Glasgow pub The Lab announced today that it will close this weekend after almost 25 years in business.
It's another blow to the city's hospitality scene, and the Glasgow Times has reported on numerous closures of restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes in recent months.
Some have been city institutions, others have been trading for mere months.
READ MORE: Glasgow city centre pub closing for good after 25 years
Here are 14 restaurants that have closed in and around Glasgow in the last few weeks.
Glasgow restaurant loved by Celtic and Rangers stars
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Zinfandel, based in the Southside, was renowned for its fusion of Scottish-Croatian food and was visited by the likes of former Rangers stars Nikola Katic and Borna Barisic, and Celtic's Liel Abada, Josip Juranovic and Matt O’Riley.
READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant loved by Celtic and Rangers stars announces closure
Croatian brothers Marko and Mate Curic opened Zinfandel in Strathbungo at the start of 2020 and announced in April that they had made the 'hard decision' of closing permanently.
City centre kebab spot closes after seven years
Four days before its final day of trading, Doner Haus Glasgow on West Nile Street took to social media to reveal it will be "officially closing" its doors.
READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant announces shock CLOSURE after seven years
The restaurant operated in the city centre for seven 'wonderful' years before its closure in April.
'Wasn't expecting this': Glasgow restaurant suddenly closed after three years
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Italian spot Doppio Malto, located at number 7 George Square, shut suddenly on July 2.
The Italian chain opened its first UK restaurant in the 8000 square feet space after Jamie's Italian, led by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, closed in 2019.
READ MORE: 'Wasn't expecting this': Glasgow restaurant has suddenly closed after three years
Regular customers shared their shock and sadness at the news.
One wrote: "What a shame, great place. Had many good nights both working and eating/drinking here."
Another said: "Aww I wasn’t expecting this, thank you for all the good times!"
Four restaurants around Glasgow closed by hospitality giant
Brewers Fayre confirmed the closure of its Beefeater restaurants in Stepps, Belshill, Paisley and Dumbarton on July 4.
The venues are owned by hospitality business Whitbread which also owns the Premier Inn and various branded restaurants including Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, and Bar+Block.
READ MORE: Brewers Fayre closes four restaurants near Glasgow
A Whitbread spokesperson said: “After many years serving the community we can confirm that the Buchanan Gate, Malt and Myre, Belziehill Farm, and Phoenix Park have closed their doors.
“We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their support over the years and our amazing team members."
Punters cry 'another hits the dust' as Cumbernauld spot shuts
Cumbernauld eatery Houston's Bar and Grill made the sad announcement that it will be serving locals for the final time on Sunday, July 21.
They said it was 'time to say goodbye' and encouraged diners to pop in one last time between now and then.
READ MORE: 'Another hits the dust' cry punters as restaurant announces shock closure
Independent Southside cafe closes after less than a year
If I Should Die Tonight was a queer-owned coffee shop and loose-leaf tea spot in the city's Govanhill.
The owner made the sad announcement that they would be closing the Allison Street cafe last week.
READ MORE: Independent Glasgow cafe closes suddenly after 'short while' in business
They said they had to 'focus on some other things' and said they'd 'loved' having the shop, which first opened in November 2023.
End of the road for 'loved' Italian spot in Paisley
La Banca Italian Restaurant on Neilston Road to announce the gutting news of its closure on Sunday, July 14.
The eatery - which first opened in the town in 2018 - is known for serving up all the 'classic Italian dishes'.
READ MORE: Much-loved Italian restaurant announces shock closure after six years
They said the decision was made with a 'heavy heart' and 'great sadness'.
Local restaurant closes after more than 20 years in business
Zucca Bistro Pizzeria in East Kilbride took to social media to reveal the sad news on Monday, July 8.
In the post, the eatery said it was with 'deep sadness and a heavy heart' that they were announcing its immediate closure from today.
READ MORE: Loved Italian restaurant announces shock closure after more than 20 years
The food joint has served the community for more than two decades.
Iconic cafe that went viral closing with 'extremely heavy heart'
Bacchialdi's told punters "it has been a blast" as they confirmed they were shutting down as the owners struggle with “the emotional and physical efforts needed to keep up the incredible standards.”
READ MORE: Viral cafe apologises for closing with 'extremely heavy heart'
The iconic Airdrie spot shot to fame over the clever name as it was located at the ‘back of Aldi's’ supermarket.
Glasgow cafe closing just days after desperate plea
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A Glasgow cafe located within an historic hub sadly closed last week amid serious pressures to keep their services going.
READ MORE: Glasgow institution closing its cafe just days after desperate plea
The Nolly Cafe, located within the Maryhill Burgh Halls, has shut down for the 'foreseeable future'.
Staff have revealed the last day of trading was Saturday, July 13 and they cited the 'current financial climate' as the reason for not being able to continue.
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