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Glasgow operators hit out at £350 grants

Glasgow licensees have hit out at the £350 weekly grant available under level three restrictions, saying it doesn’t cover costs while their pubs are shut.

Spanish star to shine in Glasgow

Michelin-starred Spanish chef Miguel Angel Major is spearheading a brand new food offer at Rioja restaurant in Glasgow.

Glasgow remains in level three for a further week

Glasgow is to remain in level three of coronavirus restrictions for an additional week, but will join the rest of mainland Scotland in level two on the weekend of Saturday 5th June if case numbers in the city continue to stabilise.

Late-night legal challenge progresses

The Night Time Industries Association is preparing to progress with its legal action against the Scottish Government over the ongoing shutdown of Scotland’s late-night venues.

Buzzing back to Bath Street

One of Glasgow’s longest-established late-night bars is preparing to reopen after being taken on by a new owner.

Chef Banks to open in capital

The chef behind St Andrews restaurant Haar is making a move on the capital as part of a new collaboration with the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian.

Ka Pao expands into Edinburgh

The team behind Glasgow restaurants Ox & Finch and Ka Pao have become the latest restaurateurs to sign on to the growing St James Quarter development in Edinburgh.

Kindness campaign goes national

A campaign encouraging customers to be kind to hospitality staff is expanding across the UK after securing support from national names.
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Glasgow pubs ‘rage’ at Euro fan zone

The announcement of a 6000-capacity ‘fan zone’ at Glasgow Green for the upcoming Euro 2020 football tournament has “added insult to injury” while the city’s licensed trade “remains in limbo”, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has said.

New venture for Wishart and Tamburrini

Chefs Martin Wishart and Paul Tamburrini are to open a new fine dining restaurant at Cameron House Hotel.

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