News and updates from other pubs in Glasgow
The news as it stands in 2020 is that we are awaiting word as to when will open up up hear in Scotland although, if everything goes to plan then we will be in the Scotia and other Belhaven sites like the Maltman Molly Malones, Drouthey's, Coopers and the Roderick Dhu and in Kirkintilloch the Chase inn we can't forget them.
We have to give the new manager and the assistant manager of Molly Malone's Glasgow a shout he has taken over from Claudia who was a brilliant manager and supportive of this website. Welcome to Molly Malone's Sean from the Maltman
We have been informed that the Old School house is fully booked for this weekend, please bear this in mind.
We have some other Belhaven bars in other parts of Scotland that are open now, like Rabbie's Bar in Ayr. As we say have a look on the bar you want to visits website.
We also can confirm some bars are looking for staff so check out the bar website, the Chase inn in Kirkintilloch are currently looking for some staff have a look on their website for more information
Just to remind you most of the Belhaven sites in Glasgow will be reopening on the 27 July 2020 and some will reopen in August 2020. Please respect the staff as the new normal will take them a while to get use to and enjoy yourself repsonibly.
We gave Rabbie's bar in Ayr a try on the 20 July 2020 and found out that its best you have some cash on you when you are coming in to any Greene King venue in case the card machine doesn't want to work as it wasn't. The visit to Rabbies was a good visit thanks to Jackie and her team at Rabbie's we will be back again.
We have an important update to give you, that is Some Belhaven bars in Scotland are reopening on the 15 July 2020, some are reopening on the 27 July 2020, and the rest are opening in August. We would highly recommend booking a table in the as this will be part of the new normal that you will need a table to sit at and be limited to set times to be in the bars, some bars may have different time limits you would be better checking in advance. We would also ask you to please respect the staff who are getting use to this new way of working and enjoy your drinks responsibly and stay safe.
We have some news about the Scotia: We recently wished our previous manager Hannah, all the best for the future as she starts a new job. We welcomed Vicky who is the new manager of the Scotia bar, we wish her all the best in her new pub.
We would like to remind customers who might be considering getting the Greeneking app it doesn't work on every smart phone yet, we will try and get this fixed for everyone.
We do have to update this site with the news that the Maltman will be closed until furher notice as there is a flooding issues in the venue, The brilliant staff at the Maltman wiil get through as many booking to let you know what happens next.
Recently we travelled down to Bristol, on holiday and had a lunch and some drinks in the Swann inn in Tockington in South Gloucestershire. The bar had good food and good drink and worth a visit if you are ever in the area. The swann inns website link is below for you to have a look at.
https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/gloucestershire/swan-inn/
Update !! From the 6 July, Greene King pubs in England can start to reopen, as this will be the first time in a number of months these bars will be open please respect the bar staff as this is there work.
We recently had a visit to Bristol and had a few pints of Corona which was nice, a big thanks to the management for taking the time to talk to us, if you are in the Bristol area check out the Bay Horse.
We would like to pass on our thoughts and prayers to the Royal family at this sad time. After hearing the news of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, from all at Belhaven Bars.
We are celebrating a milestone at Belhaven best we are 300 years old and to celebrate on the weekend of the 14 June and 15 June we have a lot happening across the different sites.
Blackpool Visit
In England pubs can reopen from the 4 July 2020 although there will be some social distancing measures in place. Please check out the main website of our friends at Greene King. If you are missing the bars like us!! Then you can check out these links below and at the same time raise some money for charity will testing your general knowledge. All the money raised from the quiz goes to our friends at MacMillan cancer care who do a brilliant job.
Virtual Pride Pub Quiz: https://bit.ly/2Nk1p3y
Cocktail Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3fP8zJd
Rock and Roll Pride Bingo: https://bit.ly/2BBr1WQ
On the 22nd September 2020 in the Coronavirus update, bars and restaurants are legally obligated to shut at 10 pm, this will help the virus go down hopefully, please respect staff with these rules that come into force the rules are there to keep us all safe.
Around many of the Greene King sites and Belhaven sites bars have been raising money which is important now because of the unprecedented situation. Here are some pictures of what some sites have been up to, thanks in advance to the following sites who have been supportive to us in this feature: The Chase in Kirkintilloch, The Scotia Bar in Glasgow, Molly Malone's Glasgow and the Maltman
If your looking for something to do while your at work or chilling why not check out City Radio where Our very own Tony who keeps this website up to date has a few shows on the radio you can find it here https://cogc.broadcast.radio
We had a few days in Blackpool and we tried the Spen and Dyke bar out which was good, the only thing about this bar is that they are only open until 22.00, but they are a bit out of the town near the Burlington Road area of Blackpool.
We also tried The Counting House out and had a te\ and John Smith's We know what your about to ask!! Wheres the Best and thats what we wanted to ask as well, that is Belhaven Best.