Ferrier Richardson, who owns the East End Fox, has bought The Auldhouse Bar in East Kilbride which he will be running with partners Spencer and Maxine Barrie.
The team intend to leave the popular public bar as-is and refurbish the restaurant area which reopened this month.
Ferrier told DRAM, “It’s a lovely old-fashioned pub that is loved by the local community. We will be serving elevated comfort food like good steak pie, fish and chips and steaks – food that people enjoy eating. Everything is made in-house, and you can really taste the difference.
“I hope it’s going to be a great addition to the local community. We want to bring something a wee bit special and do something that adds value to the community. We’ve had a great response from the locals who seem happy for us to be taking it on. The community in East Kilbride is massive with all the new housing there and we want to offer something a bit different with a more personal touch.
“Spencer and Maxine both served their apprenticeship with me back in the day at Yes in West Nile Street, so we’ve known each other for the best part of 30 years. They have been at the East End Fox for a year and a half helping us build that, so it’s nice to give them an opportunity.”
Ferrier has certainly been keeping busy as his 3rd book ‘Glasgow On A Plate’ is due for release mid-November and will feature chefs from 20 high-end restaurants in Glasgow and surrounding areas.