A WEE LOOK BACK AT DUNDEE - 1960's, 1970's & 1980's.
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Wednesday 4 February 2009
THE GALLEON BAR - INTERIOR
This was the view you got from the balcony inside the Galleon. Most folk made a grab for the seats nearest to the balcony railing because you could keep an eye on what was going on down below. It was like getting a window seat on the bus..!!
I seem to recall a mentalist bouncer from Beechie (somebody Small?) who took an instant dislike to me (and probably loads of other people) for no reason and did his level best to chuck me out whenever possible.
my grandparents Billy Brannan and Mina ran the galleon bar spent my childhood there great days and a good local crows drank in it. All the private functions weddings that took place were good memories. I remember the bouncers Roy Smart and the other was called mick.
I remember all the Smarts well, great bunch of guys, my parents were good friends of Roy & Ella. They all grew up together. Miss seeing them now. I Remember them all from the Violet Club.
This was the view you got from the balcony inside the Galleon. Most folk made a grab for the seats nearest to the balcony railing because you could keep an eye on what was going on down below. It was like getting a window seat on the bus..!!
Sob...it was a proper pub...not like the airport lounges that have taken their place these days.
ReplyDeleteFood at The Galleon, latterly, was fantastic..cheap, wholesome and tasty. Loved all the junk dangling from the ceiling which included a bike!
Attended many a function in the wee back room too...happy days.
I seem to recall a mentalist bouncer from Beechie (somebody Small?) who took an instant dislike to me (and probably loads of other people) for no reason and did his level best to chuck me out whenever possible.
ReplyDeletebouncer not called small it was Roy Smart...Mick Longmuir....great days...
ReplyDeletemy grandparents Billy Brannan and Mina ran the galleon bar spent my childhood there great days and a good local crows drank in it.
ReplyDeleteAll the private functions weddings that took place were good memories.
I remember the bouncers Roy Smart and the other was called mick.
yes roy smart and mick Longmuir billy and mina were great friends of ours
DeleteI remember all the Smarts well, great bunch of guys, my parents were good friends of Roy & Ella. They all grew up together. Miss seeing them now. I Remember them all from the Violet Club.
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