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Clydeside Containers teams with Heineken for summer launch

Clydeside Containers teams with Heineken for summer launch

Glasgow Times17-05-2025
Clydeside Containers, which is set to open on the banks of the River Clyde in summer, is partnering up with Heineken UK.
Heineken will provide a carefully curated draught portfolio for the venue's main bar, including Heineken, Heineken 0.0, Birra Moretti, Red Stripe, Inch's Cider, Beavertown's Neck Oil IPA, and Guinness.
Dario Bernardi, director of Clydeside Containers, said: "This partnership was about more than just products—it's about shared ambition.
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"We were looking for a brewer who could offer reliability, sustainability, and a lineup that resonates with the modern drinker.
"Heineken brought all of that to the table, plus a willingness to collaborate as we build something truly unique on the Clyde.
"Their support is helping shape not just the drinks menu, but the experience."
Clydeside Containers will feature a line-up of independent food vendors, rooftop views, live music, and a bar in repurposed shipping containers.
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Alexandra Taylor, customer development director, on trade Scotland at Heineken UK, said: "We're thrilled to be pouring at Clydeside Containers.
"This is a standout venue—creative, independent, and built for the next generation of Glasgow hospitality.
"We're proud to bring a draught range that offers both quality and choice, from our flagship lagers and cider to lower-alcohol and craft options.
"We look forward to working closely with the team as this exciting new chapter unfolds."
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