So I thought I would finally review something not in the west end of Glasgow! I’ve reviewed the fort before before but there is a new addition in the form of TGI Friday’s and the Vue  Cinema at the back end by Asda living. TGI Friday’s has a pretty standard format and this branch is no different. So you can expect the usual fare of yummy burgers, wraps and main dish…es . There’s also a great range of cocktails and desserts. Be sure to checkout their special offers as some of the set menus can be really good value
The science bit – As usual the fort has ample disabled parking spaces available and there is level access to the venue. Though there are two sets of heavy double doors – There is a clean disabled toilet available. There is a level access to this and some of the seating and bar. However some tables are elevated and some are in booths which can make it difficult to accommodate a wheelchair or for those who find it difficult to slide in along the row. Overall, a really accessible venue but be prepared to wait a little longer for a table if you’re trying to avoid a booth http://m.tgifridays.co.uk/

So this weekend’s trip was to Tattie’s Bistro in Otago Street the West end. It has had many incarnations in past including tattie macs and crabby macs.

positives

- completely level access, one level throughout

- disabled loo (is also the ladies), nice, clean and not full of junk

- staff lovely and accomodating

- food and atmosphere good and often on 5pm (see below). even without that we got free glass of wine on arrival

negatives

- in the heart of west end so parking tricky

In general this is a lovely wee restaurant and would definitely recommend for on the level eating

The Italian Caffe is an lovely Italian tapas restaurant in the Merchant city. Positives

-slight upward ramp into restaurant otherwise level throughout

-disabled toilet available and clean -parking available at NCP car park across the road. However, terrain in car park very uneven

-Marshalled taxi rank available 5 minutes down the street if prefer not to drive

-Merchant city Square, which has a range of accessible bars is also just across the road providing options for nearby follow on drinks

-excellent range of traditional and more contemporary Italian dishes. I had a selection of delicious meat tapas dishes but I went with a vegan friend who was really impressed with the choice available to suit her requirements. It is also moderately reasonably priced.

-the restaurant feels sophisticated, the decor is contemporary, atmosphere lively and the staff very friendly and accommodating

Negatives

-some tables are booths so when booking remember to ask for a table with movable sitting

I am a big fan of Italian food but this is one of my favourite restaurants both for the restaurant itself and for its convenience for car parking, taxis, other bars and night life. Would thoroughly recommend. http://www.theitaliancaffe.co.uk/

The Hanoi bike shop is a Vietnamese style restaurant  just off Byres road.

Positives

there is level access to the venue but note there is some seating upstairs so be sure to specify a floor if booking and mobility is a problem.

There is level access to the ladies toilets and disabled toilet is available

There is movable seating so a wheelchair could be accommodated

The restaurant serves delicious Vietnamese food at a reasonable price. I would specifically recommend the caramel chilli chicken

The staff are friendly and helpful. And its cool colourful almost shack like interior adds to the laid back studenty feel

Negative

The restaurant can only be accessed by walking down a small and uneven lane which might be difficult for those with mobility difficulties or some wheelchairs

Note, most of the seats low stools with no back support which might be difficult to some individuals

As usual, parking on byres rd remains difficult

Overall, aside from the access down the lane, this is a lovely new unique Vietnamese restaurant offering a refreshing and tasty change from the usual on Byres road http://www.thehanoibikeshop.co.uk/