Premier Inn Glasgow Pacific Quay (SECC) hotel

You're on Pacific Quay with a gig at the Hydro tonight, or maybe you've spent the day wandering the Science Centre with the kids. Either way, you need feeding, and this hotel restaurant gets it right without any fuss. The kitchen turns out exactly what you want – proper comfort food that hits the spot, whether that's a decent burger or something more substantial. What works here is the lack of pretension. You get generous portions, reliable cooking, and service that doesn't make you feel like you're intruding. The riverside location means you can watch the city lights reflect off the Clyde while you eat, and being practically next door to the SECC means you can actually relax before an event rather than rushing about Finnieston trying to find a table.