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The Barge.

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Tattershall Road, Garthamlock, Glasgow. G33 5BG. Demolished.

The Barge. 1991.

Update 2019…

A new housing estate now sits on this site.

In the NEWS 1978…

Night Gun Terror Came to City Pub…

George Williams (31) today told how gun terror erupted in a city pub.

He described how he became aware of two masked men, one with a shotgun, moving through the lounge and people running to hide behind pillars. He told Hugh Morton, BC, prosecuting at the High Court in Glasgow, “I thought it was a kid-on.”

But the next thing that happened was one of the men smashing the shotgun over the head of a customer. He went on, “There was a flash and a bang and there was a burning sensation in my right arm.”

Mr Williams, of 128 Collassie Drive, Glasgow, told how he was still off work and being treated.

SLING

He said he had spent six weeks in hospital, then another three weeks and he showed the jury his arm which was still in a sling. He was giving evidence at the trial of James Steele (23) of 924 Tollcross Road, Tollcross, Glasgow.

Steele denies firing a shotgun at Mr Williams to his severe injury and attempting to murder him in the “Barge” public house in Tattershall Road, Garthamlock, Glasgow on July 25 last.

He also denies striking another man, Andrew Docherty of 1 Gardyne Street, Glasgow to his injury and discharging a loaded air weapon at him. Mr Williams told the court he was unable to identify the two men because of their masks.

Steele had lodged a special defence of alibi. The judge, Lord Wylie granted a warrant for the arrest of a second accused who failed to appear for trial.

Det. Insp, Charles Whitelaw (51) said he was put in charge of the case.

He said, “I had the impression witnesses were afraid to tell the whole truth.” Asked by Mr Morton if he meant the witnesses were afraid of the police the inspector replied that he meant they were afraid of the masked men with the shotgun.

After being arrested Steele is alleged to have said, “I can’t understand why he was shot on the upper arm. It was only a frightener. I was pointing the gun at his seat.”

Detective Inspector Whitelaw agreed with Mr Morton that he thought the accused had no intention of shooting Mr Williams or even that he knew the man.

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Barbizon.

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40 High Street, Glasgow. G1 1NL. Tel: 0141 552 2324.

Barbizon. 1991.

The Barbizon sits in what was once the old Railways grounds.

After a refurbishment many years ago and a name change “McChuills” now sits here.

Click here for McChuills.

Facts…
– Mid-week promos.
– Speciality beers by the bottle and on tap.
– Food served daily.
– Live bands and club nights every weekend.
– Live acoustic music every Thursday.
– Nuts Poker League, Tuesdays 7.30pm.
– Live Sports on the big screen including Sky Sports and ESPN.
– Pool table in the bar.
– Cracking atmosphere and plenty of character.

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The Barrachnie Inn.

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192 Glasgow Road, Garrowhill, Baillieston, Glasgow. G69 6EU. Tel: 0141 771 1607.

Barrachnie Inn. 1991.

Built in 1905 by architects MacWhannel and Rogerson, West Regent Street, Glasgow for publican Gilbert Stewart. The architects designed one of Glasgow best known pubs St. Mungo Vintners in Queens Street.

The interior of the Barrachnie was very similar to that of the Queen Street premises. When the Barrachnie was built in 1905 it was known as Gilbert Stewart’s Vaults, the premises were built on the site of the old business which was in operation in the early 1800s by Stewart’s grandfather.. The Stewart family took control of the pub around 1866. Situated at the corner of Glasgow Road and Springhill Road the new hostelry stood out from the rest of the buildings in the area with its beautiful Elizabethan style.

Interior view of the main bar 1955. Charge-hand then was a gentleman called John Reid.

The interior was just as impressive, passing through the vestibule the first sign of class was observed with its panelled leaded patterned glass, to the right a large semi circular bar counter and spirit rack stood gracefully against the wall.

The carved woodwork was of teak and mahogany, tables and chairs were placed around the bar. On the left two small snug’s faced the counter bar. Two large fireplaces gave the bar a warm glow during winter evenings, the pub also had beautiful stained glass windows one showed a picture of the old premises the other resembled the new hostelry.

To the rear of the premises there were two large sitting rooms, all the modern appliances were installed like steam heaters, electric lights and bells.

Interior view of the new Cocktail Lounge. 1955.

Interior view of this splendid bar. c 1905.

In 1955 landlady Miss Grace Stevenson made some changes to this old establishment, a new cocktail bar lounge was laid out, which was originally a room and kitchen, the main bar was also redecorated at this time.

Barrachnie Inn. 2005.

Barrachnie Inn. 2005.

Facts…
  • Beer Garden
  • BT Sports
  • Car Park
  • Coaches Accepted
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Pool
  • Sky Sports
  • WiFi
  • We’re open
    Mon.. 11:00-23:15
    Tue..  11:00-23:15
    Wed..  11:00-23:15
    Thu..  11:00-0:15
    Fri..  11:00-0:15
    Sat..  11:00-0:15
    Sun..  11:00-23:15
    We serve food
    Mon..  12:00-20:00
    Tue..  12:00-20:00
    Wed..  12:00-20:00
    Thu..  12:00-20:00
    Fri..  12:00-21:00
    Sat..  12:00-21:00
    Sun..  12:00-20:00

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Norma Jeans.

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257 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G4 OTP.

Norma Jeans. 1991.

This old pub has had numerous name changes over the years, it’s now called Bar 67.

There has been a pub on this site since at least 1842. One of the most famous Glasgow publican’s to hold a certificate for the premises was Norman Stevenson who also owned the Kirk House, Shettleston.

Another well known family to own this pub was the Hurrel family.

Norma Jeans. 1980s.

Over the years it has been known as the Corunna, Hurrel’s, Royal Bar  and many more names. It was once a great sing song pub, it now attracts Celtic fans and only opens at weekends when the Barras market is trading.

Below the many paint jobs Bar 67 has had over the years.

Bar 67. 2005.

A Banner hangs over the door “God Bless Tommy Burns.”

To read more on the pubs on the Gallowgate read up & Doon the Gallowgate by John Gorevan. A copy can be bought for a few pounds at the Hielan Jessie on the Gallowgate or contact me at [email protected] .

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Facts…
Licence Holders.
1991 Robert Bunton.
1973-1960 John Joseph Hurrel.
1937 Frank McGowan.
1919-1891 Norman Stevenson.
1863-1854 Thomas Draffon.
1850 Mrs P Campbell
1845 Mrs Morrison.
1842 George Morrison.

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Matthew Reid.

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82 Dundas Street, Glasgow. Demolished.

Bar Eight Two. 1980s.

To read the full history of Matthew Reid and his empire of Glasgow public houses click here.

The pub changed it’s name at the end to Bar Eighty Two.

Matthew Reid’s Bar. 1960s.

A feature of Matt Reid’s which grew over the years was one of the best-known collections in Glasgow. Many will still remember his collection of walking sticks. Matthew Reid was the third generation to run the bar for the trust of himself, brother James and sister Eleanor since his father’s death in July 1967, and he is just as keen on holding onto the collection, despite cash offers for the objects, as his forerunners. Maybe because there is still a fourth Matthew Reid in the family.

Mr Matthew Reid on horseback 1899.

When the first Matthew Reid started in the trade he was an ex-soldier who had a keen interest in horses, which probably explained why some riding crops and riding memorabilia was collected over the years. Then he began his stick gathering, including golf clubs, which were known in their old term “golf sticks”, and a favourite of the present Matthew Reid, a keen golfer.

In the centre of the left-hand showcase, was the golf clubs, a crooked walking stick which belonged to a man who made that style famous “Sir Harry Lauder.” This one dates from early in the Lauder career, although that was not necessarily the oldest stick in the collection. All the sticks had been varnished and had also been smoke-cured by the pub atmosphere; but the age of some became apparent recently when they were taken down to be cleaned, and sadly disintegrated completely.

Matthew Reid’s Bar with a handsome bus in front.

Another feature of Matthew Reid’s bar which was shattered a few years back was the “businessman’s bar,” where you were allowed in only if you were wearing a bowler or a formal hat; it was scrapped during some modernisation. One thing which was also modernised around that time was the cast-iron tables which got new tops, and Mr Reid had discovered shortly afterwards from a magazine article was that his old fashioned tables had now achieved an antique value.

Manager of Matthew Reid’s Bar 82 was Mr Jimmy McGarvey who was 59 years of age in 1970.

Also see the Angus Bar, another of Matthew Reid’s pubs.

Bar 82. 1991. This was the last image of this once popular bar before it was demolished.

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Bar Budda.

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408 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. G2 3JD. Tel: 0141 353 0883.

Bar Budda. 2005.

This pub is now called Kilts & Kocktails

There are other Bar Budda’s around including 8 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow.

142a St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

12 Shuttle Street, Paisley. Later called “Penny Lane” then “Pre” Cocktail Lounge. Closed Down.

Bar Budda. 2008.

Also see Bar Budda, Langside. Now Church on the Hill.

Bar Budda, St Vincent Street. Now called Martha’s

Bar Budda 8 Cresswell Lane, West End. Now Zizzi.

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