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Lennox Glasgow officially opens today on Byres Road, welcoming guests into a bold new restaurant concept from acclaimed Scottish chef Nico Simeone.
Located at 358 Byres Road in Glasgow’s West End, the 56-cover venue has already generated significant excitement ahead of launch, with more than 7,000 people registering for exclusive first access and preview week reservations sold out within hours.
Marking a new chapter for Simeone’s growing restaurant portfolio, Lennox moves away from traditional tasting-menu formats in favour of unapologetic, indulgent cooking, elevated comfort food and a vibrant social dining experience. Designed to transition seamlessly from lunch and dinner through to late-night drinks, the venue combines contemporary interiors, an open kitchen concept and a menu built around bold flavours and premium ingredients.
Guests stepping inside Lennox Glasgow will discover a striking space inspired by modern New York dining culture. Exposed brickwork, warm ambient lighting, brass accents and rich leather seating create an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming. At the heart of the restaurant is a fully visible open kitchen, complete with fire-based cooking and dry-ageing displays for meats. The kitchen serves as the venue’s focal point, bringing guests closer to the energy and theatre of service.
The opening menu features a collection of signature dishes including Scotch Egg with black pudding and quail egg, Buffalo Squid with nori ranch sauce, Stone Bass with shellfish sauce and pickled rhubarb, alongside premium cuts such as dry-aged Rib Eye and Chateaubriand cooked over fire. Handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits and champagne service complete the experience.
Chef Nico Simeone said: “Opening Lennox in Glasgow is incredibly special for me. This city is where my journey began, and bringing this concept home feels like a full-circle moment. Lennox is my most personal restaurant to date – it’s about stripping everything back and focusing on what matters most: exceptional ingredients, bold flavours and genuine hospitality. The response from Glasgow has been overwhelming, and we’re proud to open our doors today and welcome guests to the restaurant.”
Positioned as more than just a restaurant, Lennox Glasgow aims to become a destination venue for food, drinks, celebrations, and late-night experiences, blending contemporary design with an ambitious culinary offering tailored to Glasgow’s evolving dining scene.
Following a successful debut in Manchester earlier this year, Lennox Glasgow represents a homecoming for the chef and a fresh addition to the city’s dining scene.
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