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Thomson’s Bar

January 25, 2017 by John Gorevan 2 Comments

275 Springburn Road, Springburn, Glasgow. G21 1SE. Tel: 01415585030.

Thomson’s Bar. 1991.

Thomson’s Bar in Springburn has been a landmark here for many years. In recent years it has had bad publicity for the involvement of the McGovern family, however this old Springburn local has an interesting history to tell. To read more keep an eye out for our second book here.

Thomson’s Bar, August 2005.

Interior views of the main bar 2005.

A date of 1898 with Gilmour Place on the top of the tenement building.

also see Ruxton’s Bar, 21 Elderslie Street.

Tropic’s

January 17, 2017 by John Gorevan 9 Comments

253 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G2 8DL. Tel: 0141 565 1000.

The Gallery. 1991.

Situated under the Hielanman’s Umbrella in Argyle Street this was once a favourite haunt with many Glaswegian known as the Tropic’s. I passed this pub a few months ago and it was closed down.

Now Called Archie’s. Tel: as above.

Two Ways

November 11, 2016 by John Gorevan 5 Comments

1004 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G3 8LU. Tel: 0141 243 2170.

The Two Ways. 1991.

To read the full history of the Two Ways click here.

The Two Way. 2007.

Two Ways. 2007.

The Two Ways was the first pub in the R C Nesbitt TV Series. The pub was filmed at least the external shots for every episode of the original 90’s run of series, but it is not in Govan, it is in Finnieston at the top end of Argyle Street.

Etch of Buchanan Scott & Co. 1888.

Update 28th May 2009.

I was passing Argyle Street today and noticed that the Two Ways was being renovated it was completely stripped bare right down to the original brick work. What was more interesting was the name of the premises, “Finnieston Station Bar and Lounge.” The lettering was well preserved as it was painted directly onto the stone-work.

The name was in great condition and was probably last seen over 100 years ago. I was so exited that I immediately got my camera out to record this event as it will be covered over shortly when the workmen are finished. Will the pub be reopened after this work is finished, I hope so. I will keep you updated on the progress of this very old Glasgow Public House.

Finnieston Station Bar and Lounge. May 2009.

As seen nothing much has changed from the above old etch. May 2009.

A reminder that Buchanan Scott & Co. Ltd owned the premises. May 2009.

Another view of the Finnieston Station. On the left is Kent Road, right Argyle Street. May 2009.

Looks like these premises are going to be a pub after all.

After major refurbishment inside and out the pub has a new name too “Brass Monkey.”

The Brass Monkey is not like the Old Man’s Pub as it was when it was the Two Ways, it is now a friendly and modern pub for all ages.

Also see Buchanan Scott & Co., premises at 18 Govan Street.

Do you have anything to say about this old Pub? If so please leave a comment. We would love to hear your views.

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Traders

November 11, 2016 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

80 Glassford Street, Glasgow. G1 1UR. Tel: 0141 572 0080.

Traders. 1991.

This was once the famous 13th Note opened in 1997. It started out as the Glassford Hotel and once had a popular bar known as the Cellar. To read more click here.

Bacchus. 2007.

Bacchus. 2008.

Update…2019.

Bacchus is still alive and kicking.

Do you have anything to say about Traders or Bacchus? If so please leave a comment.

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The Talisman.

November 9, 2016 by John Gorevan 2 Comments

149 Balgrayhill Road, Springburn, Glasgow. G21.

The Talisman. (Baron) 1991.

The Talisman was opened in 1966 by Scottish & Newcastle Breweries. This new venture consisted of a function room, a dining room, lounge bar, a public bar and an off sales.

In the lounge the Talisman theme was captured in a large mural by artist Charles Anderson. It showed knights in chain Armour, a horseback battle between a knight and a saracen, and an argosy under sail.

Facing Springburn Park this looked the part when it opened in 1966.

Interior view of the lounge bar with charge-hand Mary McGowan 1966.

The bar counter was an eye catching feature with its front of snow white bricks. On the same floor as the lounge was the function room and the dining room. It had a large dance floor made from Canadian maplewood, surrounding this was a blue patterned carpet.

Interior view of the Talisman. 1966.

Downstairs in the public bar was decorated in red and dark blue. The resident manager was Mr W McIntosh and assisted by his wife. Mr McIntosh was previously manager of the Provanmill Inn and formerly of the Central Bar, Tollcross and the Drum, Shettleston. Ruby Walsh was in charge of the lounge bar and Mary McGowan looked after the main bar, both ladies assisted Mr McIntosh in the Provanmill Inn.

Manager Mr McIntosh and his wife 1966.

Some of the Scottish Brewers executives at the opening… (from left) Mr J S Goulding, Glasgow and West of Scotland manager, Mr G Reed, director: Mr G W Younger, director, who opened the premises; and Mr J M Pratt, manager of managed houses department, Glasgow and West of Scotland. 1966.

The old Talisman in a poor state. If is ready for demolition, it has been set on fire and looks like a bomb has hit it. 2009.

Update 2019…

The Talisman is still not demolished and is just a shell left of its former self.

Facts…

Do you know anything about this pub or any other pub in the city?

If so please contact us and we will review your comments.

The Talisman was situated across the road from Springburn Park.

It was refurbished and given a new title The Baron. It went on fire and is currently in a poor state and about to be demolished.

Do you remember the Talisman? If so please get in touch.

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