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Steven Brown

Monterey Jack’s Glasgow restaurant to close due to spiralling costs as staff 'bid farewell'

Monterey Jack’s has announced the closure of one of its key restaurants in the city centre of Glasgow.

The American diner chain has many other locations across Glasgow and Scotland with many receiving awards for their food and cocktails.

They will close their central restaurant situated in Merchant Square, in the Merchant city area of Glasgow. It is unclear when the restaurant will close but according to the Facebook page, but staff will be looked after.

READ MORE: First look as Monterey Jacks offers fun slice of Americana with Braehead opening

Monterey Jack released a statement on social media saying: “Sorry Guys!”

“We have tried our best! With the cost of energy, goods etc and the cost of trying to survive with the costs our landlords levy we simply cannot survive. We love and thank you but must bid your farewell.”

The announcement of the restaurant closure triggered a big response from people on social media.

One person said: “Gutted came here a few times, always a great meal and fantastic drink opportunities.”

Another person said: “Aww no what a fantastic place as the food is absolutely amazing and the drinks are absolutely amazing.”

With another person saying: “Such a shame, the first Monterey Jack’s we ever tried and been back a good few times, gutted for all of you.”

Monterey Jack’s has many other locations across Scotland including Inverness, Dunfermline, Falkirk and have recently opened a new restaurant at Braehead in the West of the city.

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