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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UTTOXETER COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING TRANSFORMATIONAL MAKEOVER OF OVER £305,000
The Steeplechase on Bridge Street in Uttoxeter reopened last Friday 7th November following a phenomenal investment of more than £305,000. 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 Steeplechase has been completely transformed to […]
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WHAT TYPES OF PUBS CAN YOU RUN WITH ADMIRAL TAVERNS?
Every pub has its own character, and every operator brings a different vision to the table. Some want a quiet village local, others prefer a busy town centre bar, and many are drawn to something in between. That mix is what keeps the Admiral Taverns estate so varied and gives new licensees the chance to […]
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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE BOLTON PUB FOLLOWING £265,000 MAKEOVER
The Pineapple on Blackburn Road in Bolton officially reopened last Thursday 30th October following a transformational investment of more than £265,000. 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 Pineapple has been transformed to […]
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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE DUKINFIELD PUB FOLLOWING £245,000 MAKEOVER
The Lodge on Cheetham Hill in Dukinfield reopened last Thursday 23rd October following a phenomenal investment of nearly £245,000. 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 Lodge has been completely transformed to breathe […]
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