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17 APRIL 2023 The Admiralty is back Iconic Fuller’s fl agship pub reopens its doors to the public


On a hot day last July, the only pub on Trafalgar Square suff ered a terrible fi re. But


thanks to the incredible


eff orts on the night from the team in the pub and the brave folks at the London Fire Brigade, the pub has reopened its doors less than eight months later. Standing proudly on the south


side of Trafalgar Square, T e Admi- ralty, with general manager Matt Cooper at the helm, off ers three fl oors of


incredible hospitality to


drinkers, diners and revellers, from an early morning breakfast to a late-supper pie and pint. T e menu, from head chef Jon Pellew, includes a host of traditional British pub classics, including delicious pies with fi llings of steak and London Pride; fi ve spiced duck with cran- berry and port; baked caulifl ower and cheshire cheese; and mouth-wa- tering accompaniments such as Marmite-roasted potatoes. To


celebrate the reopening,


London Fire Brigade deputy assis- tant commissioner Greg Ashman and fi refi ghters from Soho Fire Station came to help Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny cut the ceremonial ribbon. DAC Ashman was in charge of the incident in July when more than 100 members of the London Fire Brigade worked tire- lessly to put out the fl ames.


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GREG ASHMAN AND SIMON EMENY CUTTING THE RIBBON As well as inviting the fi refi ghters DINING ROOM A very proud Simon commented,


“I’m delighted to see us reopening the doors of T e Admiralty, London’s most central pub. T e fi re was devas- tating — and we can’t thank our team and the London Fire Brigade enough. It’s just so great to see this wonderful site back open for busi- ness.


It’s the total embodiment of


everything that’s brilliant about a Fuller’s pub.”


involved to the opening, Fuller’s is further showing its gratitude to London Fire Brigade by donating 50p for every One Gin Floradora cocktail sold at T e Admiralty to the Fire Fighters Charity. At the opening, DAC Ashman


said, “Our crews worked in arduous conditions on the hottest week of the year to battle the fi re and help save a large amount of the building. So it’s great to see T e Admiralty back in action again and we were delighted to be invited along to the grand reopening. We wish T e Admiralty team all the best as they welcome back punters.” T e extensive refurbishment seen all areas of


has the three-


storey pub restored to their former glory and more, which ensures the same ‘wow’ factor when walking through the door. From the new aquamarine of the lower fl oor Gun Deck to the hidden booths, and the artwork on the mezza- nine pelmet, T e Admiralty is breathtakingly beautiful. In addition, as part of the refur- bishment, T e


Admiralty has


moved to being fully electric. With a commitment to only procure 100% renewable electricity, the pub is powered completely by a zero carbon energy source — a major step towards Fuller’s commitment to reach net-zero by 2030.


“T e extensive refurbishment has seen all areas of the three- storey pub restored to their former glory”


T e last word though, goes to


general manager Matt Cooper, who said, “I’m so excited to be opening the doors of T e Admiralty. I, like many others, have been eagerly awaiting this day. T e pub is truly iconic, and its presence has been missed on Trafalgar Square by Londoners and tourists alike. My team and I look forward to welcoming you all.”


T e Admiralty’s


THE GUN DECK


“T e pub off ers three fl oors of incredible hospitality to drinkers, diners and revellers, from an early morning breakfast to a late- supper pie and pint”


opening hours The Admiralty can be found on the south side of Trafalgar Square and is open seven days a week. Breakfast is available from 08.00 to 11.00 and the full menu is available from 11.00 to 22.00 every day.


To book, please visit


admiraltytrafalgar.co.uk or call 020 7930 0066.


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