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- Price Range:
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££
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Children:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
9 reviews for Ad Lib
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Ad Lib
10/4/2010
I am a massive fan of burgers and after sampling many burgers from various restaurants around Glasgow, I have discovered that Ad Lib really is the cream of the crop. Burgers are their speciality and they have loads to choose from. I opted for a grilled chicken breast burger which came with jalapenos, sour cream and a spicy relish, it was so good! It was served with a side of chips which were nice and chunky. Overall the whole meal was very satisfying which to be honest, is what a meal should be. Perhaps not the healthiest but I was looking for some hearty food and this definitely did the trick.
The waitress who served us was very friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our meal, good job as I was famished. It's a really nice place to sit with oak furniture and as we were there in the evening it was lit with candles which added to the nice relaxed atmosphere. This place is great if you're with a couple of friends or with a huge group as it's big enough to accommodate lots of people.
I'm looking forward to going back, it's just so difficult choosing what burger I want as they all look so good!
Ad Lib
12/7/2010
The Librarian and I eat here from time to time; she works nearby and my work often places me in Glasgow at about mealtime. Ad Lib is not too stuffy about people turning up unannounced and will seat the on-spec diner if they possibly can. That said, we normally try to book.
The food here is unpretentious; good ribs basted with a reduction of cola, burgers, fries; everything you would expect from a North American Diner.
The burgers are good, but the buns are a size and a half too big. The salads are quirky, and often do not emerge from the kitchen in any state that resembles the description on the menu.
Ad Lib is good but not great. Maybe that is how they intended to position themselves.
ps The space was once the home of The Glasgow Salvage Corps, the last private fire brigade in the UK. Since becoming a restaurant, several businesses have plied here, and Ad Lib has done well to weather the storm of recession.
Ad Lib
1/5/2010
There are a number of places to get a good burger in the Merchant City area, and Ad Lib is a decent enough place with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
That oh-so-common quirk of supplying a great home made burger in a bun twice the size of it was in evidence here, but as I'd ordered a side of jalapeños I just placed them around the burger to fill it out. The fries were of a good standard, and the portion along with the quality of the burger I think was decent value for money.
The range of condiments deserves a mention, I think - featuring my favourites in the form of Cholula sauce and French's American mustard. I quite like to find either of those on offer, so having both was an unexpected bonus!
The food did take a wee while to arrive, but I was part of a big walk-in group, I don't think it was too bad and everyone was served at the same time. Drinks orders were taken promptly and nobody ran empty for long, which is always welcome.
I'll definitely be going back to Ad Lib to try something else in future.
Ad Lib
Updated - 14/3/2010
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Got a takeaway a few weeks back and while the burger was just as awesome as if I was cosily seated in the place, the chips were soggy and cold. Couldn't eat them.
Delivery wise, I was a good 5 minutes drive away right enough, so.. aye.
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15/1/2010
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Ad Lib
27/11/2009
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I'd never been in here before last night, but had heard very good things about it, mainly regarding the burgers, so gave it a bash, and was very impressed. I'm slightly baffled as to how the previous reviewer could give it 1 star.
I wasn't sure what I was expecting from the interior but whatever it was I was pleasantly surprised. It manages to feel informal but still like a proper restaurant, and had a nice buzz of the other customers and old Motown tunes on the playlist.
The burgers were indeed very good even if I was slightly disappointed to see Ebot's chicken variant a lot bigger than my beef one. Tasted fantastic though, as did the crunchy fries, and they give you a little bottle of hot pepper sauce to drizzle on your meal which is smashing.
It's not the cheapest, £23 is a pretty penny for 2 burgers and a couple of soft drinks, but there were a good few other things on the menu I liked the look of, so I'll likely be back before long.
Also, their rib Tuesday offer looks fascinating. £13.95 for all the ribs you can eat, plus onion rings, corn cobs etc. You can't go wrong with that one.
Ad Lib
15/9/2009
OK I've eaten at Ad Lib before and it was ok
Last night meal was crap - understatement
Starters took about 2o mins to come out it was a monday night and there was one other table, also the clam chowder was nice but I think it may not have ocured to the chef that its hard to eat clam chowder with your fingers - he might next time think about taking the clams out there shells
Mains - crap, the chicken burger tasted like someone had bought the cheapest rankest chicken they could find possible frozen from iceland? They have one veggie main which is so uncreative and undated its not funny who still makes nut roast in this day, no spinach left for one of the side salads. On a plus the rissott was lovely
Waiting staff we're just useless a bit slow and wee bit rude, think they might have all had a hangover
Lastly coke is coke and pepsi is not coke you tell people you don't have coke
Ad Lib
8/9/2009
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Located in an old fire station building, this little gem is one of three Ad Lib bar/restaurants dotted across the city - the other two at the bottom of Byres Rd and Hope Street respectively.
Brunch, lunch, business lunch, pre-theatre, a-la-carte AND takeaway menus all encompass the soups and burgers that this chic, bustling yet chilled out hotspot earns its reputation for. The indian spiced chickpea burger is superb.
The staff are great and really, it's a no-brainer; pay a visit as soon as you can.
Ad Lib
27/8/2009
Wandered down to this restaurant after deciding we preferred the merchant city location's menu more than smaller selection available at the city center Ad Lib.
The starters were excellent, very nice interior and staff were brilliant.
Finally, the steak was probably the best I have had in Glasgow so far.
Thinking of going back for Burgers sometime soon.
Ad Lib
3/3/2010
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Best burgers in Glasgow by a mile. Takeaway is really good value at just £5.95 (about the same price as burger king but a millions time better)
