Can anyone remember a pub called the Companions. A Cambuslang pub from around 1979.
Cambuslang Pubs
The Popes Eye Tavern
31 Argyle Street, Glasgow.
Mr Walter Coombs proprietor of the Popes Eye Tavern. 1895.
Walter Coombs took over the Pope Eye Tavern in 1895.
To read more on the history of the Pope Eye Tavern keep an eye out for our second book here.
In 1902 Mr Coombs took over the popular Borgie Rest, Main Street, Cambuslang.
The Borgie Rest on the right with the Swiss Rest and the Athletic Bar.
Walter had a special blend of old Scotch Whisky called “The Borgie” There is also an area called the Borgie in Cambuslang. Walter lived out here at Walter Bank house, Bushyhill. He was a keen Freemason and a member of the Order Oddfellow Manchester Unity, a steward in Lodge Commercial and a keen golfer.
Mr Walter Coombs. 1903.
Another view of the Borgie Rest which is on the left. Note the tram which is full of people.
The Borgie Rest on the right.
In the NEWS…
The Borgie Rest tenanted by Walter Coombs, proprietor of the Pope’s Eye has been entered by burglars. Admittance had been secured from the neighbouring close, by removing part of the brick partition, a most dangerous proceeding since there are 2 flats of dwellings above, and the shop is situated in the main street. About one hundred yards from the police station. A sum of 30/- was abstracted from the drawer, the rest of the cash having been removed to the safe, while a quantity of whisky and drinkables were stolen. The thieves out of revenge turned on every available tap, with the result that fully £1000 worth of stock was wantonly destroyed. The premises were unfortunately uninsured against burglary.
With thanks to L Fisher, Glasgow for sending us this photo of a whisky flagon that says ‘With Christmas Greetings from Walter Coombs. Pope’s Eye and Borgie Rest. Glasgow & Cambuslang’
Do you have any information about the Borgie Rest or the Athletic Vaults? If so please get in touch.
Finlay’s.
230 Main Street, Cambuslang, Glasgow. G72 7EG. Tel: 0141 646 3411.
Finlay’s. 1991.
Finlay’s. 2006.
Ornate Stone Work and Crest of the past proprietor William Eadie.
Do you have any memories of this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.
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William Cook.
226-228 Main Street, Cambuslang. G72 7EN. Tel: 0141 641 2407.
In 1880 William Cook acquired a licence to well wines, spirits, and beer from these premises and called it “The Black Bull.” Another member of his family James Cook also acquired a licence, his pub was James Cook Wine & Spirit Merchant, Main Street.
William Cook’s public house was called the Black Bull and sat at the corner of Main Street and West Coats Road. The large white building was William Eadie’s property. Mr Eadie went on to own a large pub on that site which is now called Finlay’s.
This is what the pub looks like today…
Do you remember any of the old Pubs in Cambuslang? If so please leave a comment.
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James Cook
Main Street, Cambuslang.
James Cook Wine & Spirit Merchant, Main Street in the centre of the image.
In 1880 James Cook acquired a licence to sell wines, spirits and beer at a new pub on Main Street, Cambuslang. At the same time there was a William Cook who also took on a public house on Main, this old pub was known as the Black Bull.
Do you remember any of the old pubs in Cambuslang? If so please leave a comment.
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The Newton Inn.
22-24 Newton Brae, Cambuslang, Glasgow. G72 7UW. Closed.
The Newton Inn is an old hostelry dating back to Victorian times. Over the years it has had a few name changes including MacKay’s, The Coach & Horses, and The Black Bull.
The white building on the left in the background is the Newton Inn.
In recent years this old pub has had many new licensees’ most of them last a few years and it closes shortly afterwards. The last time it was opened was at the grand opening in 2014. after a complete makeover including a new refit of the interior. You would not go out of your way to go to this old pub, however in recent years new private housing has popped up all around the Newton Inn and you have the locals from Newton.
There is plenty of parking across the road from the pub as well as in front of the Inn.
Good luck to the next landlord to take on this large establishment.
Every time I pass this old pub it seems to be closed up. What a shame.
Do you have any memories of this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.
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