Peter McKenna of The Gannet announces new Argyle Street restaurant Eleven Fifty Five

Peter McKenna 2022

Peter McKenna, chef-owner of The Gannet in Glasgow, along with Kevin Dow are set to open a new restaurant, Eleven Fifty Five, in its place on Argyle Street in Finnieston early next year.

Following the announcement earlier this year that The Gannet will close on 31 December 2025, Eleven Fifty Five will take its place. The new restaurant is the latest venture from McKenna, one of Glasgow’s most acclaimed chefs, and Dow, arguably the city’s most beloved Maître D’. As the doors close on The Gannet, Peter has reimagined the space, drawing inspiration from cosy Irish snugs, years of travel and Parisian bistrots.

Born and raised in the border town of Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland, Chef Peter McKenna’s culinary journey has taken him across the globe, shaped by a deep respect for local ingredients, craftsmanship, and cultural discovery. He co-founded The Gannet in 2013, which quickly gained acclaim, becoming a cornerstone of Scotland’s contemporary dining scene and proudly maintaining three AA Rosettes for over a decade. 

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Eleven Fifty Five will be an upscale yet approachable neighbourhood bistro celebrating Scottish produce while honouring McKenna’s Irish roots. The menu will feature some of Scotland’s top producers and introduce some exciting Irish producers. The focus will be on relationships that have been built up over the years with Greenheart Growers, free range poultry from St Brides Poultry, cheeses from George Mewes, Simpson Game for wild meat,  a collaborative mushroom cabinet with Glasgow mushroom company, Couer Sauvage and a host of independent foragers for  wild mushrooms, fauna and seashore seasonal delicacies.

Kevin Dow will curate the drinks menu, working with regional independent wine producers. It will showcase a refined selection of Old World wines, balanced by distinctive New World offerings and English sparkling. The cocktail selection will take a more classic approach, with bar manager Adam and his team refining a carefully curated list of beloved, timeless favourites. There will be rare and unique whiskies from the teams’ favourite distilleries, with a particular emphasis on the new back whisky room. Furthermore, Peter and the team will continue collaborating with Dookit Brewing, creating different unique beers to be released throughout the year. 

 Peter McKenna, chef-owner, said: 

“The time is right to close this page and move onto the next, it’s 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.

Peter McKenna and Kevin Dow at The Gannet