After months of redesign to the restaurant, glasshouse conservatory, outdoor terrace, menu and interiors, the doors to The Botany have opened.
The venue is the latest venture of Alan Tomkins, one of Glasgow’s leading hospitality entrepreneurs, who is behind Urban Bar and Brasserie, Vroni’s Wine Bar and Blue Dog. Alan launched the venue, following a £200,000 investment, with business partner Calum Lawson, who’ll be the owner on site.
The new bar and restaurant born from its previous incarnation, The Strathmore, which opened in 1877.
Alan told Glasgowist: “This is a very exciting time for Glasgow. Having worked in hospitality for as long as I can remember, I’ve seen the city change and develop its attitudes towards food and drink. Options used to be very limited. Now, Glasgow’s a haven for foodies.
“The transformation of Finnieston came because of a few anchor venues offering spectacular food and drink. Calum and I both believe we can lead a similar sea-change in Maryhill and North Kelvinside. Our aim is to not only to maintain a local institution, but to attract customers from the West End, Bearsden and Milngavie. The delicious food, seasonal cocktails and fantastic atmosphere will add a lot to what’s already an up and coming area.”
Chef John Paul Lappin’s CV is a feast for the eyes with experience in some of Glasgow’s top restaurants, including Urban Bar & Brasserie.
The menu will deliver comfort food at a high level using locally-sourced ingredients. Highlights include a venison loin smoked in-house and a Sri-Lankan-style monkfish curry. There will also be brunch specials served on Sundays, a multitude of botanical cocktails, extensive wine list, rotating bottle selection, quality gins and whisky.
The Botany Bar and Restaurant
795 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 7TL
