Owner Hinba Group unveils rebrand and refurbishment plans
Popular Glasgow restaurant Eighty-Eight on Dumbarton Road is set to relaunch as Tusco following a period of refurbishment and a change of name, as owner Fergus McCoss continues to evolve the Hinba Group’s West End hospitality offering.
Located at 88 Dumbarton Road, a short walk from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the OVO Hydro, the venue will close for refurbishment on 21 February before reopening to public on 4th March with a refreshed look, updated facilities and a new identity.
The venue was previously home to the much-loved Two Fat Ladies restaurant and, more recently, Eighty-Eight, which built a reputation for seasonal small plates using quality local produce, served alongside fine wines and cocktails.
Fergus McCoss said: “the rebrand reflects both a visual refresh and an evolution of the concept: it felt like the right time for a change of name and a fresh start so the restaurant will now be called Tusco, which is butchering a Spanish phrase which means ‘just do as you please’.
“My best friend from Spain called his dog Tusco and the name always stuck with me. I loved the sound of it, and I loved the meaning behind it too. While Tusco will not be a Spanish-style restaurant, its name will suit the relaxed, welcoming bistro vibe we’re trying to create.
“People want flexibility when they eat out now. They want to try more things, share plates and build their own experience. The food will be Italian inspired, expect sharing plates, pasta and cocktails. The focus on quality ingredients and great cooking stays the same.
“We’ve got a fantastic team already in place and they’re staying. The big changes are visual, new d?cor, upgraded toilets and a refreshed feel throughout the space.
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“It will be business as usual throughout the refurbishments at our coffee shop Hinba next door at number 86 Dumbarton Road, but it will start to serve brunch on a Saturday and Sunday and evolve into a cocktail bar in the evening.
“You might want to drop in for a coffee, brunch or a cocktail at Hinba, or book in for a full meal at Tusco, they will be different experiences, but they’re part of the same idea of relaxed, informal hospitality where people can come and go as they please.”
Tusco forms part of the growing Hinba hospitality group, which operates multiple venues across Glasgow and Argyll, including Hinba Specialty Coffee, Ziques Hinba and The Bakery Hinba, alongside its Oban-based coffee roastery.
