Glasgow’s food scene is about to see 4 new restaurant openings at the St. Enoch Centre with the much-anticipated arrival of Wingstop and wagamama, along with Yayas and the Salt and Pepper Station.
Wingstop, the American chain famous for chicken wings and its ties to legendary rapper Rick Ross, has signed a 15 year lease and is set to occupy 3,175 square feet on first floor near the Vue cinema. The new outlet will be Wingstop’s 21st UK location and its first physical restaurant in Glasgow.
The nation’s favourite pan-Asian restaurant, wagamama has become a staple in UK high streets and malls over the last 30 years and the chain has signed a lease for 15 years and will occupy a 4,435 sq ft restaurant on the first floor.
Yayas is set to open on the 1st floor in September and will offer a menu of gourmet German doners, beef burger bliss and the beloved peri peri chicken, all made from the finest premium meats while Salt and Pepper Station promises to offer authentic Asian dishes that pack a punch including the classic Chicken Chow Mein and Peking Duck.
On top of this, Starbucks has also relocated to a larger unit in St. Enoch Centre, taking up a new 2,763 sqft unit.
Anne Ledgerwood, St. Enoch Centre director (pictured), said of the new openings, “This flurry of new signings is a testament to a successful first half of 2023 which has seen St. Enoch Centre attract significant footfall growth of over 14%, defying expectations for the high street.
“We are thrilled to be welcoming four new eateries to St. Enoch Centre to further diversify the array of cuisines on offer to ensure there truly is something for everyone.
“The new restaurant openings and the expansion of Starbucks will generate new jobs and increase footfall to the centre, strengthening and rejuvenating Glasgow city centre.”
Tom Grogan, Co-Founder of Wingstop UK, said, “We are thrilled to announce our latest milestone in Glasgow – Wingstop UK is now making its home at St. Enoch, a location we’ve had our eyes on for some time. Glasgow has shown us an incredible appetite for our flavour-packed wings, especially through our delivery services. St. Enoch Centre’s strong retail presence makes it the perfect match for our brand, and this move underscores our commitment to satisfying the cravings of the people of Scotland. With a strong presence in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Wingstop is set to make St. Enoch a new flavour destination”