Glasgow’s popular southside venue, Church on the Hill, has reopened following a £650,000 refurbishment. Karen Peattie checks it out
It’s a firm favourite with Glasgow southsiders and now the eye-catching venue Church on the Hill has had a rather smart revamp.
Owned by Signature Pubs, the team behind other city spots The Raven, The Spiritualist and Smokin’ Fox, Church on the Hill has a new food and drink offer and redesigned interiors, making it a bar to rival its city centre peers.
Shaun Donnellan, area manager for Signature Pubs, explains: “It’s fantastic to finally open the doors to Church on the Hill. We have had such support from the community throughout this whole process, so it’s great to finally meet the faces behind that and thank them.
“We’ve spent a lot of time researching what the locals want in terms of our menus and features, and we believe we’ve come up with something special – a place to eat, drink, relax, chill out and make memories, and somewhere for all the family while remaining the place in the southside to party at weekends.”
Signature has put its twist on the community appeal of Church on the Hill by installing quirks such as a Doggie Hall of Fame, children’s play area, a southside mural created by local artist Danny McDermott and a “bar-top confession box for all the small-time sinners”.
Meanwhile, the interior of the stunning building has taken on a new look with the ceiling raised to expose the full-length stained-glass windows. The addition of soft furnishings creates a more comfortable environment while new areas for private parties have been created. Beautiful feature lighting has been installed throughout.
Special “nights” are the order of the day at Church on the Hill. Mondays offer salad options, a Steak Supper Club takes over on Tuesdays, Wednesdays are “Mate or Date” night while family roasts are top of the menu on Sundays.
Signature Pubs has a portfolio of 22 units across Scotland, with each taking inspiration from its surroundings and customers.
Find out more at: churchonthehill.co.uk