Press Bar

About us

Press Bar was opened by a Mr. Thomas McEntee and has been owned and run by the same family since 1928.

Thomas McEntee, one of the oldest publicans in the City of Glasgow, was a champion golfer winning many trophies, cups and awards and still winning tournaments at the age of 85. pressbar-exteriorThe pub was originally called the Express Bar when the Scottish Daily Express occupied the building next door and newspapers were printed in the Albion Street building until 2002. The pub was then packed with workers from these offices during and after work and remains popular today with journalists, students and working men. When Tom passed away he left the pub to his three sons, Leo, Gerald and Desmond, and they in turn left it to their sons.

‘originally called the Express Bar when the Scottish Daily Express occupied the building next door’

Many famous faces have enjoyed a drink and the ambience of the Press Bar over the years. These include Tom Conti, Helen Mirren, Christopher Walken and world renowned photographer Harry Benson to name but a few. The bar is also mentioned in Denise Mina’s novel and television series Field of Blood and more recently the television drama Lip Service was filmed on the premises. EasyJet’s in-flight magazine also recommends the bar as a place to visit while in Glasgow. The Press Bar is a traditional Glasgow pub, in the heart of the Merchant City, where the art of conversation is alive and well.

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