One of Scotland's coolest brands is opening its first bar in Glasgow this weekend, and we have a first look inside to get you excited.
The newest Abandon Ship Bar is set to open in the city's Mitchell Street this Friday, September 17.
Online bookings are now live for their opening weekend, which is jam-packed full of live entertainment, drinks and party vibes.
Featuring the brand's trademark style, the new place is the second of 10 planned Abandon Ship bars throughout the UK.
The new flagship venue features an eye-popping neon-lit frontage in the windows with a huge custom slogan ‘Not Everything Sucks’ sign guiding you into the bar.
The 3500 square ft space has been designed by Scottish female designers Astrid Carleton and Amanda Davies to create a colourful, laidback and comfortable space.
The bar features 80s Tron-inspired arcade entrance complete with an Abandon Ship photobooth and a designated Pickle Shack - where you can enjoy craft beer, great pickle back whiskey shots, and even browse exclusive Abandon Ship Apparel merchandise.
Set across two impressive floors, the new restaurant, bar and unique retail concept is covered with wall-to-wall street art by creative director, Richard Davies.
The 80 cover restaurant and bar offers an imaginative cocktail menu with speciality drinks for every occasion and a flavoursome Americana soul-food menu.
Later on in the year, the basement will be home to the ‘Fitting Room’, the new home of Abandon Ship Apparel.
The new venue will be open seven days a week from noon until 1am.
Creative director Richard Davies explained that there is nothing quite like the new venture anywhere else.
He said: "If you love good times, great drinks and cool vibes come and join us as we launch in Glasgow.
"We’re always looking to innovate with the brand and our new concept is something that all of our team are really proud to be part of. We’ve put blood, sweat and tears into our opening and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve created.“
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