Sub 126 is set to join Glasgow's new food and drink hub
Founded by Ben Paterson, Sub 126 has built a cult following across the city with its bold, Italian-American-inspired sandwiches—think hot, cold, cheesy, saucy, and stacked.
He said: 'We make everything we can in-house: sauces, meatballs, the lot.
'Bread's baked fresh every morning. The food has to be good, the visuals have to be good. It all has to connect.'
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Inspired by the iconic sub shops of New York, Ben has poured passion and precision into every detail of the brand.
He continued: 'I'm obsessed with detail
"I want to create food you can eat on a street corner and feel like a king.'
The decision to join Clydeside Containers, a riverside project bringing together some of Glasgow's most exciting food and drink talent, felt like a 'natural next step' for the brand.
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Ben said: 'There's a real sense of community in the Glasgow food scene.
'Clydeside is like a miniature hospitality dream team—everyone's strong, everyone's bringing something special. It's exciting to be part of that.'
Clydeside Containers is expected to open later this spring, offering locals and visitors a fresh new hub for street food and socialising along the Clyde.
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