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July 28, 2017
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The Grand Hall dining room at Hutchesons is now The City Grill.

In one respect, restaurants are like sharks – they sink if they stop moving forward. In Glasgow, Hutchesons has gone full steam ahead with a new name, new menu and new look.

Originally launched in 2014 by James and Louise Rusk, the eye-catching, Grade A-listed building on Ingram Street has had a smart refurbishment.

The original Grand Hall dining room is now known as The City Grill while the cafe bar is now the speakeasy-style 158 Club Lounge. The Glenfarclas Private Dining Room remains as was.

RUSK & RUSK, who also own The Butchershop and The Spanish Butcher, have given the double height dining room a sleek new look while retaining its original period features.

Hutchesons: no resting on its laurels

‘It’s all about making sure we never rest on our laurels,’ says Louise Rusk. ‘We’re passionate about architecture and design, and want to push the boundaries within our industry. With Hutchesons, it’s so important to us to make sure that we are giving this venue an identity that enhances its  architectural footprint.’

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The 158 Club Lounge at Hutchesons.

Like The Butchershop and The Spanish Butcher, Hutchesons always placed great emphasis on serving great steak. If anything, that emphasis has been stepped up at The City Grill.

From house cuts to reserve cuts and signature cuts, the a la carte menu is packed with Scotch beef. The kitchen uses grass-fed Black Angus and Limousin cattle selected by John Gilmour butcher from Cairnhill Farm. Every cut of steak on offer is dry-aged on the bone for at least 35 days.

A newly launched guest cut range gives an opportunity to introduce different breeds of beef from  the finest suppliers across the world.

Steak is what we do

James Rusk explains that ‘Steak is what we do. It always has been. What we’ve done here, is give ourselves an opportunity to further explore great  beef and bring it to the people of Glasgow.’

However, if steak doesn’t float your boat then Scottish seafood is also prominent on the menus. The roasted Shetland monkfish tail and the baked Scottish lobster both stand out.

You can book into The City Grill with 5pm Dining.

There are different offers available throughout the week.

5pm Dining offers

For example, today you could enjoy bubbles and brunch for two for £50.

That would mean you sitting down with a friend to enjoy a bottle of Vaporetto Prosecco, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly baked croissants and a choice of two classic brunch dishes such as crab toast, poached egg and Hollandaise or brioche French toast with bacon, Mull cheddar and maple syrup.

Look out for other offers such as £15.95 for two courses on the set lunch menu.

Or two people could each have a 35-day dry-aged D-rump steak with garlic prawns and oxtail croquettes, sauce and sides plus a bottle of house wine to share for £45.

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Scotch beef remains a focus as Hutchesons becomes Hutchesons City Grill.