Tappit Hen.
443 Gallowgate, Glasgow.
The Tappit Hen was one of 86 pubs from Glasgow Cross to Parkhead Cross.
There was a pub on this site since the 1830s, however it was better known by the locals as Brechin's who took over the licence in 1881. The Brechin family ran pubs all over the city including New City Road, Aikenhead Road, Candleriggs, Florence Street, Govan Street, South Wellington Street, Hospital Street, Garngad, St Vincent Street, Donnelly Street, Abington Street and Bellgrove Street.
The Tappit Hen sat on the corner of Gallowgate and Graham Square.
The Tappit Hen. 1960s.
The Tappit Hen getting a delivery of beer. 1960s.
Another view of the Tappit Hen during the 1960s.
To read more on the brechin family click here.
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
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