The Gannet team reveal details of new project

Kevin Dow (pictured) and Peter McKenna, chef-owner of The Gannet in Glasgow, are set to open a new restaurant in its place on Argyle Street in Finnieston early 2026.

Following the announcement earlier this year that The Gannet will close on 31 December 2025, the duo have revealed that Eleven Fifty Five will take its place.

As the doors close on The Gannet, McKenna has reimagined the space, drawing inspiration from Irish snugs, years of travel and Parisian bistrots.

Eleven Fifty Five will be an upscale yet approachable neighbourhood bistro celebrating Scottish produce while honouring McKenna’s Irish roots. The menu will feature some of Scotland’s top producers and introduce some Irish ones as well. 

“The time is right to close this page and move onto the next, it’s been an incredible run with The Gannet and I’m truly grateful for how our work has resonated with so many," says McKenna. "Eleven Fifty Five feels like a natural evolution. While we will maintain the high standards we've set, we’ll refocus our offerings to emphasise comfort from the dishes we serve to the inviting atmosphere of the different dining spaces, we will offer our guests cosy corners to get lost in, private spaces for get togethers and vibrant counter dining.”

Dow will curate the drinks menu, working with regional independent wine producers. It will showcase a selection of Old World wines, balanced by distinctive New World offerings and English sparkling.

The cocktail selection will take a more classic approach, with bar manager Adam and his team refining a carefully curated list of favourites. There will be rare and unique whiskies from the teams’ favourite distilleries, with a particular emphasis on the new back whisky room.

Furthermore, McKenna and the team will continue collaborating with Dookit Brewing, creating different beers to be released throughout the year. 

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