Popular Swansea pub set for grand re-opening after £279,000 makeover

The pub is part of Proper Pubs group, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which has more than 190 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

Found behind the bar is community hero and passionate operator, Andy Simons, who was born and bred in Swansea and Matt Brogan-Wood, who has over 24 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.

Andy’s connection to the local area means he’s eager to create a go-to social hub, which,
combined with Matt’s knowledge and expertise is a recipe for success. The dynamic couple look forward to cementing the pub at the heart of the community.

The pub will be given a new lease of life inside with brand-new flooring, furniture, fixtures and fittings throughout to modernise the overall look and feel. The pub will also feature fresh décor with the team working hard to retain all its traditional Victorian characteristics to ensure it stays true to its roots.

Outside, there will be brand new lighting and signage fitted to greet customers, whilst the pub will now have a heated outdoor area seating up to 18 people.

To celebrate the reopening, the St George has a jam-packed weekend full of entertainment in-store including a live performance from local band, Electronica, on Friday December 1 at 8pm.

The St George will offer a wide range of drinks offers, including Wine Wednesday, where customers can get £2 off a bottle, Fizz Friday which offers customers a bottle for £10, along with cocktails, various bottle and shot deals throughout the week.

Andy Simons, Operator of the St George is excited about the reopening, and said:

“We can’t wait to see the pub’s transformation, we’re really excited to get behind the bar, meet all our customers and support the local community.

“We’ll be starting off by collecting food for a local food bank, and donations to get a defibrillator installed. Pubs are the hub of their community, and we can’t wait to be the hub of Swansea.”

On top of the extensive range of drinks offers, the pub also features five flat screen televisions complete with Sky Sports, TNT and horse racing channels and a brand-new pool area.

The St George also looks forward to making use of the new staging area by introducing a regular schedule of weekend entertainment including vocalists, DJ sets and karaoke. Moving forward, there are future plans to introduce regular quiz nights.

Matthew Gurney, Operations Director for Proper Pubs, said:

“I’m really excited about the opening of the St George!

“The team has worked hard on the refurbishment, and we’re just finalising the finishing touches ready to open in just a few weeks’ time.

“On behalf of the Proper Pubs team, we would like to wish our community heroes, Andy and Matt, every inch of success for the future in making the St George a fantastic hub of the community.”

Proper Pubs is always supporting its communities through an array of events and charity fundraising initiatives, from Easter Egg collections to local foodbank donations and charity walks.

Proper Pubs recently installed its 130th defibrillator across its estate through fundraising with the help of its locals.

The St George is located on 30 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5NN

St George, Swansea – Proper Pubs