Renfrewshire Foodies decamp to one of Paisley’s hidden gems for some exquisite Indian cuisine. Firstly, Multan Tandoori isn’t somewhere you happen to fall into. Although not far from the main thoroughfare of Paisley and easily walkable from Gilmour Street station, you really need to be clued up to come here. You’ll find it safely...
Read MoreWith enthusiasm and expertise to spare, Robert and Paul are left bowled over by their lunch trip to Johnstone Coffee Co. When you think about what takes a locale and transforms it into an institution, there’s a persisting idea that tenure is the guiding principle. Yet for every rule, there are exceptions to justify...
Read MoreAmid a sea of glowing recommendations, Robert Blair heads to Kilmacolm to see what all the fuss is about. Believe the hype. There are some places that instantly imbue you with positive energy as you cross the threshold. When striding into Kilmacolm’s fastest-rising eatery of Cairn, there’s an innate sense that some previously unidentifiable...
Read MoreKnown for their exquisite taste and passion, we sent Renfrewshire Foodies on assignment to this incredible Neilston Road eatery. Tucked away in a former bank building on Paisley’s Neilston Road, La Banca Italian provides hearty Italian fare, generous portion sizes and an extensive menu designed to suit all ages. We received a warm welcome...
Read MoreAfflicted with a notorious craving for all things confectionary, our designer Paul Dickson and the family found no shortage of decadent delights at Soar’s most mouth-watering attraction. I’ve never hankered for cheese and biscuits after dinner, I am 100% a pudding kinda guy. I have an insatiable sweet tooth, as does my partner Theresa...
Read MorePaul Dickson enjoys a fine dining experience in one of Renfrewshire’s classiest restaurants. My family and I have been visiting Ingliston Country Club & Hotel and Palomino’s Restaurant for several years. We stay in the lodges while the kids are enjoying one of their countless school holidays. Every time we visit they’ve added new...
Read MoreAlthough our Paisley-born editor had only been to Bridge of Weir once before, his visit to Bernie’s has given him plenty of reason to return. Some places go beyond just catering to the local community and become a pillar of it. Rather than reducing the café experience down to its transactional nature, these eateries...
Read MoreAfter venturing in to the pub on two consecutive Christmas Eves’, Editor Robert Blair discovers what a normal Friday night in Gantry has in store. Among the cavalcade of misconceptions that people have about Paisley, one of the most persistent is that its watering holes are all carbon copies of one another. Informed by...
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for friendly ambiance and a hearty lunch, Paisley’s Taste Buds is for you. Editor Robert Blair pays a visit. Situated on Lawn Street, Taste Buds is a true gem of a café. Embedded into the fabric of their community, their exuberant staff have gone above and beyond to get...
Read MoreA sumptuous trade-off between the traditional and the contemporary, Suzanne Oswald found plenty to rave about at this multi-faceted Houston establishment. Walking into this idyllic country pub is like visiting an old friend; there’s a warmth and familiarity to its traditional decor that is immediately comforting, particularly when seeking refuge from the wet and...
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