I had the tasting menu for lunch at Ubiquitous Chip - it was the best of Glasgow hospitality

The Chip is an important place for Scottish cooking, leading the way with game, seafood and other well-sourced produce since 1971. There are decades of memories associated with this place but it continues to be a relevant dining room, with head chef Doug Lindsay leading the kitchen for the last 14 years. General manager Will Allen is a knowledgeable and genial host. Head Sommelier Dan Dorsett is an enthusiastic advocate for the best wines from the restaurant’s collection.

This is not a narrow, twee version of Scottish cooking, there are international influences and techniques, modern flourishes, but the fundamentals are rooted in the country’s exceptional larder. On a Saturday afternoon, there are people sitting outside having pints of Fürstenberg on Ashton Lane, some casual lunches on the mezzanine, lots of conversation in the downstairs and upstairs bar.

We’re here for the main event, the tasting menu served amidst the hanging plants and tropical fish of the main dining room, overlooked by some Alastair Gray artwork and various other fixtures that have become part of the framework of hospitality in the West End.

You can watch a summary of our experience in the video above or it’s available on GlasgowWorld’s new YouTube channel. Sitting here on a sunny day, enjoying a procession of dishes and some really outstanding wine does remind you why The Chip has become synonymous with Glasgow hospitality.

Ubiquitous Chip, 12 Ashton Lane G12 8SJ