29/08/2026
When Clydeside Containers was first announced in December 2024, it was billed as a seismic deal. The duo behind it, Dario Bernardi and Nathan Sparling, promised to transform a scrubby patch of dirt down on the Broomielaw into a “first-of-its-kind” venue, combining the best of Glasgow’s street food with entertainment including gigs, comedy nights and themed parties.
But more than a year on from Clydeside Containers’ scheduled launch, the ten or so black containers that were supposed to herald the riverfront’s regeneration sit empty and abandoned.
We’ve dug into the story and discovered a trail of bad luck, misleading information and changing business ownership. At least two people associated with the project have distanced themselves; meanwhile the council has accused Sparling of outright lies.
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