The Baby Grand Piano Bar in Glasgow

Glasgow piano bar and restaurant The Baby Grand is to close at the end of January. Billy McAneney commented: “Back in ...

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Glasgow piano bar and restaurant The Baby Grand is to close at the end of January.

Billy McAneney commented: “Back in 1983 when we were all boys working in Cafe Gandolfi, myself, Iain MacKenzie (Gandolfi’s owner) and Derrick Sutherland (now a partner in Gloriosa)  decided to open a piano bar and restaurant in what was perceived as a concrete jungle in Elmbank Gardens. Then the area buzzed with activity, with Scottish Opera, Yarrows, HMRC, Strathclyde Regional Headquarters as well as both the education and social work departments.

“Fast forward 40 years and none of these exist other than Scottish Opera. Those in power have decided it’s time for demolishing and renewal so we are getting knocked doon. We have had a ball, especially myself and Gerry McGhee, my business partner of the last ten years.

“When I look back over those 40 years my favourite quote comes from Pete Irvine, author of Scotland the Best, who said of The Baby Grand; ‘Only real cities have places like this.’ Will The Baby Grand reappear on a new site? Almost certainly not, but never say never. Regardless, we are going to go out with a bang.”

Billy McAneney at the Baby Grand

The Charing Cross institution is to be demolished to make way for student accommodation as part of the ongoing regeneration of the area and will trade for the final time on Thursday January 30th .Until then, the Baby Grand’s owners will return select dishes from their restaurant food menu to 1984 prices as a thank to loyal customers, and will continue to retain the tradition of regular pianists playing every Friday and Saturday evening.

With the 1984 menu deal sure to be popular, diners are encouraged to book a table asap at: www.babygrandglasgow.com/reservations

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