
Southside fried chicken spot announces West End location
The new branch will be located at 27 Gibson Street, taking over the former CATCH Fish and Chips restaurant space.
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This marks Lucky B's third location in the city, and its first venture outside of the Southside.
Despite being known for their chicken, they also have a selection of tempting sides like waffle fries, fried pickles and tater tots.
Giancarlo Celino and Antoni Dobrenko—the duo behind CATCH Fish and Chips and Toni's Pizzeria—are the minds behind the growing hot chicken empire.
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They took to Instagram to share their exciting news, the post read: 'Big News, Glasgow!
"We're excited to announce that Lucky B's — the home of Nashville-style fried chicken — is opening a brand-new location at 27 Gibson Street in the West End!
"Bringing the heat and our signature bold attitude to one of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods.
"Stay tuned for opening dates and get ready, Glasgow — we're coming in hot.'
Fans quickly flooded the comments with excitement, with one writing: 'I'll never be out—this is the news I needed to hear."
Another commented, 'Hottest fried chicken in town."
A third added: 'Oh how exciting.'
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