THE licensee of a Meon Valley pub has celebrated a decade’s anniversary in the post.

Allan Marks, licensee of the White Lion in Soberton, recently celebrated the landmark in the pub. The countryside pub is owned by UK’s leading community pub company, Admiral Taverns.

The White Lion includes a bar area with a welcoming log fire, three decorated ensuite bedrooms and one family suite.

Mr Marks prides himself on gastropub classics such as pies, burgers, and cod.

There’s also a broad selection of drinks consisting of premium lagers, ciders, and ales, including the local favourite Gooden’s Gold, brewed in Cheriton.

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Mr Marks said: “Working in such a brilliant community pub for the past 10 years has been fantastic. I’m grateful to everyone that has been a part of the journey so far and visited the pub as well as my wonderful team who have been a great support.

“I cannot wait to see what is to come in the future and meet many more amazing people.”

Nick Lawson, business development manager at Admiral Taverns, said: “I would like to congratulate Allan on such an amazing accomplishment and reaching this milestone. He has taken the pub from strength to strength and is loved by the local community.

“At Admiral we’re committed to working with dedicated licensees who strive for brilliant pubs within their communities and Allan is a great example. We cannot wait to see what Allan has to offer in the years to come.”