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The Calypso Bar.

November 11, 2016 by John Gorevan 4 Comments

1397 Argyle Street, Glasgow. G3 8AN. Tel: 0141 334 7175. 

Calypso Bar. 1991.

This pub opened its doors in 1960 and was owned by popular publican William Martin.

In the last ten years this pub has had a complete make over it also had a name change the Hogshead. A Whitbread alehouse with a fine selection of real ales. Another name that it’s had over the years is J.D. Simpsons Bar. It is now called Blas, a fine cafe, bar, restaurant.

Blas. 2006.

Blas with a new paint job. 2008.

At the Glasgow Association Dinner-Dance, left to right Mr J Boyle (Drybroughs), Mr & Mrs S McDonald (Firhill Tavern), William Martin (The Calypso Bar), Mr & Mrs L Kavanagh (Drybroughs). 1970.

Golfing Vintners’ Big Night Out.

The Glasgow Vintners Golf Club’s annual dinner and dance and presentation of prizes in the Eagle Lodge, Bishopbriggs, was a tremendous Success.

Pictured shows a group of prizewinners. from left Charles Sweeney, Arlington Bar (Captain’s Prize); Jack Devlin, Oxford Bar (Cantrell & Cochrane Cup); John Boyle, Waverley Bar (Queen Anne Trophy); Tony Ferry, Alamo Bar, Paisley (Silver Stag and Club Championship); Hugh McLaughlin, Ascot Bar (Dunn & Moore Coronation Cup); Peter Smith Shedden’s Bar (Skol Cup); Bill Martin, Calypso Bar (Vintner’s Tankard); Eddie Smythe, Anvil Bar (The Younger Putter); Ian Kennedy Molls Mire(The Brady Trophy).

Left to right Mr J Flynn, president of the Glasgow Vintners; Mrs Flynn; Mr George Ramster, secretary of the Glasgow Association; Mrs J Waterson; Mr W Martin, Calypso Bar; Mrs Ramster and John Waterson. 1974.

In recent years this pub has had some name changes including Museo, Blas and now The West Bar. 2010.

The Lock Inn. Yet another name change.

Up-To-Date News 2014…

BrewDog, 2014.

This great pub is now called the BrewDog.

Just like all BrewDog bars, BrewDog Glasgow is another lynchpin in their mission to get more people passionate about craft beer; beer that is free from preservatives, additives and potentially harmful chemicals.

An antidote to the swathes of grubby drinking dens and high street chains that have blighted the availability of decent beer for years on end, come and say hi to us at BrewDog Glasgow to become part of the growing craft beer revolution.

Do you have memories of this great bar. If so please leave a comment and we will post your views.

END.

More pubs on this street:

  1. Chequers.
  2. College Corner Bar & Radisson
  3. Alexander’s Bar
  4. Bannisters
  5. Ben Nevis.
  6. Brooklyns.
  7. The Buttery.
  8. Bean Scene
  9. Black Bull Inn.
  10. Blythswood Hotel.
  11. Two Ways
  12. Bucks Head Inn.
  13. Grant Arms
  14. The Driftwood. The Crescent.
  15. The Duke of Wellington
  16. Exhibition Bar
  17. The Sandyford
  18. The Festival Bar & Lounge
  19. Foxy Fowler’s
  20. Windjammer’s
  21. Tropic’s
  22. The Hebridean Vaults
  23. His Lordships Larder
  24. The Islay Inn.
  25. Jack Diamond’s.
  26. Jannsen’s
  27. The Regent Moray
  28. The Kendal
  29. The Kendal Too
  30. Minerva Bar
  31. J Monteith’s Bar
  32. The Park Bar
  33. The Popes Eye Tavern
  34. The Ramshorn Bar
  35. Reid’s
  36. The Rob Roy Vaults
  37. Tap Bar
  38. The Waterloo Bar
  39. Paxton’s
  40. Ye Olde Anchor Tavern
  41. The Arches.

Filed Under: Argyle Street, ArgyleStreet, C Tagged With: argyle street, Blas, Brew Dog, BrewDog, Calypso Bar, Museo, The Lock Inn, The West Bar, William Martin

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Comments

  1. Clare Nichol says

    April 13, 2020 at 10:33 am

    My Daddy Jimmy Bradley managed this pub under the ownership of Bill Martin for many years , not sure exactly when but definitely through the sixty and seventies. I have very fond memories of visiting the pub after a trip to the kelvin hall where we got free tickets to go to the carnival courtesy of the travellers who would frequent the pub and became friendly with my dad.

    Reply
    • John Gorevan says

      April 13, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Fantastic memory Clare. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    • Charlie Mooney says

      February 14, 2021 at 2:10 am

      Hi Clare,
      I worked part time in the Calypso when your dad was the Manager along with Corrie. Your dad was a gentle giant with a very even disposition. I was there from 1969 to 1974.
      Charlie

      Reply
  2. Mike Kelly says

    May 9, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    Great ongoing history of this pub. My uncle, John Kelly was a barman there, perhaps early 70s and always spoke well of the bar and owner.

    Reply

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