What happened to Bairds Bar Glasgow?

Bairds, famous Celtic bar shut after violent incidents, to re-open as furniture store. ONE of Scotland’s best-known pubs, forced to shut down over repeated violent incidents, is being brought back to life – as a furniture store.

Why did Bairds Bar close?

A Glasgow football pub has shut down after being summoned by the authorities for the third time in less than 18 months. Bairds Bar, in Gallowgate was closed with immediate effect after claims staff cleaned up a crime scene before police arrived and following a drugs arrest on the premises.

What is Bairds Bar called now?

226 Gallowgate
The former Bairds Bar is becoming 226 Gallowgate, a bar with a mission but no name. Located next to the Barrowlands, Glasgow’s best-loved gig venue, the new bar has yet to announce an opening date but it all looks very intriguing. According to their website, ‘226 Gallowgate is the location, not the name’.

Who owns 226 gallowgate?

Joanna Blythman
Joanna Blythman: 226 Gallowgate marches to its own tune, eschewing copycat menus with simple, unfussy and forgotten classics.

Why was Bairds bar in Gallowgate shut down?

Bairds Bar, in Gallowgate was closed with immediate effect after claims staff cleaned up a crime scene before police arrived and following a drugs arrest on the premises. Last year it received a written warning after a lock-in months after it had been banned from opening during the day.

Is there a new name for Gallowgate bar?

The former Bairds Bar doesn’t have a new name, relying instead on its well-known address and, if teaser photos of the food is anything to go by, then some incredible sandwiches too. The place has been given a huge overhaul, with photos of the refurb shared on Facebook ahead of tomorrow’s (Thursday) big launch date.

What was the incident at Bairds in Glasgow?

At a hearing of Glasgow’s Licensing Board, it was claimed that last September, on the day Scotland played Serbia, the police received a call from the ambulance service about an incident. The police report said CCTV showed patrons involved in a “vicious attack” while staff make no attempt to separate them.

What kind of food is at 226 Gallowgate?

Stand-out dishes include salt beef fritters with reuben sauce and sauerkraut, as well as old-fashioned classics like boiled gammon and buttered cabbage. You can find out more about the new opening here – or drop in from 4pm tomorrow when 226 Gallowgate reveals all …