Soberton Community Pub Reopens Following £108,000 Refurbishment Investment

Traditional village pub, the White Lion on School Hill in Soberton, officially reopened on Friday 19th June following a combined investment of £108,000 from experienced licensee, Allan Marks and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.

This refurbishment is part of a continuous improvement programme designed to maintain the high standards and strong offering of The White Lion. The works will help the licensee further strengthen the pub’s reputation as a well-established, high-quality destination, renowned for its home-cooked food, excellent service, and welcoming atmosphere.

Internally, the pub has been revamped to include newly resealed wooden flooring and freshly reupholstered furniture throughout. Externally, the White Lion has been completely refreshed to include a fresh coat of paint and newly planted window boxes to greet visitors. In addition, the pub boasts a newly updated, spacious patio area, complete with brand new seating for customers to enjoy heading into the warmer months.

The White Lion will continue its legacy of award-winning food with the launch of a delicious new seasonal menu, prepared and cooked on-site using the highest quality ingredients and fresh local produce. The updated food offering will feature elevated takes on traditional pub favourites, such as burgers, pies, and fish and chips, while also including fresh seasonal dishes such as tuna steak, lime and coriander chicken, and spring green lasagne. In addition to a new food menu, the pub will host an impressive range of drinks including an extensive portfolio of premium draught lagers, stouts, ciders and a strong rotation of cask conditioned ale sourced from national and local brewers including Bowmans Brewery in Droxford. To ensure there is something for everyone, the pub will also offer an extensive wine list curated by a local wine company.

Passionate licensee Allan Marks brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the pub having run the White Lion as the licensee for the past fifteen years. He is committed to continuing his journey at the pub and creating a welcoming space that is a destination for quality local food.

Allan Marks, licensee at the White Lion, commented: “It has been amazing to see the refurbishment come to life over the past number of weeks. I am excited for people to try our fantastic new food menus and extensive wine selection. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Admiral Taverns who have gone above and beyond to make this renovation a success. I look forward to welcoming old and new customers in Soberton and hope this will be a place people can come for great food and great company for many years to come!”

Following the reopening, Allan will be hosting a schedule of regular events for the community to enjoy including a weekly meat raffle. In addition, as part of his mission to give back to the local community, the pub will be supporting community initiatives and fundraising events such as the annual village fete and fundraising barbeques for the local church.

The pub is owned by Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company with c. 1,350 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.