A NEW Asian buffet is set to breathe life back into a building which has lain empty in Glasgow.
The venue, in the west of the city, used to be home to a popular bar and restaurant before it suddenly closed last year.
The Leven Valley Inn in Glasgow suddenly closed last year[/caption]
But a new Asian buffet is set to move into the building[/caption]
The Leven Valley Inn was put up for sale after owners Mitchells and Butlers announced its shock closure in the summer.
Located in Great Western Retail Park, the family-friendly pub served delicious pizza, carvery dishes, and pub food.
But it was put on the market in August 2024.
At the time, the owners revealed that they were looking for a rental of around £50,000 per annum.
They were also seeking premium offers for a new lease at the time when it was listed.
However, locals have noticed that a new Chinese buffet is set to move into the space.
Large signs have now appeared outside the venue revealing that HongKong Banquet is “coming soon”, according to Clydebank Post.
It is currently unknown exactly when it will officially open.
But locals have been left delighted by the news and many have flocked to social media to share their excitement.
Posting on Facebook, one person said: “Hope the buffet is good, just what Drumchapel needs, look forward to it”.
Another added: “Gutted no more carvery, be interesting to see how the buffet place does”.
Someone else wrote: “Hopefully it’s good”.
While a fourth shared: “Fingers crossed it happens soon”.
And a fifth chimed in: “Ohhh can’t wait, wee lunch date”.
At the time when The Leven Valley Inn was put up for sale, surveyors CDLH said it was expected to attract “considerable interest”.
Alan Creevy, director of CDLH, told The Herald: “The Leven Valley is a purpose-built family dining restaurant/bar, which also includes a studio and two bedroom dwelling flat.
“The property is at the heart of the Great Western Retail Park development, with other occupiers, including B&Q, Burger King, McDonalds and Starbucks etc.
“It is rare for such properties to come onto the open market and the preference is for a tenant, where we are seeking a rental of £50,000 per annum and premium offers for a new lease.
“Alternatively, our clients will consider an outright sale of the heritable property.”
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
MANY food and drink chains have been struggling recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
The brand plans to close 20 loss-making restaurants after a “challenging” start to the year.
Stonegate, has raised fears about its survival as it races to plug its debts.
