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Alston Street was a bustling thoroughfare that connected Argyle Street with Gordon Street until the mid-1870s when all the buildings were demolished to make way for the

first phase of Central Station.

It ran north to south through Grahamston, an important location for Glasgow’s growing international trade, providing premises for processing and storing goods for despatch to countries around the world. There were several large warehouses and a sugar refinery,

surrounded by carters’ yards, tenement dwellings and villas.

The ‘first theatre in Glasgow’ opened in Alston Street in 1764. In fact it was not located in Glasgow but in Grahamston, just a few yards outside the city boundary, because the city and

church elders would not allow the ‘house of the devil’ to be opened within the city.

Alston Bar & Beef is located just under the north end of the original Alston Street and we hope that customers will take an interest in the story of Grahamston, Glasgow’s

forgotten village.

Pickerings 4.0 Rock Rose 4.8Tanqueray 3.5Tanqueray Rangpur 3.6Tanqueray 10 4.8Jinzu 4.2Porters 4.4Rock Rose Navy 6.0Stirling 4.7Shetland Reel Ocean 5.0Strathearn Oaked 4.7

Blackwoods Gin 3.5Boe Violet 4.5Botanist 3.7Caorunn 3.8Daffys Gin 4.8Darnleys View 3.8Eden Mill Love 5.0Eden Mill Hop 5.0Edinburgh Gin 4.0Edinburgh Cannonball 5.2Edinburgh Flavours 4.0

Crossbill 5.5 Gilt 4.0Gordon Castle 4.7Gordon’s Pink 4.0Isle of Harris 5.0Arbikie 4.5Hendricks 3.5Makar 4.6McQueens Gin 6.0NB 4.0Old Raj Red 3.5

SCOTTISH GIN

GINFrom Oxford’s Original description of an ‘Illicit Spirit’ to the rebirth of the world’s most eclectic drink. Gin’s past travels back over 400 years, from Herbal Remedies all the way to the Elixir of Life. Our gantry holds over 120 Gins and grows constantly, ask one of our Resident Ginoisseurs for a recommendation.

*We constantly update our gin range and as such we can’t guarantee your selection will always be in stock. However our team will always recommend the best alternative on request

PCA Old Tom 4.3PCA Sloe 4.3Pinkster 5.2Plymouth 3.7Plymouth Sloe 3.6Portobello Road 3.5Sacred 4.2Sipsmith 3.7Sipsmith Sloe 4.5Sipsmith VJOP 5.2Silent Pool 4.8Star of Bombay 4.5Tarquin’s 4.2Thomas Dakin 3.7Whitley Neil 3.5Williams Chase 4.4

7 Dials 5.3Beefeater 24 3.8Berkeley Sq 4.1Bloom 3.6Boodles 3.7Brockmans 4.8Brokers 3.5Bulldog 4.3City Of London 4.6Cotswolds 4.0Copeland Raspberry & Mint 4.3Copeland Rhuberry 4.3Fifty Pounds Gin 4.3Half Hitch 4.3Haymans London Dry 3.5Haymans Old Tom 3.5Hepple 4.2

Hunters 4.4Jensens London Dry 3.6Jensens Old Tom 3.6Lakes Gin 4.5Langley No 8 3.8King of Soho 3.5No 3 London Dry 4.0Manchester Gin 5.0Manchester Raspberry Gin 5.5Manchester Three Rivers 5.0Martin Millers 3.7Mary le Bone 5.5M. Millers Westbourne 4.3Opihr 4.6Oxley 6.2PCA Bathtub 4.3PCA Cask Aged 4.6

ENGLISH GIN

Junipero (FRA) 5.5Leopolds (USA) 5.0Malfy (ITA) 4.6Monkey 47 (GER) 7.2No 209 (USA) 4.0No209 Reserve (USA) 7.4Ransom Old Tom (USA) 6.5Shortcross (NIR) 5.3Spirit of Hven (SWE) 5.4St George (USA) 4.6

Aviation (USA) 4.3Brecon Botanicals (WAL) 4.3Brooklyn (USA) 4.5Bols Genever (NED) 3.7Boudier Saffron (FRA) 4.2Citadelle (FRA) 4.0Copperhead (BEL) 6.5Copperhead Black (BEL) 6.5Deaths Door (USA) 5.5Dingle (ROI) 5.0

Diplome (FRA) 4.7Elephant (GER) 5.5FEW American (USA) 5.0FEW Barrel (USA) 5.0Filliers Pine (BEL) 7.4Gin Mare (ESP) 4.3Glendalough (ROI) 5.1G’Vine (FRA) 4.2Herno (SWE) 6.0Jawbox (NIR) 4.5

INTERNATIONAL GIN

PERFECTSERVESAll our Gins can be made as a “Perfect Serve”:

a 50ml measure served in a Copa America Balloon with Japanese ice balls, Garnish and Recommended mixer included. Just ask your server.

TONICSFentiman’s 125ml Botanically Brewed Tonic Water 1.8Fentiman’s 125ml Light Tonic Water 1.8Fentiman’s 125ml Rose Lemonade 1.8Fever Tree 200ml Tonic Water 2.4Fever Tree 200ml Light Tonic Water 2.4Fever Tree 200ml Mediterranean Tonic Water 2.4Fever Tree 200ml Elderflower Tonic Water 2.4Fever Tree 200ml Sicilian Lemon Tonic Water 2.4Fever Tree 200ml Ginger Ale 2.4

Coca Cola 330ml 2.8Diet Coke 330ml 2.8Irn Bru 330ml 2.8IrnBru Sugar Free 330ml 2.8Fentiman’s 275ml Ginger Beer 3.0Strathmore still/sparkling 330ml 2.0Strathmore still/sparkling 750ml 4.0Selection of juices 1.8(Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple)

MIXERS

COCKTAILSThe art of cocktail making has existed for the past 200 years. Prohibition 1919, a world without whisky. Speakeasy Joints imbibed patrons with Gin and viscously sweeter concoctions, easier to drink in fear of a raid. This era paved the way to mixing Spirits, liqueurs, fruit juices, sugar and bitters for rich tipples. With the resurgence of mixology in mind, we honour the past with three cocktail menus. From our Signature Gin cocktails paying homage to Gin, its history and our take on some ‘in house’ cocktail creations and variations, through The Contemporary Cocktails and then some true Classics, timeless and enjoyed by all that would call themselves a drinks enthusiast. Alston is proud to dedicate itself to gin and to the cocktails that started it all.

If nothing takes your fancy, feel free to ask our expert bartenders for your favourite cocktail or challenge them to make something to your taste, maybe even create your Perfect Martini?

St. Martin Sling 8.0Bols Genever, Koko Kanu and Benadictine shaken with lemon juice, pineapple juice and layered with grenadine

Pomme au Poire 8.0Haymans London and Xante shaken with lime juice, apple juice and Jasmine sugar syrup

Royal Hawaiian 8.0Haymans London and Creme de Peche shaken with lime juice, pineapple juice and orgeat (contains almonds)

Orange & Basil Gimlet 8.0Haymans London and Cointreau shaken with lime juice sugar syrup and basil leaves

English Mojito 8.0Haymans London and Licor 43 churned with lime juice, French Earl Grey sugar syrup and mint leaves

Grand Margarita 9.0Bols Genever and Grand Marnier shaken with lime juice, rose lemonade and agave syrup

British Berries 8.0Haymans london churned with lemon juice, sugar syrup and layered with creme de Frais and Creme de Mure

Raspberry Royale 9.0Edinburgh Raspberry shaken with lime juice, apple juice and topped with prosecco

ALSTON GIN COCKTAILS

Ask a member of staff for information about our Gin Masterclasses!

Apparently Sour 8.0Aperol and edinburgh elderflower shaken with lemon juice, lime juice, egg white, sugar syrup and rosemary extract

Rhubarb Blush 9.0Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger and Rose wine shaken with lemon juice, ginger beer and sugar syrup

Hibiscus & Peach fizz 8.0Haymans london and creme de peche shaken with lemon juice, hibiscus sugar syrup and topped with prosecco

Seven Seas Sour 8.0Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Pernod shaken with lime juice, sugar syrup and egg white

Cappuccini 8.0Stolichnaya red and Gordon St. Coffee stirred cold and topped with creme de cacao cream

Umeshu Collins 8.0Noilly Pratt and Plum Sake topped with lemon juice, sugar syrup, grapefruit bitters and soda water

Spring Soda 8.0Edinburgh Elderflower and Sauvignon blanc topped with lemon juice apple juice and soda

Salted Caramel Martini 8.0Salted caramel vodka stirred with creme de cacao and Lillet Blanc

ALSTON ORIGINALS

Ask a member of staff for information about our Gin Masterclasses!

Triple Bittered Bourbon 9.0Woodford Reserve stirred with demerara sugar syrup, chocolate, orange and Angostura bitters

Casked Gin Sazerac 9.0PCA Cask Gin, Hennessey VS and an absinthe lace stirred with peychaud bitters and demerara sugar syrup

Not So Negroni 9.0Haymans london, aperol and Belsazar Rose stirred and served on the rocks

Legacy Daquiri 9.0Bacardi Carta Blanca and Green Chartreuse shaken with lemon juice, sugar syrup celary bitters and a spritz of peat whisky

The Last Lichi 9.0haymans london chartreuse and creme de lichi shaken with lime juice and sugar syrup

Rum Punch 9.0Bacardi Carta Fuego and Passoa shaken with lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine and topped with a Wray & Nephew Passion foam *contains egg white

The Cavalier 9.0Calvados and cointreau shaken with lemon juice, sugar syrup and lemon bitters

The Millionaire’s Martinez 20.0209 Reserve Gin, Belsazar Red and Plum Sake stirred with sugar syrup, chocolate and orange bitters. A true connoisseurs Cocktail

CLASSIC TWISTS

Ask a member of staff for information about our Gin Masterclasses!

WINESWe’ve selected this magnificent range of wines and Champagne to compliment our award winning food. From light and easy drinking to bold and complex, our team are well versed in our selection and will happily recommend the perfect accompaniment to your meal. Just ask.

Merlot Ochagavia, Chile Full-bodied with notes of plum, blackberry, blueberry, hints of spice and toasted notes of oak.

Shiraz Long Beach, South AfricaFull bodied, fruity with hints of freshly crushed black pepper, red berry and mulberry with, well integrated vanilla tones.

Malbec Finca La Florencia, ArgentinaSoft and ripe tannins, intense red fruits, with delicate touches of spice and pepper

Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Poggio Anima, ItalyGlass-staining ruby. Black cherry, liquorice and sweet dark berry liqueur flavours, with a smooth finish.

Rioja Seis de Luberri, SpainA bright violet rim with, red and black fruit aromas and smoky nuances.

Chateau Meaume Bordeaux Supérieur, FranceSoft and rich, this wine displays fruitcake, spice, blackcurrants, plum, and smoky cedarwood.

Pinot Noir Pencarrow, New ZealandBright, light, fruity and open, with sweetly scented red cherries, wild strawberries and Victoria plums.

Mas Martinet Menut, Spain and PortugalAromas of plums, raisins and blackcurrants. All supported by a beautiful layer of smoky sweet oak.

Malbec Obra Prima Familia Cassone, ArgentinaRed fruit compote, white and black pepper, chocolate and nutmeg surface, whilst being balanced and smooth

Atalayas De Golban Ribera Del Duero, SpainIntense, elegant, yet lively wine which shows ripe black and red fruit, with notes of liquorish and sweet spices.

Chateau Valade St Emilion, FranceSeductive, decadent and pure, this wine displays hints of flowers, sweet spice and a black fruit core, with fine but powerful tannins.

Barolo Azelia, ItalySweetly-scented black and red berry fruit with a bold, fresh, fruity and spicy notes, with a hint of liquorice.

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175ml BottleCarafe

Chardonnay Moon Harvest, AustraliaGreen-pale straw hues, a soft rounded palate, that exhibit nectarine, white fleshed peach and lime fruit flavours.

Pinot Grigio Brume Di Monte, ItalyAn Italian Classic, fresh and light, complemented by a soft, peachy palate and smooth finish.

Domaine Montrose Viognier Côtes se Thongue, FranceLight yellow colour with green glints. Nose of exotic fruits, mango and cut hay.

Rioja Blanco Luberri Zuri, SpainFresh notes of mountain herbs and green apple on the nose lead to a pure, clean palate with delicate flavours of almond, citrus and stones.

Picpoul de Pinet Jadix, FranceLively and refreshing, with hints of green apple, citrus and stony-mineral notes.

Sauvignon Blanc Pencarrow, New ZealandDelicately lush, this refreshing wine displays flavours of passionfruit, pepper and herbs.

Riesling August ‘R’ Kesseler, GermanyJuicy, refreshing and moreish, with slate, lime, delicate apple and white flowers.

St. Veran Joseph Drouhin, FranceSubtle fruit flavours of peach and pear with, fresh almond, honey and a mineral finish.

Chablis Prieuré St. Come, FranceMouth-wateringly racy, with delicate, apple and lemon aromas and flinty mineral charm.

Mountadam Chardonnay High Eden, AustraliaA Chardonnay that expresses fruit of peach, nectarine and nashi pear with undertones of spice and nutmeg.

WHITE WINE

Grenache Rose Symposium, FranceLovely, vibrant summer fruits invigorated with some zingy acidity on the palate and a hint of sweetness

Pinot Grigio Blush , Brume Di Monte, ItalyA delicate and refreshing “blush” wine showing zesty aromas and fruity flavours such as pear and peach.

ROSE WINE

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SPARKLING WINEProsecco Don Gallo, ItalyFine bubbles with a delicate, crisp finish.

Sparkling Rose Barton & Guestier, FranceA fine delicate mousse with, cherry and freshly picked forest fruits.

Forget Brimont Reims, FranceA Champagne laced with expressive notes of citrus, lemon, white peaches and flowers.

Forget Brimont Rose Reims, FranceA lovely balance between citrus and red fruits, whilst still displaying a delicate finish.

Bollinger Special Cuvee Reims, FranceGolden with a beautiful aromatic complexity, showing pear, brioche and notes of fresh walnut.

Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut Reims, FranceAn airy, delicate wine, with citrus and honeysuckle that is characterized by a high purity of taste.

Laurent Perrier Rose Reims, FranceExtraordinarily fresh, offering the sensation of plunging into a basket of freshly picked red berries.

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Reims, FranceA supple, harmonious attack on the palate with notes of white flower, peach and pineapple.

Dom Perignon 2009 Epernay, FranceStylish, seductive and expressive, displaying delicate ripe stone fruit, floral touches and minerality.

Sauternes Chateau Petit Védrines, FranceRich and mouth coating with notes of honey and peach.

SWEET WINE Bottle125ml26.09.0

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Tennents 4.25Innis & Gunn 4.95Craft Pilsner 4.95

DRAUGHTYardbird 4.95Bearface Lager 4.95Twisted Thistle 4.95

Take-home MenusWe have special take-home menu available. Please do not remove this copy from our bar.

Simply ask your server for your own copy.

Peroni 4.5Corona 4.5Budvar 5.0Estrella (Gluten Free) 4.5

BOTTLEDFurstenburg 5.0Aspall Cider 4.8Koppaberg Strawberry & lime 5.0Magners Original 4.6

Jack Daniels 3.5Makers Mark 3.8Bulleit Bourbon 3.5Bulleit Rye 4.0Woodford Reserve 3.8

Glengoyne 15 7.0Lagavulin 16 5.6Macallan Gold 4.5Talisker 10 4.2Jameson 3.4Dalmore Cigar Malt 12.0

J&B 3.3Dalwhinnie 15 4.4Oban 14 4.7Highland Park 12 4.5Monkey Shoulder 4.2

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