174 and 443 Gallowgate, Glasgow. In 1888 it was reported that William Brechin & Son, Gallowgate had made the headlines, Brechin’s had blended 12.000 proof gallons of the best brands of Scotch Whiskies. Such vast amounts was not heard of in those days. Publicans, Wine and Spirit Merchants hearing of this news, know how serious […]
Gallowgate
Pie Orr’s.
467 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G40 2EG. Demolished. The Cattle Market Luncheon Bar. 1931. Thanks to the Mitchell Library. Pie Orr’s was situated near to the corner of Bellgrove Street. This was originally Pie Orr’s founded by pastry baker William Orr in 1889. Over the years these licensed premises have enlarged and the name above the door has […]
The Grange
1023 Gallowgate, Glasgow. This old Gallowgate pub has been closed for many years now. Not long before it closed down I gave it a visit, it was probably the only bar in the city of Glasgow that had an iron shutter at the bar counter separating the customer from the barman. The history of […]
The Crest Lounge.
539 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G40 2DU. Demolished. The Crest lounge was part of the Grant Arms bar at 539 Gallowgate at the corner of Annfield Street. This old pub was originally called Effingham Deans and dates back to 1860. Mr. Deans continued as licensee until 1879 when the business was sold to Mr. John McNicol. John […]
The Club Bar / Wyper’s Bar.
588a Gallowgate, Glasgow. G40 2PE. Demolished. The Club Bar on the right hand side. When this image was taken in the 1960s, The Club Bar was then owned by Celtic Football fame John Bonnar. The Club bar sat at the corner of Gallowgate and Orr Street. John Bonnar will go down in Celtic folklore for […]
The Cross Bar.
1287 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G31 4DR. Demolished. The Cross Bar. 1980s. Opened in 1866 by Glasgow brewer George Dalrymple. Mr Dalrymple owned the Home Brewery on Great Eastern Road now called the Gallowgate. Afterwards he and his family went into the retail wine and spirit trade opening pubs on the Gallowgate, Great Eastern Road, Trongate, Stanley […]