2200-02 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. This drawing was sketched by Laird-Neon a neon sign makers, 117 Bath Street, Glasgow. The Argosy was built on the grounds of the old Universal Garage in 1957. The Argosy was advertised as being a modern Roadhouse. Richard Brash was licensee, he formerly owned a pub at 78 Nelson […]
Paisley Road West
Wallace Bar
31 Paisley Road West, Kinning Park, Glasgow. G51. Closed Down. The Wallace Bar, 1991. In 1873 George McLachlan was landlord here he also owned pubs in Gardner Street, Paisley Road, South Street and Elder Street. In 1887 George Christie Walker took over the pub. George was born in Keith where he spent most of his […]
The Viceroy
22 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. G51 1Lb. Tel: 01414290665. The Viceroy. 1991. This ancient public house has some interesting stained glass door panels by the Knox brother’s. In the 1870s the Knox brothers painted glass for many of our public houses. These works of art are probably the only glass panels left by the Knox […]
The Clachan.
345-347 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. G51 1LU. Closed. The Clachan and the Bothy Lounge. 1991. The Clachan dates back to the end of the Second World War, part of the premises was formerly a hatter & hosier shop owned by Thomas Kay the other part of the premises was owned by the Kinning Park CO-OP […]
Argyll Arms
62 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. The Argyll Arms sat at the corner of Paisley Road West and Rutland Crescent. This was originally owned by spirit merchant William Bennett, a prominent figure in the area in the 1870s. Mr Bennett employed a young barman called Robert Sloan who purchased the premises in 1881. To read more […]