There is some exciting news for food lovers in Glasgow, with a new restaurant being added to the Michelin Guide. What is more, the restaurant has been open for just a year!
Sebb’s is officially the newest Glasgow addition to the prestigious Michelin Guide, owned by the same people behind Margo, Ox and Finch and Ka Pao, which have already been recognised by the inspectors and are all part of the Scoop Restaurant Group family. Located on Miller Street in a former library, warehouse and furniture shop, the restaurant boasts the same food quality as its sister venues, with a deeper focus on music.
Guests can expect BBQ dishes inspired by global cuisines, led by Head Chef Danny Carruthers, who started at Ox and Finch ten years ago.
Managing director Jonathan Macdonald commented regarding Sebb’s: “As soon as Ka Pao opened in 2020, Covid hit and everything else was put on the back burner,” he said. “Once we made the decision to push forward, it took years to design the place from scratch, making significant structural changes, and working through all of the associated paperwork that comes with it being a listed building.”
“To be honest, there were moments when we thought about selling the space. People told us not to open in the city centre, and post-pandemic things looked bleak. But we took a leap of faith, and I’m glad we did. The city centre is buzzing again. There is lots of excitement and a few like-minded operators have opened more great venues.”
“It’s more of a bar, with music playing a bigger role than in our other venues. But the food is approached with exactly the same passion and standards. The kitchen team works with the same suppliers and processes, and importantly, they care just as much about the food.”
“Sebb’s is really a celebration of food from across the globe, served in a way that’s fun and unfussy. Danny has been instrumental in shaping that. The team is everything to us, and people like him show what’s possible when you give great people room to spread their wings.
“We don’t take the decision to open new venues lightly, we take these opportunities organically. One of the key drivers behind it is creating new opportunities and providing longevity and career growth for our incredible teams.”
Commenting on Sebb’s being the new Glasgow addition, the Michelin Guide stated: “When a Glasgow restaurant belongs to the same stable as Ox and Finch, Ka Pao and Margo, you know you’re in for a treat. Sebb’s sits underneath the latter, in a vaulted red-brick basement that’s perfect for a party.
“The menu happily ignores international borders, offering up everything from Turkish lahmacun to Brazilian-style picanha steak, via tandoori trout and jerk-spiced pork belly. Each one bursts with flavour and generosity thanks to the skill of the chefs. Cocktails are a feature too, with an intriguing and enticing list including the likes of a miso and malt Old Fashioned.”
Sebb’s is located on 68B Miller St, Glasgow G1 1DT, and you can book your table here.