Admiral Taverns have awarded Tim Hartas of the Quarry Gap in Braford an Achievement Award for all his hard work at the pub.

Tim, who was previously a builder by trade and has now been at the pub for 18 months, has made considerable investment to improve both the interior and exterior of the pub. 

All soft furnishing have been reupholstered and old furniture replaced, while the beer garden area has been landscaped and an outdoor stage installed for summer music events.

Tim has also had the great idea of installing both a Sky 3D TV inside the pub and an external wide screen to satisfy the pub’s sports fans.

If you fancy crossing sides of the bar yourself, have a look at our pubs to let section. 

Up for a new challenge? We’re on the look out for new landlords and you might be just what we’re looking for.

We’ve got a series of open days going on over the next few months, where you can find out more about what it takes to become an Admiral Taverns landlord.

We’ll be visiting Bradford, Rugby, Liverpool and Manchester between now and October – for more information, view our full open day schedule and let us know you’re coming along to get your Admiral Taverns goody bag on the day.

Hayley-Doune Parker at The Wheatsheaf in Weedon has become the latest landlord to receive an Admiral Taverns Award in recognition of her years of service in the pub industry.

Hayley and her family have been at The Wheatsheaf for nine years, after Hayley followed her grandparents into a career in the trade.With five children of her own, Hayley has worked hard to create a family-friendly atmosphere at the pub.

She is now a well known member of the community and the Wheatsheaf has become increasingly popular with locals over the years.

If you’d like to establish a career in the pub industry, take a look at our pubs to let. 

A landlord from Stevenage is celebrating after becoming the latest recipient of our Admiral Taverns Achievement Award.

Harry Stokes and his wife Glynis have been at the Saint Nicholas pub in Stevenage for two years after Harry chose to leave behind his job running a chauffeur company to work in the pub trade.

One of the main changes the couple made was to turn the former pool room into a breakfast café, utilising this underused space to create extra income and provide a much needed service to the community.

If you’d like to swap sides of the bar like Harry, you can check out our pubs to let and also apply to become a licensee.

Britain’s most famous pub landlord is starring in Admiral’s new radio advertising campaign.

The voice of TV comic Al Murray features in our latest recruitmentcampaign, which encourages pub lovers to consider a career on the other side ofthe bar.

The adverts will be broadcast across the UK as part of our media campaign.

We believe the new Al Murray ads will help us to attract more newcomersto the industry and raise awareness of the great opportunities available with Admiral Taverns.

Anyone interested in swapping sides of the bar should take a look at our pubs to let 

We’re advising our landlord not to underestimate the benefits of offering a wide selection of soft drinks in their pub.

According to Britvic’s annual Soft Drinks Report, soft drinks have overtaken spirits for the first time to become the second largest drinks category in the on-trade, making them second only to beer.

Murray Harris, sales director at Britvic, said: “Soft drink sales are a welcome return to form… We are seeing evidence that outlets that have refocused their offer to target families and women are reaping the benefits.”

Landlords should take a look at our monthly magazine AGENDA to find out details of all our current promotions and to discover the wide range of soft drinks that Admiral offer.

Anyone who’d like the chance to run their own pub should visit the pubs to let section of the website.

The media would often have you believe that pubs and the people who run them are dying breeds, but the nations’ favourite soaps seem to disagree.

All three of the most popular dramas on TV – Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders - are built around events taking place in their pubs; The Rovers Return, The Woolpack and The Queen Vic provide the social fabric that binds the characters and stories in each episode.

Is this a case of art imitating life? We think so. Historically, pubs have been an essential part of the British way of life, adapting and evolving to cope with the industry’s challenges. We are proud that the Admiral Taverns estate predominantly consists of community locals, some of them very similar to those we see in the soaps.

If you’d like to become an Admiral Taverns’ landlord, have a look at out pubs to rent section.

We’ve got two more Admiral Taverns recruitment events coming up, where you can find out all about what it takes to run your own pub.

Admiral’s team of Business Development Managers will be visiting Cygnets in Shrewbury on Tuesday 9^th March and the Villa Tavern in Birmingham on Thursday 11^th March.

We’ve already hosted successful open days in Wolverhampton and Swansea and at West Ham Football ground this year, and hopefully these two events will prove just as popular. 

To find out more about our recruitment events, contact the Admiral Taverns team. You can also find out about our upcoming events and our range of pubs to let. 

A professional singer from Stoke has decided to mix performance with pints as she takes on her very own pub.

Michelle Lee - stage name Sherry Sheree – will run the Stopford Arms on Devonport Road with her husband David, an experienced chef.

Michelle plans to perform at the pub on the last Friday of every month and is keen to establish the Stopford Arms as a destination venue for music, entertainment and sport events.

Read more about Michelle or take a look at our pubs to let section if you fancy swapping sides of the bar yourself.

We’ve kicked the New Year off in fine style with a hugely successful Admiral Taverns’ open day.

Our events at the British Oak in Wolverhampton on 21 January attracted a great deal of interest from those looking to swapping sides of the bar.

Admiral’s team of Business Development Managers (BDMs) were on hand to provide information about what support is available to both industry newcomers and people who already have pub experience.

Our next open days takes place at West Ham United Football Ground on 28 January and the Lamb & Flag in Swansea on 9 February; to find out more, contact the Admiral Taverns team. You can also find out more about our upcoming events or our range of pubs to let.