UPDATE: Hard Rock Cafe has spoken out about the closure.

The Glasgow branch of a popular worldwide restaurant chain appears to have closed its doors.

A sign has appeared outside the Hard Rock Cafe indicating that the restaurant will not be operating today (February 27).

The iron gates are also closed on the Buchanan Street venue. 

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The same message appears on the website and the Glasgow Times understands the restaurant is not taking future bookings.

Staff were also not available to answer the phone.

Unite Hospitality has revealed that they are working with staff amid reports that the restaurant has permanently closed.

A spokesperson said on Twitter: "We understand that HardRock in Glasgow may have closed with immediate effect. We are currently supporting workers affected. If you are not already involved, please contact us directly."

 

Bryan Simpson, lead organiser of Unite Hospitality, said: "The way in which workers at Hard Rock have been treated is morally reprehensible and almost certainly unlawful. 

"For so many workers to be given so little notice is outrageous and a clear breach of well established employment law. We will be doing everything in our power to support our members at Hard Rock to ensure they are paid everything they are entitled to.” 

A music production company which regularly hosts events in the restaurant also voiced their concern regarding the reports of permanent closure.

Shock City Productions said: "Urgent update....we have heard the Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow may have closed.

"At present we have no idea but obviously we have a lot of shows in that venue. Firstly our thoughts are with all the great staff we worked with and secondly we will work to keep as many of these shows running. As always we will work to keep music alive. We will update in due course....thanks"

A spokesperson for the franchise said: "We regret the Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow, located at 179 Buchanan Street, will not be operating at this time, but we continue to welcome our valued guests at the Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh, located at 20 George Street in Edinburgh EH2, 2PF."

The rock 'n' roll-themed American diner chain was established in 1971 and has restaurants and hotels all over the world.