The Waterhouse Restaurant at the Beardmore Hotel boasts one of the best settings in Glasgow; the hotel is one of the main conference centres in Scotland, holding a number of awards and offering a profusion of high-tech facilities for business guests. It can't be all work and no play, however, and the hotel provides plenty for pleasure-lovers too. The Waterhouse Restaurant offers an excellent culinary retreat, complete with stunning views over the River Clyde to enjoy while tucking into some superb French and British cuisine, and special dietary requirements are catered for.

The award-winning chefs create the menu around locally sourced ingredients - among them Caledonian beef, Blair Atholl venison, Scrabster sole and Orkney smoked Brie. Try the tian of tomato and Scottish crab with avocado salsa for a fantastic combination of flavours, and follow it with the Asian-inspired hot smoked Schezwan- pepper-dusted duck breast with Asian greens and soba noodle broth - British cooking styles are given a twist with exotic combinations like these. Desserts are something special too - try iced peach p a rfait and chocolate sauce, or banana cheesecake with Highland toffee ice cream - and their homemade chocolate is a naughtily delicious finish to the meal. There is an extensive wine list, with over 80 wines to choose from to suit every palate. This is the place to go for a touch of class in elegant surroundings; private dining is available, while a stay in the hotel is relaxing and the food luxurious. Not to be missed.