The Beech Hotel on Derby Road in Stretton has officially reopened following a £195,000 refurbishment.
The investment has been delivered by experienced licensees Adrian and Millie Billings alongside Admiral Taverns, the UK community pub company.
The refurbishment has modernised the pub while retaining original characterful features, including hardwood floors and traditional fireplaces.
The project is designed to strengthen the Beech Hotel’s role as a local community hub for residents.
Inside, the pub has undergone a full refurbishment, including new fixtures, fittings, furniture and some new flooring throughout.
Works have also been carried out to the bars, with an expanded product range introduced to help ensure the pub caters to a broad range of customers.
Families remain welcome at the venue, while live sport will continue to be shown through Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Outside, the Beech Hotel has been refreshed with new signage and a fresh coat of paint to create a stronger first impression for visitors.
The pub’s spacious beer garden has also been updated with new seating, while its stage area has been refreshed for live music during the warmer months.
Licensees Adrian and Millie Billings bring extensive experience to the pub.
The father and daughter partnership represents the second and third generations of the Billings family to work in pubs.
Adrian has spent much of his life working in the pub trade and took over the Beech Hotel almost 12 years ago, while Millie has joined him behind the bar more recently.
Together, they are focused on creating a family-friendly pub that brings people together and supports community life.
Adrian Billings, licensee at the Beech Hotel, said: “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 host a programme of regular entertainment, including live music and quiz nights.
The pub will also continue as the official away-day pub for fans from across the country attending Burton Albion FC fixtures.
As part of its wider community role, the team will support initiatives to raise money for local good causes.
Following the refurbishment, the pub offers a wide range of drinks including cask ales, premium draught lagers and ciders such as Madri, Carling, Guinness, Cruzcampo, Aspall, Alpaca and Rekorderlig.
The drinks menu also includes a broad range of soft drinks and wines.
The Beech Hotel is owned by Admiral Taverns, which has around 1,350 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.
Richard Skinner, Business Development Manager at Admiral Taverns, said: “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.”
The refurbishment marks a new chapter for the Beech Hotel, combining renewed facilities, live sport, entertainment and community fundraising with the family-led hospitality that has long defined the Stretton pub.
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