Crossbasket Castle unveils new restaurant concept as part of £15m refurb

Owners of Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, have revealed more details of their £15m expansion, including the name of its new destination restaurant – Trocadero’s.

The entrepreneurial and philanthropic owners Steve and Alison Timoney said Trocadero’s will bring a unique offering to Scotland, with live music and entertainment every night of the week.

Due to open in August, the restaurant is a nod to the celebrated 1950s dance hall in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, of the same name.

Acclaimed Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr will oversee the restaurant and cocktail bar. Managed by Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI), Crossbasket Castle has a long-lasting relationship with Michel Roux Jr, a former judge on Masterchef the Professionals, where he has been overseeing the five-star kitchen at the original Crossbasket Castle hotel since 2016.

The new 40-bedroom hotel and restaurant, which will also include a luxury spa with its own designed Scottish based product line, is on schedule to open later in the year.

Steve Timoney said: “We took inspiration from Glasgow’s legendary live music scene and the enthusiasm and energy of its audiences. Scotland has a long history of excellent live music and talented performers, and we want to showcase that to allow our guests to kick up their heels and have fun whilst enjoying exceptional food in a sensational venue. Every city offers great quality restaurants but what we’re creating at Trocadero’s is truly unique.”

Alison Timoney added: “We want Trocadero’s to be somewhere our guests experience the finer things, where they can truly indulge and get lost in the nostalgia of a golden era. We have worked hard to develop this unique concept, which complements the luxury and romance of the beautiful surroundings whilst bringing a vibrant and tantalising new experience.”