The Clachan Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

252 Shawbridge Street, Pollokshaws, Glasgow. formerly 112 King Street, Pollokshaws.

Image of the Clachan Bar Pollokshaws — The Clachan Bar. 1960’s.

This wonderful image is from a great book called Old Pollokshaws by George Rountree. A great web site with loads of Pollokshaws images can be seen at http://www.pollokshaws.org.uk

This part of Shawbridge Street was formerly called King Street. In 1901 Edward Gallagher was running this old public house paying an annual rent of £50. The Gallagher family continued to serve the locals here until 1937. The licence was then taken over by George Millen.

Mr Millen’s wife Agnes was running the pub until it was finally closed down and demolished in the 1960s.

Do you remember this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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The Clachan Bar.

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

244 Buchanan Street, Glasgow. G1 2NG. Demolished.

Clachan Bar 224 Buchanan Street image — Clachan Bar. 1936.

This image from the 1930s shows Stones Ltd at 222 and on the left 224 Buchanan Street which was the site of the Clachan Bar.

Mr Marcus Calder Campbell owned this old bar in 1887, food was catered for as well as good quality liquor. The Campbell family served the locals here until 1913. The pub was then taken over by James Stenhouse, still keeping the Clachan Bar name. The pub closed for good in 1918. The following year it became the Reformer’s Bookstall.

Situated well up in this fashionable street the main bar which opened from Buchanan Street was spacious and luxuriously furnished, substantial armchairs lined the walls opposite the counter bar. The rear of the premises was used as a restaurant where snacks and dinners were served. The famous Glenalbyn blend of old Scotch whisky was dispensed here in all its purity. McEwan’s 126 shilling sweet ale was also served here.

Cut lemon was always on the counter and other titbits. Mr Campbell had other premises in 299 Argyle Street called the Glen Albyn.

Image of Mrs Campbell of the Clachan Bar 224 Buchanan Street Glasgow — Mrs Campbell. 1893.

There has been a pub on this site since 1880, occupied by landlord James Hunter. However there has been a licensed restaurant and dining rooms here since the 1860s. In 1887 Marcus C Campbell took over the pub, he continued as licensee until his wife took over the running of the business. She introduced a luncheon room at the rear of the premises which proved to be quite successful. Mr & Mrs Campbell were aided by their two sons who worked hard behind the bar during busy times and on summer holidays.

In 1887 Mr Campbell catered for the new Liberal Club in Glasgow, he had the opportunity of showing his skill and good management when the General Committee met at dinner in the Club house in Buchanan Street. The charge for the dinner was most moderate at 4 shillings.

The Menu…..

Consomme a Royale, De Poisson lie,

Cabillaud Sauce aux Hultres, Merian Frits,

Boudins de Lievre, Sauce au Vin, Haggis, Cotelettes de Mouton a la Macedoine,

Aloyan de Boeuf Roti, Legumes,

Perdreaux, Pommes de Terre Frits,

Poudin Diplomatique, Croutes a la Liberal Club,

Desert…

In 1886 Andrew MacGregor, wine and spirit merchant was running the pub, the name of the premises was the Lycern. Before this the property was used as a restaurant. In 1885 it was called the Caledonian Restaurant owned by Mr J Clark.

In 1860 Mrs Graham ran the restaurant and dining rooms.

Do you remember any of the old pubs on Buchanan Street? If so please leave a comment.

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Chatham Arms.

December 29, 2016 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

214-216 Cathedral Street, Glasgow. G4 . Demolished.

The Clachan. 1960s.

The Clachan bar sat at the corner of Cathedral Street and Chatham Street, Townhead.

There has been licensed premises here since 1851.

This old pub was formerly called the Chatham Arms and dates back to at least the 1890s.

Landlord George traded here from 1890 until the end of WW1. The address then was 75-77 Stirling Road before Cathedral Street was extended.

Gilbert Watson was licensee here in the 1930s, he also ran The Duke of Wellington, Argyle Street, premises at 77-79 Stobcross Street and 1 Cowcaddens, this pub later became known as the Pittodrie.

Before the pub was demolished in the 1960s David M Ferguson was running this pub which was known as the Clachan, he also ran a licensed grocers shop on the Gallowgate near Parkhead Cross and the Scotia Bar, London Road.

Do you remember this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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