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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
UK's cheapest pub famous for £4 three-course lunches SOLD in shock move
The new boss has already broken his silence on what he thinks of the cheap lunchtime deal 'LOVE THIS PLACE' UK's cheapest pub famous for £4 three-course lunches SOLD in shock move THE CHEAPEST pub in the UK, famous for its £4 three-course lunches, has been sold to new owners in a shock move. The Star Bar, where patrons get a free starter and dessert with each main, is located on Eglinton Street in Glasgow. Advertisement 2 The Star Bar has been bought over by new owners Credit: GOOGLE MAPS The beloved boozer has been serving the iconic three courses since the 1960s, giving patrons a cheap and filling meal for a knock-down price. The eatery's basic but much-loved menu includes Scotch broth, fish and chips, macaroni and cheese, meat and potatoes, creamed rice and ice cream. It has been serving bargain eats between 12pm and 2.30pm for more than 50 years. Locals and visitors alike have long flocked to the pub on the ground floor of a tenement which was built in 1892. Advertisement The traditional pub on the south side is one of the busiest in the city, with many considering it to be of legendary status. And it has now been bought over by new owners, according to The Herald. Customers can be rest assured that I have no plans to change its distinctive character – or its famous lunch offer David Low The boozer has been purchased by David Low, a businessman from Glasgow who helped Fergus McCann take over Celtic in 1994. But he has promised punters that he has "no plans" to change to pub's character or the famous lunch offer. Advertisement Mr Low said: "I've always had a keen interest in Glasgow's iconic bars, of which The Star Bar is a fine example, and there will be more to follow. "Customers can be rest assured that I have no plans to change its distinctive character – or its famous lunch offer.' Rangers-daft pub goes up for sale in Scots town It comes after the businessman sold The Arlington Bar in the west end of Glasgow in October last year. Customers have flocked to social media after hearing the news about the sale. Advertisement One person said: "Aw, hope it stays the same... love this place". Another added: "Great pub, good food and cheap beer compared to the city centre". Someone else wrote: "Beautiful old-fashioned friendly old place that has character about it, if they change it, it will never be the same". Advertisement While a fourth posted: "I just love The Star Bar". And a fifth chimed in: "Been a long time but a fabulous old boozer". The quirky diner has an impressive 4.5 stars out of five on Tripadvisor, with one glowing review branding it 'an excellent wee place'. Another reviewer wrote: 'Been on our 'tick list' for MANY years! Advertisement 'Finally got there! Lovely staff - very friendly. Great service! 'Soup like your granny made - macaroni with 'hot peas!' Then rice pudding with 'tinned' fruit. Loved it! 'Hubby had the pie which he said was spot on! Three courses - £4.00! You've got to go try it!' 2 The beloved boozer has been serving customers since the 1960s Credit: Alamy


Glasgow Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pub famous for its £4 three-course lunch sold
Occupying the ground floor of a tenement built in 1892, The Star Bar on Eglinton Street has long assumed legendary status as a traditional Glasgow pub. Best known for serving up the cheapest three-course lunch in the city, the pub's lunch menu offers a hearty meal with options that include soup, followed by fish and chips and creamed rice with fruit to finish. One of the busiest lunchtime venues in the city, a recent video review of its cheap lunch menu has amassed over 695,000 views on YouTube. The pub has been purchased by Glasgow businessman David Low, who helped broker the takeover of Celtic FC by Fergus McCann in 1994. Mr Low's purchase of The Star Bar follows his sale of The Arlington in Glasgow's West End last October. Speaking about the purchase, Mr Low said: 'I've always had a keen interest in Glasgow's iconic bars, of which The Star Bar is a fine example and there will be more to follow. "Customers can be rest assured that I have no plans to change its distinctive character – or its famous lunch offer.'


Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Former Celtic chairman and SFA president Jack McGinn dies aged 92
McGinn spent almost 40 years in the football environment with Celtic and the Scottish game's governing body. A statement said he 'passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends'. Jack McGinn, right, with Celtic manager Billy McNeill in 1987 (PA) McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British football. He later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in 1986. He stepped down as chairman in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the SFA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later. He is survived by his eight children. His youngest son, Francis, said: 'My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. John McGinn is Jack McGinn's grandson (Andrew Milligan/PA) 'As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. 'He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace. 'On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months.' McGinn was the grandfather of three successful footballing brothers – former St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.


South Wales Guardian
14-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Former Celtic chairman and SFA president Jack McGinn dies aged 92
McGinn spent almost 40 years in the football environment with Celtic and the Scottish game's governing body. A statement said he 'passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends'. McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British football. He later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in 1986. He stepped down as chairman in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the SFA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later. He is survived by his eight children. His youngest son, Francis, said: 'My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. 'As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. 'He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace. 'On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months.' McGinn was the grandfather of three successful footballing brothers – former St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.

The National
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Former Celtic chairman and SFA president Jack McGinn dies aged 92
McGinn spent almost 40 years in the football environment with Celtic and the Scottish game's governing body. A statement said he 'passed away peacefully at St Margaret's Hospice in Clydebank surrounded by family and friends'. Jack McGinn, right, with Celtic manager Billy McNeill in 1987 (PA) McGinn first started working for Celtic in the mid-1960s as the first editor of the Celtic View, the first club newspaper in British football. He later took on a senior role in the club's commercial department and joined the board, becoming chairman in 1986. He stepped down as chairman in 1991 and left the Celtic board months after Fergus McCann's takeover in 1994. He had several roles with the SFA before becoming president in 1997 and stepping down six years later. He is survived by his eight children. His youngest son, Francis, said: 'My dad was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by us all. John McGinn is Jack McGinn's grandson (Andrew Milligan/PA) 'As a dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, we couldn't have asked for anyone better. 'He lived a long, happy and fulfilling life and we all take great comfort from the fact that he is now at peace. 'On behalf of the family, I'd like to thank Sister Rita and all her team at St Margaret's Hospice and all of the wonderful NHS staff for helping my dad to be as comfortable as possible in the past weeks and months.' McGinn was the grandfather of three successful footballing brothers – former St Mirren captain Stephen McGinn, Motherwell skipper Paul McGinn and Scotland and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.