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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Feb- 2024 -1 FebruaryNews
Proper Pubs launches first mid-market pub concept
Proper Pubs, the community operator division of Admiral Taverns, has launched its very first mid-market pub concept with Ashby Tavern in Hinckley opening on Thursday 22nd February, following a £265,000 refurbishment. Proper Pubs has traditionally focussed on value wet-led sites, and whilst the new mid-market concept promises to maintain great…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Admiral Taverns invests over £27m into community pubs
Admiral Taverns has announced that it invested over £27m to improve its community pubs in 2023. The group, which owns approximately 1,500 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales, has invested the funds into over 300 pubs across both its leased and tenanted estate and its community wet-led division, Proper Pubs.…
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Dec- 2023 -13 DecemberPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs opens 200th pub in Glasgow
Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has opened its 200th pub, the Chrystal Bell, in Gallowgate, Glasgow, ahead of Christmas. The news of the group’s 200th opening comes after Proper Pubs invested over £10m into its estate to support local communities, with 17 pubs having opened…
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Nov- 2023 -15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs acquires Devon’s The Ship Inn
Historic pub group Young’s and Co.’s Brewery PLC has acquired a freehold waterside pub, The Ship Inn, in Noss Mayo, South West Devon. Joining the Young’s portfolio, The Ship Inn is a landmark Devon pub, located on the tidal Yealm Estuary in the village of Noss Mayo, close to Salcombe.…
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9 NovemberNews
Admiral Taverns EBITDA hits £55.8m in H1
Admiral Taverns has reported an EBITDA of £55.8m reflecting robust growth across the first half of FY23 which ended on 28 May. The group admitted that the second half of the year was impacted by a faltering economy, inflationary pressure and the energy crisis. Turnover reached £182m, compared to £154.3m…
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Jul- 2023 -28 JulyNews
Admiral Taverns invests over £10m in pub refurbs
Admiral Taverns has invested more than £10m into upgrading its community pubs throughout the first half of 2023. The group, which owns almost 1,500 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales, has invested the funds into 138 pubs across both its leased and tenanted estate and its wet-led operator division, Proper…
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Nov- 2022 -2 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs unveils two new acquisitions
Young and Co.’s Brewery has announced the acquisition of two new pubs: The Griffin Inn in Fletching and The Carpenter’s Arms in Tonbridge. Both pubs will continue to open seven days a week, serving locals with a menu of seasonal British dishes, along with an “extensive” selection of Young’s and…
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Jan- 2020 -3 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Proper Pubs to take on Midlands pub
New operators will be taking over Star Pubs and Bar’s lease for The Swan, Whitacre Heath. Andrew Twigg and Mark Hynett of Proper Pubs Ltd will now take on the Midlands site, as well as embark on a joint £500,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs and Bars. The Swan will be…
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