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The Tavern

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198 Tollcross Road, Parkhead, Glasgow, G31 4UZ. Tel: 01415548498.

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The Tavern. 1991.

The Tavern was remodeled in 1930 in a Tudorbethan style by architect John A Reid. Much of the original features still exist both on the exterior and interior. It was formerly used as a cabinet makers and closed down for many years, it was used as an old rag store before being turned into licensed premises.

Francis McCarroll was the first licence holder, he ran this popular tavern until 1968. Other familiar names behind the counter were Stewart Shaw, Margaret Howie, John Stewart and Joseph Ring.

There is an interesting name plate on the tenement adjacent to the Tavern, it states that at one time the address was Hill Park Place.

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The Tavern 1931.

 

 

The Strathspey Bar

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1106 Tollcross Road, Tollcross, Glasgow. G32 8UN. Tel: 01417783877.

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The Strathspey. 1991.

In the 1860s the Dean’s family held a licence for these premises, the Dean’s also owned the Bell’s Bar, Tollcross Road and Dean’s Bar, Shettleston Road.

In 1937 the licence was held by Robert Urie McAlpine, the licence was transferred to him as trustee of the late William McAlpine who held the certificate before him. The pub was sold shortly afterwards to Archibald Black, Archie was known to serve the locals here for over twenty years. Archie and his wife lived in nearby Altyre Street in a building called by the locals as Black’s Building, after his death his wife took over the licence.

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The Strathspey Bar. 2005.

Rabbie Burns

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153 Trongate, Glasgow.

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Rabbie Burns. 1930s.

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1888 the opening of the Rabbie Burns Tavern, 151 Trongate, Glasgow. A pleasant little convivial meeting was held the other evening on the occasion of the opening of Rabbie Burns Tavern, by an old pressman, Mr David Gilmour, late of Buchanan Street. Amongst the company present were :- ex-Deacon Convener Warren, Bailie Shaw, Major Menzies, Messrs John Jexlong, Matthew Paxton, William Black, Thomas Steel, William Moore, T Arbuckle & Co..

Ex-Deacon Convener Warren proposed health and success to Mr Gilmour in a few well-chosen remarks, to which the worthy host made a felicitous reply. The premises are fitted up in first-class style, and are the model of the Clanneries Bar in the Exhibition. They are designed by the same architect as McKenzie’s bars, and when completed will certainly be one of the most attractive and comfortable houses in the city.

The Village Bar

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961 Tollcross Road. Tollcross, Glasgow. G32.

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The Village. 1991.

In 1904 Robert Paterson was licensee for this pub, he ran this popular bar until the end of the First World War. The rent for the premises then was £49.00 per annum.

James Bradley occupied the premises for many years, serving the locals here until the late 1960s, he lived out in Onslow Drive, Dennistoun.

Over the years the pub has struggled to survive and has closed down on numerous occasions, the last time I passed the pub had a To Let sign above the door.

Over the years the pub has had a few name changes, the title of the Park Bar now adorns the doorway.

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The Park Bar, August 2005.

The pub has now closed down and is a grocers shop. 2009.

 

Licence Holders.
1991 David Calender.
1973-1967 Denis McEnemy.
1960-1940s James Bradley.
1919-1904 Robert Paterson.

 

The Madeira

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106 Torrisdale Street, Glasgow. G42 8PH. el: 01414237961.

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The Madeira. 1991.

Opened in 1965 by Alexander McCondach. The premises were designed by architect A Samuel.

The McCondach family have been known in the licensed trade in Glasgow since 1901 James McCondach had premises in Clyde Street, Port Dundas, Finnieston Street and Great Eastern Road now the Gallowgate, Alexander was landlord of a pub in Cranston Street.

Before the Second World War Alexander was trading from premises in Thistle Street, Gorbals and North Frederick Street. During the blitz on September 1940 Alex’s pub in North Frederick Street was destroyed by a German air raid, he then took over the Victoria Bar, Bridgegate.

During the City Council’s redevelopment scheme in the Gorbals the Thistle Street premises were demolished he then took over a brand new pub in Torrisdale Street.

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At the opening of the Madeira 1965, left to right Mr A Samuel, Architect, J S Goulding, Glasgow and West of Scotland commercial manager for Scottish Brewers, Mr Alexander McCondach, J A MacDonald, Glasgow and West of Scotland manager for Scottish Brewers.

The pub is probable better known today as McNeil’s Bar, Celtic legend Billy has owned this pub for years.

Licence Holders.
1973-1965 Alexander McCondach.