Investing in the future of the Blue Bell
This popular village inn certainly has the wow factor following its extensive makeover, carried out over a six week period after an investment of £288,000
Running a pub as a single operator
"If you'd have told me 18 years ago that I'd still be here, I would have laughed!" smiles Alison. " But now, I can't imagine not being here!"
15 incredible years - a pub at the heart of its community!
We chat to David at The White Horse in Quorn about the importance of community and what makes his pub so special.
Outsourcing our kitchen adds another string to our bow
In the hands of father and son duo Alan and Jamie Levers, The Plough has become known as a family-friendly venue where you can enjoy a warm welcome, an impressive array of drinks and authentic Thai food.
How Sarah and Alan Run a Successful Community Pub
We caught up with Sarah and Alan to get their insights on what it takes to run a successful community pub in 2024.
Doubling SuccessAdmiral Rodney
Discover Hannah's journey from Ye Olde Bridge Inn to The Admiral Rodney in Nottinghamshire.
Justin & WayneThe Queens Head
We chat to Justin and Wayne about pub life, what it's like to own your own pub business and their plans for the future.
David & MartynThe White Horse
Stephen catches up with our friends David and Martyn at The White Horse as they chat about the challenges of the last year and opening their doors once again.
Finding the right brewery to work with
For new business owners Joel Kirk and Amy Owen, it wasn’t finding the perfect pub that persuaded them to take the leap into running their first site – it was finding the ideal brewery to work with.
Becca & MarkGreendale Oak
It's been a very difficult year for everyone in the hosptality industry, and we chat to Mark and Becca business owners of The Greendale Oak as they share why they feel upbeat about the future.
Ross and CamilleThe Rustic Crust
Ross and Camille bring authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas to Nottinghamshire and beyond. They started off doing so out of a renovated Land Rover named Poppy (which they still have!) until a chat with us led them to opening up their very own pizzeria in the beautiful village of Farnsfield.
Paul and GaynorThe Bulls Head
Paul and Gaynor at The Bulls Head are an independent family run business just like Everards and have been at their pub and home for 37 years now! Here's how they got started in the pub world and why they still love it, even in these difficult times...
In It Together - MichaelBlue Bell Inn & Lodge
We find ourselves in exceptional times and our independent business owners are showing their exceptional qualities, like Michael who is supporting his community in every way he can...
Justin and WayneThe Queen's Head
Justin Bowles and Wayne Robinson swapped a busy, urbane city life to become business owners of a lovely village pub in a sleepy hamlet in Derbyshire. How are they finding it? “It’s the best thing we’ve done,” says Justin.
Alan and PhilippeThe Brunswick Inn
A former retail manager, Alan has worked in pubs now for 13 years. Within a year of taking on The Brunswick , it was unrecognisable, winning CAMRA Pub of the Year for two consecutive years!
Finding the right brewery to work with was key.
“Running a pub isn’t a job, it’s a complete lifestyle and it’s a lifestyle that we’ve chosen for our children too, so it needs to be somewhere they’re comfortable and where it feels right for them to be downstairs."
Ken and EileenThe White Horse
When Ken and Eileen took the reins at The White Horse on April 1st, 2015 - “the date seemed entirely appropriate,” says Ken. They were ready to take on any tom foolery and tricks they needed to, in order to get this pub where they envisioned it - at the heart of its community.
Sam and Mike LoveridgeThe Stag, Barkston
It took Sam and Mike Loveridge EIGHT years to get behind the bar of The Stag at Barkston. Let's find out why...
Michael CosgroveThe Blue Bell Inn
Michael Cosgrove would not be sitting here today - landlord of The Blue Bell Inn; happy, content, a staff of 20 and still planning new ventures for this pub he's turned around in a year-and-a-half - if it hadn’t been for a fast ball he misread at a cricket match a few years ago.
Alex and RheThe Dove
Alex has created a fantastic pub for the whole community to enjoy.
What you can expect when working with us
- Independent, family run business
- 175 years' experience – all shared with you
- 3 year Tenancy
- Landlord and Tenant protected
- Tailored support
- Freedom to run your business, your way
Talk to us...to find out more about running your own pub.
