A new bar with theatre area, jukebox and sporting booths has opened in Glasgow city centre.
Offering live music and sport, Hope & Vincent is a "contemporary take" on a classic pub which opened in 140 Vincent Street today (November 2).
Found inside the former banking building, it has seats for up to 100 people and serves pub grub and live entertainment.
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General manager Stuart Kilpatrick said: "Hope & Vincent is introducing a whole new level of incredibly chic socialising, relaxed feelings throughout the week, and fun weekend activities.
"A unique experience for Glaswegians can be found at Hope & Vincent, where customers can enjoy authentic ales, classic pub food, signature cocktails, a large assortment of spirits and wines, and the excitement of live sports."
Interiors include tiled walls, panelled corridors, glazed advertising as well as mounted frames, artwork and wall designs that reflect an elevated urban pub interior.
"Playful" pug machines, a juke box as well as traditional board games like Scrabble, Monopoly and Connect Four are available to customers to play at their leisure.
Hope & Vincent also has a pool table for those searching for a competitive edge or just some fun on a night out.
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With a "giant" private 65-inch screen and its own theatre area, Hope & Vincent also has multiple sporting booths, each with its own unique channel, where fans can book and watch sporting events with friends and small groups.
It has 10 "huge" screens strategically placed throughout the room, including an 8 ft projector, guaranteeing that you don't miss a bit of the action no matter where you sit.
Hope & Vincent offers a "wide selection" of food offerings which includes a bottomless brunch experience, lunch menu, Sunday roast menu and a selection of pizzas and "hearty"bar favourites.
The menu includes chicken wings, Korean fried chicken and vegetable pakora for starters and Cumberland sausage & mash, steak & ale pie, fish and chips, mac'n'cheese as well as wood fired pizzas for mains.
Hope & Vincent Glasgow is now open. Walk-ins welcome and no bookings required. For more information visit hopeandvincent.co.uk
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