LATEST NEWS

Our latest news from across the Admiral Community.

Caernarfon Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment

 Popular community pub, the Hole in the Wall on Hole in the Wall street in Caernarfon,  officially reopened on Monday 11th May following a transformational investment of £120,000 from Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment breathes a new lease of life into the Hole in the Wall to elevate and modernise […]

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Marford Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £177,000 Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Red Lion on Marford Hill in Marford, will officially reopen on Saturday the 9th of May following an impressive combined investment of £177,000 from dedicated licensee Sophie Crewe and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading pub company. This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Red Lion to elevate and modernise […]

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DROITWICH COMMUNITY PUB SET  REOPENED FOLLOWING TRANSFORMATIONAL MAKEOVER

DROITWICH COMMUNITY PUB SET  REOPENED FOLLOWING TRANSFORMATIONAL MAKEOVER The Westcroft, located on Ombersley Street West in Droitwich,  officially reopened on Friday 1st May following a transformational investment of more than £273,005. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, […]

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Bakewell Community Pub Revamped Following Transformational Refurbishment

Popular community pub, The Bulls Head in Youlgreave, was officially revamped on Friday 17th April, following a combined investment of £90,000 from experienced licensees, Donna and Stephen Perry and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. Admiral Taverns has also recently worked with Alan and Suzanne Campbell, licensees in the local area, to help  renovate and reopen the  Church Inn in Matlock.  The repairs will breathe a new lease of life into The Bulls Head to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – ultimately […]

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What Should You Look for When Viewing a Pub to Lease?

For anyone currently looking for Pubs to lease, getting to the viewing stage usually means things have started to progress in your search. Up to this point, you’ve probably just been browsing listings, comparing locations, and maybe starting to imagine how you would put your own spin on a place.  The viewing is where that […]

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Daventry Community Pub Relaunched Following Transformational Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Pike & Eel on 1 Tamar Square in Daventry, relaunched on Thursday 23rd April following a transformational combined investment of £110,000 from experienced licensees, Mark Ford, Lynn Dorney and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Pike & Eel […]

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Burntwood Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £225,000 Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Foresters on Ogley Hay Road in Burntwood officially reopened on Thursday 16th April following a transformational combined investment of £225,000 from new licensee, Krunal Patel and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Foresters to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful features – ultimately enabling the licensee to further cement […]

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The Summer of Football: Why It’s the Best Time to Run a Pub

This summer of football is set to bring pubs to life across Hull, and there’s no better time to be part of it. Discover the opportunity to run a community-led pub like The Meadows in Bransholme, with strong local demand and real potential to build something of your own.

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Telford Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Turf Family Pub on Grove Street in Telford, reopened on Saturday 11th April following a transformational combined investment of £200,000 from experienced licensee, Steve Wright and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Turf Family Pub to elevate and […]

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Celebrating Becky Sumner, BII Licensee of the Year Semi-Finalist

“Pubs are the backbone of our country.” Meet Becky Sumner, the publican behind The Red Lion, Eynsham, and discover how her passion for community has led to national recognition in the BII Licensee of the Year Awards 2026.

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Why Location Still Matters When Choosing a Pub to Run

If you’re looking at running your first pub, it’s easy to get distracted by the visual appeal of the pub itself rather than its actual location. The condition, the bar, the layout and maybe even how you’d change it once you’re in are all important, but that’s only part of the bigger picture. And while […]

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Pubs to Let in Hampshire: A Local Guide to Leasing a Pub

If you’re looking at pubs to let in Hampshire, the first thing to understand is how varied the county really is. From coastal towns and rural villages to commuter routes and market centres, no two areas trade in quite the same way. Many people begin their search with a general idea of running a pub […]

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