Dumbarton Road Pubs]

The Windsor Tavern.

March 27, 2017 by John Gorevan 3 Comments

469 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow. G11 6EJ. Tel 0141 569 1011.

Exterior view of the Windsor Tavern Dumbarton Road 1991 — Windsor Tavern, 1991.

This well established Partick local was known in the 1890s as the Windsor licensed restaurant. The owner Robert R Davidson was a native of Aberdeen and the son of a well respected member of the trade in the granite city.

The old restaurant had a bar counter close to the entrance, while at the end of the corridor, comfortable dinning rooms well lit and ventilated with a fire burning in the grate, private sitting rooms upholstered could accommodate small parties, the Windsor was an upmarket restaurant and one of the best places to dine in the Partick area.

exterior view of the Windsor Tavern Dumbarton Road 2017 — The smaller Windsor Tavern, 2017.

Mr & Mrs Davidson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in 1899, they invited friends and family to a reception, supper and dance at the Academy Rooms, Partick, they were entertained by the Royalty Theatre orchestra, the dance was led off by George Davidson brother of the host and miss Davidson. A large number of friends in the licensed trade were also present including William Bowie.

Image of Mr Robert R Davidson 1899 — Mr Robert R Davidson, 1899.

The restaurant and bar was run by William McConachie from 1902 until the end of the First World War. Over the years the pub has expanded taking in adjacent shops, today the pub is still well run and very popular.

exterior view of the Windsor Tavern 1931 — The Windsor, 1931. Thanks to the Mitchell Library.

Update 07/2014…

The present licensee is Louise Train. She took over the pub from Pat Padden in November 2007. Pub still going great guns today.
Keep up the good work. Thanks for the email Stevie Train.

Update 2017…

interior view of the main bar 2017. — The Main Bar, 2017.

interior view of the Windsor Tavern 2017 — interioir view of the Windsor Tavern 2017.

interior view of the Windsor Tavern Dumbarton Road 2017 — Interior view of the Windsor Tavern, 2017.

Wooden plaque of the Windsor Tavern by Crist — Wooden framed Windsor Tavern by Chisy.

Banner for the support of Lest We Forget — Lest We Forget.

The Windsor Tavern give thousands of pounds a year to charities including forgotten Soldiers.

Facts…

Licence Holders.

2007 Louise Train. 2014.

1991 Patrick Padden.

1973-1952 John Vincent Healy.

1948 Wypers Glasgow Ltd.

1937 Mrs Sarah Ann McGinlay.

1919-1902 William McConachie.

1899 Robert R Davidson.

Do you have any memories of the Windsor Tavern? If so please leave a comment.

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The Dolphin

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

157 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow. G11 6PT. Tel: 0141 576 0175.

Image of the Dolphin bar Dumbarton Road 1950s — The Dolphin Bar.

The Dolphin. 1991.

This is one of the oldest family run pubs in the city of Glasgow. The Farrell family have been trading as publicans since 1888. To read more on the history of this popular west end bar you will have to wait until Glasgow Pubs and Publicans Volume 2 comes out.

The Dolphin. 2005.

It is said that the Dolphin Bar got it’s name from the local choir which was called the Dolphin.

Image of the Dolphin Choir 1976 — The Dolphin Choir dare unknown.

In the NEWS 1976…

Posing for a photograph was obviously a solemn occasion in the days when this picture was taken… judging from the faces!

It shows members of the now defunct Dolphin Choir from Partick, Glasgow, on their annual day’s outing to Helensburgh. The picture belongs to Mr Peter O’Byrne (50), of 23 Goldberry Avenue, Scotstounhill, whose grandfather, also Peter, was a member of the singing group and is shown circled.

Mr. O’Byrne wins a bottle of whisky.

STARCHED

The exact date of the photograph is not known but Mr. O’Byrne thinks it was probably taken about the latter part of the last century. The starched looking ensemble made their way to and from Helensburgh by horse and cart.

The only thing that’s missing from the scene is the moustached photographer with his black cape and flash tray held aloft… but no doubt he’s there. The photo has stood the test of years in Mr. O’Byrne’s attic, said Mr O’Byrne, “They don’t make them like they used to.”

Do you have any memories of the Dolphin bar? If so please leave a comment.

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The Bell & Tree.

November 9, 2016 by John Gorevan 2 Comments

243 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow. G11 6AB. Tel: 0141 334 4579.

Image of the Bell & Tree 243 Dumbarton Road, Partick 1991 — Bell & Tree. 1991.

In 1937 John Adam Broadfoot acquired a licence to sell wines, spirits and beer at new premises at 243 Dumbarton Road. The shop was formerly owned by Alexander D Jenkins, a Plumber and Gas-fitter. John was not new to the licensed trade as he had premises at 233-235 Dumbarton Road only a few yards away and 164 Milton Street from 1935.

Image of the Neuk Bar Dumbarton Road Partick 1938 — The Neuk. 1938.

When this pub first opened Mr Broadfoot had to employ a commissionaire to welcome customers at the door as it was so busy on Friday and Saturday nights. The Neuk had a striking appearance from the outside. The front was constructed of black vitrolite with a base of glass brick, behind which was situated lights of different colours which combine to give an attractive diffused light effect. In the Neon sign was cleora gas, which gave out a vivid green light. The Neuk was one of the first public houses in Glasgow to have this kind of gas, which was comparatively new.

Inside, the premises were both artistic and comfortable. The bottles were shown to advantage on the chromium and glass gantry. The front of the counter was of glass brick, and here again had lights at the back – red in the centre diffusing through orange to green and all blended together in a most striking way.

Image of the interior of the Neuk Bar 1938 — The Neuk main bar area. 1938.

Accommodation consisted chiefly of the public bar, an alcove, and a sitting-room. With the lights in the roof, giving a sun-light affect, the alcove was particularly pleasant. The sitting-room at the back, with its walnut panelling, was also an attractive place.

On the walls were designed modern abstracts representations of cocktail glasses, beer mugs, etc. The tables in the various parts of the premises were low and of a pleasant design. They had black spirit proof tops. The stools were also artistic. “Staybrite” steel (Chrome) was used for the fittings which were supplied by Messrs Gaskell and Chambers, Ltd. A commodious cellar was situated underneath the bar.

Mr Broadfoot formerly had a public house at 233-235 Dumbarton Road. After being in it for nearly two years he had to look around for new quarters because the property was bought by the Odeon Cinema. Mr Broadfoot was the first member of his family to enter the Trade. He learned the trade with Messrs Bennett Bros., Partick, with whom he was employed from 1915 till 1933. During that time he gained experience in practically every branch of the Trade.

On leaving Messrs Bennett Bros, he took out a certificate for premises at 164 Milton Street, and started business on his own behalf.

By 1950 John’s wife Elizabeth was the licensee for both Milton Street and Dumbarton Road pubs.

Update… 2009.