alstonglasgow.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

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

Popular dishes

Beetroot & Clementine Galette£9.00
whipped goat's cheese, port reduction
Pumpkin & Mulled Cider Soup£7.00
gingerbread croutons, pumpkin seed pesto
Smoked Mackerel Rillettes£9.00
roast potato & cranberry salad, pickled red onion
Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly£9.00
celeriac remoulade, honey vinaigrette
Orkney Scallops & Roast Chicken Wing£14.00
sweetcorn puree, bourbon sauce, corn kernel & chicken salt crumb

Mains

Artichoke & Kale Gnocchi£16.00
chestnut & sage dressing, cranberry compote
Peanut Crusted Cod£18.00
massaman curry sauce, Thai spiced potatoes
Braised Beef Brisket£18.00
reduced orange, clove & port sauce, roast potatoes, honey & mustard carrots
Pan Fried Seabass£18.00
butterbeans with spinach, garlic & chilli, pumpkin seed pesto

Steaks

All our Tweed valley steaks are hand selected by our east Lothian master butcher John Gilmour; he only picks the best limousine cross Aberdeen Angus cattle, which have been reared on grass & barley. The beef is then dry-aged on the bone for a minimum of 35 days which results in a tender and flavourful piece of meat. Served with double cooked chips, mash or salad & a choice of sauce

250g D-Rump£24.00
230g Fillet£39.00
250g Ribeye£33.00
250g Sirloin£33.00
450g Côte de Boeuf£43.00

To Share

500g Chateaubriand£70.00
Butcher's Cuts£60.00
diamond, flat iron, hanger

Sauces & Butters

Add extra sauce £2

Truffle Bearnaise
Peppercorn
Garlic & Herb Butter
Bordelaise
Salsa Verde
Massaman Curry

Sides

Glazed Chorizo & Pumpkin Seeds£6.00
Beer Battered Onions£5.00
Jalapeno Mac & Cheese£6.00
Baby Gem Salad£5.00
Chilli & Garlic Mushrooms£5.50
Brisket Mac & Cheese£6.50
Spring Greens with Peas & Tarragon£5.00
Double Cooked Truffle & Parmesan Chips£5.00

Gin Cocktails

Orange & Basil Gimlet
Everything's Rosy
Barrel-Aged Negroni
Gin Smash

Red Wine

The Paddock Shiraz, Chile
- 175ml£6.00
- 250ml£8.65
- Bottle£26.00
Alto Bajo Merlot, Chile
- 175ml£6.35
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£27.00
Tilia Malbec, Argentina
- 175ml£6.55
- 250ml£9.35
- Bottle£28.00
Villa dei Fiori Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Australia
- 175ml£6.75
- 250ml£9.70
- Bottle£29.00
Cotes du Rhone Rouge Haut de Brun Alain Jaume 2020, France
- 175ml£7.45
- 250ml£10.60
- Bottle£32.00
Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Corra, Spain
- 175ml£7.70
- 250ml£11.00
- Bottle£33.00
Spy Valley Pinot Noir, New Zealand
- Bottle£39.00
St Hallett Faith Shiraz, Barossa, australia
- Bottle£43.00
Moulin d'Issan, Bordeaux Superieur, France
- Bottle£41.00
Nederburg The Brewmaster Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape, South Africa
- Bottle£50.00
Château Boutisse, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France
- Bottle£75.00
Barolo, Enrico Serafino, Italy
- Bottle£90.00

White Wine

Rebeland Swartland Chenin Blanc, South Africa
- 175ml£6.00
- 250ml£8.65
- Bottle£26.00
Statua Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Italy
- 175ml£6.35
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£27.00
La Serre Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
- 175ml£6.55
- 250ml£9.35
- Bottle£28.00
Gerard Bertrand Heritage Picpoul White, Occitanie, France
- 175ml£7.45
- 250ml£10.60
- Bottle£32.00
Johnson Estate Sauvignon Balnc, New Zealand
- 175ml£7.70
- 250ml£11.00
- Bottle£33.00
Riesling Alsace Tradition Organic Emile Beyer, France
- Bottle£37.00
Chablis Domaine Jean Defaix 2021, France
- Bottle£50.00
Sancerre Clos Paradis Domaine Fouassier 2020, France
- Bottle£57.00

Rose Wine

La Maglia Rosa Pinot Grigio Blush Delle Venezie, Italy
- 175ml£6.00
- 250ml£8.65
- Bottle£26.00
Petit Papillon Grenache Rose Vin de Pays d'Oc, France
- Bottle£28.00

Dessert Wine

Clos l'Abeilley Sauternes 2019, France
- 50ml£4.00
- Bottle£30.00

Sparkling

Vaporetto Prosecco NV, Italy
- 125ml£6.50
- Bottle£39.00
Champagne Bonnet Grande Réserve Brut, France
- 125ml£11.00
- Bottle£66.00
Palmer & Co Rosé Solera NV, France
- Bottle£66.00
Bollinger Special Cuvee, France
- Bottle£90.00
Laurent Perrier Rose Brut NV, France
- Bottle£90.00
Dom Pérignon Brut, France
- Bottle£200.00

What 2,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alston Bar & Beef impresses with "amazing food" and "wonderful service," offering standout steaks and a "fantastic atmosphere." Guests highlight the "best Sunday roast" and value in set menus. Despite occasional service hiccups, the team's attentiveness shines. A "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for steak lovers!

2,168 Reviews

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KennyL
Glasgow2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant and very attentive staff, the food was very good too and the set menu is great value for money.
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ThomasN
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great ambiance about the place would definitely recommend
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AmandaB
Glasgow2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the Sunday roast for 4 people 3 beef was nice other one said beef was chewy and that was pink . Next time would order one drink and drink there water as 10% service charged added to bill, great for a special occasion as setting of restaurant is different from the rest
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ElaineM
Glasgow3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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ChloeS
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
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.
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BobB
Glasgow1 review
3.0
Dined on March 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
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.
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AdeleO
Angus3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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DeniseK
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Sunday roast in Glasgow Highly Recommended, even the kids enjoyed it
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Baabaaboy
Glasgow2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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.
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Anthony
Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 !!!!
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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
Price
£41 and over
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

Website
http://www.alstonglasgow.co.uk/
Phone number
0141 221 7627

Alston Bar & Beef

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

500g Chateaubriand

250g Ribeye

250g Sirloin

Bites

Alston's Beef Jerky£6.00

Bread & Sea Salt Butter£4.00

Gordal Olives£4.00

Starters

Beetroot & Clementine Galette£9.00

Pumpkin & Mulled Cider Soup£7.00

Smoked Mackerel Rillettes£9.00

Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly£9.00

Orkney Scallops & Roast Chicken Wing£14.00

Mains

Artichoke & Kale Gnocchi£16.00

Peanut Crusted Cod£18.00

Braised Beef Brisket£18.00

Pan Fried Seabass£18.00

Steaks

250g D-Rump£24.00

230g Fillet£39.00

250g Ribeye£33.00

250g Sirloin£33.00

450g Côte de Boeuf£43.00

To Share

500g Chateaubriand£70.00

Butcher's Cuts£60.00

Sauces & Butters

Truffle Bearnaise

Peppercorn

Garlic & Herb Butter

Bordelaise

Salsa Verde

Massaman Curry

Sides

Glazed Chorizo & Pumpkin Seeds£6.00

Beer Battered Onions£5.00

Jalapeno Mac & Cheese£6.00

Baby Gem Salad£5.00

Chilli & Garlic Mushrooms£5.50

Brisket Mac & Cheese£6.50

Spring Greens with Peas & Tarragon£5.00

Double Cooked Truffle & Parmesan Chips£5.00

Gin Cocktails

Orange & Basil Gimlet

Everything's Rosy

Barrel-Aged Negroni

Gin Smash

Red Wine

The Paddock Shiraz, Chile

Alto Bajo Merlot, Chile

Tilia Malbec, Argentina

Villa dei Fiori Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Australia

Cotes du Rhone Rouge Haut de Brun Alain Jaume 2020, France

Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Corra, Spain

Spy Valley Pinot Noir, New Zealand

St Hallett Faith Shiraz, Barossa, australia

Moulin d'Issan, Bordeaux Superieur, France

Nederburg The Brewmaster Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape, South Africa

Château Boutisse, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France

Barolo, Enrico Serafino, Italy

White Wine

Rebeland Swartland Chenin Blanc, South Africa

Statua Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Italy

La Serre Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc, France

Gerard Bertrand Heritage Picpoul White, Occitanie, France

Johnson Estate Sauvignon Balnc, New Zealand

Riesling Alsace Tradition Organic Emile Beyer, France

Chablis Domaine Jean Defaix 2021, France

Sancerre Clos Paradis Domaine Fouassier 2020, France

Rose Wine

La Maglia Rosa Pinot Grigio Blush Delle Venezie, Italy

Petit Papillon Grenache Rose Vin de Pays d'Oc, France

Dessert Wine