Stretton Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £195,000 Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Beech Hotel on Derby Road in Stretton, officially reopened on Saturday 27th June, following a transformational combined investment of £195,000 from experienced licensees, Adrian and Millie Billings and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.

This refurbishment has breathed a new lease of life into the Beech Hotel to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful features such as the hardwood floors and traditional fireplaces – ultimately enabling the licensees to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local residents.

Internally, the pub has undergone a total refurbishment to include new fixtures, fittings, furniture and some new flooring throughout. In addition to this works have been carried to the bars with an expanded product range has been installed to further - enhancing its offering will ensure the pub welcomes everyone and caters to all tastes. Families are very much welcome and sports viewing with Sky & TNT will still be at the pub.

Externally, the Beech Hotel has been completely revamped to include brand new signage as well as a fresh coat of paint to greet visitors. In addition, the pub boasts an updated, spacious beer garden with brand new seating and its stage area freshened up so customers can enjoy live music outdoors throughout the warmer months.

Passionate licensees, Adrian & Millie Billings, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the pub. The father and daughter pairing are the second and third generations of the Billings family involved in running pubs, with Adrian having spent most of his life working in pubs before taking over the Beech Hotel almost 12 years ago and Millie joining her father behind the bar in more recent times. Going forward they are committed to creating a family-friendly hub that brings people together and supports all aspects of community life.

Adrian Billings, licensee at the Beech Hotel, commented: “It’s been fantastic to see the renovations come to life over the past few weeks. The pub is looking great, and it has been great to welcome both familiar faces and new customers back through the doors since we reopened. We’re especially excited to be open for all the football fans during this very exciting World Cup. The support from the local community here in Stretton has always been incredible, and I’m looking forward to continuing to serve locals for many years to come.”

Millie Billings, licensee at the Beech Hotel, added: “It’s been amazing to see everything come together and watch our plans for the pub come to life. This has always been a real family pub, not just because of the team behind it, but because of the wonderful customers who really are like a second family. There’s a real sense of community here, and it has been fantastic to welcome people back into the pub. I’d also like to thank the team at Admiral Taverns for their support throughout the project, as well as the local community, who have always been fantastic supporters.”

Going forward, Adrian and Millie will be hosting a busy schedule of regular entertainment for the community to enjoy including live music and quiz nights. Alongside these events, the pub remains the official away-day pub for fans from across the country attending Burton Albion FC games. In addition, as part of their mission to give back to the local community, they will also be supporting community initiatives to raise money for local good causes.

Following the refurbishment, the pub now hosts an impressive range of drinks including an extensive portfolio of cask ales, premium draught lagers and ciders such as Madri, Carling, Guinness, Cruzcampo, Aspall, Alpaca and Rekorderlig. To ensure there is something for everyone, the pub also offers a broad range of soft drinks and wines.

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

Richard Skinner, Business Development Manager at Admiral Taverns, added: “I’m thrilled to see the Beech Hotel open its doors again after such a fantastic transformation, where Adrian, Millie and the whole team have put in an incredible amount of hard work to make sure every detail is just right. It’s also been brilliant to see the two generations working side by side and the passion they both have for the pub trade. This pub is a vital part of the local community in Stretton, and I have no doubt that the team here will be looking after locals for a long time to come. On behalf of everyone at Admiral Taverns, I want to wish Adrian, Millie and their team all the best 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.

Admiral is committed to supporting licensees to run successful pubs with sustainable, long-term futures. The best licensees are passionate about pubs and eager to play a central role in their local communities. With a diverse range of pubs available across the UK, Admiral is always looking for talented people ready to partner with them to take the next step and run their own pub.

Operating as a true partnership, Admiral provides licensees with the freedom and autonomy to shape their pub around the needs of their community, while experienced Business Development Managers offer guidance and support at every stage. For many, it’s an opportunity not just to take on a pub, but to build a long-term business of their own.

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