
News from The Lomond Leisure Group

Taste the Place 2025: Join LLG in Glasgow’s Culinary Celebration
The Lomond Leisure Group is proud to be part of Taste the Place, a vibrant, city-wide celebration of Glasgow’s rich and diverse food scene, marking the city’s 850th anniversary.

Lomond Leisure Group Revamps Glasgow Bar With Star Pubs
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) – which operates five hospitality venues in Scotland – is embarking on a joint £275,000 revamp of the Van Winkle bar on Sandyford Place in Glasgow with Star Pubs.

Lomond Leisure Group to refurb Glasgow bar with Star Pubs
The investment will transform the bar, which will close on 30 March, into Gael and Grain, a pub celebrating Scottish food, drink and music opening in mid-May, creating eight new jobs.

Glasgow bar closes for £275,000 transformation
Glasgow bar will shut its doors after last orders on 30th March for a £275,000 revamp.

Van Winkle to close and be transformed into pub for Scottish food and drink.
Van Winkle, formerly known as McPhabbs, on Sandyford Place, will serve its last drinks on March 30 before undergoing a revamp.

A well-known Glasgow bar will close for over a month to undergo a £275,000 transformation.
Van Winkle, formerly known as McPhabbs, on Sandyford Place, will serve its last drinks on March 30 before undergoing a revamp.

Iconic Glasgow bar to close for £275,000 transformation
Van Winkle, formerly known as McPhabbs, on Sandyford Place, will serve its last drinks on March 30 before undergoing a revamp.

Glasgow bar to close and reopen as Scottish pub with Irn-Bru cheesecake on menu
The firm behind a top west end bar has announced it will close later this month before reopening with a new look following a £275,000 revamp.

Glasgow bar to close for £275,000 transformation
Van Winkle, formerly known as McPhabbs, on Sandyford Place, will serve its last drinks on March 30 before undergoing a revamp.

Lomond Leisure to relaunch Van Winkle as Gael & Grain
The Lomond Leisure Group, which operates five hospitality venues in Scotland, is set to invest £275,000 in a revamp of the Van Winkle bar on Sandyford Place in Glasgow with Star Pubs.

Mharsanta Recognised with OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award!
This award is especially meaningful as it’s based on real guest feedback, recognising our commitment to great food, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable Scottish dining experience.

New restaurant and bar set to open in Tarbet, Loch Lomond next month
Lomond Leisure Group is proud to announce the launch of a new restaurant & bar, strengthening its commitment to highlighting the best of Scottish produce, sustainability and experiential dining.

Mharsanta Wins "Contemporary Restaurant & Bar of the Year 2024" at the Luxe Life Hospitality Awards
We’re honoured to announce that Mharsanta has been awarded Contemporary Restaurant & Bar of the Year 2024 – Glasgow by LUXlife Magazine.

Sophie Mallon Named Among 2024 Top 100 Women in Tourism
We’re thrilled to announce that Sophie Mallon, Chief Marketing Officer of Lomond Leisure Group, has been honoured as one of the 2024 Top 100 Women in Tourism.

Mharsanta Featured as a Glasgow World’s Top Glasgow Restaurant Representing the City
We’re delighted to be featured in GlasgowWorld’s list of "12 Gallus Glasgow Restaurants that Best Represent the City."

Mharsanta Wins 2024 Sustainable Luxury Restaurant Award!
We are proud to announce that Mharsanta has been recognised in the 2024 Sustainable Luxury Restaurant Awards!

Mharsanta Wins Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award!
We’re thrilled to announce that Mharsanta has received the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide!

Mharsanta Selected for Scotland Food & Drink Bookable Experiences Programme
We are proud to announce that Mharsanta has been chosen as one of the 50 businesses to participate in the Scotland Food & Drink Bookable Food and Drink Experiences pilot programme.

Mharsanta named Restaurant/ Retailer of the Year at UKinbound’s Awards for Excellence 2024
UKinbound awarded Mharsanta the accolade of Restaurant/ Retailer of the Year at its Awards for Excellence ceremony on Thursday 26 September.

LLG Proudly Supports Beatson Cancer Charity in 2024
The Lomond Leisure Group (LLG) Proudly Supports Beatson Cancer Charity in 2024