Host your next event in the heart of Glasgow at Dakhin, an award-winning South Indian restaurant located on the first floor of a historic listed building in Merchant City. Available for exclusive hire, the venue combines authentic regional Indian cuisine with bright contemporary interiors, making it well suited to everything from birthday celebrations and anniversary parties to corporate events, drinks receptions and family gatherings.
With capacity for up to 100 seated guests, Dakhin offers a spacious and flexible event setting. One of its standout features is the open-plan kitchen, allowing guests to watch chefs preparing traditional South Indian dishes throughout the event. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the dining room with natural light and offer views towards Glasgow City Chambers, while exposed brick walls, solid wood flooring, industrial-style lighting and trailing greenery create a stylish atmosphere.
Menus showcase the diverse flavours of Southern India, with catering options ranging from sharing platters to more formal multi-course meals. Starters include poppadoms with dips, idli sambhar, bhajis and homemade paneer dishes, while the restaurant’s extensive selection of dosas remains a particular highlight. Main courses span seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan curries, alongside biryanis, rice dishes and traditional accompaniments.
Signature dishes include meen moilee, monkfish gently stewed with coconut milk, tomatoes, onions and lemon, and kozhi stew, a fragrant chicken dish cooked with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and aromatic spices. Sides such as sundal, black chickpeas tossed with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices, offer an authentic taste of South Indian home cooking.
A wide range of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks is available to complement events, while Dakhin’s gluten-free offerings make it an excellent choice for groups with varied dietary requirements. Dakhin offers a memorable setting for private and corporate events in Glasgow, with flavourful food at the heart.