Stravaigin celebrates its 30th anniversary with a weekend of treats and a new prestige partnership with the Sassenach Scotch Whisky

It has been a much-loved cornerstone of Glasgow's West End since 1994, inspiring folk to wander off the beaten path to enjoy its unique proposition.

Article Source: Stravaigin
Last Updated: 23 October 2024 13:05

Now, Stravaigin, the perennially popular Gibson Street establishment is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with the public invited to enjoy a special weekend of throwback treats and delicious surprises from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th October.

Famed for staying true to its ethos of imaginative worldly food dishes using best of Scottish produce - reflected in its Think Global, Eat Local marque, along with a lively bar heaving with an ever-evolving wine list, craft ales and glorious cocktails, Stravaigin has long had an atmosphere that straddles the spectrum between hipster cool and no-nonsense realness.

Underpinning its success for a remarkable 30 years has been a team of multi-award-winning staff – currently led by Olivia Wong – Scotland’s Bar Manager of the Year – who are all renowned for their passion, expertise and warm Stravaigin welcome. In a special treat for customers, three of the most recognisable faces at Stravaigin: Marquis (Scotland’s Bar Tender of the Year with 21 years service), Anu (11 years service) and Head Chef Jambo (6 years service) have each selected their favourite throwback dish which will make a limited edition star appearance on Stravaigin’s a la carte menu.

For three days only, the public will have the chance to enjoy Stravaigin’s Smoked Loch Melfort sea trout, caesar salad, pine nuts at £14.50 (Marquis), Slow roast duck leg, tabbouleh, feta, pomegranate at £21.00 (Anu) and Dark chocolate cremeux, charred pineapple salsa, honey at £8.50 (Jambo) as well as the joyous new autumn à la carte menu. Recently awarded an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, booking is strongly recommended at www.stravigin.co.uk/contact

Such a landmark occasion calls for a special celebration and Stravaigin is delighted to welcome The Sassenach as its prestige Scotch whisky partner for the anniversary weekend. In a dr(e)am pairing, patrons who buy a serve of The Sassenach on Sunday 27th October will enjoy a complimentary dish of Stravaigin’s famed Wee Haggis with whisky sauce. Furthermore, in an announcement that will delight the legions of whisky lovers who have been demanding its addition to Stravaigin’s drinks menu, The Sassenach is confirmed as joining the bar’s renowned Scotch whisky offering as a permanent fixture.

Rounding up the anniversary celebration, will be a bonanza of 30 spot prizes, randomly awarded to patrons who visit Stravaigin on Saturday 26th October between 12pm and 1am. From loaded gift cards and complimentary meals, to Stravaigin’s stylish tote bags filled with Scottish-themed goodies, Gibson Street is the place to be this weekend.

Commenting, Olivia Wong, General Manager of Stravaigin says: “Stravaigin is a Glasgow institution and held in great affection by many people. It really is the heart of the Gibson Street and wider West End community. Thirty years is an impressive anniversary but our ethos of delicious food and drink, a warm and friendly atmosphere, a team who love Strav as much as our patrons, and of course great craic, is as good an excuse as any to celebrate!

“We are particularly thrilled to welcome The Sassenach into this weekend’s celebrations. We are all big fans of Sam and his Scotch whisky here at Stravaigin and know excitement levels will be running high ahead of it becoming a permanent addition to our drinks menu.

“The entire team are delighted to be a small part of Stravaigin’s ongoing legacy and we very much hope faces old and new will ‘wander aimlessly with intent’ and join us across the weekend as we toast 30 years.”

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