PLATFORM, the new 350 capacity restaurant and bar, in the former Argyle Street Arches, opens today (Friday, 17th July) in Glasgow and is fully booked for its opening month.
Pivoting their business from an indoor food market, PLATFORM is now home to one of Scotland’s largest casual restaurant and street food kitchens offering an international menu that features food from previous traders Gallus Pasta, Tiny Dancers and Ginger & Chilli. It will operate every Friday and Saturday from 12noon until late as part of a transitional opening,
Scott McCormick owner PLATFORM said, “We’ve been overwhelmed with the support from Glasgow and can’t wait to reveal our new street food concept this weekend. A lot of love has gone into this menu development and we’re confident in our new offering.”
The spacious industrial venue has custom-built comfortable seating with colourful chairs, bright hanging lanterns and leafy planters set in the contemporary industrial and original facade.
Guests entering PLATFORM will walk through a high-tech thermal scanner, before being greeted by a host who will take customers through an easy-to-navigate one-way system to their tables. And they are offering table service. All their tables are at least 2m apart and there is signage which encourages social distancing. In line with current Scottish Government guidelines, staff are taking the contact details of one member of each group arrival.
Hand sanitising stations are located around the venue and on entry and exit to PLATFORM and at the toilets. All doors within our premises will remain open to ensure their customers do not need to touch these surfaces.
It has also introduced an ordering app to minimise contact between customers and staff. There will also be an ordering point of our customers who are unable to download the app. It has also increased its connectivity in the building to ensure all customers can get online.
The restaurant is not accepting cash, only contactless payments for the time being. All payments can be taken via your smartphone through the app or at the ordering point using card readers.
Due to an overwhelming demand for tables, the team has opened up their September diary for customers to book in. Limited walk-in tables will be still available each day.
Scott concludes, “The response to our new restaurant has been incredible – Glasgow can’t wait to try the new PLATFORM! Due to demand, we’ve now opened up bookings into early September. If anyone would like to join us, you can book in advance on our website to avoid disappointment.”