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The Admiral Benbow Beach Bar has operated since 1997 and since then has gathered
a dedicated clientele who have spread the word from person to person. It is still, however, one of the LIncolnshire Coast's
best kept secrets.
An old disused building, formerly a toilet block and first-aid room with a workman's
shelter at the southern end. In the centre, a shelter, where the public could sit and look out to sea.
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In 1995, the council boarded up the building in an attempt to discourage the vandalism that was costing
several hundreds of pounds a year.
A local businessman came up with an idea to convert the building into a theme pub and, with the help
of colleagues in the building trade, the idea went from drawing board to the real thing.
Support came from the Rural Development Commission in the form of a grant towards the building costs.
All of the wood used in the building was reclaimed from the old breakwaters and groynes that used
to be on the Chapel Beach.
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The Admiral Benbow
is named after the inn featured in the book Treasure Island. "Admiral
Benbow" is a traditional pub name after Vice Admiral John Benbow (1653 - 1703).
Hispaniola and Nick's Bar
As well as the air conditioned bar, we have an outside bar on the beach. This area, built to give
the impression of being on board a pirate ship, is very popular with families. The children can play on the beach in sight
of Mum and Dad whilst they enjoy a refreshing drink on board ship!
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In May 2004 Gillian and Paul bought
the Admiral Benbow as having been customers themselves they could no longer resist its charms. With over 60 years of business
experience between them they set about revitalising the old inn with an eye to keeping the ambience and familiar decor intact.The
Admiral Benbow has been featured in both the national and local press and on Television.
The crew of the Admiral Benbow consists of the
Admiral - Paul; the Captain - Gillian;
crew members - Chloe, Sandra, James, Kevin, Emily, Charlie,
Phil and Terry (again). 
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