Pub popular with Celtic fans to shut after 14 years
A GLASGOW pub popular with Celtic fans has announced its shock closure after 14 years in the city.
The Squirrel Bar on Stevenson Street in the East End is set to close down on October 31, after serving punters for more than a decade.
Revealing the devastating news on Facebook, the boozer said it was “really hard” to announce it would be shutting down.
According to Old Glasgow Pubs, the venue first opened as a pub in 1857.
In the post, the boss of the venue said: “This status has taken me so long to write as I found it really hard to put into words.
“As of October 31, my time in The Squirrel Bar will come to an end after almost 14 years of running it with Stephen ( Skin). As most of you will know, this bar was his baby and since his passing it’s never been the same.
“I tried to make it work but after hearing what’s in store for the pub my heart is just not in it anymore.
“I just wanted to thank all our customers who have shown great support by coming in over the years and also to thank the band members – you have all been amazing and I know how much Stephen loved you all.
“A special thank you to the bar staff, my wee Dad ( Rab), who has been amazing over the years running the bar – you’re one in a million.
“Joanne, who we think the world of you – such a good friend.
“Thank you for being there and being such a loyal member of our wee Squirrel.
“Carolanne, who is just the loveliest person, thank you.”
Devastated punters flocked to the comments of the post to share their sadness about the news.
One said: “So sorry to hear this.
“Will always have fond memories of the pub that gave me my Glasgow debut, great people.
“All the best for the future.” A second chimed: “Very sad to hear this – was the first bar I was brought into in the Barras back in 98.”
A third added: “Best wee pub. Gutted.”
Meanwhile, another said: “Another great bar gone from the Gallowgate.”
A fifth added: “Gutted to hear this, Lisa.
“Can’t imagine how hard a decision that must have been for you.”