Bar and restaurant with play area opens near Glasgow
The Wee White Playhouse is located at 37 Main Street in Houston in Renfrewshire in the former home of the long-established Main Street Bar and Grill.
The new family restaurant and bar boasts a slick interior with a kids' zone with shop fronts for imaginative play, ride on cars and tables.
In a social media post, those behind the venture said: "Did someone say 50s cocktail bar vibes with a play area for the little ones?
"Madness! Come down and see us for some amazing food, great drinks and the best entertainment for all ages."
The Wee White Playhouse is open from 10am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and 10am to late, depending on footfall, on Fridays and Saturdays.
Its breakfast menu is served from 10am to 11.30am and features hot-filled rolls.
Also on offer are light bites such as a Cajun or Parma ham sandwiches on focaccia or bagel with fries.
Bigger bites include fish finger sandwiches, homemade lasagne, "girl dinner" (chicken Caesar salad, fries and diet coke), Cajun chicken loaded fries, a charcuterie and cheese platter, and pizzas.
The new eatery kicked things off with a bang with a grand opening on Sunday (May 25).
A spokesperson for the venue added: "As the dust settles we'd just like to thank you all so much for your love and support.
"We are absolutely blown away by the amount of people that came over to see our new venue."
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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Bar and restaurant with play area opens near Glasgow
The Wee White Playhouse is located at 37 Main Street in Houston in Renfrewshire in the former home of the long-established Main Street Bar and Grill. The new family restaurant and bar boasts a slick interior with a kids' zone with shop fronts for imaginative play, ride on cars and tables. In a social media post, those behind the venture said: "Did someone say 50s cocktail bar vibes with a play area for the little ones? "Madness! Come down and see us for some amazing food, great drinks and the best entertainment for all ages." The Wee White Playhouse is open from 10am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and 10am to late, depending on footfall, on Fridays and Saturdays. Its breakfast menu is served from 10am to 11.30am and features hot-filled rolls. Also on offer are light bites such as a Cajun or Parma ham sandwiches on focaccia or bagel with fries. Bigger bites include fish finger sandwiches, homemade lasagne, "girl dinner" (chicken Caesar salad, fries and diet coke), Cajun chicken loaded fries, a charcuterie and cheese platter, and pizzas. The new eatery kicked things off with a bang with a grand opening on Sunday (May 25). A spokesperson for the venue added: "As the dust settles we'd just like to thank you all so much for your love and support. "We are absolutely blown away by the amount of people that came over to see our new venue."
Time Out
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- Time Out
Photography: Laura Murray Shrimp Loaf
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The Sun
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- The Sun
Incredible moment Scott McTominay's car is mobbed by Napoli fans as punters rush to get glimpse of their hero
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