The on-site eatery at the city’s Burrell Collection was named alongside spots across the country, including Corner at the Tate Modern in London and the Stone Cafe at Perth Museum.
Introducing the list, The Guardian newspaper said not only do these cafes allow visitors to take stock of everything they’ve seen, they are also a draw in their own right, something that was realised by Henry Cole, founding director of the V&A.
Cole hoped that his refreshment rooms, which were opened in 1868, would encourage people to enjoy culture while they ate, something that has since been replicated by others.
The Burrell Collection cafe was the only entry from Glasgow to be named (Image: Getty Images)
Why was the cafe at the Burrell Collection in Glasgow named one of the best in the UK?
Discussing the eatery at Glasgow‘s Burrell Collection, The Guardian said: “Light floods the cafe at the Burrell, in a space that feels somewhere between a summer house and a church, all the glass skilfully blurring the lines between the green parkland and the calm museum interior.”
The publication went on to praise the £68 million revamp of the museum and gallery in Pollok Park, which added this bright extension.
It said the inclusion of this space has helped create a “relaxing spot” to enjoy a coffee and cake while checking out the diverse collection donated to the city by Sir William Burrell.
Discussing the menu, the newspaper said: “Big salads (£11.50) and toasted sourdough sandwiches (£10) are the mainstays, with a few interesting small plates too.
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“Try “chickpea a leekie” – spiced carrot hummus with crispy leeks and pickled prunes – or mushrooms in kale breadcrumbs with aioli (£7).
“For hungrier folk, there are heartier meals too, and the Angus steak burger (£11.95) will see you right.
“It’s cafeteria-style rather than table service, but it’s worth queueing up again for coffee and the millionaire’s shortbread.”
