Glasgow's longest established family-run restaurant has been sold to a pub chain.
The Ubiquitous Chip in Ashton Lane has been snapped up by the Metropolitan Pub Company (MPC). It had been in the hands of the Clydesdale family since it opened in 1971 and is currently managed by Colin Clydesdale along with his wife Carol.
But they decided to sell the family business after meeting with the firm's bosses. The deal with MPC, owned by the UK's biggest pub chain Greene King, also includes the family's other popular west end pubs and restaurants Stravaigin and Hanoi Bike Shop.
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Announcing the deal, owner Colin Clydesdale said: "Metropolitan Pub Company approached Carol and I, as great admirers of The Chip, Stravaigin and Hanoi, with an interest in buying. After much consideration, we decided to sell the business that has been in family ownership since 1971.
"I truly believe the business and people will be in safe hands with Michael and the team, who will continue the legacy that we have built. We look forward to visiting as customers for many years to come."
The Stravign was recently named one of the 50 Best Gastropubs in the UK while the Ubiquitous Chip was named Best Pub in the area at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2022. The Ubiquitous Chip features murals by Scots artist and writer Alasdair Gray.
Michael Horan, managing director of Metropolitan Pub Company, said: "We are really excited to welcome these iconic sites to the Metropolitan estate, and continuing the legacy that the Clydesdale family has built over the last 50 years.
"We are looking forward to working with the 145 team members to continue providing the world class hospitality to the people of Glasgow."
The MPC owns 71 'gastro' pubs and hotels in and around London. Greene King owns more than 2,700 pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK including The Maltman on Renfield Street and The Scotia which is Glasgow's oldest pub.
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