24-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Glenhead Tavern in Duntocher to be reopened under new owner
The pub has been closed since January, but has been taken over by new Heineken-owned Star Pubs and licensee Brian Carnochan, from nearby Clydebank, who also runs The Grant Arms in Glasgow.
The plan is to turn the pub into a 'top notch', family-friendly local serving homecooked food and specialising in sports and entertainment.
Work starts on the 30th June and The Glenhead Tavern is expected to open its doors in mid-August, creating 11 new jobs.
The outside works will overhaul the building painting it a classic cream and dark green and installing new lighting and signage, enhancing the centre of Duntocher.
New Licensee Brian Carnochan (Image: Mark F Gibson) An extensive interior revamp will upgrade The Glenhead Tavern throughout with new décor that will lighten and brighten the pub.
The design will incorporate William Morris-style wallpaper, wood panelling and deep buttoned back banquette seating.
Other improvements include adding an accessible toilet and putting in an internal walkway between the bar and lounge.
The layout will see the the pub completed with a comfortable lounge and dining area, with a stage for entertainment, a traditional public bar and a 'sports zone' kitted out with all-new darts, pool and screens showing Sky, TNT and Premier Sports.
The lounge bar will be designed to convert into function space for celebrations and gatherings.
The menu will focus on pub favourites such as steak pies, fish & chips and Sunday roasts with a separate children's menu.
Light lunches, brunches and afternoon teas are also on the cards. Drinks available will span premium beers & spirits, barista quality coffee and cocktails.
The bar will be dog-friendly, with treats on the house.
Plans include afternoon entertainment, kids' karaoke, traditional pub games, such as dominoes, and family-orientated events at times like Easter, Halloween and Christmas.
The pub will showcase local musicians and DJs and provide space for charities to hold fundraisers.
Ms Carnochan previously combined parttime evening bar work with a 30-year career in banking, before giving up his day job and taking over The Grant Arms.
He said: 'I love seeing people having a good time. I remember The Glenhead Tavern when it was a thriving local.
'Sadly, it's lost its way in recent years. It's been much missed and there's been a lot of concern for its future.
'My aim is to restore it to its glory days when it was the place to go. The designs are spot-on and it will look fantastic when the works are completed.'
Iain Gibson, Star Pubs' business development manage addedr: 'We're delighted to be joining forces with Brian to bring such a popular pub back to life.
'He knows the area well and his experience and enthusiasm are just what's required. Brian's plans tick all the boxes; there will be lots of reasons to visit The Glenhead Tavern and something for everyone.'
