41 Kent Street, Glasgow. G40.
Oscar’s. 1991.
This was originally known as the Southfork owned by local businessman Blakey. Situated in the heart of the Barras market this pub/diner was crammed at the weekends. At lunchtime punters from the market dined here, then at night the country and western singing came to life.
Interior view of the Southfork with owner Blakey blowing the bugle.
Other Kent Street Pubs…
Oscars.
Southfork.
13 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow. G1 1SL. Tel: 0141552.
The Oriental Bar. 1991.
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The Oriental. 1980s.
In 1970…
One of the licensees’ George Johnston died in 1970, he was 67 years of age. Mr Johnston, who had been in the trade all his life, was left the business when the previous licensee died around 1962. Previously Mr Johnston had been manager of the Oriental Bar for thirteen years. George was survived by two sons and four daughters.
Mr George Johnston. 1970.
Advert for John Baillie’s pubs the Oriental Bar and the Empite.
126 Smithycroft Road, Glasgow. G33 2RQ. Tel: 01417708318.
Open Arms. 1991.
In the News 1974…
You’ll find a welcome waiting at the Open Arms.
Residents in the Riddrie area of Glasgow do not have to travel far these days when they want a quiet meal in the evening.
For just opened two weeks ago id the Open Arms, a public bar and licensed restaurant in Smithycroft Road, just off Cumbernauld Road.
At the Open Arms you will get as friendly a welcome as the name suggests, and you will also get a very pleasant meal at equally pleasant prices. “I don’t think there is anything else like this in the area,” said young manager Iain Shaw. This is one of the reasons why Ushers, the people behind The Open Arms, decided to open such premises in Riddrie.
“We felt there was a need for a pub and restaurant in this area,” an Ushers spokesman said, “We felt that the residents shouldn’t have to travel right into Glasgow to have a relaxing evening meal.”
Modern design
If you go to Smithycroft Road you’ll find it hard to miss the modern premises that are The Open Arms. The building of a modern design with a brick frontage and a red roof.
Now called The Princess. 2005.
451-53 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. G2 3LG. Tel: 0141 353 4371.
O’Neill’s. 2005.
O’Neill’s. 2008.
This pub is now called Shenanigans – 2019
20 Drumchapel Road, Glasgow. Tel: 01419446231.
Oliver’s. 1991.
197 Pitt Street, Glasgow.
Ole Ole. 1991.
