Devon Live Apr 16 23
Iconic Exeter pub to open all year round under new owners:
Big changes are planned for The Turf in Exeter, but in a sympathetic way to the historic building
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Key FactsRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy Wrexham’s historic Turf pub
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The purchase from Admiral Taverns is intended to preserve the pub’s history and, the club says, protect Wrexham’s future.
- Wrexham AFC was founded at the then-named Turf Hotel in October 1864 and is Wales’s oldest football club.
- Single ownership of the club, stadium and Turf is intended to enable further investment in fan experiences and fan areas.
- Wayne Jones, the landlord for 20 years, will continue running the pub under the acquisition agreement.
Ever since we invested in Wrexham AFC through Red Dragon Ventures in 2024, the town, the community and the football club have become a second home. By bringing The Turf into the group, we are securing the long-term future of the pub and with it preserving its history and that of the club.— Eric Allyn, speaking on behalf of the Allyn family, minority investors
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Key FactsReynolds and McElhenney acquire Wrexham’s historic Turf pub
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The pub was bought from Admiral Taverns and stands directly beside Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground.
- The club says bringing the club, stadium and pub under one ownership should preserve the pub’s history and traditions.
- Plans provide opportunities for further investment in the fan experience and an improved fan zone on Mold Road.
- Wayne Jones, the pub’s landlord for 20 years, will continue running it.
By bringing The Turf into the group, we are securing the long-term future of the pub and with it preserving its history and that of the club.— Eric Allyn, speaking on behalf of the Allyn family, minority investors, regarding the Turf acquisition.
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