The Auld Hoose.
429 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G40 2DY. Tel: 01415546029.
This was originally called Mac's Bar.
Established in the 1850s.
When the original Auld Hoose was demolished on the Gallowgate this old pub changed it’s name to The Auld Hoose, when the original Wee Mans closed down further along the Gallowgate it changed it’s name again to the Wee Mans.
In 1889 this pub was sold for a massive £525.
Mac's Bar. 1930s.
The first pub in the city to sell draught beer was in this old pub. Licensee John Fraser boasted that it was 12 degrees colder than Loch Katrine running at the pump. Mr Fraser had the following poster put up in his pub. "Fill thee a can with sparkling ale, quaff quick the foaming liquor. "But pledge each neighbour as you drain the nectar in the bicker. “And as you quaff the nut-brown draught just think of that good fellow who first from out the drink for gods cold ale could draw so mellow.”
Exterior view of the Wee Mans, August 2005.
Interior view of the Wee Mans, August 2005.
This hook was for transporting the large barrels to and from the cellar. The owner has made this a feature in the bar.
To read more on the pubs on the Gallowgate read up & Doon the Gallowgate by John Gorevan. A copy can be bought for a few ponds at the Hielan Jessie on the Gallowgate or contact me at john@oldglasgowpubs.co.uk
