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Summary
A true “Glasgow institution” since 1971, when it was founded by the late Ronnie Clydesdale and later run by his son Colin, who sold up in 2022. Some fans “were worried that standards might drop following its sale” to pub group Greene King, but they feel “the reverse was the case: we had the best meal in years” – a view widely shared (“ownership has changed but the enjoyable experience has not”). The main dining room remains “a beautiful space”, “the service team are really helpful and friendly”, and there’s “still an amazing choice of malts” to cap off a meal of modern Scottish cuisine.
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!
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12 Ashton Ln, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Restaurant details
Ubiquitous Chip Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Ambience is jungle style, not necessarily Scottish and restaurant has changed owners in 2022 and now belongs to pub chain Greene King. But luckily ambience, good service, and excellent Scottish cuisine was far away from pub grub. Different world, worth a visit, solid recommendation! "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| 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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