Proper Pubs celebrates 200th opening milestone
The wet-led division of Admiral Taverns has opened the doors to its 200th pub.
Proper Pubs, the community wet-led division of Admiral Taverns, has opened the doors to its 200th pub.
The division, which launched in August 2021, has invested over £10m into its estate, opening 32 pubs since its creation, with 17 coming in the last two months alone.
"This poignant milestone marks a very proud moment for our team," says Mark Brooke, director of Proper Pubs. "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."
The Chrystal Bell in Gallowgate, Glasgow, is one of its newest openings, officially opening its doors on Friday 1 December following a £220,000 investment, just in time for the busy festive season.
"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," says Chris Jowsey, chief executive of Admiral Taverns. "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."
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