Glasgow

Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across one of Scotland’s busiest urban markets, with a focus on key areas such as Finnieston, Merchant City, the West End, and city centre zones. Reporting includes restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, investment trends, and nightlife-driven footfall, offering insight for operators navigating a diverse and high-volume trading environment.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    29 August
    NewsCelentano’s in Glasgow set to become restaurant with rooms

    Celentano’s in Glasgow set to become restaurant with rooms

    Michelin-bib awarded Celentano’s by co-owners Dean and Anna Parkers will evolve into Celentano’s Restaurant with Rooms this autumn. Located within Glasgow’s historic Cathedral Square area, it is set to become the first restaurant of its kind in the city.   The husband-and-wife team opened Celentano’s in 2021, housed within Cathedral House,…

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  • 2 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 02/08/24

    Welcome Break has seen 2023 profits rise by 7% to £72.7m. The operator of service stations with F&B outlets and hotels attributed its performance to the peak trading of the holiday period from June to September 2023, when many sites and units broke their weekly trading records.  Edinburgh hospitality will…

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  • 2 August
    Pubs and BarsThe Croft pub hits the market for £1.35m

    The Croft pub hits the market for £1.35m

    Lisini Pub Company’s The Croft Bar and Restaurant in Glasgow is up for sale for £1.35m.  Located on Lugar Place, within the South side of Glasgow, The Croft has a “reputation” among locals and the wider community for its food and drink offering, as well as its sports showings and…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    18 July
    NewsOne Devonshire Gardens restaurant appoints new head chef

    One Devonshire Gardens restaurant appoints new head chef

    One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin, in Glasgow’s West End, has announced the return of Martin Thliveros as its new head chef.  Thliveros joins the One Devonshire Gardens team with a vision to further enhance The Restaurant’s commitment to using the “highest quality” of local produce.   Drawing on his…

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  • 15 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 15/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 15/07/24

    Drinks sales in managed venues rose 6% in the week ended Saturday 6 July, following the same rate of growth in the previous week and a 9% increase in the seven days before that. Growth peaked on Sunday 30 June when sales rose 40% as a result of England’s last…

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  • 15 July
    NewsFour Scotsman Group pubs hit the market for undisclosed sum

    Four Scotsman Group pubs hit the market for undisclosed sum

    A portfolio of four traditional public houses situated across Scotland has recently hit the market on behalf of Scotsman Group.  The four licensed venues include the Beresford Lounge and Hummingbird in Glasgow, the Illicit Still in Aberdeen, and The Bothy in Perth. Positioned on the “busier” end of Sauchiehall Street,…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    24 June
    Food and DrinkMarket Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Market Halls FY revenues jump 155% to £22m

    Food hall operator Market Halls has reported a “remarkable” 155% rise in revenues to £22m in the 12-month period to July 2023, which will set the stage for its plans to open more food halls across the country.  At the same time, the Gees Court-backed company has secured a prime…

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  • 20 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 20/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 20/06/24

    Popeyes UK will open its 50th site in Glasgow and has revealed it is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate this year. Popeyes entered the UK market back in November 2021 and has since seen success with 49…

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  • 20 June
    RestaurantsPopeyes to open 50th store amid continued expansion plans

    Popeyes to open 50th store amid continued expansion plans

    Popeyes UK has announced that it is set to launch its 50th UK site in Glasgow, marking its 18th opening this year.  With the launch of the new restaurant, the brand is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate…

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  • May- 2024 -
    21 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 21/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 21/05/24

    The Big Table Group reported a pre-tax loss of £13.8m for the year ended October 2023, despite having increased its turnover from £26.1m to £31.6m. The owner of Café Rouge, Bella Italia, and Frankie and Benny’s attributed its performance to rising inflation, which had commenced during 2022 and had also…

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