8 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow. G12 9BG. Tel: 0141 334 7165.
The Back Alley. 1980s.
The Back Alley was popular with students and folk from the west end back in the 80s. It still a very popular drinking place in Ashton Lane but under a different name. “Stravaigin.”
Stravaigin is an old Scots word meaning to wander in an idly manner.
Back Alley advert 1978.
Back Alley: For the cheapest and best Hamburger in town. We’ve got a brand new menu with steaks, chilli and all things American. So if you want a good meal at a reasonable price come into Back Alley and bring your own wine we don’t charge corkage.
Stravaigin 2. 2006.
The original Stravaigin.
Update 2019…
Now called The Hanoi Bike Shop, Vietnamese restaurant.
Do you know anything about this popular establishment? If so please get in touch.
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