SíSí Rooftop, a new restaurant and bar in an eighth-floor space, opens in the Merchant City on Friday, 1 August, perched alongside The Social Hub in Candleriggs Square. The all-day venue will serve Mexican-American inspired dishes, craft cocktails and curated wines, with panoramic views stretching from the city’s rooftops to the Cathkin Braes.<br />One of the most distinctive features is a ceiling mural by Glasgow illustrator and tattooist Pelikan Baba. It shows margarita-sipping figures floating across a pale sky, painted in bold colours and loose lines. Eagle-eyed diners will spot nods to the city quietly woven into the scene.<br />DJ booths will set the tone for SíSí’s regular programme of events, featuring guest sets, weekend takeovers and artist residencies.<br />The 160-cover venue includes 100 indoor seats and a 60-seat open-air terrace. A feature island bar sits at the centre of the room, with cocktails including a green bloody maria, mezcal paloma and spicy margarita, alongside an extensive wine list and beers on draught.<br />The menu, shaped around locally sourced produce and sustainable suppliers, will feature fresh, vibrant sharing plates. Expect signature dishes like hand-dived scallop ceviche verde and steak tartare tostada, alongside indulgent desserts and bar snacks.<br />Interiors take cues from mid-century design, with earth tones, wood and stone flooring, real planting and soft strip lighting. The space includes a mix of booth seating, open tables and low-slung lounge areas, designed to feel relaxed and sociable.<br />
