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 […]
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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 & Club.
22 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. G51 1LB. Tel: 0141 429 0665. 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 Red Lion
99 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. G51 1LQ. Tel: 01414296779. The Red Lion. 1991. In 1889 Irishman Mr Hugh Patrick obtained a licence to sell beers and spirits for new premises at the corner of Smith Street, paying an annul rent of £99.00, he also ran a small public house in the Broomielaw which was later […]
Quo Vadis
1860 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. G52 3SX. Tel: 01418836538. Quo Vadis. 1991. Built in the 1960s Quo Vadis was one of the most up-to-date licensed cocktail bars and restaurant in the area. Manageress Mrs Lee Murawska won first prize in the big Cossack Fruit Machine Contest in 1966, she collected a cheque for £250, both […]
The Quaich
21-23 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. G51. The Quaich. 1991. There has been a pub on this site since at least the 1890s, landlord Robert Gordon occupied the premises until the end of the 1800s. Charles Murray then took over the licence until October 1907. Well known publican Patrick McNeil then took over the running of […]