Ubiquitous Chip: Iconic Glasgow restaurant sold to pub chain

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The Ubiquitous Chip was credited with bringing fine dining to the city when it opened in 1971.

One of Glasgow's best-known restaurants has been sold to UK pub chain Greene King.

Like many in the hospitality sector, the Clydesdales had struggled with the damage caused to their business by Covid lockdowns and restrictions over the past two years.Ronnie Clydesdale opened The Chip on 11 January 1971 to champion quality Scottish produce - a concept that is now commonplace but which was seen as revolutionary at the time.Mr Clydesdale said: "Metropolitan Pub Company approached Carol and I, as great admirers of The Chip, Stravaigin and Hanoi, with an interest in buying.

Michael Horan, managing director of Metropolitan Pub Company, said: "We are really excited to welcome these iconic sites to the Metropolitan estate, and continuing the legacy that the Clydesdale family has built over the last 50 years.

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