June 2025 by Mad Hatter
Pubs are closed more than open because they con the landlords out of all their capital.
April 2025 by Sophie Fletcher
Absolutely disgusting company.
Took our first pub on in December, we already ran successful event businesses and food businesses so having a base and expanding was what we were hoping for.
On moving in we saw the windows upstairs were rotten, and very draughty. So instead of fixing them they screwed them shut (this is essential to know for later on in my story). We reported more things such as leaks coming through electrics from the bathroom upstairs anytime we got a shower (this happened at least 10 times), each time it was never fixed or the route problem seen to, it was bodged to the point that they broke our bath in the end. This wasn't the only leak, as a pub it was very food led so when our kitchen ceiling collapsed and flooded we reported this. The work men came, fixed the ceiling but not the leak so left us now knowing where the leak originated, then the work men dragged their tools out and damaged one of the doors making a fire door unable to be used as it got stuck on said wall.
We moved in and all the top kitchen was condemned or unusable so we replaced a lot as much as our budget allowed.
People from other local pubs reported us to our BDM over nonsense and he took their work as gospel and put us on probation due to no fault of our own.
We had a fire in the downstairs kitchen due to electrics not being up to standards and we had to stop using the kitchen by mid February due to the extractor cutting out therefore all gas cut off, electrics cut out on the fryers and it then ended up tripping our coolers in the cellar so we made the decision to stop doing food until the electrics were looked at.
A fire safety officer came out and did an annual survey to then in the end tell us it had failed again, something we was unaware it failed in the first place. We had not enough smoke detectors, only two break glass points and no way to alert us of a fire if it happened in the night, leaving us with no escape route if there was as all the windows were screwed shut! Maintenance management came out and we have them on camera admitting their mistakes that they missed a report that had been done in September 2024...three months before they let us sign! They then in the same day wanted us to close shop within the house leaving us homeless with three children, we argued this and they gave us 4-6 weeks to leave.
We were told the pub was getting sold, so people who donated their art work and photography came and collected it and if the pub was to reopen they were going to bring the items back, this was reported back to our BDM who threatened us with additional costs.
On the last week of trading I had a private booking for the full pub for an engagement party, again this was reported to the council and my BDM and they threatened to revoke my licence.
We had so many plans for the pub but are now homeless with three children who had to change their schools and leave friends behind, I've had to give our family dog away and had to leave all my possessions almost behind and sell up all our businesses.
20k we spent and have nothing to show, we are now lucky enough to be travelling the world in our camper but would have loved to stay at the pub.
The way a lot of the community and admiral and our BDM treated us was disgusting and I would advise everyone to stay clear of the shit show that is admiral taverns.
We were closed by the 24th March and moved out on the 28th. Shortest landlady in history through no fault of my own.
January 2025 by Shawn Conroy
WARNING:
If you're considering leasing a pub from this company, I strongly advise against it. The hidden fees they charge tenants, both during the lease and after, are absolutely disgraceful. They hike up every price, from maintenance?which they fail to carry out?to the cost of drinks, for which they fine you if you don?t purchase from them. I?ve spoken to several current tenants, and most are forced to take on second or third jobs just to stay afloat due to the rising costs and numerous unexpected charges that were never explained at the time of signing.
If you want to put yourself at risk of financial ruin, then go ahead. But I urge you to avoid this company at all costs. It?s clear why they have so many pubs for lease?they?re preying on unsuspecting tenants. This company should be shut down.
January 2025 by Mark Hewitt
I sadly worked for this company briefly in 2018 and it was one of the most miserable jobs I've ever had. I pity any landlord having to work with this company.
January 2025 by Ali Hunt
Disgusted to hear how the managers have been treated in our local village pub. Not sure if anyone at Admiral is aware but I have to publicly post how disgusting it is. It?s inhumane and utterly unacceptable. We have supported Kevin and Andy and have loved the impact they have had on the village. They haven?t been allowed to manage it as it?s needed (ie sandwiches, baguettes etc). Have had zero support from their manager. To be honest it smacks of homophobia!!
September 2024 by Kenneth Wilson
Sold off my local pub. The Lincoln imp for property development even though there was a buyer waiting. Went behind the back of the local council to another area to get a decision to refuse the demolition of the property overturned. Zero morals and zero respect for the Tenants or Customers.
July 2024 by Jack Farr
Initially spoke with a very rude receptionist who was no help whatsoever; ignoring questions, no manners whatsoever. Definitely worth someone having a word with her and getting her to wind her neck in a bit...
Then, spoke with a sales rep called Daniel and as he went to transfer me through to someone I got kicked to a voicemail system.
Finally, got through to Anna in Sales who was helpful and gave me an email address to send my questions to! Thank you Anna!
July 2024 by Michelle Ridgway
If I could give this brewery a minus I would..... nothing short of slum landlords who don't care for the health or safety of their tenants, make promises and don't keep them and the have the audacity to put the rent up.... YOU'RE A DISGRACE!!!!
July 2024 by Liam Mulgrew
Have been in hospitality since the age of 18. Never done anything else, with the hope of one day having my own pub. Which I have had for over a year now with admiral Taverns. It hasn't all been smooth sailing but dealing with admirals has been good.
But the praise has to go towards the area manager I have Greg Bedfordshire. He listens. And anything that is within his power to help with he will!! Honestly the guy has gone above and beyond with the levels of support provided. And you really do get a sense that he has your back. A year and a half in to our tenancy.
And loving it. And appreciate the backing we have from the pub co.
Jane and Claire at credit control as well, willing to help. Tough at times when they have to be but 100% fair!!
July 2024 by Paul Wright
I wouldn't go near them if you paid me. Total scammers!
February 2024 by Lindsay Ballantyne
Put it up for sale after 10 weeks of a new landlord starting. Didn't even give him a chance to build the custom up after 2 previous landlords ruined the reputation. But they still wanted him to keep open to make a bit of money for them. They can't have their cake & eat it. Wish these reviews had been read before. They really are robbing ********
July 2023 by Luke Jones
I'm disgusted at what people you let run your pubs the castle dudley just had a major refurbishment looks great by the way but here's the problem no gaffer to be seem a young female working behind the bar his over whelmed by the amount of people to serve and no one to help her probably on minimum wage its disgusting to see to be honest I think you need to have serious words its not on boarding on slavery
July 2023 by Paul Last
We paid £7500 for fixtures and fittings when we moved in and over the 12 years replaced them with new or better quality and was valued at £2400 when we left. Robbing ********. Still received nothing back.
June 2023 by Andrew Black
This company is robbing its tenants.Check your prices, check your ties.You will regret signing a lease with this company.Scam scam scam
November 2022 by Clare Byrne
Not a legit chain I get the impression they are all on the take and think they will get away with it maybe silly boy masons who reacon themselves. I might even have to call on Sicilianos
