Glasgow’s Monadh Kitchen closes its doors

The Bearsden restaurant, which held a Michelin Bib Gourmand, opened in 2017 and was led by husband and wife team Martin and Sharlene Thlivero, who said they made the decision for the health and well-being of their family.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Monadh Kitchen,” the pair said in a statement.

“The financial burden of the world we live in has forced us to close with immediate effect.

“Managing through Covid to then head into a cost-of-living crisis has been the most difficult challenge for all small independent businesses, so please continue to support local.

“We have given it everything we possibly could, however it is no longer enough. Our health, and the well-being of our family, can no longer be sustained under these pressures.

“We are devastated to be leaving such a wonderful area and customers we now consider friends after the past six years. Your support will never be forgotten as we could never have done this without you.

“We are grateful for everything and will cherish the memories we've made.”

Monadh Kitchen is one of two high-profile Glasgow restaurants to announce its closure in recent days as a result of ongoing financial pressures.

The other is Brian Maule at Chardon d'Or, which shut its doors on 21 July after 22 years of trading.

A post on the restaurant’s social media channels said: “We have tried so hard to fight against the financial burden of the 'new normal' world we live in, but it has forced our hand - for now - with immediate effect.

“Surviving through covid, then spiralling into a cost-of-living crisis, increased home working, plunging property values, lack of support for the hospitality sector.

“All these damaging factors, plus many more have weighed heavily on us, we have tried so hard to see it through - for our fantastic team, whom we feel so sorry, but also for the city that we have been part of for the last 22 years, our business simply can no longer be sustained under all these pressures.

“We leave behind something that has been very special, and are so thankful to all our customers, many whom we now consider friends.

“Your support will never be forgotten - we could never have done it without you, we are grateful for everything and once the devastation has subsided, we will take great comfort from the friendships created along the way and cherish the memories.”