Commercial, Lochgilphead (Comm)

Originally called The Commercial, the full name has been abbreviated, and it is now universally known and affectionately called The Comm.

This is an early 19th century building that was refitted in 1945-6 and retains a rare, untouched post-war interior of three rooms, and includes a door that's open when it's closed and closed when it's open! - it opens to both the smoke room and the serving area. The small drinkers' public bar has a curved panelled bar with fluted pilasters and a gantry with mirrored display shelves. Other original fittings include the brick-built fireplace with brick canopy, Art Deco mirror above and the timber wall benches.

Along a passage and through the multi-pane door is the smoke room with a small stepped fire surround and more wall bench seating. Continuing to the rear, you will find the lounge with bench seating separated by curvilinear partitions, a large brick-built fireplace with a brick canopy and the original tables. The tiny gents' toilet has a sliding door with 'Gents Lavatory - Slide it Chum' inscribed in red on a cut-glass panel.