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Chancers.

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914 Rutherglen Road,Glasgow. G5 0AW. Demolished.

Chancers. 1991.

Chancers. 1991.

This old South Side public house was called “The Little Mill Inn.” then changed to “The Wee Mill.” and Chancers.

The Wee Mill. c 1980s.

During the 1930s this public house a great place for a refreshment for the folk after a walk around Richmond Park which was located across the road.

This old pub was first get it’s licence to sell wines, spirits and beer in 1929.

The first licensee was a lady called Margaret H McCann. Mrs McCann was not new to the licensed trade as she had just lost her license at 227 Abercromby Street in the East End of the city due to City Improvements. Margaret took over the licence at 227 Abercromby Street in 1897 at that time she was living at 134 Claythorn Street not far from the Hielan Jessie pub.

The McCann family continued in The Wee Mill until the 1960s, then Cecilia Thomson took over as licensee in 1972. During the 1990s many will remember Allistair Dooey as licensee.

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Facts…
Licence Holders.
1973 Cecilia Caffrey or Thomson.
1960-1929 Margaret McCann.

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

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Common Rooms.

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 77 Byres Road, Glasgow. G11 5HN. Tel: 0141 342 5726.

The Chancellor. 1991.

Update…2006.

Russell’s Bar. 2006.

After passing the once Chancellor I noticed that if had a name change now called “Russell’s Bar Cafe.

Another name change for 2008, now called the “Common Rooms.”

Common Rooms sign. 2008.

The Common Rooms. 2008.

This rare image of an empty Byres Road with the Chancellor on the left hand side, date c 1960s.

Update…2014.

It seems that this place has a new name ” Bar Gumbo.”

Bar Gumbo. 2014.

In the NEWS…2018.

Byres Road’s Bar Gumbo has announced that it will be closing permanently this weekend.

The announcement comes as a shock and was posted on the bar’s Facebook page on Wednesday evening.

Bar Gumbo reopened in December of last year following an extensive makeover. The restaurant rebranded itself from Louisiana “juke joint” to an upmarket “surf ‘n’ turf” eatery.

The statement on Facebook read: “It is with a heavy heart that we can now announce that Bar Gumbo will be closing it’s doors for the last time on Sunday the 18th of November.

“We would like to take a moment to thank all of our amazing and loyal customers for their custom over the last 5 years, we’re going to miss you all very much.

“But alas, all good things must come to an end and we would like to invite everyone to have a wee drink with us one last time on Sunday for our closing party, where we will of course be joined by the Shiverin’ Sheiks’ who are performing for the last time.”

The post ended by suggesting that this will not be owner Mehrab Fakouri’s last foray into the Glaswegian food scene.

Update…2019.

Now called “Embaro.” Yes the West End has yet another eatery, however this place look very good. If you have been eaten in “Embaro” then please let us know.

Facts…
Licence Holders.
1973-1969 David Kennedy Wallace for Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
1960 Charles Canning.

Do you have any memories of this West End Bar? If so please leave a comment.

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The Piper.

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57 Cochrane Street, Glasgow. G1 1HL. Tel: 0141 552 1740.

Chamber’s. 1991.

Formerly known as the Queen’s Bar.

Update…2008.

A new name has appeared above the door and is called “The Edge.”

The Edge. 2008.

Another view of the Edge. 2008.

Update…2010.

The Edge did not live for long  and the place had a facelift and another new name has appeared above the door “The Piper on the Square.

Shortly afterwards it was shortened to just “The Piper.”

The Piper sign. 2010.

The Piper. 2008.

Another view of The Piper. 2012.

A plaque on the outside of the Piper.

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

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The Chadi.

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158 Bath Street, Glasgow. G2 4TB. Tel: 0141 331 4060.

The Chadi. 1991.

Update…2019.

Since at least 2008 this place has been known as Kushion.

Kushion. 2018.

Kushion interior view. 2018.

Another view of Kushion interior. 2018.

Do you have anything to say about this venue? If so please leave a comment and we will post your views.

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The Cessnock.

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22 Harvie Street, Glasgow. G51 1BW. Tel: 0141 554 0153.

The Cessnock. 1938.

Situated at the corner of Harvie Street and Brand Street.

The Cessnock was very popular in the 30s, the Festival Bar was a popular Rangers Shop as it is today but under a different name The Louden, the same owners as the Louden on Duke Street, and Copeland Road.

In 1891 Thomas Downie acquired a licence to sell wine & spirits from these premises, he also owned pubs at 216 Paisley Road West and 129 St. George’s Road, the old Carnarvon Bar.

Mr Downie lived not far from this pub at 259 Paisley Road West with his large family, he continued in this pub until the 1920s. He was a well known figure in the Scottish Licensed Trade as well as the Glasgow and District Defence Association.

During the 1930s David Howden traded from these premises, he also had a Howdens public house at 1605 Paisley Road West. Frank Howden was licensee in 1960.

Ernest MacKay Edgar took over in 1962 and ran this popular bar through the 1970s, he was also licensee at the Waverley Bar, Langlands Road.

Left to right A M Barr, Market Bar, Frank Howden, Cessnock Bar, T Kirk, George Ballantine & Son Ltd, and J Weir, Alexander Bros, Wines Ltd. 1958.

The Cessnock Bar with six bar staff 1939. Barman Alexander Lamb is second on the left behind the bar. Alexander Lamb formerly worked in the Star Bar, Eglinton Street

The Festival Bar. 1991.

The Louden Tavern. 2018.

Facts…
Licence Holders.
1973-62 Ernest Mackay Edgar.
1960 Frank Howden.
1937 David Howden.
1921-1891 Thomas Downie.

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The Centaur.

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Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9PD. Tel: 0141 771 3109.

The Centaur. 1991.

The Centaur was opened in the summer of 1971 by Provan M.P. H D Brown. Tribute to the directors of Scottish & Newcastle Breweries for their interest and initiative in Easterhouse centre.

The Centaur consisted of two lounges and a function room all named after local districts, Brunstane Bar, Lochend Lounge and the Wardie Suite.

The decor was of the most modern conception, reflecting great credit on the designers, who had used colour freely to create an atmosphere of comfort and murals to emphasis the historic place the neighbourhood has in the growth of the West of Scotland community.

A few years previously the suburb of Easterhouse had an unenviable reputation as a “trouble spot”, unrest being attributed in part to lack of amenities, and Scottish and Newcastle were to be congratulated on providing a place of public resort in which local residents can take pride and kill the impression that they are “outcasts.” 1971.

I am sure many will disagree on this promotional advert of the area and many will disagree in the fact that Scottish & Newcastle brought even more trouble to the area when they opened the pub.

M.P. H D Brown (right) is presented with a set of crystal glasses by Gavin Reed, director of managed houses, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries.

Manager of the Centaur Mr H Ryan with member of staff 1971.

Centaur. 2005.

Centaur. 2005.

Up-to-date NEWS…2000.

A 23-year-old man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today in connection with the death of Mr Stephen Finnie, 20, of Millennium Gardens, Easterhouse. Mr Finnie was allegedly assaulted outside the Centaur Bar in Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, last Saturday. He died the following day in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Facts…
Licence Holder.
1971 Henry Collins.

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

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