The Spiritualist

01 The Arrival

The Spiritualist is much more polished and glamorous than the average city-centre bar, with stylish, slightly dramatic décor that gives it a proper date-night or girls'-night-out feel — dress up a bit and you won't feel overdressed.

02 The Food

Popular choices include steak and eggs, the bacon beefburger, cheeseburger tacos, karaage chicken, chargrilled prawns and a range of creative cocktails built around an extensive spirits selection. The small-plates approach works well for sharing, with karaage chicken, prawns and cheeseburger tacos singled out for flavour and variety — fun rather than overly serious, while still nicely presented.

03 The Experience

Staff get a lot of praise, particularly for being friendly and knowledgeable about the cocktails, taking time to make recommendations that make the evening feel personal. The music, polished décor and lively central location give it a proper evening vibe, especially suited to birthdays and date nights.

04 Was It Worth It?

The food is reasonably priced for a city-centre bar, though cocktails can push the bill up — midweek drinks and food deals can make it much better value.

05 The Verdict

Beautiful décor, brilliant cocktails, a lively atmosphere, friendly service and excellent for a night out, though several cocktails can add up. Worth coming back for the atmosphere and drinks as much as the food.

Location — 62 Miller St, Glasgow G1 1DT, UK