1397 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G3 8AN. Tel: 0141 334 7175.
Calypso Bar. 1991.
This pub opened its doors in 1960 and was owned by popular publican William Martin.
In the last ten years this pub has had a complete make over it also had a name change the Hogshead. A Whitbread alehouse with a fine selection of real ales. Another name that it’s had over the years is J.D. Simpsons Bar. It is now called Blas, a fine cafe, bar, restaurant.
Blas. 2006.
Blas with a new paint job. 2008.
At the Glasgow Association Dinner-Dance, left to right Mr J Boyle (Drybroughs), Mr & Mrs S McDonald (Firhill Tavern), William Martin (The Calypso Bar), Mr & Mrs L Kavanagh (Drybroughs). 1970.
Golfing Vintners’ Big Night Out.
The Glasgow Vintners Golf Club’s annual dinner and dance and presentation of prizes in the Eagle Lodge, Bishopbriggs, was a tremendous Success.
Pictured shows a group of prizewinners. from left Charles Sweeney, Arlington Bar (Captain’s Prize); Jack Devlin, Oxford Bar (Cantrell & Cochrane Cup); John Boyle, Waverley Bar (Queen Anne Trophy); Tony Ferry, Alamo Bar, Paisley (Silver Stag and Club Championship); Hugh McLaughlin, Ascot Bar (Dunn & Moore Coronation Cup); Peter Smith Shedden’s Bar (Skol Cup); Bill Martin, Calypso Bar (Vintner’s Tankard); Eddie Smythe, Anvil Bar (The Younger Putter); Ian Kennedy Molls Mire(The Brady Trophy).
Left to right Mr J Flynn, president of the Glasgow Vintners; Mrs Flynn; Mr George Ramster, secretary of the Glasgow Association; Mrs J Waterson; Mr W Martin, Calypso Bar; Mrs Ramster and John Waterson. 1974.
In recent years this pub has had some name changes including Museo, Blas and now The West Bar. 2010.
The Lock Inn. Yet another name change.
Up-To-Date News 2014…
BrewDog, 2014.
This great pub is now called the BrewDog.
Just like all BrewDog bars, BrewDog Glasgow is another lynchpin in their mission to get more people passionate about craft beer; beer that is free from preservatives, additives and potentially harmful chemicals.
An antidote to the swathes of grubby drinking dens and high street chains that have blighted the availability of decent beer for years on end, come and say hi to us at BrewDog Glasgow to become part of the growing craft beer revolution.
Do you have memories of this great bar. If so please leave a comment and we will post your views.
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My Daddy Jimmy Bradley managed this pub under the ownership of Bill Martin for many years , not sure exactly when but definitely through the sixty and seventies. I have very fond memories of visiting the pub after a trip to the kelvin hall where we got free tickets to go to the carnival courtesy of the travellers who would frequent the pub and became friendly with my dad.
Fantastic memory Clare. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi Clare,
I worked part time in the Calypso when your dad was the Manager along with Corrie. Your dad was a gentle giant with a very even disposition. I was there from 1969 to 1974.
Charlie
Flipping heck Charlie, I just went down a rabbit hole about Glasgow as Bridget is there at the moment. My thoughts went to Dowanhill Street and the Calypso Bar. What a coincidence.
Bill Martin was my Great Uncle- and my own grandfather got to know your dad quite well on his many visits to Glasgow from the states. My brother is visiting in August- you should all meet at the Brewdog!
Great ongoing history of this pub. My uncle, John Kelly was a barman there, perhaps early 70s and always spoke well of the bar and owner.