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I tried Glasgow's new rooftop bar and restaurant, my verdict
Glasgow already boasts several great spots for sipping cocktails while watching the sun set over the skyline, including the Red Sky Bar in Finnieston, House of Gods in Merchant City and Kong in the city centre - just to mention a few.
And last night, I went along to the newest addition to the scene, SíSí.
My friend and I were invited to have a look around ahead of the official opening on August 1.
I tried Glasgow's new rooftop bar and restaurant, my verdict (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) Our table (Image: Newsquest)
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The venue is located at the top of The Social Hub, just off Argyle Street and we were filled with excitement taking the rainbow-coloured elevator up to the eighth floor.
Upon arrival, we were shown to our table next to a huge window, already providing a unique angle of Glasgow below us.
But the real star of the evening was the rooftop, complete with tables and comfortable chairs.
The spacious area was beautifully lit up as the sun set behind us - great timing on our part.
Below, we could see the People's Palace, Glasgow Green, all along Argyle Street and Central Station form a truly unique point of view.
Airmale and Cherry Paloma (Image: Newsquest) Papa dorata and baja hake (golden potato and panko hake) (Image: Newsquest) Tostada de cancrejo (white crab) (Image: Newsquest)
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After a wee wander outside, we sat down to enjoy our meal.
SíSí serves Mexican-American inspired sharing plates paired with craft cocktails.
We ordered seven dishes between us, including the excellent guacamole with chips, scallops, crab, a beef brisket tortilla dish and my personal favourite - the flautas.
This is a vegetarian meal made of a fried corn tortilla stuffed with pumpkin, kale, queso oaxaca, crema and salsa macha.
It was excellent and very filling.
The plates were beautifully presented, light and delicious. What impressed me mostly was how well-seasoned the food was.
Ceviche verde (scallops) (Image: Newsquest)
Churros and mezcal cranachan (Image: Newsquest) Rooftop view (Image: Newsquest)
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The scallops, specifically, were very flavourful in a brine made with verdita, olives, avocado and pumpkin seeds.
To drink, we tried four cocktails between us: the Cherry Paloma, the Airmail, the Trouble in Paradise and Coco Maiz.
They were all great, but if I had to highlight one of them, the Cherry Paloma was the perfect amount of fruity and smoky.
If I could do it all over again, I would order that and not let my friend pick it first, leaving me with only a couple of sips of goodness.
We even had space for dessert, mezcal cranachan for me and churros for my dining partner.
Overall, I enjoyed our time very much at SíSí, I only wish the weather had been a bit warmer and drier for the occasion.
During the next heatwave, you will know where to find me.
