In Glasgow, we are rightly proud of our pub and restaurant scene, having some of the best of both in the country.
However, 2023, much like the previous few years, has been very tough on the industry with the problems caused by Brexit, the pandemic and the cost of living crisis really beginning to make themselves felt.
With fewer people working in offices in the centre of town and others less able to afford nights out, it's meant that many venues are opening with reduced hours and some have been forced to take even more drastic measures.
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Sadly, this means we've lost some much-loved eateries and popular drinking spots this year.
The Woods Bar/The Admiral, City Centre
The city centre was hit with a double blow earlier this year when it was announced that both of these venues on Waterloo Street would be closing, first The Woods Bar and Kitchen closed after nearly nine years in operation with the owners saying they had decided to "move on" and leave "on a high" in an emotional social media post.
The Admiral Bar soon followed after it was announced developers had submitted plans to turn the much-loved pub into a café, leaving fans dismayed by the news.
However, things took a turn for the better, when it was revealed that the Admiral Bar team would be taking over the former Woods site to reopen as a new version of the much-loved bar, the Admiral Woods.
Bothwell House, City Centre
This new restaurant and cocktail bar opened to much fanfare in September last year, after it took over the site of the former Grill on the Corner but recently shocked people by announcing it was to close permanently.
The restaurant, which was known for its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-infused menu, as well as the expansive cherry blossom tree that filled the interior, was later accused of failing to pay staff, suppliers, and contractors tens of thousands of pounds.
Marmalade Skies, Merchant City
The popular bar in Merchant Square sadly announced it would be closing in February. The venue was opened in November 2021 by partners Nicholas Hay and Grant Cameron who wanted to bring a New York-inspired bar to the city centre.
However, due to the rising costs they face, they have decided it is time to close their doors, saying their cost base is "astronomical".
Restaurants
La Choza, Merchant City
La Choza, which is found on Albion Street in the Merchant City, took to Facebook to announce in January, it was facing some "pretty difficult decisions", adding they "really tried their best" to keep going but their electricity prices alone have "almost trebled".
Steak, Cattle and Roll, Merchant Square
This popular burger restaurant in Merchant Square closed earlier this year, with a spokesperson for the company blaming Brexit and the pandemic stating that they posed insurmountable challenges for the business.
The Wee Plate, Southside
A popular vegan café in the southside, which is known for its support of the LGBTQ+ community, announced it was to sadly close in February.
The team behind Wee Plate Café on Govanhill Road, known for its queer brunch and dinner events, said they have taken the decision to close on February 18 with a "heavy heart" adding that it was due to a "change in circumstances".
Tuk Tuk, Sauchiehall Street
Indian Street Food specialists Tuk Tuk announced they have made the "tough decision" to close their Glasgow restaurant in January.
The firm, which opened its second restaurant in Edinburgh around the same time, stated that it will now be focussing only on its two capital eateries.
Opening its Sauchiehall Street site in 2017, food fans were excited to see the Edinburgh restaurant make its way across the M8.
Julie's Kopitiam, Shawlands
Glasgow restaurant Julie's Kopitiam closed its doors after five "wonderful" years in the south side of the city.
Taking to Instagram, owner and Chef Julie Lin wrote the "fondest of farewells" as she announced the news to her followers in January.
Writing on Instagram she said they would be moving out of their premise in Glasgow's southside at the end of the month but welcomed people to visit her at Gaga's in the west end.
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