'I tried UK's cheapest pub with £4 meals and £3.25 pints – one thing was absolute madness'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Viewers have been left "emotional" after a Scottish gastropub's three-course meal deal for just £4 was featured by Gary, a seasoned restaurant reviewer from the Gary Eats YouTube channel.

With over 35 years in the leisure industry, Gary tours the UK to sample and critique eateries.The Star Bar, located on Glasgow's South Side, has earned a 4.5-star rating on Tripadvisor, and, according to Gary, it's well deserved.

He began his meal with a "wholesome" vegetable soup, which, despite lacking bread, impressed him due to the meal's incredible value."If I made this at home, I'd be proud," he remarked, astonished by the price, which he called "absolute madness".

The chicken casserole, a hit among the Star Bar's regulars, also received praise from Gary, who found it "hearty and warming," ideal for a chilly day.Although the portion was generous, Gary quipped: "My only complaint is that I wish there was more, and the reason why I wish there was more is because it is so tasty." He noted that a McDonald's Big Mac meal costs around £7 nowadays, highlighting that unlike the fast-food giant's offerings, "this is proper cooking".At its core, The Star Bar is a pub with a commitment to affordability, reflected in its drink prices too—a pint of Guinness for £3.95 and lager for £3.25, significantly less than many metropolitan pubs.The Star Bar's kitchen prides itself on its traditional and old-school approach, a sentiment perfectly encapsulated by their dessert offering – jelly and ice-cream.