Oldest Pubs in Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
The Travel Pages finds the oldest pubs in Glasgow, dating back to the 16th century, from traditional bars in the city centre to historic pubs by the River Clyde.
Here鈥檚 a detailed look at ten of Glasgow鈥檚 oldest and most historic pubs, each with its own fascinating story:
Glasgow鈥檚 second-oldest pub has been a Merchant City institution for over 230 years. A favorite haunt of shipbuilders, artists and musicians (Billy Connolly was a regular when he still lived in Glasgow), its Victorian interior features original mahogany panels, a horseshoe bar, and walls lined with music memorabilia. The pub still hosts live folk music sessions today.
This historic pub on the Clyde鈥檚 banks gained tragic fame after a 2013 helicopter crash, but its history stretches back to Glasgow鈥檚 industrial heyday. The name refers to the River Clyde鈥檚 ancient name (鈥淐lutha鈥�), and its traditional interior remains largely unchanged from the 19th century.
Built during Glasgow鈥檚 Victorian boom, this iconic pub is famed for its magnificent curved bar 鈥� the longest in Britain at 104 feet. The original brass fittings, tiled floors, and ornate mirrors have been preserved, while its upstairs dining room was once a bank teller鈥檚 office. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Here鈥檚 a detailed look at ten of Glasgow鈥檚 oldest and most historic pubs, each with its own fascinating story:
Glasgow鈥檚 second-oldest pub has been a Merchant City institution for over 230 years. A favorite haunt of shipbuilders, artists and musicians (Billy Connolly was a regular when he still lived in Glasgow), its Victorian interior features original mahogany panels, a horseshoe bar, and walls lined with music memorabilia. The pub still hosts live folk music sessions today.
This historic pub on the Clyde鈥檚 banks gained tragic fame after a 2013 helicopter crash, but its history stretches back to Glasgow鈥檚 industrial heyday. The name refers to the River Clyde鈥檚 ancient name (鈥淐lutha鈥�), and its traditional interior remains largely unchanged from the 19th century.
Built during Glasgow鈥檚 Victorian boom, this iconic pub is famed for its magnificent curved bar 鈥� the longest in Britain at 104 feet. The original brass fittings, tiled floors, and ornate mirrors have been preserved, while its upstairs dining room was once a bank teller鈥檚 office. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Oldest Pubs in Glasgow
Guide Location: Scotland » Glasgow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michael Gerrard
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Scotland » Glasgow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michael Gerrard
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Scotia Bar
- The Clutha Bar
- The Horseshoe Bar
- The Pot Still
- The Arlington Bar
- The Drum & Monkey
- The Laurieston Bar
- The Ben Nevis
- The State Bar
- The Griffin Bar
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