AN “iconic” Scottish pub that has featured in hit TV shows, movies, and music videos has been sold to new owners.
The Laurieston Bar in Glasgow, on Bridge Street just south of the River Clyde, has been bought by an investor after being run by the Clancy family for more than 40 years.
Property agents Christie and Co said they had been “inundated” with interest after bringing the pub to market in October last year.
The Laurieston Bar is well-known in Glasgow and beyond. It has appeared in the smash-hit TV show Succession, which starred Brian Cox, as well as movies such as Young Adam with Ewan McGregor and Tilda Swinton.
It has also featured in music videos such as The Fratellis’ Whistle for the Choir, which was a top 10 hit in the UK.
In 2023, Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin, best known for his Inspector Rebus novels, shared his appreciation for The Laurieston, writing on social media: "Absolute belter of a pub, by the way. More characters than a computer keyboard …”
Absolute belter of a pub, by the way. More characters than a computer keyboard… pic.twitter.com/MPd9p1fzKM
— Ian Rankin (@Beathhigh) July 28, 2023
The private investor who has bought the property plans to continue running it “as it has done for over 40 years”.
A member of the Clancy family will remain involved to “carry on the long standing traditions that have deservedly made the establishment one of Glasgow's favourites”, Christie and Co said.
John and James Clancy, the previous owners, said: “We wish the new owner the very best for the future and are delighted that their plan for The Laurieston Bar is to continue to be 'just a pub’.
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“We would also like to thank Tony Spence for his professionalism throughout the whole sale process, and offering support and advice whenever needed.”
Spence, an associate director at Christie and Co who handled the sale, said: “I am delighted to have been involved in the sale of this iconic public house in Glasgow.
“This was a rare opportunity to purchase a proper ‘boozer’ with high turnover and profits. We were inundated with interest from the outset and were able to set a swift closing date and achieve a great result for our clients.”
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