Opened in 1971 in a “glorified electricians yard” in Glasgow’s west end, the Ubiquitous Chip (or the Chip as it’s known) was so popular it had to move premises to its home on Ashton Lane five years later.
Sold in 2022 to the Metropolitan Pub Group after 50 years of family ownership, it’s now got a new roof, extended kitchens and a wee snug off the whisky bar, thanks to a multimillion pound renovation.
With this in mind, here are 24 pictures showing life in The Chip through the years.
5. Ubiquitous Chip through the years
Interior of the Ubiquitous Chip restaurant in Glasgow. in 2009 | TSPL
6. Ubiquitous Chip through the years
The dining area of The Ubiquitous Chip restaurant in Glasgow in 1999 | tspl
7. Ubiquitous Chip through the years
Ubiquitous Chip, Glasgow - exterior on Ashton Lane in 2004 | TSPL
8. Ubiquitous Chip through the years
Ubiquitous Chip, Glasgow - chef Ian Brown - the 2004 Restaurant Chef of the Year - in his kitchen | TSPL