Taste of Glasgow - Food, Stories & Laughter
A hosted Scottish food and drink experience celebrating local producers, Glasgow's history and live comedy.
Hello👋, and a very warm welcome to Gael & Grain. We are a charming, atmospheric Scottish pub & kitchen located in Glasgow’s vibrant West End.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and museum, our location is perfect for exploring the rich history and culture of Glasgow.
A Taste of Scotland
At Gael & Grain, we celebrate Scotland’s rich culinary heritage with a unique twist on classic dishes.
Our menu features home-cooked Scottish favourites made with locally sourced ingredients, alongside a carefully selected range of Scottish beers and whiskies.
Explore Glasgow
The West End is known for its stunning architecture, thriving arts and food scene, and charming streets and lanes.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, opened in 1901, is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions, while the nearby University of Glasgow and Hunterian Museum offer a fascinating glimpse into Scotland's past.
Supporting Local Producers
Enjoy a Scottish sharing platter showcasing the very best of Scotland's larder.
We work closely with trusted local suppliers to source fresh, quality ingredients while supporting Scotland's circular economy and reducing our environmental impact.
Celebrating Sustainable Scottish Food
This experience highlights the importance of sustainable consumption through locally sourced produce and responsible partnerships.
Let us introduce the wonderful Scottish suppliers and producers who help make tonight's experience possible.
Your Scottish Sharing Platter
The Honeybee Welcome Cocktail
To start, you will sample our honeybee cocktail with Fettercairn and our local bee-keeper Ed.
The honeybee cocktail is a beautifully balanced celebration of Scotland’s natural larder, The Honeybee brings together our house‑infused citrus spirit, locally sourced honey, and a whisper of wildflower aromatics.
Crafted with sustainability at its core, the cocktail champions low‑waste methods and responsibly sourced ingredients, using honey from ethical Scottish apiaries, dehydrated citrus garnishes repurposed from our kitchen, and botanicals chosen for their minimal environmental impact.
Light, bright, and naturally sweet, The Honeybee is our tribute to pollinators and the vital role they play in Scotland’s ecosystem.
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Fettercairn
Fettercairn sources 100% of its barley from within 50 miles through the Fettercairn 200 club, ensuring sustainable farming for future generations.
The distillery relies on natural spring water from the Cairngorms, essential for whisky production and cooling. In 2020, 13,000 oak saplings were planted to grow a future forest for cask-making, while wind-felled Scottish oak is currently used in collaboration with local estates and cooperages.
Ed’s Bees
Ed’s Bees, founded by Edward O’Brien, is a local business that keeps over 400,000 bees in Glasgow. Ed’s hives can be found in various urban locations, including iconic buildings like the Blythswood Hotel, the Hydro and many corporate businesses. This honey has an ever-changing flavour due to the different flowers and blooms available throughout the year.
Gael & Grain is delighted to feature Ed’s Bees honey – a true taste of Glasgow’s rich and diverse natural landscape. From the parks and gardens of Pollokshields to the West End’s botanical surroundings, Ed’s urban beekeeping provides a haven for honeybees while producing some of the most unique and flavourful honey in Scotland
Chicken Liver Parfait
Served with Freedom Bakery sourdough, chutney, and Graham’s Dairy butter.
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Freedom Bakery
Established in 2015, is a social enterprise providing training and employment opportunities for ex-offenders. Their commitment to baking the best bread in Glasgow has made them one of Scotland’s most loved bakeries.
Graham’s Dairy
A genuine family business, Graham’s was founded in 1939 by Robert Graham in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, where he reared 12 cows, milked them by hand then made all deliveries by horse and cart.
“Happy cows make happy milk – at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about.”
MacSween's Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties
Served in an unconventional way with baby potatoes, and a whisky cream sauce on the side.
MacSween’s of Edinburgh is renowned for its traditional haggis, with a secret recipe going back decades.
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MacSween’s
Macsween is a third generation family firm, passionate about making great-tasting foods. We start with the best ingredients and our family recipes, which are virtually unchanged in 60 years.
And just as we have always done, hand make our products with great care. Our haggis, vegetarian haggis and black pudding are wonderfully versatile, great for all times of day and throughout the year!
Haggis is a favourite amongst Scots and visitors alike - don’t be scared to try it, it’s delicious!
Scottish Smoked Salmon & Katy Rodger's Crowdie
A highlight on our menu is the Scottish smoked salmon from the Highland Smoked Salmon Company in Fort William, served with Scottish oatcakes and Katy Rodger crowdie and chives.
All our fish and seafood are brought fresh daily from our local fish supplier, George Campbell & Sons. The nutrient-rich waters of the North Atlantic Drift along Scotland’s West Coast produce the very best fish and seafood.
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George Campbell & Sons Fishmongers
George Campbell & Sons Fishmongers in Whitefriars Street, Perth offers up a large selection of fresh seafood, speciality ready meals and fantastic deli items from other Scottish artisan food producers.
George Campbell & Sons in Perth works closely with many of the leading chefs throughout Scotland and our aim is to become the catering industry's dedicated fishmonger of choice.
Highland Smoked Salmon Company
The shores of the Scottish Highlands have long been famed for their crisp clear waters containing the very best of Salmon.
Here at Highland we understand and honour that legacy of quality, enhancing the best of raw materials to satisfy the most demanding of palate.
Peterhead Fish ‘n Chips
Enjoy our freshly landed mini battered Peterhead Fish ‘n Chips, sourced from George Campbell & Sons. Peterhead haddock is known for its quality and freshness and is one of the most popular dishes on our menu.
Goats Cheese Croquettes
Next, we have goats cheese croquettes, a bite size indulgence that melts in your mouth each made with a whipped blend of creamy goats’ cheese, mashed potatoes and red peppers and served with a sweet chilli dip.
Sriracha Honey Chicken
The last savoury dish on the platter is our Sriracha honey chicken, a fiery fusion of heat and sweetness, crafted with care and local pride.
We start with premium chicken from Rodger Butchers, known for their ethically sourced, high-quality cuts. Each piece is marinated in our signature blend of sriracha, garlic, and a touch of soy, then glazed with Ed’s Bees Honey - a golden, floral nectar harvested from wildflower-fed bees right here in the region.
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Rodgers Butchers
Rodgers handpicks meat from dedicated farmers and emphasises establishing traceability to origin. Only then can our butchers rest assured that the carefully selected ingredients are worthy of being used within Rodgers’ award-winning pies and sausages.
Whisky Cranachan
Moving onto our desserts, we are proud to present our local honey and whisky cranachan, made with Scottish raspberries, local honey, whisky, cream, and oats.
We work alongside Ed’s Bee’s Honey for this delicious dessert. Enjoy the unique taste of our honey and whisky cranachan, a perfect blend of traditional Scottish ingredients and local sustainability efforts.
Comedy by Ross Leslie
Later in the evening, guests will receive a warm welcome from Ross Leslie, a comedian by night and a history tour guide by day.
Ross will take them on a lively, humorous journey through Glasgow’s past, from its world-famous shipbuilding heritage to its surprising moments in Hollywood.
Along the way, he’ll celebrate the city’s unique sense of humour, perfectly symbolised by the iconic Duke of Wellington statue.
Good Egg Comedy
Established in 2021, family-run comedy collective dedicated to delivering outstanding stand-up experiences across Glasgow and Edinburgh on a regular basis, with several other shows around the central belt.
Founded and regularly hosted by comedian Ross Leslie, Good Egg Comedy is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to showcasing both established performers and emerging talent.
His stand-up set will also weave in personal anecdotes, touching on family life, health, and a collection of other relatable and comical stories, ensuring plenty of laughs throughout the night.
Get ready for a night of laughter, history and classic Glasgow banter!
Learn more about Ross Leslie: www.goodeggcomedy.co.uk/info/ross-leslie
This experience supports SDG Goals 10 and 12 by promoting responsible consumption and production.
A key target is to significantly reduce waste generation by 2030 through prevention, reduction, and recycling, which can also lead to cost savings.
Conducting a simple audit to assess spending, waste sources, and prevention strategies is the first step in developing a reduction plan for the Lomond Leisure Group. Additionally, the experience seeks to reduce inequalities in income, opportunity, and social inclusion, both locally and globally. It advocates for equal access to resources, rights, and economic growth while tackling discrimination and empowering marginalised communities for a fairer society.
