As we told you last week, Finnieston continues to attract new ventures. The latest is the ninth venue from Kained Holdings’. The Duchess of Argyle will start serving authentic Mexican street food, tequilas, mezcals, raicilla from Saturday 4th February.
To celebrate the opening, there will be a mariachi band from 6pm on opening night and the first 100 customers through the door will be able to feast on £1 tacos.
The street food joint and party bar will open just a stone’s throw away from where Kained Holdings started its journey to transform Glasgow’s food and drink scene 10 years ago, at the original Lebowski’s. The venue joins Porter & Rye, The Finnieston and Lebowski’s on the popular Finnieston strip, with The Drugstore Social on nearby Old Dumbarton Road.
“The Duchess of Argyle will be different from anything else in the city”, said Kained Holdings MD, Graham Suttle.
“Imagine a traditional Victorian boozer transformed into a brash and accessible Mexican party bar. As with everything we do, it will surprise and delight our customers. Across our nine venues there is something for everyone. Here, customers can expect a fast-paced, intense environment.
“The Duchess of Argyle is perfect for foodies looking for a different experience from that of traditional restaurants. The food is fresh and authentic, while the drinks selection is of the highest quality.
“We’re not afraid to push boundaries. Finally, Finnieston has a real party bar.”
The menu was devised by executive chef Scott Leask. Prior to joining Kained he sailed around the world on luxury yachts where he developed a passion for Mexican cuisine, something which he has incorporated in The Duchess’ menu.
The former Scottish young chef of the year said: “We always strive to innovate. Glasgow has so many amazing restaurants to be proud of, but there are still some things it sorely lacks.
“Authentic traditional Mexican food hasn’t really been done in the city and we’re confident we’re the ones to do it right.
“The food speaks for itself, it couldn’t be further from the ‘Tex-Mex’ people have come to expect.”
For fans of Mexico’s most famous cocktail, the venue can lay claim to Tapatio tequila’s only margarita machine in the world. The public house and taqueria is open until 1am at weekends with some of Glasgow’s most sought after DJs on the decks.
The Duchess of Argyle, complete with a Tapatio tequila machine, opens on 1038 Argyle Street, where Rockus once was.
