Pontefract Community Pub Completes Transformational £165,000 Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Church House on Barnsley Road in Pontefract has completed a transformational refurbishment following a combined investment of £165,000 from experienced licensee, Dean Lyth and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.

This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Church House to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub, whilst still retaining its traditional character and ultimately enabling the licensee to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local residents.

Internally, the pub’s games room has been extended. In addition to this, the overall interior of the pub has been refreshed to include new fixtures, fittings, furniture and decor throughout to elevate the Church House’s atmosphere and further expand its offering to ensure it welcomes everyone and caters to all tastes.

Externally, the Church House has been completely revamped to include a new beer garden and dedicated sports viewing area, both complete with new heating and lighting so that customers can enjoy the space all year round. In addition to this, a new outdoor bar has been installed which will help improve service efficiency during busy sporting events and peak times.

Passionate licensee, Dean Lyth, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the pub having worked in the pub trade for many years. Going forward he is committed to creating a family-friendly hub that brings people together and supports all aspects of community life.

Dean Lyth, licensee at the Church House, commented: “It has been absolutely fantastic to see this refurbishment come to life and the finished product is incredible. The Church House is a proper village pub and a real community hub, and I look forward to serving locals for many years to come. I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped make this transformation a success and also the entire team at Admiral Taverns for all their support along the way.”

Going forward, Dean will be hosting a busy schedule of regular entertainment for the community to enjoy including DJs, live bands and karaoke every week from Thursday through to Sunday. In addition, as part of his mission to giving back to the local community, they will also be supporting a range of charities and running fundraising events for local good causes.

Following the refurbishment, the pub will host an impressive range of drinks including an extensive portfolio of cask ales, premium draught lagers and ciders such as Moretti, Orchard Pig, and the newly launched Flavourware.

The Church House will also continue to offer a delicious food menu which is all freshly prepared and cooked on site. The menu consists of traditional pub favourites such as burgers, pies, and fish and chips. In addition to the daily menu the pub will also offer a carvery every Sunday.

The pub is owned by Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company with c. 1,350 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

Andy Longley, Business Development Manager at Admiral Taverns, added: “I’m delighted to see the Church House refurbishment completed. Dean’s dedication and commitment to the pub have been clear throughout and he has worked extremely hard to make sure every detail is perfect. This pub already plays an important role in bringing the community together, and I have no doubt that this will continue to be the case for many years to come. On behalf of everyone at Admiral Taverns, I’d like to wish him every success for the future.”

Notes to Editors

Admiral Taverns (“Admiral”) is the UK’s number one community pub group. Headquartered in Chester; the Group operates a national estate of c. 1,350 predominantly wet-led community pubs. Admiral’s unique operational approach has earnt industry recognition with the Group winning Best Community Pub Operator at the 2024 Publican Awards, whilst also being shortlisted for Best Partnership Pub Company (501+ Sites). In 2019, 2016 and 2013, Admiral Taverns won Best Leased and Tenanted Pub Company at the Publican Awards and ranked highly commended as Best Community Pub Operator in 2017. The Group has also been consistently highly rated by licensees in the industry’s independent annual Tenant Track survey, exceeding the scores of all its national peers.

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