Peter McKenna, previously chef-owner of The Gannet in Glasgow, along with Kevin Dow, are set to open their hotly anticipated new restaurant, Eleven Fifty Five, in its place on Argyle Street in Finnieston on Thursday 26th of February.
The 52 cover restaurant is the latest venture from McKenna, one of Glasgow’s most acclaimed chefs, and Dow, arguably the city’s most beloved Maître D’. Since the doors closed at The Gannet for a final time at the end of 2025, the restaurant has undergone significan renovation, drawing inspiration from cosy Irish snugs, years of travel and Parisian bistrots.
The furniture has been handcrafted by local carpenters and the space upholstered with forest green tones. Some of The Gannet’s recognisable brickwork will remain, while the back dining area has been completely stripped back and reworked to create a snug area ideal for private parties, with a nod to Scotland and Ireland’s proud whisky heritage.
The bar area has been altered to accommodate space for dining at the bar, which gives the restaurant energy and allows for a more flexible and fun dining experience. The mezzanine has been completely rebuilt to create a dedicated private dining room with A/V that can cater for up to 12 guests, having either a plated three-course or a sharing banquet offering.
Eleven Fifty Five will be an upscale yet approachable neighbourhood bistro celebrating Scottish produce while honouring McKenna’s Irish roots. The restaurant will proudly showcase whole cuts of meticulously aged beef from trusted Scottish and Irish herds, alongside seasonal braises that speak of comfort and craftsmanship. Their fish, presented on the bone if appropriate, honours the catch with respect and simplicity.
Daily changing specials will include: porchetta with green sauce and confit ratte potatoes; Hannan’s salt aged onglet with fries and chimichurri; oxtail and marrow pie with potato puree; hake kiev with white bean gratin; and baked beetroot with golden cross, spinach and beetroot salad.
Working hand-in-hand with their network of local farms and artisan producers, Eleven Fifty Five’s vegetable dishes evolve constantly with the seasons, with each plate telling a story of the land and the passionate hands that tend it. This is Peter and his team’s take on modern bistro cooking: approachable yet ambitious, rooted in tradition but always looking forward.
Peter McKenna, chef-owner, said:
“To me this feels like a natural evolution – we have stripped back then built up the restaurant and food offering creating a space and menu that will draw you back time and time again. Good honest hospitality with no gimmicks, just great produce cooked with care and respect and a drinks list that is second to none. I can’t wait to share Eleven Fifty Five with our guests.”Bookings are now live, and can be made at https://www.elevenfiftyfiveargyle.co/