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Hubbards and the Viper.
508 Great Western Road, Glasgow. G12 8EL. Tel: 0141 237 4040.
This venue has had a few name changes in recent years such as: Hubbards, The Wise Monkey, Brewdog “Crafty Pig”, LUCA Little Urban Achievers Club
The Viper at the corner was formerly called Cleopatra’s it was soon to become well known all over the city as Clatty Pat’s by the locals. This photograph was taken in 2009.
Update…2009
Hubbards has been closed since August 2009. For six months the doors have been closed.
Update…2010
Hubbards is now called The Wise Monkey. It was opened on Thursday 25th February 2010. Manager Graham Sutherland now runs a music venue there. Graham is not new to the Glasgow pub trade, he opened EI Sabor in the Merchant City. Good luck with your new venture, I’m sure it will be a success.
LUAC Little Urban Achievers Club. 2014.
Brewdog Crafty Pig.
Next door to the old Hubbards is the Viper Club.
The Viper Club was formerly Cleopatra’s known locally as Clatty Pat’s.
Do you remember any of the venues above? If so please leave a comment.
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Henry Kerr’s Bar
263 Duke Street, Glasgow.
Mr Henry Kerr. 1890.
Exterior view of Kerr’s Bar. 1890.
To read the full history of Henry Kerr and his public houses, check back soon for our second book.
Hughes Bar
564-66 Springburn Road, Glasgow.
This old Springburn landmark was established in 1871 by wine and spirit merchant John Hughes. Other members of his family owned pubs at 588 Springburn Road, and 147 Springburn Road, (Caley Bar.)
John ran this old pub until 1875 then Andrew Hughes took over the license. He continued to run the pub with success and was closed down before the First World War. This old pub was situated right next door to the Stag Inn.
During the 1970s Alexander Massey & Sons Ltd Grocers was trading on the same site.
Hogs Head
14-16 West George Street, Glasgow. G2 1HN. Tel: 0141 353 6082.
Check back soon for the history of this pub.
Hog’s Head
63-65 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow. G41 3YR. Tel: 0141 636 0797.
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