Everything is awesome at city’s Glassrooms Cafe
Perth Concert Hall’s Glassrooms is a popular eaterie Did you know that by 2019, humans will be outnumbered by LEGO minifigures?
That seven LEGO sets are sold by retailers every second around the world.
That the LEGO bricks sold in one year would circle the world five times.
That 40 billion LEGO bricks stacked on top of one another would connect the earth to the moon.
Or that LEGO isn’t actually a Danish word, it’s a combo of two Danish words: ‘leg’ meaning ‘play’ and ‘godt’ meaning ‘good’.
Me neither! But after a visit to Warren Elsmore’s Brick City Exhibition at Perth Museum and Art Gallery, I’m now a bit of an expert on the world’s favourite construction toy.
When I swung past PMAG earlier this week, I wasn’t intending to check out Brick City. My goal had been to pick up a couple of Frances Law prints from the gift shop. I had seen Frances’ fabulous ‘Tidal Rhythms’ exhibition last week and it occurred to me later that framed, they would make a lovely gift for Mother’s Day.
But while browsing through the display in the foyer, I noticed STV filming in Gallery One and was intrigued enough to check out the exhibition for myself. Glassrooms, Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth.
Great range of teas and coffees, contemporary menus, fine wines, classic cocktails, crisp lagers and champagne for special occasions.
Light, bright and spacious, Perth Concert Hall’s Glassrooms Café is the perfect place to meet clients, catch up with friends, watch the world go by and maybe spot a visiting celebrity or two.
Warm and welcoming on a cold, wet Wednesday.
Bill: £8.40 (minus 10% Brick City discount).
And by the time I had ohhed at the Rio Carnival, ahhed at the Royal Family on the Buckingham House balcony, and literally boggled at the scale of the St Pancras Station exhibit, I was well and truly hooked.
The charming curator told me that Brick City kicked up a gear last Saturday when Gallery 2 opened its doors with exhibits donated by local LEGO enthusiasts, plus a LEGO pit and loads of other interactive activities guaranteed to keep the kids happy. With the Easter holidays looming on the horizon I suspect it will be the “go-to” destination for Fair City families looking for a cheap and cheerful excursion.
At just £10 for a family ticket (£4 adult/£3 concession) it’s great value, especially when you consider your brief also gets you 10% off toy sales at the popular Fun Junction Toy Shop and another 10% discount off food and drink at the Glassrooms Café at neighbouring Perth Concert Hall. Taking advantage of the latter I decided to treat myself to lunch at the Glassrooms before heading home. The restaurant was busy and bustling with locals and visitors, but I managed to snare a prime position on one of the comfortable leather sofas. A smiley waitress appeared within minutes and I ordered a half-portion of macaroni, chips and salad, with a flat white coffee and a Mars Bar crispy cake for desert. I think offering half portions is a genius idea as it means you always have room left for desert or a cheeky wee traybake. With super-popular Kisa bang next door, I suspect that Glassrooms is often overlooked by Perth’s ladies who lunch. Which is a pity because the food is excellent and extremely well-priced. Given its size, Perth Concert Hall’s restaurant is also surprisingly intimate and the floor-to-ceiling windows make it light and bright … even on a wet, windy Wednesday in March. The must-see Brick City exhibition runs daily, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am-5pm, until May 7, at Perth Museum & Art Gallery. Tickets cost £4 (or £10 for a family ticket). Booking is not required. If you would like your hotel, restaurant, bar, café or eaterie reviewed by the Lady Who Lunches please get in touch with the editor at: news@perthshireadvertiser.co.uk