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Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Award-winning Glasgow restaurant closes - here's what's next
The city's first Vietnamese canteen, Hanoi Bike Shop, will cease trading on August 25 this year. Christie & Co is now seeking a leaseholder for the site on Ruthven Lane. The licensed restaurant, located in the heart of the West End, is situated just off the popular Byers Road. A spokesperson said: "The restaurant serves 80 covers plus an external seating area, and would suit a variety of concepts, having traded as a Vietnamese canteen until recently. "The area is a destination for 'oodies and late-night bar goers, and benefits from high footfall from Glasgow University's student population." We previously reported that the building was sold to the Scotsman Group. Award-winning Glasgow restaurant closes - here's what's next (Image: Supplied) READ NEXT: Restaurant in Glasgow's West End sold to the Scotsman Group Christie & Co also shared a similar opportunity to take over The Hampton, a charming Georgian townhouse, containing a lively bar, restaurant, and six en suite letting bedrooms, in Edinburgh. Simon Watson and Tony Spence, at Christie & Co, said: 'We are delighted to be acting on behalf of the Scotsman Group to secure an experienced operator who is prepared to create an exceptional offering from either location. "Both sites are well-placed in great locations and benefit from high levels of passing trade. We would urge any interested parties to get in touch for further information. '
The National
7 days ago
- Business
- The National
Plans unveiled as award-winning Glasgow restaurant to close
Glasgow's first Vietnamese canteen, Hanoi Bike Shop, will cease trading on August 25 this year. Christie & Co is now seeking a leaseholder for the site on Ruthven Lane. READ MORE: Six major firms back £12 million luxury lodge development ahead of crunch meeting The licensed restaurant, located in the heart of the West End, is situated just off the popular Byers Road. A spokesperson said: "The restaurant serves 80 covers plus an external seating area, and would suit a variety of concepts, having traded as a Vietnamese canteen until recently. "The area is a destination for foodies and late-night bar goers, and benefits from high footfall from Glasgow University's student population." The building was previously sold to the Scotsman Group. Award-winning Glasgow restaurant closes - here's what's next (Image: Supplied) Christie & Co also shared a similar opportunity to take over The Hampton, a charming Georgian townhouse, containing a lively bar, restaurant, and six en suite letting bedrooms, in Edinburgh. Simon Watson and Tony Spence, at Christie & Co, said: 'We are delighted to be acting on behalf of the Scotsman Group to secure an experienced operator who is prepared to create an exceptional offering from either location. "Both sites are well-placed in great locations and benefit from high levels of passing trade. We would urge any interested parties to get in touch for further information. '
Glasgow Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Restaurant in Glasgow's West End sold to the Scotsman Group
Hanoi Bike Shop, said to be the city's first Vietnamese canteen restaurant, has been sold to the Scotsman Group. Ownership of the Ruthven Lane eatery will be transferred from the Metropolitan Pub Company (MPC) to the Scotsman Group, owned by Glasgow businessman Stefan King, at the end of August. In a statement confirming the sale, the MPC stated that the decision to sell a property 'is never an easy one'. It is understood that the company is working with staff at the Hanoi Bike Shop and has 'opportunities' for them to remain within the MPC. READ NEXT: Much-loved Glasgow bar to close temporarily - here's why A spokesperson for Metropolitan Pub Company said: 'We have made the decision to sell the Hanoi Bike Shop, which will transfer from our ownership to the Scotsman Group at the end of August. 'Making the decision to sell a property is never an easy one; however, following a recent review, we have found the Hanoi no longer fits with our future portfolio. 'We want to thank the Hanoi's customers for their support over the years.' The MPC also operates Stravaigin and the Ubiquitous Chip, both in the city's West End. The Ubiquitous Chip is currently closed whilst it undergoes a multi-million pound restoration to rejuvenate it.
The National
21-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Award-winning Glasgow restaurant sold to Scotsman Group
Hanoi Bike Shop, said to be the city's first Vietnamese canteen restaurant, has been sold to the Scotsman Group. Ownership of the Ruthven Lane eatery will be transferred from the Metropolitan Pub Company (MPC) to the Scotsman Group, owned by Glasgow businessman Stefan King, at the end of August. In a statement confirming the sale, the MPC stated that the decision to sell a property 'is never an easy one'. It is understood that the company is working with staff at the Hanoi Bike Shop and has "opportunities" for them to remain within the MPC. READ MORE: Police Scotland investigating national Palestine demo in Edinburgh A spokesperson for Metropolitan Pub Company said: 'We have made the decision to sell the Hanoi Bike Shop, which will transfer from our ownership to the Scotsman Group at the end of August. 'Making the decision to sell a property is never an easy one; however, following a recent review, we have found the Hanoi no longer fits with our future portfolio. 'We want to thank the Hanoi's customers for their support over the years.' The MPC also operates Stravaigin and the Ubiquitous Chip, both in the city's west end. The Ubiquitous Chip is currently closed whilst it undergoes a multi-million pound restoration to rejuvenate it.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Michelin recommended restaurant sold to huge Scottish hospitality group
An award-winning Vietnamese restaurant has been sold to one of Scotland's biggest hospitality and leisure groups. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Hanoi Bike Shop in Glasgow's west end has been sold. The Michelin recommended restaurant, which is tucked down Ruthven Lane just off Byres Road has been sold by owners Metropolitan Pub Group to The Scotsman Group (formerly G1 Group), which is owned by Glasgow businessman Stefan King. The Metropolitan Pub Group confirmed the sale to our sister site, GlasgowWorld, saying: 'We have made the decision to sell the Hanoi Bike Shop, which will transfer from our ownership to the Scotsman Group at the end of August. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Making the decision to sell a property is never an easy one, however following a recent review we have found the Hanoi no longer fits with our future portfolio. We want to thank the Hanoi's customers for their support over the years.' Supplied Metropolitan Pub Group also said that staff at Hanoi Bike Shop will have the opportunity to remain within Metropolitan's portfolio in Glasgow. The Hanoi Bike Shop was sold along with the Ubiquitous Chip and the Stravaigin restaurant by former owners, Colin Clydesdale and his partner Carol Wright, to the Metropolitan Pub Group (part of the Greene King) in 2022 marking the end of family-run ownership of these Glasgow restaurants. The Hanoi Bike Shop is located in the same premises as the original Ubiquitous Chip, which was opened over 50 years ago by Colin's father, Ronnie Clydesdale. When the Chip moved, this venue became Stravaigin 2 before becoming Hanoi Bike Shop. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Hanoi Bike Shop opened in 2012 and was the first Vietnamese canteen restaurant in Glasgow and served bowls of pho and other spicy Southeast Asian dishes. It soon was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The Scotsman reviewed it in 2012 and called it marvellous, with the reviewer writing: 'This place, one of the handful of Vietnamese restaurants in Scotland, is rather marvellous. If you stumble upon it while looking for an actual bike shop, you'll soon forget that you needed new spokey dokeys.'
