The Law Restaurant was first proposed in 1966 and plans were drawn up for S. & A. Forte, whose family also had the Rio Cafe close to Largo Harbour. The site for the restaurant was the corner of Largo Road (the A915) and Durham Wynd (formerly known as Donaldson's Wynd). Being so close to a busy main road, it was anticipated that many customers would be arriving by car and so plans included 25 car parking spaces (see site plan).
A decade later, when the restaurant had new ownership, alterations were made to the buildings. This included a new extension that acted as a public bar. The internal layout is shown below and shows features such as a soundproof sliding partition. This allowed the main space to be used either as separate bar and dining facilities or as one large space for functions.
A decade later, when the restaurant had new ownership, alterations were made to the buildings. This included a new extension that acted as a public bar. The internal layout is shown below and shows features such as a soundproof sliding partition. This allowed the main space to be used either as separate bar and dining facilities or as one large space for functions.
The Law continued thorough the seventies and into the eighties. The advert here dates to 1985, where meals, music and dancing were on offer, along with a special Mother's Day menu.
Unfortunately, the place came to a sudden end in 1986. During a power cut, a candle started a fire which developed into a destructive blaze. The site was developed a couple of years later by Muir homes and is now known as Donaldson's Court. Do you have memories of The Law? Please comment.
Unfortunately, the place came to a sudden end in 1986. During a power cut, a candle started a fire which developed into a destructive blaze. The site was developed a couple of years later by Muir homes and is now known as Donaldson's Court. Do you have memories of The Law? Please comment.
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