Waxy O'Connor's, Glasgow

Official site of Waxy O'Connors - www.waxyoconnors.co.uk

Official site of Waxy O'Connors - www.waxyoconnors.co.uk

The main entrance is on West George Street and as the pub is so long there is also an entrance on the opposite side at Dundas Lane which is opposite the side exit / entrance to Queen Street Station. The name of the pub is named after Waxy O’Connor who was born in Smithfield, Dublin City, in the year 1788. He gained his name by way of his profession as a candle maker. Primarily, he is remembered for his great appetite and capacity for hard liquor. It seems he was not alone amongst men of his craft - their fondness for and ability to consume copious quantities of beer and whiskey are legendary. The excuse for such excesses is that as candle makers had to work in such extreme heat it sapped a man of both energy and fluids. As Waxy O’Connor was heard to comment, “Such heat does parch a man - a parched man is a barren man - and beer is the only cure ...ah, us lads could put away gallons in a day!” Water, it seems, was an unknown elixir. This pub in Glasgow has 3 floors, 6 bars and 9 different areas. There is a 01:00am licence for private functions. There is food available which is served from midday to 8.45pm daily and there is a breakfast menu available from 10am Saturday and 11am Sunday plus there is a Sunday Roast available. Check out http://www.waxyoconnors.co.uk/index.php/welcome-to-waxys-glasgow for forth coming events.