What a fabulous night at Boisdale last Wednesday!
Family and friends gathered for Mike D'abo - the one time Manfred Mann front man and writer of "Handbags and gladrags" and "Build me up buttercup". Mike sang, the band played and we ate and drank our way through what can only be described as a truly excellent meal.

Fabulous smoked salmon, dry aged steak severed on the bone and one of the best bottles of wine for under £30 I can remember.

In these recessionary times it is rare indeed to go out spend a small fortune on dinner, be thoroughly entertained over a period of hours (no two sittings here!) and walk out feeling thoroughly euphoric.

Great ambience, well executed dishes and a night of entertainment.

If you haven't been to Boisdale, go!

The location near Victoria station is handy if a bit uninspiring, but once inside Boisdales is a real treat. There are nooks, crannies and a well appointed outdoor terrace with blankets, heaters and great chairs.

What really make this place tick is the high quality of the, mostly Scottish, ingredients. The smoked salmon was the freshest and best I have had and makes it into the top ten best dishes I have ever eaten.

Service is good and its reasonable value.

Recommended

Elegant dining and fine cuisine - we will return!