Treanor's.
84 Caledonia Road, Gorbals, Glasgow.
Treanor's 1991.
Treanor's was one of the last pubs to be demolished before the new Gorbals housing estate was built. Treanor's Bar used to sit on it's own at the corner of Caledonia Road and Florence Street, however this was not always the case, Caledonia Road was a thriving community of shops tenements and pubs, during the 1950s and 60s many of the old pubs were demolished, the tenement above Treanor's Bar was also demolished but the pub survived until the 1990s when the new Gorbals was built. In 1977 the pub was nearly blown up as labourer Ronnie McLachlan kicked a celtic sports bag which contained a bomb, out of the pub which exploded in the street, hero Ronnie was blown away but survived the blast ex-boxer Derry Treanor surely bought Ronnie a pint for his brave actions.
The history of this old Gorbals landmark can be traced back to 1877, the new occupier of the pub was John T Shaw. Mr Shaw lived in Abottsford Place and served the locals here until 1884.
In 1888 S J McCutcheon became the new proprietor and licensee, McCutcheon was born in Durham, and came to Glasgow at an early age. When he took over the pub in Caledonia Road his name was painted proudly above the doorway, large etched glass windows ran all the way round to Florence Street where the family department was. The interior of the pub was grand with a semi circular bar counter made from solid mahogany. Mr McCutcheon stood sponsor for a special whisky known as "Barley Cream," which had been strongly recommended by the medical faculty and was famous all over the South Side of the city as a panacea for dyspepsia and various kindered ailments. Other specialties in the pub was "Old Invalid Port," twenty four year old in bottles, William Younger's 90s ale on draught, Reid's London and Barclay & Perkins imperial stout in bottles.
McCutcheon was a freemason, he was also a strong supporter of the L.R.V. Athletic Club.
In 1893 McCutcheon employed a manager, Mr Archibald Montgomery, he was a Glaswegian but went to learn the trade in Edinburgh at the Royal Exchange Hotel Bar, High Street, he then went on to work in the Blue Bell Inn, Portobello. Returning to Glasgow he worked with Mr William Craig in the north of the city, anxious to further his career he joined the staff of S J Christie, 33 Cowcaddens before managing McCutcheon's Bar.
In 1894 John Eadie took over the pub, he was in partnership with Mr Henderson of the GlenLeven Vaults, 149 Oxford Street. There were GlenLeven Bars in Argyle Street and Broomielaw. John was a native of Leith but spent most of his life in Glasgow, before becoming a city publican he was a stevedore and measurer.
A special blend of 7 year old GlenLeven whisky matured in sherry casks was sold in the pub for many years. John Eadie went on to own some of the best bars in the city including Eadie's in West Scotland Street. Rutherglen Road, Watt Street and Bridge Street.
McCutcheon's Vaults 1892.
John Eadie left and James Henderson right with etch of The GlenLeven, Oxford Street. 1893.
Mr S J McCutcheon 1892.
The GlenLeven, Oxford Street. 1913.
Manager od McCutcheon's Bar. 1892.
Head Barman and manager Mr Archibald Montgomery worked in McCutcheon's bar in 1892. Although a Glaswegian by birth, Archibald made his first start in the trade in Edinburgh at the Royal Exchange Hotel Bar in High Street, thereafter joining the staff at the Blue Bell Inn, Portobello. Returning to Glasgow he entered the employment of Mr Craig in the north of the city. He then worked under Mr S J Christie, 33 Cowcaddens before managing Mr McCutcheon's Bar, Caledonia Road. James was a good musician and a keen bowler.
