The Clachan Bar.
244 Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Mr Marcus C Campbell owned this old bar in 1900, food was catered for as well as good quality liquor.
Situated well up in this fashionable street the main bar which opened from Buchanan Street was spacious and luxuriously furnished, substancial armchairs lined the walls oppisite 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 dispenced 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.
Mrs Campbell 1893.
There has been a pub on this site since at least 1875, occupied by landlord James McMillan. 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 Cambell 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 oppertunity 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...
End.
