Lower Halling Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Lower Halling Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment Popular community pub, the Five Bells on 126 High Street in Lower Halling, will officially reopen on Saturday 7th February following a transformational combined investment of £183,000 from experienced licensee Lloyd Slythe and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment will breathe a new […]
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LOCAL HUNTINGDON PUB UNDERGOES TRANSFORMATIONAL MAKEOVER
The Golden Knight in Sapley Park in Huntingdon reopened on Friday 30th January following a transformational investment of almost £300,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 220 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Inside, The Golden Knight underwent a complete transformation […]
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HOW TO LEASE A PUB IN NEWCASTLE AND THE NORTH EAST
If you’re looking to lease a pub in Newcastle or the wider North East, the first thing you’ll want to understand is what opportunities actually exist in the region and how realistic they are to pursue. Many people start this search with an interest in running something local, but without a clear sense of what […]
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LOOKING FOR PUBS TO LET IN SCOTLAND? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you’re looking to run a pub in Scotland, the first thing you’ll need to understand is what opportunities are actually available and whether they are suited to your own goals. Many people start this search without actually knowing whether pub tenancies exist in their area, what kind of pubs are on offer, or how […]
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Hull Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £270,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Rampant Horse on Hall Road in Hull, officially reopened on Friday 28th November following a transformational combined investment of £270,000 from licensees, Glenn Wright and Graham Lee, and Admiral Taverns – the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Rampant Horse, elevating and modernising the overall look and […]
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR FIRST YEAR AS A PUB OPERATOR
Running a pub for the first time is exciting, but it can also feel like a really big step into the unknown. The day you collect the keys is only the beginning, and the first year is where most operators learn what really matters. There will be busy weeks, quiet spells, small wins, and the […]
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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE WAVETREE COMMUNITY PUB FOLLOWING OVER £315,000 MAKEOVER
The Wellington on Picton Road in Wavetree, Liverpool reopened on Friday 28th November following a transformational investment of more than £315,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 220 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. The investment has completely revitalised The Wellington, […]
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What Makes a Great Pub Operator? Traits That Lead to Long-Term Success
Stepping into pub life can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve never worked behind a bar before. Plenty of people worry about a lack of experience, yet the operators who tend to thrive in this industry often bring different skills to the table. They bring a mix of attitude, commitment and genuine people […]
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Derby Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Travellers Rest on Ashbourne Road in Derby, reopened on Monday 1st December following the first phase of a phenomenal £320,000 combined investment from experienced licensee, Andy Newton, and Admiral Taverns. Thanks to the investment – which has been split into two parts, with the second phase due to commence at the […]
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ADMIRAL TAVERNS WINS ‘BEST RECRUITMENT STRATEGY’ AT THE 2025 NATIONAL INNOVATION IN TRAINING AWARDS
Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub group with c 1,350 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales, is pleased to announce that the Group has been awarded the ‘Best Recruitment Strategy’ at the British Institute of Innkeeping’s 2025 National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs). The Awards took place on Thursday 20th November at Porchester Hall […]
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR PUB THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
Whether you’re already running a pub or considering taking one on, the real challenge often isn’t pulling pints or keeping stock in order. It’s figuring out how to make the place mean something to the people around you. Every successful local starts with that idea, and a pub that feels like part of the street […]
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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE PONTEFRACT COMMUNITY PUB FOLLOWING £320,000 MAKEOVER
The Travellers Rest in Featherstone, Pontefract officially reopened on Thursday 6th November following a transformational investment of nearly £320,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award‑winning community wet‑led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 220 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Inside, The Travellers Rest has been completely refreshed to […]
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