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STV News
30-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
Popular Greek restaurant to close its doors after 15 years
A much-loved Greek restaurant in Glasgow has announced it is to close after 15 years in business. Yiamas Greek Taverna, located on Bath Street in the city centre, will close its doors on July 27. The restaurant, which first opened in 2012, is well known for its flavour-packed Greek street food. Founded by Yiannis Bantouvakis, the site has been run by his wife Linda and daughter Stascia following his death in 2016. Despite the site closure, the owners said it was not 'goodbye' and that Yiamas would be going through an exciting transformation. Sharing the news on social media, they said: 'It has been an incredible 15 years, and we have met the most amazing people. 'Yiamas customers truly are the best, but it's time for us to move on. 'We will be closing our doors on July 27 as we prepare for the evolution of Yiamas. 'From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the support through the years. We're not saying goodbye, just see you soon.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
‘Phenomenal' Scottish restaurant to close after 15 years, leaving customers ‘gutted'
Glasgow city centre Greek restaurant to close next month. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of Glasgow city centre's best-loved restaurants is closing. But it's not goodbye for good. Yiamas Greek Taverna, based on Bath Street, has been a big favourite with locals for 15 years now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Its owners announced its closure on social media on Monday – but they confirmed this isn't the end for the business. Yiamas first opened its doors in 2012 and soon became a popular spot among locals, largely thanks to its fresh, flavour-packed Greek street food. The restaurant was founded by Yiannis Bantouvakis, and since his passing in 2016, has been run by his wife Linda and daughter Stascia, who continued the family legacy. Yiamas Greek Taverna in Glasgow is closing its doors later this month. | Yiamas Greek Taverna The pair have said that Yiamas will close on July 27, with a new chapter already in the works. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In a post on Facebook, Stascia said: 'It's been an incredible 15 years, and we've met the most amazing people. 'Yiamas customers truly are the best, but it's time for us to move on. 'From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for your support through the years. We're not saying goodbye, just see you soon.' Reacting to the news, one customer said in the comments: 'Gutted to be reading this. One of my fave places in Glasgow to go to. We often traveled from Saltcoats just to get our Yiamas fix. Awesome food and great service. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Another wrote: 'This breaks my heart. This is genuinely the greatest Greek restaurant I have ever eaten in.'
The National
30-06-2025
- Business
- The National
'End of era' as Glasgow restaurant to close down after 15 years
Yiamas Greek Taverna, located on Bath Street in the city centre, has revealed that it will be closing its doors at the end of next month, on July 27. The popular Greek venue has reassured its loyal customers that this is not the end, hinting that 'big news' is on the horizon. The eatery shared the surprising announcement on social media, writing: 'Our last trading day as Yiamas will be July 27. "It's the end of an era, but the beginning of a new, exciting chapter for us. "Keep your eyes peeled for some big news!' Yiamas thanked its customers, describing them as 'truly the best', and encouraged them to prepare for an exciting transformation. The full statement read: "It has been an incredible 15 years, and we have met the most amazing people. "Yiamas customers truly are the best, but it's time for us to move on. "We will be closing our doors on 27 July as we prepare for the evolution of Yiamas. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the support through the years. We're not saying goodbye, just see you soon.' Customers flocked to the comment section to wish the owners well. One wrote: "Very excited for you both, can't wait to see what's next!" Another simply commented: "Best of luck."
Glasgow Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's Yiamas Greek Taverna restaurant announces closure
Yiamas Greek Taverna, located on Bath Street in the city centre, has revealed that it will be closing its doors at the end of next month, on 27 July. The popular Greek venue has reassured its loyal customers that this is not the end, hinting that 'big news' is on the horizon. READ MORE: Locals left 'gutted' after beloved Glasgow business announces shock closure The eatery shared the surprising announcement on social media, writing: 'Our last trading day as Yiamas will be 27 July. "It's the end of an era, but the beginning of a new, exciting chapter for us. Keep your eyes peeled for some big news!' Yiamas thanked its customers, describing them as 'truly the best', and encouraged them to prepare for an exciting transformation. READ MORE: Much-loved restaurant with 'rooftop seating sun trap' reopens under new name The full statement read: "It has been an incredible 15 years, and we have met the most amazing people. "Yiamas customers truly are the best, but it's time for us to move on. "We will be closing our doors on 27 July as we prepare for the evolution of Yiamas. "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the support through the years. We're not saying goodbye, just see you soon.' Customers flocked to the comment section to wish the owners well. One wrote: "Very excited for you both, can't wait to see what's next!" Another simply commented: "Best of luck."
