The Flavour bomb Kitchen at the Balcony

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Possibly the best sports centre cafe in Scotland, if not The World! If scaling a wall with only a rope for support doesn't get your blood flowing then a meal at the Balcony Cafe certainly will. Chef Liam McAlpine loves to spice things up and regularly updates his mouthwatering menu to keep diners on their toes. This modest eatery at the top of the Glasgow Climbing Centre, a converted church, certainly packs a punch. Sandwiches with names like Joey Tribbiani (a pastrami and cheese feast) and Socrates, featuring falafel, hummus and tzatziki, are available on a variety of breads - including gluten/wheat free - and can come accompanied by a tasty soup for just a fiver. As well as the popular haggis nachos, the specials board showcases generously portioned main courses like cumberland sausage with chorizo mash, and chicken salad with Stornoway black pudding and roasted veg; all cooked from fresh on-site. Tapa coffee and a fab cake selection are well worth climbing (the stairs) for, too.

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• Typical visit: about 1 hour