Whenever anyone mentions Helensburgh, it makes me remember a line from a Billy Connolly performance from years ago - he referenced the town when he was looking for a way to allude to affluent, Yacht Club types. Beyond that, it's failed to register much on our radar, beyond the time, last year, that Jarvis Cocker organised an afternoon tea in the town. It's main appeal for … [Read more...] about Glasgowist goes to Sugar Boat in Helensburgh
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London-restaurateur opens new bistro in Helensburgh
Sugar Boat, a bistro, bar and wine shop, will open tomorrow (Friday 19th May) at 30 Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh. The new venue is the brainchild of Will Smith – the restaurateur whose innovative formula of providing relaxed, unfussy and affordable high-quality dining led to the London restaurants he founded; Wild Honey in Mayfair and Soho’s Arbutus; each gaining a Michelin … [Read more...] about London-restaurateur opens new bistro in Helensburgh
Have afternoon tea with Jarvis Cocker in Helensburgh
An Afternoon Tea With Jarvis Cocker in Helensburgh. This is quite the thing. The Pulp frontman will be the very special guest at a Cafe Improv event at the Tower Digital Arts Centre on 4th December. Known for his mid-set soliloquys during his Britpop pomp, when Pulp was one of the coolest bands on the planet, it was a natural move for Jarvis to become a radio presenter in … [Read more...] about Have afternoon tea with Jarvis Cocker in Helensburgh