The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
682 Reviews
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- Friday12 PM–1 AM
- Saturday12 PM–1 AM
- Sunday12 PM–1 AM
- Monday12 PM–1 AM
- Tuesday12 PM–1 AM
- Wednesday12 PM–1 AM
- Thursday12 PM–1 AM
About the Business
The Calabash – Best African Bar & Restaurant in Glasgow | Enjoy a variety of authentic West African foods at The Calabash, the Best African Bar & Restaurant in Glasgow. Just click on our menu link and Order Online!
Contacts
Call Us
+441412212711
57 Union St, Glasgow G1 3RB
Hours
- Friday12 PM–1 AM
- Saturday12 PM–1 AM
- Sunday12 PM–1 AM
- Monday12 PM–1 AM
- Tuesday12 PM–1 AM
- Wednesday12 PM–1 AM
- Thursday12 PM–1 AM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Kerbside pickup
- Identifies as women-owned
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Late-night food
- Lunch
- Casual
- Brunch
- Small plates
- No-contact delivery
- Sport
Recommended Reviews
Sam T
10.03.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
Wonderful for African dishes. Nyama choma and ugali is the best in Scotland, Githeri is also available.
Clarena Amatha
02.03.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
After a long day of exploring Glasgow, I needed an African touch and The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant was recommended. Had mama's special and it was not that bad. Had African Fanta as well. It was noisy from music and other guests though. But good location in the city centre.
Shafeer Rishad
29.02.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
High expectations going in here. Very authentic feeling on the inside, but can get quite hot as there are no windows. We had to wait aaaggeess for our food after ordering which wasn't fun. The food tasted okay, I wouldn't say amazing. We had the goat curry and lamb stew which were unimpressive. The jollof rice tasted quite nice though I'd recommend that. Chicken liver for starters was also good, as were the cassava chips. Not sure if I'd go back here in all honesty, but perhaps worth a try if you're feeling authentic African food.
Nicholas Hacking
08.02.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
This bar-restaurant really has to be on your list of places to try, if you're looking for something a little different. Authentic Kenyan food and beer. The special mixed grill is amazing. An added bonus is that it's open late, handy if your train is massively delayed (Central Station is just around the corner).
JUSTICE AKWENSI
27.01.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
Good food and night Africa home environment. Really feel no e to see other people of kind. Very nice place to meet friends. They have a variety of African and Caribbean foods selections.
Hirhyel Bassi
18.01.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
I walked in for a take away order, I was not greeted nor told how to order until I went up to ask how to order.I ordered Okro soup it tasted okay but not fresh, seemed defrosted and warmed up. The pounded yam to go with it as well wasn’t made properly. The portion was small as well for the price.
Bami Ojo
08.01.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
My very first visit to glasgow was almost ruined by a very rude customer rep(looks indian) was screaming at the top of his voice at me for not been able to quickly decide on my order not like there were other customers at the moment. I had to leave immediately as there was no way i could enjoy a meal in such an hostile environment.
Loretta ogochukwu Okeke
05.01.2024
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
I had a lovely experience at this restaurant, located in Glasgow. I was hungry and wanted to eat my Nigerian delicacy. It was quite easy to locate by Google map. The restaurant itself looks good and neat with enough eating tables for customers, I rocked and enjoyed the afro music playing in the background, it gave me a feeling of home. Their menu contains variety of African - Nigerian food s, drinks and snacks. I ordered the infamous palm wine which I have missed for over 5yrs. The cost of food was OK, quite affordable. Good customer service, but they need to employ more staff to make the service quicker, I had to wait for about 30 minutes to get my meal. Also, the chicken I ate didn't taste like a hard chicken from Africa. The vegetable soup I ate was very delicious, but a bit watery. The pounded yam was perfect!!.In conclusion, I didn't regret coming there, and hope to come back anytime I am in Glasgow.
Sevare Sevare
27.12.2023
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
The food here is AMAZING! I always get the nyama choma (sizzling lamb) and the chikina awaze tibis (lamb with the delicious spongy injera). Bala is the best! We live in Edinburgh but he remembers us (and what we eat) every time!
Barbara Hind
22.12.2023
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant
Felt like home to this Zimbabwean chimbere the minute I walked in. Very pleasant atmosphere, scrupulously clean, lovely waitress and the Ugali and Nyama Chomo were cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced too. They have gained a regular customer.
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57 Union St, Glasgow G1 3RB
The Calabash African Bar and Restaurant