Monthly Archives: September 2025
Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight features 75 of the city’s best bars
An annual event since 2018, this year sees the festival grow from one week up to a fortnight, with backing from leading brands.
O’Donnell joins The Balmoral’s Number One as Head Sommelier
He has worked at top venues including Ashford Castle in Ireland, Grantley Hall in Yorkshire and The Strathearn at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Scoop’s ‘leap of faith’ pays off as Sebb’s joins Michelin Guide
The Miller Street venue joins its Scoop Restaurant Group stablemates Ox and Finch, Ka Pao and Margo on the prestigious list.
Belhaven Brewery unleashes ‘bold new lager’ into Scottish pubs
'Belter' is 4% ABV golden easy-drinking lager said to deliver ‘a refreshing, subtly sweet profile with hints of citrus and tropical fruit'
McKenna calls time on The Gannet – but flags new chapter for site
The Finnieston restaurant earned three AA Rosettes, and attracted SLTN’s Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Award on two occasions.
Restored and revived Ubiquitous Chip is ‘ready for the future’
The Ashton Lane venue has a reimagined and extended layout, fresh décor, plus a new kitchen able to expand its culinary offer.
North Berwick pub reopens following £850,000 transformation
Closed since 2019, the space has reopened as The Law, creating 25 new jobs, with local resident Donna McCallum as its new licensee.
Glasgow Warriors club expands its partnership with Cameron House
Warriors captain, Kyle Steyn, and head coach, Franco Smith, will be providing insights on leadership to Cameron House staff.
Boutique bowling group ‘with soul’ acquires Platform in Glasgow
Lane7 currently operates 20 sites across the UK and Europe, including long-standing venues in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
Uno Jang wins 2025 Altos Bartenders’ Bartender award
The bar he leads, Jigger & Pony, has been in the list of The World’s 50 Best Bars since 2019, rising through the ranks to No.5 in 2024.
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