The Ivy Asia Is Coming To Glasgow As The Ivy Unveils Major New Dining Destination
An artist’s impression of The Ivy’s new St Vincent Place home in Glasgow, where The Ivy Asia will make its Scottish debut this autumn
The Ivy Asia will make its Scottish debut in Glasgow this autumn, opening alongside a significantly bigger new home for The Ivy Glasgow Brasserie inside one of the city centre’s most spectacular historic buildings.
Glasgow’s dining scene is getting a major new arrival this autumn, with The Ivy Asia set to open in Scotland for the first time.
The Asian-inspired restaurant will take over part of the landmark former City of Glasgow Bank building at 30–40 St Vincent Place, alongside a relocated and expanded The Ivy Glasgow Brasserie.
Together, the two restaurants will create a new 440-plus-cover dining destination in the heart of the city centre, as well as 90 new hospitality jobs.
The Ivy Asia Makes Its Scottish Debut
Artist impressions reveal the bold, theatrical interiors planned for The Ivy Asia Glasgow, which will mark the restaurant brand’s first opening in Scotland.
The Ivy Asia will be the big new addition, bringing the group’s colourful, theatrical take on Asian-inspired dining to Scotland for the first time.
Already established in cities including London, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Liverpool and Dublin, the restaurants are known for statement interiors, high-energy atmosphere and menus designed for sharing.
The new Glasgow restaurant will have space for 96 guests, introducing an entirely new Ivy concept to the Scottish market.
A Bigger Home For The Ivy Glasgow
An artist’s impression of the new The Ivy Glasgow Brasserie at St Vincent Place, set within the landmark former City of Glasgow Bank building.
Meanwhile, The Ivy Glasgow Brasserie will leave its current Buchanan Street address and move into a substantially larger space within the same St Vincent Place building.
The new Brasserie will offer 351 covers, along with a terrace and private dining room, while continuing its familiar all-day format from breakfast and brunch through to lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Its final service at Buchanan Street is currently planned for 4 October, ahead of the move to its new home.
One Of Glasgow’s Most Striking Buildings
And the setting is almost as noteworthy as the restaurants themselves.
Built between 1870 and 1873 for the City of Glasgow Bank, the St Vincent Place building was designed by celebrated Scottish architect John Burnet Sr, whose work also includes Glasgow’s Stock Exchange and Merchants’ House.
Its former banking hall takes inspiration from Renaissance Florence, with a soaring glass dome, Ionic columns, symmetrical arcades and ornate leaded glazing.
Positioned between George Square and Buchanan Street, it places the new restaurants right at the centre of Glasgow’s shopping, hospitality and cultural district.
A New Chapter For The Ivy In Glasgow
Kate Cooper, Restaurant Operating Officer for the North, described the move as “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,” she said.
“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.”
Olivia Wong will take on the role of Senior General Manager at The Ivy Glasgow, overseeing both restaurants as they open at St Vincent Place.
“St Vincent Place is an incredible setting for the exciting next chapter of The Ivy in Glasgow,” she said. “We’re bringing something completely new to the city with The Ivy Asia, while giving our Brasserie guests a bigger home to enjoy.”
Exact opening dates, menus and first-look images for both restaurants are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.