Glasgow’s go-to bourbon bar Van Winkle has opened a second branch in the heart of the west end on Byres Road.
Currently located opposite the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in the city’s east end, Van Winkle has Scotland’s largest selection of bourbons and is bringing its signature American-style food and drink to the west end.
AN ALL-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
To mark the opening, Van Winkle is allowing anyone who has US Dollars lying around from a summer holiday that didn’t happen, to spend them at the new eatery.
Visitors to the new Byres Road location will have more than 50 bourbons to choose from, as well as a wide selection of American whiskeys, cocktails, beers and wine.
The menu will boast a variety of mouth-watering wee plates, burgers and sandwiches, not to mention a five-cheese macaroni and the Van Winkle buffalo chicken wings.
Dog owners are welcome to bring their furry friends along too, with a special nutritious dog-friendly menu, developed by BBC Scotland’s resident vet Ross Allan from Pets’n’Vets.
Situated at the former site of The Hill, the opening will create 10 jobs, with staff trained in-house and by industry experts to grow their knowledge of the bar’s extensive drinks list, and to ensure a safe environment for all its guests.
EAT OUT TO HELP OUT
Van Winkle will extend the Eat Out To Help Out scheme until the end of October, giving people who have booked in advance a 50% discount of up to £10 per person between Monday and Wednesday. Anyone taking advantage of the scheme will also have the option to eat as many wings as they can in 90 minutes for just £10.
Derek Mallon of Van Winkle said:
“Van Winkle is all about sharing a flavour of the USA and we’re incredibly excited to be opening up our second bar on Byres Road. Our aim is to bring real quality products, delivered by genuine people, in an atmosphere that transports you to Kentucky.
“The last few months have been undoubtedly tough for the hospitality industry, so it feels very positive to be opening new premises, creating jobs and bringing something new to the food and drink scene in the west of the city.”
FROM KENTUCKY TO GLASGOW
Derek’s passion for bourbon blossomed when he travelled to Louisville, Kentucky in 2015 and rediscovered his love for the spirit. A tour of the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort from bourbon industry legend Freddie Johnson spurred Derek on to open Wan Winkle on the Gallowgate in November 2017.
The bar quickly became renowned for its bourbon tasting evenings, pairing great bourbons with some fabulous sharing plates. These nights will be a weekly event at the Byres Road branch for anyone looking to get clued up on the American export.
Van Winkle also has its very own Bourbon Bible to help visitors find their perfect pour. This alphabetical anthology showcases the bar’s growing range of bourbons in its entirety, which includes the sought-after Pappy Van Winkle range and exclusive Antique Collection.
Van Winkle is open now at 94 Byres Rd for dining inside and out and available for takeaway and home delivery. Click here to book and experience the tastes of America for yourself!
