Vegan
American
Pizza
Western
Fast food
Beer/Wine

Vegan cafe, bar, and live music venue est. since the mid-2000s. Offers savory food menu with choices like nachos, fries, burgers, quesadilla, garlic bread, and brownies topped with ice cream. Informal setup, gets very busy at weekends and evenings. Kitchen stops at 10pm. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-03:00, Sun 12:00-00:00.


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251 Reviews

First Review by hack_man

Gabinboy

Points +115

Vegan
12 Mar 2024

Saboreando durante horas

Para acceder hay que entrar por una calle que parece la parte trasera de todos los restaurantes salvo este. Una bienvenida bastante fría en comparación con el resto de sitios de Glasgow donde era todo sonrisa y amabilidad. Pedí coliflor que me repitió toda la tarde y tostada con queso que no sabía a nada

Pros: Comida original, Variedad

Cons: Entrada confusa, Sabores fuertes

princess.mac.n.cheese

Points +108

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Excellent scran

Innovative dishes for decent prices. Had the banana blossom roll with nooch fries. Great size for the lunch deal.

BenMazaya

Points +192

Vegan
26 Feb 2024

Nice venue, good vibes!

Had a great time here, great music, good food and they had some yummy mocktails as well!

NiamhC41

Points +1419

Vegan
15 Feb 2024

Great lunch deals

Got the banana blossom butty off the lunch menu, which was a decent size. Presented really nicely too. Chips were really tasty!

ArchieOrridge

Points +18

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

Amazing range of meals

Popped in on our first visit to Glasgow & ordered lots off the menu. Everything was delicious, especially the dahl! Will be returning in the future :)

Oaktreebee

Points +17

Vegetarian
01 Feb 2024

Lovely place, close to central station

Met by friendly staff and atmosphere, great variety of vegetarian and vegan choices. Good relaxing background music. Food was imaginative and delicious #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-01

Pros: Food selection, great variety and specials board, Atmosphere, metro Boho with good music , Service was quick by friendly staff

weegievegan

Points +447

Vegan
13 Jan 2024

Fab as ever!

Went for a blowout meal tonight and it was so worth it. Had been worried reading some reviews as I've always found the food in stereo to be awesome and thankfully it was just as good 😍 we got the mushroom pierogi and buffalo cauliflower to start...the cauliflower was amazing as it always is but another review convinced me to get the mushroom pierogi and all I can say is WOW, possibly the best thing I've ever eaten!!!! It tasted absolutely insane, so delicious! Then we had the chip supper and the burger, both with a metric ton of chips 😂 I got the cannoli for dessert which was absolutely gorgeous! I got a panther milk too which is supposed to be like baileys but it was crap compared to the m&s vegan liqueur. So at least I know before I shelled out 30 quid for a bottle online! But anyway, food was absolutely fab and service was efficient and friendly ✨️🌈☺️

N0meatz

Points +208

Vegan
30 Dec 2023

Good tasty food

We had the bourguignon which was absolutely delicious but didn’t have much seitan in, the mushroom dumplings which were lovely, nooch fries and cauliflower wings. The cauliflower was a bit hard but the sauce and skin was delicious.

Pros: Tasty food, Selection

Cons: Cauliflower was hard, Not much seitan

VivaLAarte

Points +3247

Vegan
16 Dec 2023

Good food, nice place

It's a nice place, a bit alternative, with good food. Unfortunately the waiter forgot to put our order in the system, so we waited really long without anything coming. At least they took the most expensive dish from the bill for compensation.

Amino-E

Points +16

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

Some proper vegan dishes full of taste

I tried a daily soup and the chilli and garlic chips. They were both amazing, rich flavor and proper texture. However the chips deserves a 5-Star treatment. The way it has been fried and the flavours opening up in the mouth is a MUST experience. 🤤

LGBTQ friendly environment with gorgeous staff taking care of you. Would recommend 100%

Pros: Staff, Chillinand garlic chips, Soup

amandelmelk

Points +470

Vegan
22 Nov 2023

Perfect!

We had a really yummy meal before we headed off to a gig! We all ordered smaller plates to share, and all dishes were great. I would highly recommend the Buffalo Cauliflower!!!

Pros: Great food , Great drinks

bobdylan

Points +80

Vegan
21 Nov 2023

Poor food

The banana blossom fish was super soggy and was a very off putting texture. Massive portion but really not great and didn’t taste fishy at all. Had nicer fake fish from Aldi tbh. Nice wee side dips but £14 for side dips and chips is a bit steep when the main part of the meal was rubbish.

Service wasn’t great and staff were a bit off/ not very helpful or attentive.

Pros: Nice vibe

Cons: Unpleasant fish, Unattentive staff

blinki

Points +920

Vegan
13 Nov 2023

Amazing

Stereo has been serving up amazing vegan food for a long time. I’ve never had a bad meal here and I’m always happy to go. It’s one not to miss if visiting glasgow

Weaselmaster

Points +88

Vegan
06 Nov 2023

Great new menu

I’ve enjoyed Stereo for years and years. Was excited to hear they had a new menu in place and sampled from it before a gig downstairs.

We had the buffalo cauliflower and mushroom pierogi starters, both excellent. Then the Tempeh Bourguignon with parsley mash: delicious rich gravy, a real winter warmer. To finish, the plums in hot port and muscovado and the chocolate torte, again both delightful.

As we were also going to the gig, we got a discount on our main courses, an added bonus.

Service was attentive and helpful despite the place being really busy.

Pros: Vegan safe space, Great food

glittermuffin96

Points +60

Vegan
13 Oct 2023

Refunded

A review from 3 weeks ago said "high hopes unfulfilled" which is exactly how I feel.

Of all the vegan restaurants, I chose Stereo on my first night in Glasgow because I haven't had GF Vegan "fish and chips" since turning vegan 10 years ago and the dessert sounded nice too. Thought it would be fun with live music too.

It was my mistake thinking it was a restaurant. It's more like a pub in a dark back lane with a bouncer on the door. I didn't like walking to or from the venue.

I enjoy solo travelling and eating alone but feeling at ease is important. Here, I felt the staff were judgy that I was on my own.

There was only one table the waiter wanted me to have which was inches away from other people, facing the bar. I chose my food immediately but was expected to pick a drink just as fast. He was otherwise friendly, but different staff served me each time, who were aloof. A gig was on in a different room which was as loud as a concert. The tables were also too high. I wasn't relaxed at all, but I thought the food might make up for it.

Looked good when served, I was starving and tired. Tried cutting into the "fish" but couldn't. The batter was over-fried and the banana blossom was scorched and stringy and tasted vinegary and tinned, no fishiness or flavour at all. Authentic however, if you like the sensation of getting fish bones (see picture). I tried eating the chips but some were undercooked. Condiments and cauliflower were nice but not what I was there for. I felt queasy as I ate the batter.

I didn't want to complain but I genuinely couldn't eat it. I asked for the bill and staff gave me no chance to talk to them. When I got the bill I was left waiting miserably. I took the bill to the bar and they looked at me like I should have stayed seated. I said it was no one's fault, but explained why I had only eaten half. That waitress said she couldn't deal with it so walked to the end of the bar, to tell her superior who looked directly at me. She didn't seem pleased with the feedback but refunded the full meal which surprised me.

Appreciated the refund but I hope they take the feedback on board. No one who eats real fish and chips is going to become vegan after that. It was inedible to me, but I can only judge that specific meal. Sometimes places with good reviews get complacent. Maybe Stereo are having a bad month or maybe food quality suffers on gig nights...I don't know and sadly won't be going back to find out.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-13

Pros: Unexpected full refund, fully vegan menu

Cons: Food, discomfort, moody staff

LindaPowell

Points +616

Vegan
07 Oct 2023

Sterio restaurant and music venue

Glasgow vegan music venue and restaurant, lush food and good vibes !

Pros: Great menu , Portion sizes , Chilled vibe

CueBert

Points +66

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

High hopes unfulfilled

Despite the simple decor and punk rock trappings, we'd hoped this place would actually rock. The service was terrible. Staff acted as though we were bothering them. It was a super slow Sunday afternoon.
Anyway, we ordered Seitan Burger & chips/French Fries and roasted broccoli--though I don't see it on the menu now a week later. The chips and broccoli were good. The burger was scorched/charred. I should've asked for a refund. The service was awful.
* Two stars b/c HC rewards one for being vegan. If I could I'd give a half star.

Stay away. Not worth it.

Pros: Chips/Fries

Cons: Seitan burger, Service

SaraForks

Points +161

Vegan
10 Sep 2023

Locale vegan e accogliente

Burger di seitan e lenticchie buonissimo. Le patatine fritte fatte da loro sono delle più buone mai mangiate. Anche il Margarita era molto buono, anche se il sale grosso non era proprio adatto. Atmosfera divertente e molto accogliente! 🌱

Pros: Atmosfera, Prezzi non esagerati, Personale gentile e disponibile

BalazsPlosz

Points +140

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

Great food, good portions.

Had the daily soup and the fish and chips.
My friend had the seitan burger that she also enjoyed.
All the portions were huge.
Would go back.

Pros: Portions

marky_mark

Points +20382

Vegan
25 Aug 2023

Haven in every respect

Super friendly. In middle of town. A few dishes, all vegan and good, nice atmosphere, superb IPA alcohol-free beer, cocktails, beautiful view in picturesque side cobblestone street like in a movie. Very nice customers, probably the queer hangout. No outside seating. Close to both central train stations, a few mins walking from / to both.

Jadexxx

Points +54

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Great food and great portion sizes

I liked the menu options and the staff were very kind and helpful.

Pros: Close to glasgow central, Battered Banana blossom & chips, Buffalo cauliflower wings

Cons: Didn’t like the raspberry lemonade

alohias

Points +106

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Awesome Awesome Awseome

Went there on my own for dinner. Had the daily special and it was just fantastic. Super nice staff. High quality food and the best panna cotta I ever had.

Pros: Great food, Nice staff

DanCrook

Points +82

Vegan
05 Aug 2023

nice place

Good food, good atmosphere, good service.
I had the gnocci and the cauliflower wings. Both were fantastic.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-05

Pros: varied menu, all vegan

Cons: none

Manjuvegan

Points +594

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

Good but greasy

As a fish & chips lover, I hit stereo to try their version of it. The portion was generous and the fries & mashed peas were good. The "fish" itself was okay... way too greasy for my taste. It might've been that I was just unlucky. I would go back, but perhaps try something different.

Both beers and service were great!

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-28

Pros: Great service, Good beers, Large portions

Cons: Food too greasy

CharlotteStubbs

Points +258

Vegan
24 Jul 2023

Would go back!

Great food, great cocktails, great staff.

Stereo was full when we arrived so we had to wait at the bar - an opportunity to get a cocktail. I highly recommend the chunky monkey if you like a milky cocktail. It was creamy but not thick and had a very subtle little kick. Similar to drinking baileys but milder.

The chip supper was the best vegan fish I’ve ever had. The subtle fish flavour in the batter evoked memories of my actual fish eating days.

Partner got the buffalo cauliflower and said it was excellent.

Portions were big and they had containers for me to take away what I couldn’t finish.

Would recommend, would return.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-24

Pros: Chip supper!!, LGBTQ+ friendly

Cons: Toilets were a bit smelly.

GarrrliCat

Points +1650

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

Nice menu, even nicer staff

The menu is very nice, big enough to have options but no so big to g et confused! Appetites daily offer too.
We had the banana blossom fish and chips and the arepa. Both were good in flavour and generous portions. Good drink menu too, especially for non alcoholic drinks. The staff was very lovely and helpful and service was very fast for Saturday night

KlaraSäterberg

Points +142

Vegan
27 Jun 2023

Cool bar with good food

Really cool vibe with live music and nice people. The portions size were perfect and huge! And what ever you do, order the banana bloom thingie. It was sooo good that I got sad in the middle of it when I already felt full!




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