Cranachan, nestled on the second floor of the scenic Princes Square in Glasgow, offers a delightful blend of Scottish charm and culinary excellence. This vibrant restaurant captures hearts with its inviting atmosphere, especially on its indoor terrace which provides splendid views. Guests have praised the attentive service and friendly staff, setting a welcoming tone for every meal. The menu shines with its selection of traditional dishes, where standout offerings like the full Scottish breakfast steal the show. Patrons like Ross Balling rave about not only the quality and presentation of the food but also the ample coffee servings that make mornings delightful. Caterina Bassano's experience with the afternoon tea showcases the chef's finesse, featuring an exquisite arrangement of sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Evenings at Cranachan elevate the experience further, with diners like Lynn Smith expressing their satisfaction with perfectly cooked steaks and rich mac and cheese. The restaurant’s diverse range of soft drinks complements the meals, including unique choices like Bundaberg Ginger Beer and Irn Bru. Overall, Cranachan is a bolstering culinary destination, celebrated for its high-quality fare, genuine service, and stunning ambiance, making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
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Reviews For Cranachan
Caterina Bassano
May 13,2025
Nice afternoon tea experience in town! The three tier stand comes with super tasty sandwiches, fresh scones, cakes and tea fancies. Lovely coffee! The atmosphere is lovely especially sitting "out" in the indoor terrace at the top floor of the beautiful Princes Square. Service was attentive and friendly!
Ross Balling
Apr 14,2025
Came here for a spot of breakfast and they didn't disappoint... friendly service, good menu selection and reasonably priced. Went for the full Scottish breakfast and it was excellent and well presented. Coffee was also first class, in fact, had seconds. Serves lunch also but evening meals are Friday and Saturday only, however, will be paying a visit as the dinner menu is appetising.
Al Bell
Mar 31,2025
2nd floor of Princes Square, access via escalator (there's even one direct from the street), elevator or staircase. I had reserved online which was a breeze and we were shown to a table on the terrace- inside looked good as well though, that's where the toilets are. A polite waitress took our order pretty quickly, and when we both ordered soup and sandwich suggested a half and half option which dropped out the bread from the soup course and half of the sandwich. This did still fill us up and didn't leave us stuffed, but not sure on the value side though. With a diet Coke (3.50) and a pot of loose leaf breakfast tea (3.05) it came to 25.75. I think this was OK and would return: they were beginning to serve afternoon tea as we left and that looked good too.
Lynn Smith
Mar 22,2025
I loved the evening here. Our waitress was awesome and the food was even better. My steak was done to perfection and the mac and cheese my friend ordered was great .. we had a really good time..
Josep Antoni R.R.
Mar 11,2025
Located at the top of the Princess Square center, one of the most beautiful buildings in Glasgow, inside and outside, just look at the wall! Really good food, salmon, hummus, soups, chicken pate amazing, and variety of sandwiches! Service is really nice and you will have a great view from the top to the mall! Really cosy and great to spend a nice meal!
Ennun
Feb 22,2025
Came in for breakfast/brunch and had a great time! The food was delicious and the young waitress in charge of us was a sweetheart! It's a pretty pricey place, but it was nice just for the experience so we didn't mind
Gigiguk
Feb 11,2025
Booked a table , placed opposite the main restaurant which was quite quiet. The order was taken swiftly and coffee was nice dark roast. Full cooked breakfast was warm and delicious, only issue was the undercooked poached eggs. Reasonable prices and I will be back. Only issue was loud music that started playing intermittently within the arcade itself.
Janette Duncan
Feb 5,2025
Afternoon Tea at the Cranachan is excellent, been here several times now and never been disappointed. Great selection of sandwiches to choose from and delicious cakes and scones. Nice helpful staff too. Would highly recommend ...
Reviews For Cranachan