Glasgow is getting a huge new dining destination, as The Ivy as we know it in an iconic building on Buchanan Street is set to face some serious changes. Of course, it only means that The Ivy is moving to a much larger home with a massive terrace, so not to worry!
The Ivy is moving along to another building on St Vincent Place with The Ivy Asia, which is the brand’s Asian-inspired dining concept, which will be the first of its kind in Scotland. Inside the new destination spot, guests can expect vibrant flavours, theatrical dining, architecture inspired by Renaissance Florence and a high-energy atmosphere set to introduce a new audience to The Ivy’s growing collection of restaurants.
As a result, The Ivy Brasserie is moving to a much larger home with a massive terrace and private dining room. The two restaurants will sit within one of Glasgow’s most iconic historic buildings, located between George Square and Buchanan Street, offering two separate dining experiences under one roof.
A brief history of the building
Inspired by Renaissance Florence, the building was built in the 1870s as a City of Glasgow Bank, as the city was one of the main commercial centres in the world. Designed by renowned Scottish architect John Burnet Sr., who also designed Merchants’ House, the building boasts a soaring glass dome, Ionic columns, symmetrical arcades and ornate leaded glazing.
Kate Cooper, Restaurant Operating Officer for the North, said: “This is a really significant moment for The Ivy in Glasgow. We’re bringing The Ivy Asia to Scotland for the first time while giving The Ivy Brasserie a new home in one of the city’s most spectacular buildings.
“Glasgow has an incredible food and drink scene and a strong sense of identity, so it was important that this next chapter felt genuinely part of the city. St Vincent Place gives us the opportunity to do that while creating something new for both existing guests and people discovering The Ivy for the first time.”
The opening will also see Olivia Wong take on the role of Senior General Manager at The Ivy Glasgow, overseeing both dining concepts as they launch at St Vincent Place.
Wong said: “St Vincent Place is an incredible setting for the exciting next chapter of The Ivy in Glasgow. We’re bringing something completely new to the city with The Ivy Asia, while giving our Brasserie guests a bigger home to enjoy.
“We’re proud to have been part of Glasgow’s dining scene and this move gives us the chance to build on that, bringing more people through the doors and creating a destination that feels right at home in the city.”
