Hazel, Bar & Restaurant

You'll find Hazel tucked away on John Street in the city centre, in that sweet spot between Merchant City's pretension and the West End's laid-back vibe. It's the kind of place that takes its cocktails seriously—proper technique, interesting ingredients, no nonsense—but never lets that get in the way of actually having a laugh. The kitchen knows what it's doing too, turning out refined plates that feel considered without being fussy. It's got proper Glasgow bones: the sort of neighbourhood spot where regulars prop up the bar next to first-daters, and nobody seems out of place.