Glasgow-based chef-patron Peter McKenna is to close his Finnieston fixture The Gannet at the end of the year, replacing it in early 2026 with a more casual bistro called Eleven Fifty Five, after its address in Argyle Street.
The new venture, in partnership with maître d’ Kevin Dow, is pitched as an “upscale but approachable bistro” that will reflect Peter’s own background in Ireland.
Launched 12 years ago in what had been a derelict tenement building, The Gannet quickly became a mainstay of the Glasgow dining scene. Despite the departure of co-founder Ivan Stein last year, the restaurant achieved some of its best ever ratings in the newly published 2026 Harden’s guide, where it is hailed as a “superb experience from beginning to end”.
Peter says of the changes: “The time is right to close this page and move onto the next, it has been an incredible run with The Gannet and I’m truly grateful for how our work has resonated with so many.
“Eleven Fifty Five feels like a natural evolution. While we will maintain the high standards we’ve set, we’ll refocus our offerings to emphasise comfort from the dishes we serve to the inviting atmosphere of the different dining spaces, we will offer our guests cosy corners to get lost in, private spaces for get togethers and vibrant counter dining.
“You will see a lot of familiar faces in the team as everyone at The Gannet is as excited as Kevin and I for the next chapter. The whole team are really looking forward to welcoming diners in the new year”.
Eleven Fifty Five will be open for dinner Monday-Saturday and lunch Thursday-Saturday, with an a la carte menu and daily changing specials.