Park bar, Cessnock
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alex wright
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No, The Fountain became the District.
Syme
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An Ibrox pub is set to welcome new outdoor seating, a comedy venue and bar to host pre and post match hospitality during games at Ibrox as part of a makeover.
The Park Bar on Paisley Road West is undergoing a £173,000 refurbishment.
Work has started on transforming the interior of the pub to enhance the neighbourhood, with new windows, signage and lighting.
If given the go-ahead by city planners, a south facing cafe style area for seating for 20 will be created on the pavement.
The interior will be given a traditional look, with artwork and decoration celebrating Govan's history.
The furniture and toilets will be replaced and a new kitchen installed so that home made food can be introduced.
A cellar upgrade will include state of the art dispense technology and hot drinks will be served all day and the range of spirits and wines extended.
BT and Sky Sports will be installed along with high definition screens and a wide range of sports will be shown.
The makeover will also reopen a disused cellar bar.
Renamed Jimmy’s Bar, it will host stand up comedy and entertainment throughout the year and pre and post match hospitality during games at Ibrox.
Experienced licensee Donny McIntyre – whose family run The Amethyst on Govan Road at Linthouse – is taking on the pub.
Mr McIntyre said: “There’s nowhere to better to have a pub than Glasgow. Govan is a fantastic part of the city and The Park Bar was too good an opportunity to miss.
"It’s a much-loved institution for football fans on match days. I want to broaden its appeal and make it somewhere the whole community enjoys year-round too.”
He is also committed to improving service for football fans on match days, adding: “We’ll open earlier, serve people more quickly and offer food – including a special Govan breakfast."
The refurbishment is part of an investment by Heineken into its Star Pubs and Bars estate.
Star Pubs & Bars operations director for Scotland, Brian Davidson: “Our investment in Glasgow is a sign of our confidence in the future of Scotland’s pubs. We’re thinking big and investing substantially in order to attract new customers and establish great pubs that will stand the test of time.
“Donny is a highly experienced and well-respected licensee. We’re delighted to be joining forces with him to give The Park Bar a new lease of life. It will be transformed and much more comfortable when it reopens with many more reasons for people to visit.”
Heineken is investing £4 million in its Star Pubs & Bars estate in Scotland in 2019, and have already been involved in the refurbishment of The Thornwood on Dumbarton Road.
estrella
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It doesn't open during the day on week days but it is open in the evening.
Wang
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Sounds great but I’m not sure it’ll attract the clientele they’re looking for.
Kathmandu
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Why not? The Amythist in Linthouse is always busy and here are no other decent pubs in the immediate area. Most people don’t want to go out with their partner to a football boozer of a Friday/Saturday night.
Do you think people in this area wouldn’t want to go to a decent pub, the area isn’t any different to any other area in the city and is not populated by lowlifes any more than anywhere else.
yosser hughes
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good luck in this venture i would say,, somewhere that will enhance the match day for some of our support has to be welcomed,and as kathmandu says above it a wee bit different to what we have down that way at the moment, for those of us that frequent the pr outwith match times ,
Wang
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I live in Elizabeth Street, the pubs right at the top of the street. You might be right though, build it and they will come etc.....
I used to be a fairly regular punter in The Park at various stages, always rammed on a Friday night for the karaoke, nearly a bit of an institution, the vast majority would always be locals from surrounding area and down round Govan. Same faces, no thrills, slightly down at heel but authentic and appealing to anyone who wanted to experience a snapshot of spit and saw dust Glasgow Locals.
Thing is very few of the transient population of the area would venture into the pubs round here and I’m not sure how that would start happening without the old regulars feeling pushed out.
It’ll be interesting that’s for sure. When it reopens will the regulars return, will there be their karaoke for them on a Friday or will the message be it’s a changed pub for a new crowd.
Kathmandu
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Where do you drink now mate, do we know each other
Wang
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Ha, don’t think so. I keep myself to myself.
Don’t go out anywhere near as much these days but usually West End or Town then sometimes the Kenny if I’m passing on my way home.
Kathmandu
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Ha, don’t think so. I keep myself to myself.
Don’t go out anywhere near as much these days but usually West End or Town then sometimes the Kenny if I’m passing on my way home.
Don’t think we are welcome in the Kenny any more
told Danny a few home truths and got told not to come back. Will be interesting to see what they make of it. Live bands will get the crowds in. Mrs K and myself are always looking for somewhere good to go local.
weebudsbud
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Cheers. I thought that was the case. According to it`s website it was open til midnight.
Linty bear
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Think they will do well mate , turned the old Gazzelle around in linthouse . It was dying on its arse before the Amethyst.Don’t think we are welcome in the Kenny any more
Will be interesting to see what they make of it. Live bands will get the crowds in. Mrs K and myself are always looking for somewhere good to go local.
Drank in guzzle for years and welcomed the change to the song nights on thursday/saturdays (always busy).
Few of the staff from park bar in amethyst while its shut , eye candy for bears when it opens back up on matchdays
Ubik
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Drove past this morning, it actually looks really nice and welcoming, compared to the old park bar of course
from the outside it looks 100% better apart from a 'Jimmy's' sign above the door, Took a very quick peek in when passing and it looks just as shite imo
Drove past this morning, it actually looks really nice and welcoming, compared to the old park bar of course
The photos of the place on FB look well.
Is it the downstairs bar that is branded as Jimmy's for hosting music/gig events?
I was in after the beggars game and it was busy. I think they were mid-re-furb to be fair, so still work to finish off, but it was certainly fresher, had plenty of staff on and we got served quickly.
Don't live locally so haven't been in other than matchday so can't comment on other days.
I hadn't been in for years, but I'd definitely go back.
Won't matter, District Bar will still be number one in the area
Even the gaffer is partial to a bevy in The District, good old Rangers pub, love it
Barryhopez
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The Amethyst is a decent pub, does good food. If it's similar it should do well.
Was in before the game against them. Amstel, Heineken, fosters and tennants on draught.
Done up really well and no bad prices.
Done up really well and no bad prices.
Might pop in lol
Maguslie
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The Same Owners ?
Yes.
Fernando1872
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Yes remember going into the jester many years ago.
bluebeak
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Did big Dandy McLean own it?
Barryhopez
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Yes.
