Daddy Marmalades

This neighbourhood bar in Glasgow has been praised for its great atmosphere and friendly staff.

It comes from the team which ran Gulp, in Shawlands, which shut in September 2020 after making the 'devastating' decision to close its doors with impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fast forward to 2022 when the team started a new venture, a cocktail bar called Daddy Marmalades, which is located on Parnie Street in the city.

The bar is known for its outstanding cocktails and homemade pizzas and is run by mixologists Mari Chierchia and Kim Toft.

Last year it launched its first ever concept menu called “The Mind’s Arrow” which they revealed on Instagram involved “a lot of blood, sweat, tears and long nights spent devoted to making our wee menu one to remember.”

Each cocktail give the customer a choice,  which will impact the flavour, texture or ABV of the serve.

On the menu is ‘The Dead End Pineapple’ and customers can choose the serve of spirit from Siete Misterios mezcal or Matugga golden rum – both served with Mr Black, apricot and pineapple.

While ‘The Regina George of the Right’ can be served with Pensador mezcal or a non-alcoholic version with Crossip Pure hibiscus served with grapefruit, spice and Three Cents Grapefruit Soda.

Reviews of the bar on Tripadvisor call it a “hidden gem” and a “very cool little hideaway for drinks” with “delicious pizza and drinks.”

In January 2025, Daddy Marmalade kicked off the New Year by heading down to London for a Bar Takeover at the Disrepute Bar.