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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Southampton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Temple Bar on Shirley Street in Southampton, will officially reopen on Friday 27th March following a transformational combined investment of £123,000 from experienced licensee, Roy Barrett and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Temple Bar to elevate […]
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Admiral Taverns continues strong performance in UK-Wide Leased and Tenanted Survey
Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub group with c. 1,350 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales, has once again ranked at the top of the Tenant Licensee Index (TLI) in 2025, the leading sentiment tracker for the UK leased and tenanted pub sector. Admiral Taverns has set the benchmark, achieving an overall rating of […]
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Amble Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £260,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, the Blue Bell on Albert Street in Amble, will officially reopen on the 20th of March following an impressive, combined investment of £260,000 from licensee Charlotte Seed and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub group. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Blue Bell and transformed […]
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RUNNING A FOOD-LED PUB: WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE LEASING
If you’re thinking about running a food-led pub, the first thing to be clear on is what that actually involves. For some operators, food feels like the obvious way to build trade. For others, it is something they assume they need to offer because that is what many modern pubs appear to do. The reality […]
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WOLVERHAMPTON COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING TRANSFORMATIONAL MAKEOVER
The Silver Spur, located in Glent Worth Gardens in Wolverhampton, officially reopened on Thursday 5th March following a transformational investment of more than £274,632. 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, Scotland and Wales. Inside, the pub was […]
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NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING £572,832 MAKEOVER – MARKING ADMIRAL TAVERNS’ LARGEST CAPEX INVESTMENT TO DATE
The Fairham, located on Farnborough Road in Clifton, officially reopened on Thursday 26th February following a phenomenal investment of more than £572,832. 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, Scotland and Wales. Inside, the pub has been […]
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