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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
SíSí Glasgow restaurant offers 'new heights' to the city with stunning rooftop views
The Mexican-American inspired eatery in the Scottish city will open its doors this coming weekend in a much welcomed boost to the hospitality scene. SíSí Rooftop, a new restaurant and bar, has unveiled a first look inside its stunning eighth-floor space ahead of its opening in Glasgow's Merchant City on Friday, August 1. Located atop The Social Hub in Candleriggs Square, the all-day venue will serve Mexican-American inspired dishes, craft cocktails and curated wines, with panoramic views stretching from the city's rooftops to the Cathkin Braes. One of the most distinctive features is a ceiling mural by Glasgow illustrator and tattooist Pelikan Baba. It shows margarita-sipping figures floating across a pale sky, painted in bold colours and loose lines. Eagle-eyed diners will spot nods to the city quietly woven into the scene. DJ booths will set the tone for SíSí's regular programme of events, featuring guest sets, weekend takeovers and artist residencies. The 160-cover venue includes 100 indoor seats and a 60-seat open-air terrace. A feature island bar sits at the centre of the room, with cocktails including a green bloody maria, mezcal paloma and spicy margarita, alongside an extensive wine list and beers on draught. The menu, shaped around locally sourced produce and sustainable suppliers, will feature fresh, vibrant sharing plates. Expect show-stopping signature dishes like hand-dived scallop ceviche verde and steak tartare tostada, alongside indulgent desserts and bar snacks. Interiors take cues from mid-century design, with earth tones, wood and stone flooring, real planting and soft strip lighting. The space includes a mix of booth seating, open tables and low-slung lounge areas, designed to feel relaxed and sociable. Claire Mcilvenny, General Manager at SíSí Rooftop said: 'SíSí was designed to move with the day. We wanted it to feel easy and welcoming in the daytime: the kind of place you can catch up over coffee, but with space to truly come alive at night. We believe it will become one of the places to be in Glasgow. 'It was important for us to collaborate with local artists and Pelikan Baba has done an incredible job with the ceiling mural. It's properly eye-catching, but it's the small Glasgow details that make this so special. There's always something new to spot, and of course, it makes a great photo, too. 'After lots of hard work behind the scenes, we're incredibly excited to finally open our doors in just a few weeks.' SíSí is set to open on Friday 1 August. Follow @ on Instagram or visit their website here to reserve your table, receive updates, see sneak peeks, and opening announcements.
Glasgow Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Pictures unveil inside of Glasgow's newest rooftop bar
SíSí Rooftop has given foodies a first look inside its 'stunning eighth floor' venue ahead of its opening. We reported how the new spot will open in the Merchant City on Friday, August 1, at 12pm. READ MORE: Price slashed on pub for sale near Glasgow's Celtic Park READ MORE: Popular Glasgow bar named among the best in the world Pictures unveil inside of Glasgow's newest rooftop bar (Image: Supplied) Located atop The Social Hub in Candleriggs Square, the all-day boozer will serve up Mexican-American inspired dishes, craft cocktails, and curated wines. While tucking into drinks and food at the venue, punters will also be able to take in its 'panoramic views stretching from the city's rooftops to the Cathkin Braes'. DJ booths will also be set up in the venue, with guests being able to enjoy a 'regular programme of events, featuring guest sets, weekend takeovers, and artist residencies'. READ MORE: Glasgow pub reveals 'rebrand' after closing its doors Meanwhile, one of the bar's most distinctive features is a ceiling mural by Glasgow illustrator and tattooist Pelikan Baba. It shows margarita-sipping figures floating across a pale sky, painted in bold colours and loose lines. The brand-new 160-cover venue includes 100 indoor seats and a 60-seat open-air terrace. Additionally, a feature island bar sits at the centre of the room. (Image: Supplied) Claire Mcilvenny, General Manager at SíSí Rooftop, said: 'SíSí was designed to move with the day. "We wanted it to feel easy and welcoming in the daytime: the kind of place you can catch up over coffee, but with space to truly come alive at night. "We believe it will become one of the places to be in Glasgow. 'It was important for us to collaborate with local artists, and Pelikan Baba has done an incredible job with the ceiling mural. "It's properly eye-catching, but it's the small Glasgow details that make this so special. "There's always something new to spot, and of course, it makes a great photo, too. 'After lots of hard work behind the scenes, we're incredibly excited to finally open our doors in just a few weeks.'
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
First look inside new rooftop restaurant and bar with stunning views of Glasgow skyline & country landscape
Read on to find out the opening date TOP OF THE WORLD First look inside new rooftop restaurant and bar with stunning views of Glasgow skyline & country landscape Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW rooftop restaurant and bar is to open in Glasgow within weeks - and it comes with stunning views. Located atop The Social Hub in Candleriggs Square, the all-day venue will serve Mexican-American inspired dishes, craft cocktails and curated wines. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The all-day venue will serve Mexican-American inspired dishes Credit: Story Shop 2 SíSí Rooftop boasts 100 indoor seats and a 60-seat open-air terrace Credit: Story Shop Punters can also enjoy panoramic views stretching from the city's rooftops to the Cathkin Braes. SíSí Rooftop boasts 100 indoor seats and a 60-seat open-air terrace, as well as DJ booths and a regular programme of events. Cocktails on offer include a green bloody maria, mezcal paloma and spicy margarita. There will be an extensive wine list and beers on draught. A ceiling mural by Glasgow illustrator and tattooist Pelikan Baba shows margarita-sipping figures floating across a pale sky, painted in bold colours and loose lines. The menu will feature signature dishes including hand-dived scallop ceviche verde and steak tartare tostada, alongside indulgent desserts and bar snacks. Claire Mcilvenny, General Manager at SíSí Rooftop said: "SíSí was designed to move with the day. We wanted it to feel easy and welcoming in the daytime: the kind of place you can catch up over coffee, but with space to truly come alive at night. We believe it will become one of the places to be in Glasgow. "It was important for us to collaborate with local artists and Pelikan Baba has done an incredible job with the ceiling mural. It's properly eye-catching, but it's the small Glasgow details that make this so special. "There's always something new to spot, and of course, it makes a great photo, too. "After lots of hard work behind the scenes, we're incredibly excited to finally open our doors in just a few weeks." Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' SíSí is set to open on Friday, August 1. Follow @ on Instagram or visit the Sisi Rooftop website to keep up to date with announcements.
The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
First look inside new SíSí Rooftop restaurant to open in Glasgow
Located atop The Social Hub in Candleriggs Square, the venue will serve Mexican-American inspired dishes with craft cocktails and curated wines to enjoy while enjoying panoramic views. One of the restaurant's most distinctive features is a ceiling mural by Glasgow illustrator and tattoo artist Pelikan Baba which shows margarita-sipping figures floating across a pale sky, painted in bold colours and loose lines. DJ booths will also be part of SíSí with guest sets and artist residencies as part of the new venue. The venue has a total of 100 indoor seats as well as a 60-seat open-air terrace with a feature island bar in the centre of the room. Read More The menu, shaped around locally sourced produce and sustainable suppliers, will feature 'fresh and vibrant' sharing plates. Interiors take cues from mid-century design, with earth tones, wood and stone flooring, real planting and soft strip lighting. The space includes a mix of booth seating, open tables and low-slung lounge areas, designed to feel relaxed and sociable. The restaurant will open next month (Image: Handout) Claire Mcilvenny, General Manager at SíSí Rooftop said: 'SíSí was designed to move with the day. We wanted it to feel easy and welcoming in the daytime: the kind of place you can catch up over coffee, but with space to truly come alive at night. We believe it will become one of the places to be in Glasgow. 'It was important for us to collaborate with local artists and Pelikan Baba has done an incredible job with the ceiling mural. It's properly eye-catching, but it's the small Glasgow details that make this so special. There's always something new to spot, and of course, it makes a great photo, too. 'After lots of hard work behind the scenes, we're incredibly excited to finally open our doors in just a few weeks.'
