New restaurant and bar to open in Glasgow shopping centre

At the helm of the venue are hospitality duo Andy and Emma MacSween, a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of combined experience.

Pictured: Husband and wife duo Andy and Emma MacSween are at the helm of the new venture (Image: Carlo Paloni for Voom Studio) Announcing the news, Emma MacSween said: “We’re thrilled to bring a fresh, lively energy to Princes Square with Zibibbo.

“We’ve designed it as a place where people feel welcome from morning until late, whether they’re coming in for a morning coffee, a relaxed lunch, or a festive evening out.

“Being a family-run business, we really want Zibibbo to feel accessible to everyone while offering a beautifully styled experience that adds something unique to Glasgow’s dining scene.”

Pictured: The space is undergoing a ‘complete transformation’ (Image: Carlo Paloni for Voom Studio) Taking over the former Buzzy Wares basement unit, the space is currently undergoing a ‘complete transformation’ to allow for up to 120 guests with a mezzanine available for private hire.

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Zibibbo (named after the Zibibbo grape) will showcase an extensive wine list, including a broad selection of sparkling wines available by the glass and bottle.

Open from 10am daily, the restaurant and bar will offer a casual yet relaxed all-day dining experience with a menu featuring small and large plates designed to cater to all tastes and occasions.

Pictured: Executive chef Kevin O’Neill (Image: Carlo Paloni for Voom Studio) Executive chef Kevin O’Neill, who oversees the group’s culinary direction, said: “With Zibibbo, we’re excited to showcase a menu that’s both versatile and vibrant, designed to complement our extensive wine list.

“From elegant small plates to share to heartier main dishes, the focus is on quality ingredients, fresh flavours, and dishes that suit any time of day.

“We want guests to come in, discover something new, and keep coming back for more.”

Pictured: The restaurant, bar, and lifestyle shop takes its name from the Zibibbo grape, a variety known for its rich, aromatic wines (Image: Carlo Paloni for Voom Studio) An adjoining lifestyle shop at Zibibbo will be home to a curated collection of unique goods and is set to open a few weeks after the restaurant launch in December.

Although the team has said the venue will open ‘very soon’, an exact opening date has yet to be announced.

For more information or updates, visit www.zibibbo.co.uk.