Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2866 reviews

What User likes about The Sparkle Horse:
I had never been to this restaurant before and it was recommended to me. The bar staff and service were excellent. However, the restaurant seemed hesitant to promote itself, citing its small size and potentially long wait times for food. This was disappointing as we would have liked to stay longer if we had enjoyed a good meal, as we loved the atmosphere. The food that we saw other patrons eating looked delicious. Th... View all feedback. What Anna Dosch doesn't like about The Sparkle Horse:
I went to this restaurant with friends last night. The bar had a really nice and relaxed atmosphere, and the bar staff were very friendly. However, I was disappointed with the condition of the ladies' toilet. It was dirty and in serious need of renovation. It was not a pleasant experience, so we ended up leaving soon after. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Alistair
28.07.2024 - 10:43

Great chill, friendly place, they even turned the music down in the empty mezzanine for me while I had am unexpected and serious work drama, I didn't even ask I...

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Sharon
28.07.2024 - 10:43

Fabulous day/night out, just a pity kitchen was closed for lunch!

Susan
28.07.2024 - 10:43

We popped in for bite to, sadly tho the kitchen was shut ,maybe next time

Ross
28.07.2024 - 10:43

Never a bad visit. Staff are always so nice and it's just so nice and cosy.

Brian
28.07.2024 - 10:43

Great wee pub, off the beaten track but still very West end

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 198 reviews
G
18.03.2024 - 11:42

The staff at this restaurant were somewhat obnoxious and rude. I observed them serve several people, including myself, without making eye contact or engaging in...

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Sophie
18.03.2024 - 11:42

The staff at the bar, especially the man in the cherry shirt, were incredibly rude and unfriendly. They served warm white wine and only the other drinks were de...

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M9262LEmatts
18.03.2024 - 11:42

I went to this restaurant with my brother, but we were denied service by the impolite bartender who said my brother was too drunk the last time he was there, wh...

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Curiosity61064153701
18.03.2024 - 11:42

Great staff and a fine selection of drinks. They aren’t doing food at the moment but that didn’t affect us. It’s a lovely and welcoming place to have a drink. D...

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tmg83
18.03.2024 - 11:42

Never been here and was a recommendation. great bar staff and service. didnt really want to promote the restaurant as i was told it was small and would really b...

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Menu
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews

The staff at this restaurant is very welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed a few drinks outside in the sun, and later returned for more drinks in the evening and a...

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Regrettably, there are no unicorns to be found at this establishment. Sparkle Horse is situated at the intersection of Dumbarton Road and Byres Road and is a ch...

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I had never been to this restaurant before and it was recommended to me. The bar staff and service were excellent. However, the restaurant seemed hesitant to pr...

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First visit to the glittering horse last night for a delicious newbies night. Especially what a fantastic name! We had reserved an area on the back and it...

Although I only live a few blocks from this pub, it took a CMYE invitation to the Monday evening quiz to visit me. I still remember how the Dowanhill...

Google
4.4 ★ from 874 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 44 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.3 ★ from 981 reviews

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