As the Social Hub’s ‘full’ sign goes up, is Glasgow city centre recovering?
With hybrid work venues prospering, the assertion is that, contrary to rumours of its death, the city centre is in fact alive and well – just doing things differently.
Sebb’s, Absent Ear, Kelvingrove Cafe, Gaga and more top Glasgow Bar Awards
Over 350 members of the licensed trade gathered at Saint Luke’s & The Winged Ox to celebrate the best in the business with the 2025 Glasgow Bar Awards.
Here’s the dynamic lineup for the Liquid Academy Live stage at ScotHot!
Liquid Academy Live promises a ‘comprehensive exploration’ of the latest trends and innovations in the drinks industry.
Stewart Macaulay joins Fairmont St Andrews as La Cucina’s head chef
Macca brings with him 20 years of experience working across a range of Michelin awarded restaurants, 5AA Red Star Hotels and 3AA Rosette restaurants.
‘Drinks List of the Year’ award for Timberyard and Montrose restaurants
Both venues have a sourcing process focussed on organic ingredients, local breweries, small-batch sprits and ‘minimal-intervention’ wine.
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.
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.
Scottish National Whisky Festival rescheduled to April 5 at Glasgow’s SECÂ
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.
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.
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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