479 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G31 4DN. Demolished. The Bellgrove Bar sat at the corner of Gallowgate and Bellgrove Street in the east end of the city. There has been a public house on this site since 1846. The owner was then a Mr William McNee. In 1856 Alexander Bulloch a spirit merchant was trading from here. […]
Gallowgateroad
The Oak Bar.
565-565a Gallowgate, Glasgow. The Oak Bar was one of the Gallowgates old pubs dating back to 1854 when Archibald Shaw acquired it. The address of the pub was 531 Gallowgate, and Archie lived next door at 533 Gallowgate. In 1861 the address changes to 565 Gallowgate, and Archie lived next close at 567, the addresses […]
Dick’s Bar
517 Gallowgate, Glasgow. Former Women’s President Dies. In August 1970, Mrs Margaret Dick former President of the Glasgow and District Women’s Auxiliary Group (Licensed Trade), died in a Renfreweshire hospital. Mrs Dick, wife of the late Mr Robert Dick, retired from the trade towards the end of 1966 after holding for 16 years the […]
Brechin’s Bar
174 and 443 Gallowgate, Glasgow. In 1888 it was reported that William Brechin & Son, Gallowgate had made the headlines, Brechin’s had blended 12.000 proof gallons of the best brands of Scotch Whiskies. Such vast amounts was not heard of in those days. Publicans, Wine and Spirit Merchants hearing of this news, know how serious […]
The Oriental Bar
Auld Hoose
455 Gallowgate, Glasgow. Demolished. The Auld Hoose. 1991. Also see the newer Auld Hoose at number 429 Gallowgate. This is the original Auld Hoose on the Gallowgate which was demolished in 1991. New flats now occupy the site of this once popular east end local. It was once called The Empire Bar run by James […]