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- The Herald Scotland
The Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow to close for 'some TLC'
For the work, The Chip - as it is affectionately known - will close for around 60 days from the Saturday, July 5.
The doors are scheduled to reopen in mid-September, with an enhanced visual appeal, fresh menus and extended opening hours.
Will Allen, general manager at The Chip, said: 'The Chip has always been a place full of life – and over the years, that life has left its mark. This restoration is about caring for an establishment that locals and visitors to Glasgow hold dear.
'We're ensuring it's ready for the decades, generations and many more memorable moments to come within its walls.
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'While these changes will bring fresh energy to the space, The Chip will remain instantly recognisable to those who know and love it.
'We know it's important that we keep everything that makes this place special – the atmosphere, the people, the design – and give it the love and attention it deserves to enrich its journey for the future.'
Ronnie Clydesdale founded the Ubiquitous Chip in 1971 with partner Ian Brydon. Both contributed £500 to the venture; Ronnie's share was his redundancy from the Black & White whisky bond where he was a manager. Entirely self-taught, he pioneered the trend for using local, seasonal Scottish produce and was first to put the provenance of his ingredients on the menu.
The restaurant was initially located in Ruthven Lane before moving to Ashton Lane in 1976.
It has welcomed many famous diners and even served Princess Margaret lunch and Mick Jagger dinner on the same day.
Other famous faces include Michael Keaton, Billy Connolly, Kylie Minogue, Keira Knightley and Lewis Capaldi.
In 2022, it was bought over by the Metropolitan Pub Company, a subsidiary of Suffolk-based firm Greene King.
