Admiral Taverns
Coverage tracks the strategy, estate developments, and licensee support initiatives of one of the UK’s leading tenanted and leased pub companies. Reporting includes acquisitions of community-focused pubs, investment in estate refurbishment, licensee recruitment, and integration of pubs from recent deals such as those with Hawthorn and Heineken. Insight is tailored for suppliers, landlords, and pub sector professionals monitoring regional pub growth, tenanted business models, and operational trends across suburban and rural locations.
-
Nov- 2025 -20 NovemberPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs invests over £1m in three community pubs
Three pubs across Bournemouth, Uttoxeter and Pontefract have reopened following a combined investment of more than £1m by Proper Pubs, the community-led division of Admiral Taverns. The Athelstan Arms, the Steeplechase and the Travellers Rest relaunched between 30 October and 7 November after extensive refurbishment work that aimed to modernise facilities…
Read More » -
Jun- 2025 -11 JunePubs and Bars
Fullers hails ‘excellent performance’ across estate as profits jump 32%
Fullers has revealed that its adjusted profit-before-tax has risen 32% to £27m for the year ended 29 March 2025, up from £20.5m in the previous year. The increase in profits comes alongside a 4.8% revenue increase to £376.3m, up from £359.1m in the previous year, driven by “excellent performance” across…
Read More » -
May- 2025 -16 MayPubs and Bars
Daniel Thwaites appoints Kevin Georgel as non-executive director
Daniel Thwaites, owner of hospitality group Thwaites, has announced the appointment of Kevin Georgel as non-executive director with effect from 1 June 2025. Georgel is currently the chief executive of family owned St Austell Brewery in Cornwall and was previously chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association and the…
Read More » -
Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns ‘well-positioned’ to weather tax increases
Admiral Taverns has stated that it is “well-positioned” to weather increases in employer National Insurance contributions and business rates following strong trading. The company revealed that its underlying operating profits rose almost 1% from £36.9m to £37.2m for the year ended 26 May 2024. Alongside this, the company’s turnover rose…
Read More » -
Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns invests £800k in three sites
Admiral Taverns has revealed that it has invested £800k in three pubs; The Silkstone Arms in Sheffield, The Eagle in Braintree and The Wonder in Oldbury. The Silkstone Arms has had an investment of nearly £220,000 including a complete transformation including a revamped bar area and brand-new fixtures, fittings, flooring…
Read More » -
Nov- 2024 -13 NovemberPubs and Bars
Fuller’s PBT jumps 21% to £17.6m in H1
Fuller’s has reported that adjusted profit before tax jumped by 21% to £17.6m for the half year to 28 September, as like-for-like sales in its managed pubs and hotels rose by 5.2% during the period. While statutory profits before tax hit £29m during the period, this significant increase was attributed…
Read More » -
Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils Travellers Rest refurb
Admiral Taverns has reopened The Travellers Rest in Stoke-on-Trent following a £196,000 refurbishment. Inside, the pub has received a full refurbishment including updates to both the bar and lounge area complete with a new dartboard and four televisions. Outside, the pub hosts a garden complete with a brand new, 65-inch…
Read More » -
1 OctoberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils The Goodrest Tavern refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled its £178,000 refurbishment of The Goodrest Tavern in Worcester. As part of the investment, the pub has revamped its games offering by updating the dartboards, pool tables and skittle alley for customers to enjoy. In addition the outside of the pub now features a spacious beer…
Read More » -
Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils Britannia Inn refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled the new Britannia Inn following an investment of £227,000. The pub has undergone a complete transformation including new furniture, fixtures and fittings throughout as well as a new bar area and games room boasting pool tables and darts boards. Outside, the pub features a newly renovated,…
Read More » -
10 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns acquires 18 pubs from Marston’s
Admiral Taverns has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 18 freehold pubs from Marston’s PLC. The portfolio of 18 wet-led establishments spans the UK, located in counties including Dorset, Derbyshire and Yorkshire. The acquisition brings Admiral’s total estate to over 1,420, further strengthening its…
Read More »
