Food and Drink

A modern Scottish pub, The Gate, has opened in the East End directly across from Barrowland Ballroom. They have created a modern Scottish pub and it is time to take a closer look at the new venue. The Gate has been created by Andy Gemmell, after a career working in award-winning bars and travelling the world as a whisky ambassador. As you step … [Read more...] about In Pictures: The Gate Bar Opens Across from Barrowlands

The bar opened last month but the building beside the Barrowland Ballroom goes back a long way. The list of pub landlords right here stretches back to 1838. When 226 Gallowgate was being restored, workers were uncovering layers of local history. There's part of an original Tongs Ya Bas menchy on the wall behind the bar. We're told there's at least a couple of folk in each … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Old Meets New at 226 Gallowgate

A'Challtainn have always set out to shine a light on the best of Scottish produce. On days like today, it shines particularly bright - the balcony of the restaurant looks out over the inside courtyard at Barras Art and Design. Encased in an arched glass roof, it's a natural suntrap. One of the few times it is acceptable to wear your sunglasses indoors in the East End. The … [Read more...] about Whisky and Seafood Supper Club at A’Challtainn

Glasgow’s luxury boutique hotel, Kimpton Blythswood Square is kicking off its Pride celebrations by changing its Saltire flag to the colourful LGBT flag. To bring a little colour to the skies of Blythswood, the management team have swapped the classic Saltire flag to sport the rainbow colours of the LGBT flag - now proudly displayed on the roof of the hotel’s £2,500 per … [Read more...] about Kimpton Blythswood Square Launches Pride Afternoon Tea