Bothwell House ’coming soon’ to Glasgow city centre

A new venue looks set to open in the city centre.
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Signs for Bothwell House have been put up on the site formerly occupied by Grill on the Corner at 21-25 Bothwell Street in the city centre.

Bothwell House will offer a modern and comfortable dining experience, alongside an imaginative cocktail-led bar in the heart of the city centre.

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The new multi-room stylish venue will also play host to a programme of brunch events and live entertainment in the bar. Leading mixologist, John Russell - previously head bartender at Blue Dog, will deliver an inventive menu of modern and classic cocktails, craft beers and Scottish artisan brands

What’s on the menu? Contemporary Scottish dining with a Mediterranean twist will be on the all-day menu from the kitchen brigade led by Gary Duncan.Grill on the Corner closed in the summer of 2020 as the company behind this popular restaurant, Blackhouse, went into administration.

Jenny Barlow, general manager from Bothwell House said: “Our first Scottish location for our stand-alone House brand and what a site! We can’t wait to breathe life into this iconic location and liven up your days and nights out.

“Watch this space as we continue to bring our vision to Glasgow’s city centre.”

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What happened to Grill on the Corner? In June 2020 Living Ventures placed its Blackhouse restaurants, which includes the Grill on the Corner as well as three other restaurants in England, into administration.

Administrators Duff & Phelps were appointed to lead the process.

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Bothwell House is apparently coming soon to Bothwell Street

Scott Grimbleby, managing director of the businesses, said: “We have explored every avenue possible to try to save the business, however we have been left with no choice but to take this incredibly difficult decision now.

“We are working with all our teams to try and support them as best we can through this time. The administrators will be seeking to find a buyer for the businesses.”

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In 2019 the Grill on the Corner underwent a refresh with its interiors and menu getting revamped to celebrate 12 years in the city.

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Bothwell House is apparently coming soon to Bothwell Street

Since closing the former busy restaurant space, known for its fairy lit windows, has sat empty.

Nearby a new steak restaurant, Gost, from the team behind modern Scottish fine dining restaurant, Glaschu and popular gastro pub The Duke’s Umbrella, opened in March.

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