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The Arches.

July 7, 2017 by John Gorevan 2 Comments

253 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G2 8LY. Closed. The Arches. 2008. The Arches is reputed to be one of Scotland’s largest night clubs, with three floors, the top bar is called the Sky Bar. The Arches officially opened for business as an arts venue in May 1991. The building had originally been converted as a temporary […]

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Ye Olde Anchor Tavern

May 27, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

Ye Olde Anchor Tavern – Argyle Street, Glasgow. Ye Olde Anchor Tavern, 1888. Commissioner Whyte was better known as an accountant than a publican. As Convener of the Govanhill Finance Committee, he was always on demand, constant requests for his service, as the taxpayers had to pay up. At a Ward meeting in 1887 an […]

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Paxton’s

May 24, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

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The Waterloo Bar

March 27, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

306 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G2. Tel: 01412295891. The Waterloo Bar. 1991. This was probably the first gay pub in Glasgow. In 1888 David Ross took over the licence for the Waterloo bar that sat on this corner, the old premises were demolished and a new pub with a tenement of flats and offices was erected […]

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Tap Bar

March 26, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

  518 Argyle Street, Glasgow. The Tap Bar. 1960s. In 1903 this old pub was owned by wine and spirit merchant Malcolm McIntyre. He continued to serve the local until after the First World War. During the 30s Mr J McGowan ran the pub before Eward Hamilton took over. Mr Hamilton ran a successful business […]

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The Rob Roy Vaults

March 22, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

43 Argyle Street, Glasgow. Mr George Buchanan. 1887. George Buchanan took over the Rob Roy Vaults at 43 Argyle Street which was famous for it’s luncheons, hungry Glaswegian’s traveled for miles for his delicious meals. George got his cooking experience during his time catering for the passengers on the steam trains at St. Enoch Station. […]

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