ClydePlace Archives - Old Glasgow Pubs

5 Clyde Place, Glasgow.

Kintyre Bar

Clyde Place was the first street you reach when you cross the bridge at Bridge Street on the right hand side. The Kintyre Bar was situated just before you went under the bridge, you can just see the start of the bridge on the right of the photograph which was taken in 1930s. The pub was demolished shortly afterwards.

This old pub started life as a licensed restaurant run by Alexander Munro in 1844, the name above the door was then the South Western Restaurant. A successful business was carried out by the family for over fifty years. John Munro trained as a pastry baker in his fathers restaurant and ultimately became licensee after his father’s death.

The Murray family also ran the business for many years which closed down in the 1930s.

Clyde Place was a thriving street at one time, the Bridge Street railway station was just around the corner, the Clyde Place, Windmillcroft and Springfield Quays were here along with Kingston Docks. Clyde place also had it’s fair share of public houses, in the short distance from West Street to Bridge Street you had the choice of going into one of eight pubs and a licensed grocers shop. In 1899 the Kingston Ward had a massive 103 pubs.

Other well known pubs on Clyde Place was The Gael Vaults formerly called Sydney Arms, McWilliam’s Vaults, Matthew Robin & Son, David Ross’s, Ireland’s Bar and the Neptune.

Facts…

Licence Holders.

1930-1910 Mrs Bridget White Murray.

1910-1905 James S Murray.

1902 Hugh Cowan.

1899-1890 John Munro.

1885-1844 Alexander Munro.

48 Clyde Place, Glasgow.

The old Gael Vaults was founded by James Walsh in 1866, but under a different name the “Sydney Arms.” Mr Walsh also resided in Clyde Street with his wife and children, Mrs Walsh succeeded her husband as licensee, she sold the business in 1879 to Patrick Lyons. After a few other landlords the pub had a face-lift, the interior was reconstructed by Wine & Spirit Merchant James McSporran, a new name was put above the door too, which was McSporran’s Bar.

Mr McSporran continued to serve the locals here until 1892, Robert Struthers then acquired the business and changed the name to the Gael Vaults. Mr Struthers’ father was a well-known publican in the Bridgegate. Before taking over the Gael Vaults Robert was employed in Sammy Dow’s. After five years in Clyde Place Mr Struthers sold the pub to James Black, who continued as licensee until 1902.

The next license holder was a gentleman called John C Douglas, he paid an annul rent of £49.00. Mr Douglas was the last publican on the premises which closed down in 1909. A Tin-Plate & Zinc works moved in which was owned by Alex and Robert Holmes. In 1899 there was eight pubs on Clyde Place, this number was halved by the time the Gael Vaults closed down.

Other well known pubs on Clyde Place was McWilliam’s Vaults, Matthew Robin & Son, David Ross’s, Ireland’s Bar and the Neptune.

4 Clyde Place, Andrew McWilliam, he also owned pubs at 570 Rutherglen Road, 16-18 Maxwell Street, 12 Bridge Street, 64 East Howard Street.

5 Clyde Place, John Munro owned the Kintyre Bar.

34 Clyde Place, Robert Robin, he also owned pubs at 23 Milton Street,112 Stockwell Street and 85 Great Hamilton Street.

35 Clyde Place sat at the corner of 2 Centre Street and was owned by David Ross, he also owned pubs at 90 North Woodside Road, 198 Kelvinhaugh Street, 35 Possil Road, 306 Argyle Street, 43 Grove Street and 78 Mitchell Street.

53 Clyde Place, Neptune Bar, Andrew Williamson.

61 Clyde Place, James Ireland owned Ireland’s Bar.

64 Clyde Place, James McWilliam, he also owned the Strathduie Bar, 3a-5 Stirling Street, now Blackfriar Street.

License Holders for 48 Clyde Place..

1909-1903 John C Douglas.

1902-1897 James Black.

1897-1893 Robert Struthers.

1892-1883 James McSporran.

1880 Charles Harris.

1879 Patrick Lyons.

1878 Mrs Walsh.

1875-1866 James Walsh.