C1-95 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5FT. Tel:0141 221 6636.
Cafe Drummond. 1991.
The Drum and Monkey. 2016.
Interior of the Drum and Monkey. Thanks to Scran for the image.
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C1-95 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5FT. Tel:0141 221 6636.
Cafe Drummond. 1991.
The Drum and Monkey. 2016.
Interior of the Drum and Monkey. Thanks to Scran for the image.
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81 Renfield Street, Glasgow. G2 2DL. Tel: 0141 332 6151.
Cafe Cini. 1991.
21/8/62
To read more on the history of this pub, please check back for my second book.
This pub opened for the first time in 21st August 1962. The first licensee was a lady called
During the pubs history many will remember names as The Picador, Scrupples, The Targets Bar 1978, during the 1980s it was known as McArthur Park.
The Picador. 1963
McArthur Park 1980s.
Many will also remember this trendy pub as Targets.
In the NEWS 1978…
Targets Bar 1978.
Glasgow’s latest lounge bar is scoring a direct hit with all its customers.
That’s not really surprising, since it’s called Targets Bar.
It’s not hard to see where Targets Bar gets its name. Beside the front entrance door in Renfield Street is a huge rifle target, guaranteed to stop most passers-by.
DESIGN
And the interior is just as unusual… one wall has another huge rifle target on it. In charge of Targets’ decor was Mr Eric Cadenhead, whose company are architects and interior designers.
It was he who decided on the target theme for the new lounge bar and he chose the modern and extremely attractive colour scheme of reds and mauve. As well as selling “normal” drinks Targets also serve cocktails with exotic names like Tequila Sunrise, Moscow Mule and believe it or not, Believe It Or Not, a mixture of Vodka, Apricot Brandy and Grand Marnier.
Targets Bar advert 1978.
At the moment there is no live music in Targets, but there is background music to help soothe those ragged nerves you’ve cultivated during a day’s hard slog at work. Bar snacks are available at lunchtimes.
The subdued lighting lends itself to a sophisticated atmosphere. But because of its position, almost opposite two cinemas, it is also a great place to pop into for a pre-movie tipple.
Targets Bar is open six days a week from 11-2.30 p.m. and from 5-11 at night.
Up-To-Date News…2005.
This city centre pub has 21 years remaining on the lease. An asking price of offers over £39,000. September 2005.
Up-To-Date News…2012.
This popular bar is now called The Bay Horse, 2012.
The Bay Horse. 2012.
The Bay Horse gets bigger taking in the premises next door and a new paint job. 2013.
The Raven. 2014.
Before these premises became Licensed Premises it was known as the Canadian Fur Co, Ltd.
The Canadian Fur Co Ltd. 1935.
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258 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G4 0TU. Tel: 0141 552 1017.
The Cabin Bar 1991.
This bar is probably the smallest in Glasgow. Situated at the corner of the Gallowgate and Gibson Street and next to the old Barrowland Ballroom. Like many of the pubs in the area they depend on passing trade when the famous Barras opens at the weekend.
There’s been a pub on this site since at least 1819 occupied then by the Inglis family. The pubs has also been known in the past as the Cabin Vaults.
The Cabin Bar 2005.
The Cabin .
The Cabin Bar. 2012.
The Cabin Bar. 2012.
Update Tuesday 10th June 2009…
Glasgow’s smallest public house closed down after a Fire.
The Cabin Bar has been badly damaged in a blaze. This popular bar at the corner of Gallowgate and Gibson Street in the east end of the city, is popular with Celtic fans, especially on match days. Visitors to the famous Barras market are known to got in for a pint or two.
The Fire broke out at 11 in the morning before the pub was open for trade, fortunately no-one was hurt. A Strathclyde Fire and rescue crew attended the scene rapidly and had the fire quickly under control. They then spent a few hours dampening down the premises. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze. It is not known when the pub will be back in business.
Update 14/09/2013…
I popped into the Cabin Bar today to put some posters up for the Glasgow Doors Open Day. I also measured the pub the full size of the Cabin Bar is 19 feet 8 inches X 21 feet 2 inches. The bar itself is 7 feet by 11 feet 6 and a half inches. So if your local is smaller than this get in touch.
As far as I can see this is the smallest pub in the city of Glasgow.
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 john@oldglasgowpubs.co.uk
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100 Renfield Street, Glasgow.
C Duff, 100 Renfield Street. 1930s. Thanks to the Mitchell Library.
There has been a pub on this site since the 1870s, during this time Duncan Dow was landlord and licensee. The pub was situated at the corner of Sauchiehall Lane.
In 1892 Charles Duff acquired the licence, the pub was then known as the Century Vaults, this came about as a result of the address of the premises, and sat at the corner of Sauchiehall Lane.
Charles when on to own another pub at the corner of Cleland Street and Thistle Street, many will still remember this old pub as Weir’s Bar. When Charles passed away his wife Janet Lyle Duff took over the running of the business and became the new licensee. The pub closed down in the 1920s.
After WW2 W W Connell & Son, gents outfitters occupied the sit.
Today April 2019 K. F. C. now occupy the site.
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Country Corner: 33 Nelson Street, Glasgow. G5 8BU. Closed.
The Country Corner. 1991.
In the 1850s Margaret Dale a dressmaker, Milliner and Furnisher occupied this site.
In 1858 a licence was granted to a gentleman called George McKay to sell wine and spirits, Mr McKay lived in Eglinton Street not far from his place of business. Jessie McKay took over the licence until 1879. New premises were built in 1881 a new landlord moved in and traded under the title of James Menzies & Co, by 1885 the firm was known as Simpson & Menzies. Manager of this pub in the late 1880s was James Robertson, the Menzies family continued in this old pub until the early 1940s. During the Second World War Allan Robertson Parvin took control of the business until the 1950s.
This was once known as the Bingham’s Bar.
It’s now called Bingham’s. 2007.
Bingham’s. 2019.
Bingham’s. 2011.
Since at least 2011 Bingham’s has been closed down. In 2015 the old pub was sold and is now a business called Cookiez n Creamz.
In the NEWS…1975.
In 1975 this old pub was known as The Jilt Inn.
The Jilt Inn, 33 Nelson Street advert 1975.
Jack and Irene McGhee and family and staff wish all their regulars to the Jilt Inn a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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1397 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G3 8AN. Tel: 0141 334 7175.
Calypso Bar. 1991.
This pub opened its doors in 1960 and was owned by popular publican William Martin.
In the last ten years this pub has had a complete make over it also had a name change the Hogshead. A Whitbread alehouse with a fine selection of real ales. Another name that it’s had over the years is J.D. Simpsons Bar. It is now called Blas, a fine cafe, bar, restaurant.
Blas. 2006.
Blas with a new paint job. 2008.
At the Glasgow Association Dinner-Dance, left to right Mr J Boyle (Drybroughs), Mr & Mrs S McDonald (Firhill Tavern), William Martin (The Calypso Bar), Mr & Mrs L Kavanagh (Drybroughs). 1970.
Golfing Vintners’ Big Night Out.
The Glasgow Vintners Golf Club’s annual dinner and dance and presentation of prizes in the Eagle Lodge, Bishopbriggs, was a tremendous Success.
Pictured shows a group of prizewinners. from left Charles Sweeney, Arlington Bar (Captain’s Prize); Jack Devlin, Oxford Bar (Cantrell & Cochrane Cup); John Boyle, Waverley Bar (Queen Anne Trophy); Tony Ferry, Alamo Bar, Paisley (Silver Stag and Club Championship); Hugh McLaughlin, Ascot Bar (Dunn & Moore Coronation Cup); Peter Smith Shedden’s Bar (Skol Cup); Bill Martin, Calypso Bar (Vintner’s Tankard); Eddie Smythe, Anvil Bar (The Younger Putter); Ian Kennedy Molls Mire(The Brady Trophy).
Left to right Mr J Flynn, president of the Glasgow Vintners; Mrs Flynn; Mr George Ramster, secretary of the Glasgow Association; Mrs J Waterson; Mr W Martin, Calypso Bar; Mrs Ramster and John Waterson. 1974.
In recent years this pub has had some name changes including Museo, Blas and now The West Bar. 2010.
The Lock Inn. Yet another name change.
Up-To-Date News 2014…
BrewDog, 2014.
This great pub is now called the BrewDog.
Just like all BrewDog bars, BrewDog Glasgow is another lynchpin in their mission to get more people passionate about craft beer; beer that is free from preservatives, additives and potentially harmful chemicals.
An antidote to the swathes of grubby drinking dens and high street chains that have blighted the availability of decent beer for years on end, come and say hi to us at BrewDog Glasgow to become part of the growing craft beer revolution.
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