Proper Pubs
Coverage of community pub strategy, operational performance, and F&B development across a national portfolio of value-led, neighbourhood-focused venues. This section explores refurbishments, licensee support, local engagement, leadership updates, and drinks-led service models, offering insight for operators and hospitality professionals tracking managed pub formats, high-volume trade, and community-first approaches in UK town and city settings.
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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…
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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…
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1 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/10/24
Greggs has reported “good” like-for-like sales growth over Q3. According to the high street bakery chain, September proved to be the strongest month of the quarter, having launched its autumn menu that includes pumpkin spice doughnuts and lattes. The group expects its full year guidance for capital expenditure in 2024…
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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…
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Stonegate Group partners with Reef to offer flexible workspaces
Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, has partnered with Reef, an app for remote workers, to offer more than 700 of its venues as flexible, laptop-friendly workspaces. Remote workers can now work and benefit from exclusive deals at venues including Slug and Lettuce, Proper Pubs and Pub and Dining,…
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13 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/09/24
UKH has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has…
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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,…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/08/24
RBI’s total revenues for Q2 leapt 17.2% to $2.08bn (£1.63bn), as group-wide sales grew 5.4% to $11.25bn (£8.82bn). Tim Hortons saw a 5.4% rise in group-wide sales to $1.93bn (£1.51bn), while Burger King experienced a slight 0.7% decline to $2.92bn (£2.29bn). Popeyes also saw sales growth of 4.6%, reaching $1.55bn…
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9 AugustPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs launches ‘Meet the Team’ initiative
Proper Pubs, a wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has launched a brand-new ‘Meet the Team’ initiative to address the nationwide hospitality recruitment issue. Since the end of July, Proper Pubs has been hosting a series of open days at several of its sites across the country to combat this…
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Jul- 2024 -23 JulyPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns unveils Church Inn refurbishment
Admiral Taverns has unveiled the £265,000 refurbishment of the Church Inn in Warrington which reopened on Friday 12 July. The new pub features a brand-new bar as well as new furniture, flooring, fixtures and fittings to modernise the pub and elevate the overall look and feel. Outside, it has been…
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