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23 July 2009
Swadlincote pub reopens after £20k revamp
A Swadlincote pub has reopened thanks to a £20,000 investment by leading pub company Admiral Taverns.
The Ashby Woulds pub on Blackfordby Lane, Moira has re-opened following a seven week extensive refurbishment programme, and new landlord Dave Bonner has been delighted by the response from customers.
Dave said: “My wife Kim and I regularly used to drive by the pub and thought what a shame it was that is was no longer open. When we saw that the lease had become available, we immediately jumped on it.
“I’m a former chef, and was keen to introduce a food menu, so we’ve completely refitted the kitchen, and the pub’s new open-plan layout gives us the space to host functions and live entertainment. My daughter Gemma has experience in running a pub, so she has also been helping us with the refurb.
“We’ve given the pub a fifties and sixties theme and are keen to build up a range of regular events like karaoke, speed dating and special ladies nights to keep our customers coming back for more. Word is getting around about the reopening and we’re attracting new faces every day.
Dave added: “Admiral’s investment has helped immensely in getting the pub up and running again and I’m determined to build on this initial success. Being a landlord isn’t a career choice I originally considered but I’ve really enjoyed being my own boss and getting to know my customers.”
David Homer, business development manager for Admiral Taverns, said: “Dave, Kim and their daughter Gemma have completely transformed the Ashby Woulds pub and are trading extremely well despite the current economic climate.
“We were keen to invest in the pub to help the family bring their ideas to life and give Moira back its village pub.
“We have a number of other pubs available in the Derbyshire area and are always looking for landlords, like Dave, who have the charisma and drive to run a successful business.”
To find out more about running a pub in the area contact Admiral Taverns’ recruitment team on 0845 0708950 or visit www.admiraltaverns.com
The Ashby Woulds pub on Blackfordby Lane, Moira has re-opened following a seven week extensive refurbishment programme, and new landlord Dave Bonner has been delighted by the response from customers.
Dave said: “My wife Kim and I regularly used to drive by the pub and thought what a shame it was that is was no longer open. When we saw that the lease had become available, we immediately jumped on it.
“I’m a former chef, and was keen to introduce a food menu, so we’ve completely refitted the kitchen, and the pub’s new open-plan layout gives us the space to host functions and live entertainment. My daughter Gemma has experience in running a pub, so she has also been helping us with the refurb.
“We’ve given the pub a fifties and sixties theme and are keen to build up a range of regular events like karaoke, speed dating and special ladies nights to keep our customers coming back for more. Word is getting around about the reopening and we’re attracting new faces every day.
Dave added: “Admiral’s investment has helped immensely in getting the pub up and running again and I’m determined to build on this initial success. Being a landlord isn’t a career choice I originally considered but I’ve really enjoyed being my own boss and getting to know my customers.”
David Homer, business development manager for Admiral Taverns, said: “Dave, Kim and their daughter Gemma have completely transformed the Ashby Woulds pub and are trading extremely well despite the current economic climate.
“We were keen to invest in the pub to help the family bring their ideas to life and give Moira back its village pub.
“We have a number of other pubs available in the Derbyshire area and are always looking for landlords, like Dave, who have the charisma and drive to run a successful business.”
To find out more about running a pub in the area contact Admiral Taverns’ recruitment team on 0845 0708950 or visit www.admiraltaverns.com
Notes to editors
• Admiral Taverns was formed in 2003. It has expanded rapidly and has just under 2500 community pubs across England and Wales, making it the UK’s largest independent owner and operator of tenanted and leased pubs. It offers tailored and flexible tenancy and lease agreements, encouraging its landlords to run pubs their way. Admiral Taverns is based in Chester. For more information visit www.admiraltaverns.com Back to top | More Admiral Taverns stories
