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The Clachan Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

252 Shawbridge Street, Pollokshaws, Glasgow. formerly 112 King Street, Pollokshaws.

Image of the Clachan Bar Pollokshaws — The Clachan Bar. 1960’s.

This wonderful image is from a great book called Old Pollokshaws by George Rountree. A great web site with loads of Pollokshaws images can be seen at http://www.pollokshaws.org.uk

This part of Shawbridge Street was formerly called King Street. In 1901 Edward Gallagher was running this old public house paying an annual rent of £50. The Gallagher family continued to serve the locals here until 1937. The licence was then taken over by George Millen.

Mr Millen’s wife Agnes was running the pub until it was finally closed down and demolished in the 1960s.

Do you remember this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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The Clachan Bar.

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

244 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. G1 2NG. Demolished.

Clachan Bar 224 Buchanan Street image — Clachan Bar. 1936.

This image from the 1930s shows Stones Ltd at 222 and on the left 224 Buchanan Street which was the site of the Clachan Bar.

Mr Marcus Calder Campbell owned this old bar in 1887, food was catered for as well as good quality liquor. The Campbell family served the locals here until 1913. The pub was then taken over by James Stenhouse, still keeping the Clachan Bar name. The pub closed for good in 1918. The following year it became the Reformer’s Bookstall.

Situated well up in this fashionable street the main bar which opened from Buchanan Street was spacious and luxuriously furnished, substantial armchairs lined the walls opposite the counter bar. The rear of the premises was used as a restaurant where snacks and dinners were served. The famous Glenalbyn blend of old Scotch whisky was dispensed here in all its purity. McEwan’s 126 shilling sweet ale was also served here.

Cut lemon was always on the counter and other titbits. Mr Campbell had other premises in 299 Argyle Street called the Glen Albyn.

Image of Mrs Campbell of the Clachan Bar 224 Buchanan Street Glasgow — Mrs Campbell. 1893.

There has been a pub on this site since 1880, occupied by landlord James Hunter. However there has been a licensed restaurant and dining rooms here since the 1860s. In 1887 Marcus C Campbell took over the pub, he continued as licensee until his wife took over the running of the business. She introduced a luncheon room at the rear of the premises which proved to be quite successful. Mr & Mrs Campbell were aided by their two sons who worked hard behind the bar during busy times and on summer holidays.

In 1887 Mr Campbell catered for the new Liberal Club in Glasgow, he had the opportunity of showing his skill and good management when the General Committee met at dinner in the Club house in Buchanan Street. The charge for the dinner was most moderate at 4 shillings.

The Menu…..

Consomme a Royale, De Poisson lie,

Cabillaud Sauce aux Hultres, Merian Frits,

Boudins de Lievre, Sauce au Vin, Haggis, Cotelettes de Mouton a la Macedoine,

Aloyan de Boeuf Roti, Legumes,

Perdreaux, Pommes de Terre Frits,

Poudin Diplomatique, Croutes a la Liberal Club,

Desert…

In 1886 Andrew MacGregor, wine and spirit merchant was running the pub, the name of the premises was the Lycern. Before this the property was used as a restaurant. In 1885 it was called the Caledonian Restaurant owned by Mr J Clark.

In 1860 Mrs Graham ran the restaurant and dining rooms.

Do you remember any of the old pubs on Buchanan Street? If so please leave a comment.

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City Lounge Disco.

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

54-60 Oswald Street, Glasgow. G1 4PL.

Advert for City Lounge Disco Oswald Street 1979 — Advert for City Lounge Disco. 1979.

Disco Music Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

To the fabulous sound of “Satisfaction Disco”

Open Every Sunday.

Also Fully Licensed Chinese Restaurant.

30% Reduction on all Functions.

Late Licences can be required.

We Sell Tennent Lager.

Update 2019…

Ivory Blacks sits on this site now.

Image of Ivory Blacks Night Club 2019 — Ivory Blacks. 2017.

Do you have any memories of this venue? If so please leave a comment.

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The City Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

100 New City Road, Glasgow.

There has been a pub on this site since 1853. The first licensee was spirit dealer Mr James Steel. The following year wine and spirit merchant Matthew Henderson took over the business, he continued as licensee until 1869. In 1870 Francis Crumlish took over the licensee, spirit merchant Francis also had a public house at 124 Garscube Road, however he left his New City Road premises the following year to concentrate on his other pub in Garscube Road.

William Sutherland then took over in 1872 until 1881. George Galloway tried his hand at this pub for a few years and gave it up two years later.

It wasn’t until William Imrie a well-known wine and spirit merchant took over and turned this pub into a very good business. Mr Imrie also had public houses at West Nile Street, and Marlborough Street.

In 1895 alterations of an unusually extensive description has been going on in the premises of William Imrie at 100 New City Road, for some time. These were considered necessary for several reasons, not the least of which was a laudable desire on the part of Mr Imrie that his establishment should rank second to none in the West End of Glasgow, and those who had visited the new City Bar during the last few weeks will readily agree that this desire is now un fait accompli. The inauguration or to use a good old Scotch term “house warming,” took place, when, on the invitation of mine host, a select number of friends met to honour the occasion.

The chair was occupied by Mr W J Davidson, writer (lawyer), while Mr R C Cowan discharged the duties of croupier. The following gentlemen took part in the proceedings.. Messrs Thomas Brown, John Dove, Robert Dunn, William McKean, T Y Paterson, William Imrie, William Imrie jun., H S Donald, John James, J C Turnbull and Thomas Gillespie. Among others, apologies for absence were received from Messrs Gemmell, Croall and Aitken.

The chairman proposing the health of Mr Imrie and success to the City Bar, paid a high tribute to his sterling character as a good citizen and esteemed member of the trade. Speaking as a representative of the trustees under whom Mr Imrie had now for a long number of years been a valued tenant, he referred to the harmonious and satisfactory nature of all their business transactions. Other toasts were from the Brewing and Distilling Trades. Songs were sung at intervals by Messrs Dunn, Brown, Donald, Imrie jun., and other. A liberal supply of cakes, wine and fruit added to” a wee drap o’ the Auld Kirk” was provided for the guests.

The City Bar was one of the most elegant and commodious pubs in the area at that time, situated on the tramway lines on New City Road and occupied an important and enviable position. It was advertised that the bar was a quiet and steady one and there is an entire absence of the rowdy element. Since Mr Imrie disposed of his other premises on West Nile Street,so successfully conducted for a number of years in the City Bar.

The internal fittings had been renewed after the alterations with a modern fashion. To the left a long range of counter, solid mahogany, extended the whole length of the bar, and, as a background, a uniform row of barrels on which were displayed the various blends of whisky and other liquors in stock. The decorative work here, and, indeed, all over the premises, reflects the greatest credit upon Mr John James, of Wellington Street, H S Donald, Rutherglen Road was responsible for the stained glass work which was of high class and beautifully designed. Passing into the large room seated for about forty, further evidence of artistic skill was apparent. The floor was laid with linoleum and the walls decorated with beautiful colonial engravings.

The family department was entered from Abercorn Street which was thoroughly isolated from the main bar. Snugs were available for the gents who wished for a quiet drink. The beer was raised from the cool cellar from a Harris Beer engine. The beer was supplied by Messrs J & J Brown, East Wemyss, Fife. Mr Imrie’s son was learning the mysteries of brewing.

William Imrie continued to serve the locals here until the end of WW1.

There are no records from 1922 to 1934 as to these premises then in 1935 Neil B Rintoul occupied the premises. Mr Rintoul also have a public house at 1042 Argyle Street but gave up the following year to concentrate on the Argyle Street premises. Many will remember publican Mr James Marshall who ran this pub from 1937 to the 1950s. One of the last publicans to have this pub was John Hastie. The pub was demolished in the 1960s.

Do you remember any of the old Pubs on New City Road? If so please leave a comment.

The Garrick Vaults

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan 4 Comments

105 Main Street, Gorbals, Glasgow. G5 9DW. Demolished.

Drawing of the Garrick Vaults Main Street Gorbals — The Garrick Vaults.

Main Street, Gorbals became Gorbals Street.

There has been a public house on this site since 1853. Kenneth Davidson, spirit merchant was the first licence holder, living at 25 Coburg Street. The following year wine and spirit merchant John McKenzie took over. Mr McKenzie was living with his family at 99 Main Street, Gorbals until he gave up the business in 1875. Next to run the pub was wine & spirit merchant William Morrison. Mr Morrison also had pubs at 24 Brunswick Street, and 62 Glassford Street.

The next licensee was well-known and popular wholesale and retail wine and spirit merchant Mr William Fraser, he also had premises at 2 Pollok Street / 333 Paisley Road, 53 West Scotland Street, 172 Cumberland Street, 211 Eglinton Street / 64 Cavendish Street, 47 South Coburg Street, 104 West Street, 172 Cumberland Street, 3 Camden Street.

In 1887 William Fraser had premises at: 278 Cumberland Street / 3 Camden Street. Wine Importer & wholesale spirit merchant Southern Wine & spirit Stores, 13-15 Eglinton Street, 333 Paisley Road / 2 Pollok Street, 307 Eglinton Street / 64 Cavendish Street, 105 Main Street / 43-45 Rutherglen Loan, 53-55 West Scotland Street / 12 Keyden Street.

William Fraser gave up his Main Street premises in 1895.

In 1895 George Scott and manager Alexander Mitchell took over this old pub, The Garrick, which was situated at the corner of Main Street and Rutherglen Road, Gorbals.

Image of George Scott owner of the Garrick Vaults 1897 — Mr George Scott. 1897.

Mr Scott was born in the village of Longniddry, East Lothian and moved with his parents to Tranent, here he attended school. On leaving his education at an early age he entered into the licensed trade there before moving to Leith. In 1869 he began his long service with Rutherford’s, Jamaica Street working his way up to manager, he stayed with the firm for the long period of twelve years.

The Citizen Bar 1960s. Thanks to Norrie McNamee for the image.

Mr Scott was an enthusiastic ornithologist and was one of the best judges of canaries in the country, he won prizes for his birds in both Scotland and Ireland. He loved to play bowls and curling and was a crack shot. He was probably best known for his interest in horticulture, in 1903 he won first prize and four second prizes for his plot in Hutchesontown Gardens, his garden plot was specially photographed for the Gardeners Journal. His eldest son supervised in the Garrick in the early part of the 1900s.

Image of Alexander Mitchell manager of the Garrick Vaults Main Street Gorbals — Mr Alexander Mitchell. 1895.

Manager of the Garrick Vaults, Alexander Mitchell.

Mr Scott took on manager Alexander Mitchell, the two of them worked together in Rutherford’s and were great friends. Mr Mitchell a native of the West Highlands came from Ormidale, his father was a factor and manager for Mrs Campbell who owned the Ormidale estate a beautiful part in the Kyle of Bute. His father left the estate and moved to Paisley where he acquired licensed premises in Gilmour Street formerly held by Thomas Blair.

Young Alex received his education at a private school known as Watson’s, after leaving he assisted his father in his new venture in a pub on Govan Road the “Kyles of Bute” wine and spirit cellar. Alex left his father to work on the ships, becoming steward. He then joined the staff at Rutherford’s where he met his long life friend Mr Scott. A well known blend of Scotch whisky was sold on in the Garrick No.4, costing 10d a gill.

Image of the Citizens Bar and the Seaforth Bar Gorbals Street — Citizens Bar. 1960s.

Looking along Gorbals Street with both the Citizen Bar and the Seaforth Bar. Thanks to Norrie McNamee for the image.

Mr Scott acquired another establishment on Pollokshaws Road now called the Allison Arms. He when bankrupt in 1912. George Banks the took over the Garrick and continued as licensee until the end of the First World War.

Another well known publican to hold the licence was Charles Sweeney, many southside locals will still remember Mr Sweeney who took over the pub in 1958, he ran the business until it was demolished in the 1970s. The pub will still be remembered as the Citizen’s Bar.

Image of the Gorbals Ward License Holders in 1966 — Gorbals Ward. 1966.

The Gorbals Ward of licensees’ in 1966, left to right above are: J Hargan (Normal Bar); Charles Sweeney (The Citizen Bar); J Dickson (Moss End Bar) Bellshill; A McAuley (The Pig & Whistle); Mrs J Dickson; D Welsh (Teachers) and Mrs Welsh; H Gallagher (The Tirconnail Bar); Mrs A McAuley; Peter Gallagher (The Havana Bar); and A Ward (The Old Ship Bank).

Image of the Gorbals Ward. 1971 — Gorbals Ward. 1971.

Gorbals Ward dinner dance of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association. 1971. Included in this photograph are Mrs & Mrs Frank Munro, Mr & Mrs C Sweeney, Mr Alex R D Anderson, editor of the National Guardian, George Ramster, Michael Heraghty, George Grier, I G Donaldson, Samuel Falconer.

Image of Gorbals Bowling team in 1974 — Gorbals Bowling team. 1974.

Good days bowling 1974. H Gallagher, R McCrudden, C Sweeney, E O’Doherty, W McCann, W Coggans, A Jordon, C Duncan.

Image of the Citizen Bar Darts Team 1972 — Citizen Bar Darts Team. 1972.

The Citizen Bar wins the Guinness Darts Shield for the fourth time, beating the Ceilidh Bar, Clyde Street in the final, Mr Charles Sweeney, Mr W Martin, captain, Bob Connolly, area representative, Guinness, G McGinlay, Ceilidh captain and J A Baillie, assistant regional manager for Guinness. 1972.

Image of Guinness Darts Team 1968 — Guinness Darts Shield runners up team. 1968.

The Guinness darts shield 1968. The Tron Bar was runners up. Left to right Mr J Reynolds, Tron Bar, Mr Larrie King, Citizen’s Bar team captain, Mr Jimmy Reynolds no relation to the other Mr Reynolds who was captain of the Tron Bar team, J A Baillie, Guinness and Mr Charles Sweeney.

Image of the Gorbals Ward Licensed Trade Association 1965 — Gorbals Ward L.T.A 1965.

Members of the Gorbals Ward Licensed Trade Association 1965. Back row J Thom, Michael J Heraghty, N Douglas, Charles Sweeney, J K Webster. Front row Pat McGovern, Hugh Gallagher, Sam Falconer, Raymond McCrudden.

Image of the Gorbals Ward LTA 1965 — Gorbals Licensed Trade Association. 1965.

Gorbals Ward Licensed Trade Association 1965. Left to right Mr & Mrs J Rogers, Alamo, Mr & Mrs A Ferry, Alamo, Mr Charles Sweeney, Mrs & Mr Bright, Citizen’s Bar.

Image of the Gorbals licensed trade in 1968 — Gorbals Licensed Trade. 1968.

A Gorbals Licensed Trade function 1968. Left to right Mr & Mrs Charles Sweeney, Mr & Mrs J Thom, Thom’s Bar, Mr F B Munro, Cutty Sark.

Image of a large group of Gorbals Ward night out 1974 — Gorbals night out. 1974.

Gorbals group of licence holders. 1974. Mrs Malarkey, C Sweeney, M J Heraghty, Mrs Heraghty, G Watt, Bell’s, E O’Doherty, Mrs O’Doherty, H Gallagher, Mrs Gallagher, J Donaghey, Mrs Donaghey. (Also see The Gorbals Ward.

image of a group of Gorbals night out in 1974 — Gorbals Ward night out. 1974.

Gorbals night out 1974. left to right G H Ramster, Mrs Ramster, H Gallagher, Mrs Gallagher, Mrs Sweeney, Mr C Sweeney, Mrs Munro, Frank Munro.

The Citizen’s Bar wins the Cutty Sark darts competition 1967, F Munro, Cutty Sark congratulates Charlie Sweeney and his team. Below is the runners up Mr Munro congratulates Mr Hugh Gallagher and his team, Tirconnail Bar.

Image of the Citizen Bar runners up darts team 1967 — Citizen Bar runners up. 1967.

Image of James McKell George Ramster and Mrs Forester 1959 — James McKell, George Ramster and Mrs Forester. 1959.

Mr James McKell of the Turf Bar, George Ramster and Mrs Forester. 1959.

Image of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly of the New Era Bar — Mrs Cathy & Mr Thomas Kelly New Era Bar.

Cathy and Thomas Kelly owners of the New Era Bar.

Image of a group of customers outside the New Era Bar with a bus 1950s — New Era Bar. 1951.

Customers of the New Era Bar, Gorbals Street pictured prior to their outing to Dumfries. The proprietor of the New Era Bar was John Scanlan. 1951.

Image of the Citizen Bar with the Seaforth Bar — Citizen Bar

Looking along Gorbals Street north with the Seaforth Bar and the Citizen Bar on the other corner.

Image of Citizens Bar 1960s — The Citizens Bar.

The Citizen from Rutherglen Road.

Facts…

Licence Holders.

1973-1958 Charles Sweeney.

1957 J McArdle.

1947 John Burns.

1937 Thomas Kelly.

1919-1912 George Banks.

1911-1895 George Scott.

1888 William Morrison.

1876 William Fraser.

1875 John McKenzie.

1853 Kenneth Davidson.

Do you remember this old Gorbals Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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Citation.

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

40 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1HD. Tel: 0141 559 6799.

Image of Citation Wilson Street 2009 — Citation. 2009.

This popular Merchant City Taverne & Restaurant is houses in the old Sherrif Court building. It opened in 2007 and has a capacity of around 110 people. The bar covers a large area incorporated by a few cosy booths for formal dining. It’s upstairs restaurant is a lot quieter than the bar and is decorated in French style furniture including a cupboard and a wardrobe. It looks like they are from a toy doll’s house because of the scale of the building.

This popular Merchant City Bar/ Restaurant is well worth a visit. Contact them at Citation.

Do you have any memories of this popular Merchant City Bar / Restaurant? If so please leave a comment.

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