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The chop house brasserie – merchant square

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Positives
There is level access to the venue through the central cobbled square of merchant city.
The venue has an upstairs area but tables are available downstairs and can be reserved in advance.
The toilets are on the ground floor with level access. However a specific disabled toilet is not available within the restaurant and has to be accessed elsew…here within merchant city Square.
There is a good range of steaks plus food for non-meat eaters. The prices are relatively reasonable for the merchant city and the staff are friendly.
As before, with the merchant city (see review of boudoir or Italian caffe) the big benefit of merchant city Square is that several bars and restaurants are available on the level under one roof.
Negatives
Parking is available in a carpark five minutes walk away. However the surfacing is uneven and you have to pay.
Apart from the difficulty with parking and the disabled toilet being out with the restaurant. This is a relatively accessible venue and a good place to start a Saturday night out. http://www.thechophousebrasserie.co.uk/

Nicks Italian bar and Grill – Hyndland Road

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Positives
There is level access to the venue
The bar area and some dining tables are available on the ground floor. This can be specified in advance
There is movable seating to accommodate wheelchairs
There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor
The staff are very friendly and accommodating
It serves nice quality slightly different to the usual Italian fair.
There are also numerous 5 PM deals if you’re hunting for extra good value.
It has a nice lively atmosphere most nights of the week and quite a hip trendy west end feel
Negatives Parking in Hyndland is difficult as always. There is a bus stop 20 m from the venue.
Larger parties can only be accommodated in the upstairs section of the venue.
Overall this is a great local restaurant and bar if you’re looking from this stylish Italian meal out http://www.nickswestend.com/about.html

Duck Bay Marina – Loch Lomond

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This is a good accessible restaurant on the banks of loch lomond.
The food may be a little pricey (average two course £25/head) but is worth it for the stunning views through the full length glass windows looking over the loch and to Ben lommond
“The science bit”
This is a location that really requires a car to access it but disabled spaces are available
There is ramped access to the venue
There is a disabled toilet which is clean and well equipped
There is a platform lift to main restaurant area otherwise there are five  steps up to it
There are surrounding paths for a loch side walk I but these are very uneven and have with high curbs
Overall though this is a beautiful wheelchair accessible venue in the Scottish countryside if you’re looking for a nice meal

Hillhead book club

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Positives
There is level access to the venue through 2 wide doors.
There is seating on the ground level for drinks and food and a table can be specified here if you book in advance. Most seating is in booths and some of these are on a step up but others are on the level and so are suitable if transfers are possible
There is a disabled toilet available. However it is in the entrance area with the door behind a velvet curtain so is difficult to see and access
There is a good range of food on offer. especially an unusually extensive vegetarian menu. The bar does a lot of cocktails although these are at the pricier end of the spectrum. It’s always busy especially on Friday/Saturday night. Negatives
The disabled toilet is really tucked away
Seating can be difficult if it is not possible to transfer from your chair.
Overall though, this is a good bar/restaurant in the West End which is at least partially accessible http://www.hillheadbookclub.com/