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SoBe brings Miami-style smash-burgers to Lothian Rd’s burgeoning food strip

The chain, founded in London in 2019, now has 11 sites across the UK, and 200 delivery outlets – backing its claim to be the fastest growing burger brand in Britain.

Malones Irish Bar unveils Glasgow’s first-ever Guinness rooftop terrace

The business has also extended its first-floor late-night bar to handle the rush of thirsty patrons during the rugby and St. Paddy’s celebrations.
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A nail biting weekend ahead for the finalists of the Glasgow Bar Awards

The awards, organised by Backs! Hospitality, spotlight the city’s best bars, pubs, teams, and industry stars – and this year saw the biggest vote ever.
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Scottish National Whisky Festival rescheduled to April 5 at Glasgow’s SEC 

The capacity of the event will be up by over 30%, making it not only the festival’s biggest ever edition, but also one of the largest whisky exhibitions in the country.

BrewDog invites Valentine’s customers to fall in love with some new spirits

Vaguely for Valentine’s Day, but in fact for the entire month of February, BrewDog’s bars are offering sample spirits flights for just £5 per person.
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Dean Banks at The Pompadour re-opens bookings for weddings and events

Valentine’s day is recognised as the very peak of ‘engagement season’ – so operators should expect a spike in couples searching for wedding venues.
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Signature Group gets romantic with pink handcuffs and unlimited hot gravy

Cold Town House, in the city’s Grassmarket, has launched a ‘gravy fondue’ experience to encourage ‘intimate double-dipping’ over Valentine’s weekend.
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Black and yellow, get behind a fellow! Clydeside Containers unveils launch look

The new social and entertainment venue, currently under construction on Glasgow’s city centre waterfront, plans to open to the public in Spring 2025.

Bannerman family take a second swing at ‘budget friendly’ golf hotel trophy

The Red House Hotel's proprietors for the past forty years were delighted to win this award in 2024, and are now hoping to ‘do the double’ in 2025.
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Bacardi’s budding barstaff begin building-up before Bartenders Ball baptism!

12 young Scots have been given free bartender training by Bacardi, and will be put to the test at the Glasgow Bartenders Ball next Monday.

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