Dreaming of running your first pub?
Find out moreRunning your local community pub is a rewarding and sociable occupation. We’re passionate that communities need pubs and great local entrepreneurs who bring people together.
Running your own pub gives you the opportunity to build a business at the heart of your local community. At Admiral Taverns, we work with people who care about their customers and have the commitment and ideas to make their pub a place people want to return to.
Our licensees come from all walks of life, from experienced pub managers to people joining the industry for the first time. We’ll help you find a pub that suits your experience and ambitions, understand the agreement and prepare for the responsibilities of running the business. If you’re new to the trade, find out more about running your first pub.
You’ll have access to training, practical business support and a Business Development Manager to help you develop your pub. This includes guidance on products and pricing, planning events, marketing and identifying your training needs.
Ready to explore the opportunities? Browse our available pubs to see what’s available in your preferred area.
When you run a pub with Admiral Taverns, your Business Development Manager can provide individual guidance and connect you with specialist teams. Our support covers marketing, food, licensing and property, helping you access advice relevant to your pub.
Our pub training programme covers practical skills including understanding your community, building a team, pricing, cash flow and stock control.
Running a community pub gives you the opportunity to bring people together and build relationships with your regulars. Getting to know your customers and understanding what matters locally can help you shape the pub’s events and atmosphere.
It’s a hands-on role that involves more than serving behind the bar. Managing staff, organising stock and keeping on top of the figures are all part of running the business. Before taking the next step, read our guide to the time and day-to-day work involved in running a pub.