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Mac’s Bar

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429 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G40 2DY. Tel: 0141 564 1061.

The Auld House, 1991. Originally called Mac’s Bar.

Established in the 1850’s.

When the original Auld Hoose was demolished on the Gallowgate this old pub changed it’s name to The Auld Hoose, when the original Wee Mans closed down further along the Gallowgate it changed it’s name again to the Wee Mans.

Mac’s Bar 1930’s.

In 1889 this pub was intended to be sold for a massive £525 by Joseph Storrie, residing at 457 Gallowgate Street, to Walter Eadie, residing at 353 Paisley Road. The deal was agreed to go ahead, but Waler Eadie backed out of the deal, leaving Mr Storrie out of pocket. 

Joseph Storrie took Walter Eadie to court in December of 1889 for the difference in price that he was promised as well as expenses for advertising and reselling.

Members can click here to read the entry from the National Guardian regarding this court case.

The first pub in the city to sell draught beer was in this old pub. Licensee John Fraser boasted that it was 12 degrees colder than Loch Katrine running at the pump. Mr Fraser had the following poster put up in his pub. “Fill thee a can with sparkling ale, quaff quick the foaming liquor. “But pledge each neighbour as you drain the nectar in the bicker. “And as you quaff the nut-brown draught just think of that good fellow who first from out the drink for gods cold ale could draw so mellow.”

The Wee mans 2005. see the original WeeMans at number 361 Gallowgate.

Interior view of the Wee Man’s, 2006.

This hook was for transporting the large barrels to and from the cellar. The owner has made this a feature in the bar.

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…
Mac’s Bar.
This was the first pub in Glasgow to sell draught beer.
Licence Holders over the years.
1991 Kumar Sharma.
1978-1956 James Parkes
1950-1920 Thomas McNulty, this is were the pub got its name Mac’s Bar. Mr McNulty stayed at 187 Comelypark Street.
1916-1908 Robert I Findlay
1902-1890 Michael Dunbar, Mr Dunbar paid an annul rent of £ 60.00, he also had a pubs at 32 Main Street, Bridgeton, and 72 Gallowgate.
1890 Joseph Storrie.
1887 John Fraser.
1885 Angus McLachlan.
1884 Robert Muirhead.
1882-1876 Hugh McCormick.
1975 Peter McDougall
1870-1861 James Dickson, Bottle & spirit Merchant.
1852 James Dickson.
1851 Mrs James Dickson.

Anchor Bar

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1401 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G31 4EX. Tel: 0141 554 8083.

The Anchor Bar, 1991.

There has been a pub here since at least 1847 when John Murray was trading from the old premises. John Worton took over the old business around 1880. Mr Worton had the old premises demolished in 1902 and a new tenement with a pub on the ground floor was erected in 1904. This pub was known by the locals as High Worton’s and John Worton’s other pub at 129 Westmuir Street was called Low Worton’s. The business stayed in the Worton family for over one hundred years.

John Worton was born in England around 1844, he lived with his wife Sarah, 2 sons and 4 daughters in the old pub at the corner of Ewing Place and Great Eastern Road now the Gallowgate. They were fortunate enough to have a domestic servant Liz who worked for the family for many years.

When the new pub was built in 1904 the family moved to Glencoe Villa in Shettleston.

The architects plan for the New Anchor Bar 1903.

A poor paint job of the Anchor Bar 2005.

Anchor Bar 2011.

Anchor Bar 2009.

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 click here

Facts…
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The Allison Arms

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718 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow. G41 2AA. Tel: 0141 423 1661.

Allison Arms, 1991.

Established in 1884, the first landlord was Charles Smith Gall, he was also famous in the city as an auctioneer and valuator, trading under the name of Charles Smith Gall & Co. in West Nile Street.

In 1898 George Scott took over the licence, George had another pub the Garrick Vaultsat the corner of Main Street and Rutherglen Road, Gorbals. Scott went bankrupt and James Denholm took over the business.

Mr George Scott, 1897.

Mr Denholm played a leading roll in the trade Defence Association when the area when dry in 1920, Denholm fought against the local veto campaign and nine months later the pubs were opened again. Another well known publican to hold the license for this pub was John Flynn, the Flynn family were well known in the licensed trade having the Springfield Vaults London Road and the Old Straw House Gallowgate, Parkhead.

Allison Arms, 1963.

The roughcast exterior stands out like a sore thumb, however this is a great local selling fine cask conditioned beers and holds a large number of single malt whiskies. The original U shaped bar still survives and so does the carved gantry. If you like looking at yourself in the mirror this pub has a cracker advertising William Younger’s ales.

Another well known publican to run this popular south side establishment was John Haxon jun, who was licensee during the 1930s and 40s.

Allison Arms, 2000.

Glasgow’s New President, 1970.

George Grier, third from the left, accepts chain of office from Donald MacLean. Watching are Peter Smith, Jack Gow, John Flynn, George Ramster, secretary, and Jimmy Milne, honorary member. 1970.

Left to right Mr & Mrs Thomas Flynn, Mrs John Flynn, Mrs J T Taylor, Mr A Gilbey, and Mr John Flynn. 1970.

Interior view of the Allison Arms. Do you know the lady behind the Bar.

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Interior view’s of the Allison Arms, 2013.

Facts…

Pollokshaws Road.
Had 18 pubs in 1919. In 1990 there were 12.
Pollokshaws went dry in 1920 during the local Veto campaign, 9 months later the pubs were once again opened, this was achieved by the members of the Trade Defence Association.

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