Harden's survey result
Summary
This large, rambling West End institution was an early-days pioneer of ‘Modern Scottish’ cuisine and “still represents great Scottish food and character”, making it a “fantastic setting for a special occasion at any age”. Owned since summer 2022 by Greene King, the UK’s largest pub group, it was founded in 1971 by Ronnie Clydesdale, who taught himself to cook while on all-night sentry duty during national service. It quickly became “the first Glasgow restaurant at a standard which you would accept in London”, and after Ronnie’s death in 2010 was run for a dozen years by his son Colin.
Summary
A “Glasgow institution” in the city’s West End, established in 1971 by Ronnie Clydesdale and now run by his son Colin. It is “still a great place for food, atmosphere and good company”, whether in the main restaurant, the brasserie or one of its four bars. “Hadn’t been back for ages until this month – excellent” – although naturally there have been changes over the years, such as “the new tasting menu” showcasing top-class Scottish ingredients.
Summary
Colin Clydesdale’s “well-established” feature of forty years standing (founded by his father Ronnie in 1971) continues to draw fans to its large West End premises, with its very appealing and “romantic” decor, plus what fans acclaim as flavoursome modern Scottish cooking, backed up by a huge wine list and vast malt whisky selection. There is the odd critic who says “I used to love the ‘Chip’, but nowadays it’s living on borrowed time”… then again, people have been saying that for the last twenty years!
Summary
“Still with a buzz about it” – this sprawling West End legend is fast approaching its 40th anniversary and still manages to be both “different and classical”. Its many fans agree that it’s “wonderful for both food and environment”, not to mention its bible of a wine list and “awe-inspiring malt whisky selection” (of which “the staff have a remarkably broad and deep knowledge”). Now run by Colin Clydesdale, son of founder Ronnie, the ‘Chip’ has a more casual brasserie upstairs.
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12 Ashton Ln, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
12 Ashton Ln, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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