Can You Really Run a Pub Without Experience? Here’s What You Need to Know
People often assume you need years of hospitality experience behind you before you can even think about running a pub, but that simply isn’t the case, and it’s a myth that puts a lot of good people off. Many successful licensees came to Admiral Taverns with no direct experience when they began, and instead brought […]
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Why Community Pubs Still Matter – And How Admiral Taverns Is Helping to Keep Them Thriving
Walk into almost any town or village in the UK and you’ll still find a pub at the centre of it. For some, it’s the place where neighbours meet, for others it’s where birthdays, fundraisers or even football matches are shared. Community pubs continue to matter because they connect people in ways that few other […]
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First-Time Pub Operator? Here’s What to Expect When You Partner with Admiral Taverns
Running a pub for the first time is an exciting experience. But it can also be a daunting one. You’re stepping into something most people only ever see from the other side of the bar. Admiral Taverns doesn’t overcomplicate that first step. You ask a question, someone calls back, and suddenly it feels less distant. […]
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Wigan Community Pub Set to Reopen Following Transformational £220,000 Refurbishment
The Running Horses, a family friendly community pub on St James Road in Wigan, is reopening on Friday 19th September following an incredible combined investment of more than £220,000 from Admiral Taverns and passionate licensee, Patricia Nodwell. The investment will enable the licensee to give the pub a fresh new lease of life and enhance […]
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£300,000 Investment to Reopen Britannia Inn, Mossley – New Licensee Sought as Major Railway Upgrade Brings Huge Potential
Mossley, Greater Manchester – Pub Open Day 24th September – 10-3pm A landmark £300,000 investment is set to breathe new life into a much-loved local pub as the Britannia Inn in Mossley prepares for a full refurbishment and reopening. Even more exciting, the pub’s location is about to become a key transport hub, with Mossley […]
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Blaydon Community Pub Reopened Following Transformational £275,000 Refurbishment
Popular community pub, The Crown & Cannon in Winlaton, Blaydon, reopened on Friday 5th September following a phenomenal, combined investment of £275,000 from experienced licensee, Jacquie Hall, her husband Andy and Admiral Taverns. Inside, the Crown & Cannon has undergone a full refurbishment to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel, whilst still maintaining […]
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ADMIRAL TAVERNS CELEBRATES 100th MEET THE PRO’ POOL EVENING
Admiral Taverns – the UK’s leading community pub group with c. 1,400 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales – is set to celebrate its 100th ‘Meet the Pro’ pool event at The Falcon in Hull on Thursday 25th September. The event will provide local pool teams with the opportunity to play against IPA pool professionals, […]
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WHY COMMUNITY PUBS STILL MATTER – AND HOW ADMIRAL TAVERNS IS HELPING TO KEEP THEM THRIVING
Walk into almost any town or village in the UK and you’ll still find a pub at the centre of it. For some, it’s the place where neighbours meet, for others it’s where birthdays, fundraisers or even football matches are shared. Community pubs continue to matter because they connect people in ways that few other […]
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EGREMONT COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING £450,000 MAKEOVER
The Kings Arms on Main Street in Egremont reopened on Thursday 14th August following a phenomenal investment of more than £450,000. 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 is split into three […]
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MANSFIELD COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING £280,000 MAKEOVER
The Parkhall Tavern on Park Hall Road in Mansfield reopened on Thursday 14th August following a phenomenal investment of £280,000. 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 Parkhall Tavern has been completely transformed […]
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ATHERTON COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING £170,000 MAKEOVER
The Kings Head, formerly The Weavers Rest, located at 8 Market Place in Atherton, officially reopened on Friday 8th August following a significant investment of £170,000. 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. Throughout, the […]
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SHILDON COMMUNITY PUB REOPENS FOLLOWING £340,000 MAKEOVER
The Royal George Tavern on Main Street in Shildon officially reopened on Friday 8th August following a transformational investment of more than £340,000. 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 […]
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