Proper Pubs opens 200th pub in Glasgow

Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has opened its 200th pub, the Chrystal Bell, in Gallowgate, Glasgow, ahead of Christmas.

The news of the group’s 200th opening comes after Proper Pubs invested over £10m into its estate to support local communities, with 17 pubs having opened in the last two months alone.

As a division of Admiral Taverns, Proper Pubs was first launched in August 2021.

The Chrystal Bell in Gallowgate is one of its newest openings, which officially opened its doors on Friday 1 December, following a £220k investment, just in time for the busy festive season.

Mark Brooke, director of Proper Pubs, said: “This poignant milestone marks a very proud moment for our team. We have experienced continuous growth in 2023, which is testament to the hard work from everyone, including all our dedicated operators. We truly have the best people in our pubs who are always finding new ways to support their communities.

“The magic of Proper Pubs is that we are community obsessed! The team are constantly raising money for local charities and organising amazing events. This isn’t only one of our core values, but is central in all our plans, and underpins our ambition to be the number one community pub operator in the UK.”

Chris Jowsey, CEO of Admiral Taverns, added: “Reaching our 200th pub across our Proper Pubs division marks a fantastic milestone for Admiral Taverns and I would like to extend a huge thank you to the entire team. We strongly believe in creating long-term sustainable pubs that sit at the heart of their communities and support all aspects of local life.

“We want to ensure that every pub can thrive and make a positive difference within its community, which is why an active investment programme forms a core part of our strategy and are delighted to have invested over £10m into Proper Pubs in 2023, with further investment planned in 2024.”