At the heart of what’s important

If it’s important to our customers and community, it’s important to us too. We’re proud of the proactive approach our licensees take when it comes to supporting local people, whether this is helping individuals through tough times or showing the whole community that their pub cares.

The Hub of the Community

If you walk into any of our pubs, you are sure to find a licensee that is passionate about their community and the local area they serve.

The pub is a meeting point for clubs and teams to meet and celebrate or commiserate over a few drinks. Likewise, it is the hub of the community offering a friendly welcome for those who seek some company and conversation over a well poured pint.

Serving the Local Area

Community spirit runs through the veins of all our licensees. Running a pub is why they get up in the morning, selfless in their approach to being there to serve their locals in any way they can.

Their talents lie not only in running a good pub, but in being there as a friend, listening to customers and hosting events that bring the local community together to relax and unwind.

Charity Partnerships

Admiral Taverns is proud to support Claire House Children’s Hospice, who help seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life.

Through the partnership, we continue to fundraise across our community pubs, and give our teams opportunities to volunteer and fundraise together.

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Latest News

Castle Hedingham Community Pub Reopening Following Transformational Refurbishment

Popular community pub, The Wheatsheaf Inn in Castle Hedingham, officially reopens on Friday 17th July, following a combined investment of £192,000 from experienced licensee, Greg Morgan and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. The refurbishment breathes a new lease of life into The Wheatsheaf Inn to elevate and modernise the overall look and […]

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Leaving the Armed Forces? Why Running a Community Pub Could Be a Strong Next Step

If you’re about to leave, or have recently left the armed forces, part of getting back to civilian life will most likely involve making new career choices. For most, finding the right second career isn’t just about finding a new job. It’s about finding something that offers the same responsibility, structure and purpose that you’ll […]

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WE SUPPORT

The British Beer and Pub Association
The British Institute of Innkeeping
Long Live the Local
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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Offering support and friendship is part of our business DNA. At Admiral, every licensee can be confident that help, assistance and advice is available when and where they need it. From sales to accountancy, from stocktaking to licensing, our Head Office team have the attitude and experience to step in and provide their support and expertise. At Admiral, you won’t just find friendly faces behind the bar, you’ll find them in our offices too.

Chris Jowsey

Chief Executive Officer
Chris has 20 years of experience in the brewing and pubs industry. Chris was Heineken’s Commercial Director before leading Star Pubs & Bars for four years. He then joined the Board of Heineken UK as their On-Trade Director in January 2016. Chris joined Admiral Taverns in July 2019 as CEO.

Nick Gray

Chief Financial Officer
Nick joined Admiral in March 2020 having previously held roles as CFO of Bills Restaurants and Head of Strategy & Finance for Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc where he was responsible for the sale of Fuller's brewing business to Asahi.

Andy Clifford

Strategy & Property Director and Code Compliance Officer
Andy joined Admiral Taverns in July 2006 from Enterprise Inns, where he was Strategic Planning and Investment director for nine years.