At the heart of what’s important

If it’s important to our customers and community, it’s important to us too. We’re proud of the proactive approach our licensees take when it comes to supporting local people, whether this is helping individuals through tough times or showing the whole community that their pub cares.

The Hub of the Community

If you walk into any of our pubs, you are sure to find a licensee that is passionate about their community and the local area they serve.

The pub is a meeting point for clubs and teams to meet and celebrate or commiserate over a few drinks. Likewise, it is the hub of the community offering a friendly welcome for those who seek some company and conversation over a well poured pint.

Serving the Local Area

Community spirit runs through the veins of all our licensees. Running a pub is why they get up in the morning, selfless in their approach to being there to serve their locals in any way they can.

Their talents lie not only in running a good pub, but in being there as a friend, listening to customers and hosting events that bring the local community together to relax and unwind.

Charity Partnerships

Admiral Taverns is proud to support Claire House Children’s Hospice, who help seriously and terminally ill children live life to the full by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life.

Through the partnership, we continue to fundraise across our community pubs, and give our teams opportunities to volunteer and fundraise together.

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Latest News

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE BUCKINGHAM PUB FOLLOWING TRANSFORMATIONAL £300,000 MAKEOVER

The Whale, formerly The Buckingham Inn, on Market Hill in Buckingham reopened on Thursday 13th February following a transformational investment of almost £300,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs – the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales – and is the […]

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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE LIVERPOOL PUB FOLLOWING TRANSFORMATIONAL £265,000 MAKEOVER

The Queens Arms on Admiral Street in Liverpool reopened on Friday 14th February following a phenomenal investment of almost £265,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which operates more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Leah Evans, Operator of The Queens Arms, said: […]

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WE SUPPORT

The British Beer and Pub Association
The British Institute of Innkeeping
Long Live the Local
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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Offering support and friendship is part of our business DNA. At Admiral, every licensee can be confident that help, assistance and advice is available when and where they need it. From sales to accountancy, from stocktaking to licensing, our Head Office team have the attitude and experience to step in and provide their support and expertise. At Admiral, you won’t just find friendly faces behind the bar, you’ll find them in our offices too.

Chris Jowsey

Chief Executive Officer
Chris has 20 years of experience in the brewing and pubs industry. Chris was Heineken’s Commercial Director before leading Star Pubs & Bars for four years. He then joined the Board of Heineken UK as their On-Trade Director in January 2016. Chris joined Admiral Taverns in July 2019 as CEO.

Nick Gray

Chief Financial Officer
Nick joined Admiral in March 2020 having previously held roles as CFO of Bills Restaurants and Head of Strategy & Finance for Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc where he was responsible for the sale of Fuller's brewing business to Asahi.

Andy Clifford

Strategy & Property Director and Code Compliance Officer
Andy joined Admiral Taverns in July 2006 from Enterprise Inns, where he was Strategic Planning and Investment director for nine years.