New Deli in the Village

Welcome, ViVi's Deli to Strathbungo. Located in the cooperage, in the lane across from the Wee Beer Shop, ViVi's provides sandwiches, home-brewed coffee, small plates, chilled beverages and B.Y.O.B both indoors and in the picturesque courtyard. Open 12:30 to 7:30pm.

This poem about a resident of the village was written by Thomas Lyle two centuries ago.

 

Strathbungo Jean

 

Blytrhe, blythe could I be wi’ her

Happy baith at morn and e’en

 

To my breast I’d warmly press her.

Charming main, Strathbungo Jean.

 

The Glasgow lasses dress fu’ braw,

And country girls gang meat and clean,

But nane o’ them’s a match ava

To my sweet maid, Strathbungo Jean.

 

Though they be dree’d in rich attire,

In silke brocade and mus-de-laine,

Wi’ busk and pad and satin stays,

They’ll never ding Strathbungo Jean.

 

Bedecke’d in striped gown and cait,

And hankerchief and apron clean.

Cheerfully tripping to her work,

Ilk day I meet Strathbungo Jean.

 

Ye gods who rule men’s destinies,

I humbly pray you’ll me befrieu’.

And aid me in my dearest wish

To gain my sweet Strathbungo Jean.

 

Gi’e to the ambitious priest a kirk,

Gi’e riches to the miser mean,

Let the coquette new conquests make.

But, O! gi’e me Strathbungo Jean.

 

No happiness a’ day have I,

My senses are bewulder’d clean.

In bed at night on her I cry,

My heaven on earth, Strathbungo Jean.

 

Should fortune kindly make her mine,

I would not change for Britain’s Queen;

But fondly in my arms I’d clasp

My charming maid, Strathbungo Jean.

 

Thomas Lyle circa 1820

The Cooperage

 

The former whisky barrel manufacturer in the lane at 674 Pollokshaws Road in the Village has been converted into offices and studios. The Cooperage also features a courtyard setting and a number of retail units including Emily Rose Vintage and Seamster Vintage. The hub is a welcome addition to Strathbungo Village.

Mexican in the village!

The Luchador is coming soonish to the site of the former Grays Kitchen. 'The Luchy' will be a bar and eatery inspired by all things Lucha Libre and serving craft beers, cocktails, tacos and Mexican dishes. The venue will be the second opened by the team behind Dundee's all-American dive bar, Abandon Ship. The Luchador, 719 Pollokshaws Road, Strathbungo Village G41 2AA