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The Overflow

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

67 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow. G3 8RF. Tel: 01413344197.

The Overflow

The Overflow. 1991.

There has been a pub on this site since 1888. Landlady Janet Sharpe served the public here and sold the business to well known publican Archibald Brown. To read more on Mr Brown and his pubs click here.

The pub is called Dr Thirsty’s Ale House.

Dr Thirstys Ale House

Dr Thirsty’s Ale House. 2007.

David Main owner of the Overflow 1979

The “Semi-Retirement” of Mr. David Main (right), of the Stirling Castle and Overflow bars in Glasgow, was marked by the presentation to him of a pewter Guinness goblet, engraved with David’s own signature under that was Guinness. Presenting the goblet is Mr. Jack Bailie (left), area manager for Guinness in the West of Scotland. In centre is Mr. Andrew Main.

Also read the Stirling Castle.

More pubs on this street:

  1. The Dukes Bar
  2. The Dukes Bar.
  3. Stirling Castle
  4. The Wheat Sheaf Inn
  5. Bun & Yill House

Filed Under: O, Old Dumbarton Road, OldDumbartonRoad Tagged With: Overflow

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