Glasgow bar reopened following £150,000 refurbishment

The Imperial Bar on Howard Street opened its doors on Tuesday, December 3, following a £150,000 makeover.

The watering hole is part of the Proper Pubs group, which is the ‘award-winning’ community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns.

(Image: Supplied) Inside, the bar has undergone an ‘impressive’ refurb to refresh its overall look and feel whilst retaining much of its original character and features as possible.

Throughout, the pub has been redecorated to include a bright new colour scheme as well as brand new fixtures, fittings and flooring.

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Additionally, the pub’s central entertainment system – including new televisions – bolster its exciting new karaoke offering.

Externally, the pub has received brand-new lighting and signage to welcome punters.

(Image: Supplied) Behind the bar is passionate duo, Alex McMullan and Karen Joyce, who bring a wealth of experience to the pub having worked in the industry for 20 years.

Karen and Alex McMullan, operators of The Imperial Bar, are excited about the reopening and said: “The Pub is looking absolutely fantastic already and it’s been amazing to see how quickly the vision has come to life!!

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming all our customers back to the show off the pub’s new look and everything it has to offer. 

“Going forward, we hope to support the local community in any way we can and will be starting off by collecting food for a local food bank and fundraising to have a lifesaving defibrillator installed.” 

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Matthew Gurney, Operations Director for Proper Pubs, said: “I am very excited to see The Imperial Bar reopen and I’m delighted to welcome Alex and Karen as the operators!

“The pub is looking incredible and we are just putting those final touches together to make sure the pub is ready to welcome the community back. 

“On behalf of the Proper Pubs team, we would like to wish Alex and Karen  every inch of success for the future in making The Imperial Bar a fantastic community pillar.” 

To celebrate its reopening, the boozer will be hosting a live performance from local musician, Martin Turnball, from 7.30pm on Friday, December 6.

The entertainment will then continue over the weekend with singer Audrey Banks performing from 3pm and a DJ set from DJ Ronnie at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 7.

More live singers will also be playing at the bar on Sunday, December 8, between 4pm and 8pm.