But Calderdale magistrates heard James Haigh, 29, of Byland, Illingworth, Halifax, was so drunk he could not remember it.
He admitted burglary with intent to steal from The Golden Fleece, Bradshaw, Halifax.
Waseem Raja, prosecuting, said on February 8 licensee Fenton Collins was woken up by bangs coming from the pub.
The alarm was ringing and the rear doors smashed.
He found bottles from the optics plus two charity boxes, containing £80, had been moved into a crisp box.
Mr Raja said police had found Haigh's fingerprints and footprints at the scene. He had also tested positive for cocaine.
Andrew Vanzie, for Haigh said he did not accept anything had been stolen. ,
"He says he cant remember a great deal about it because he was drunk," said Mr Vanzie.
Chairman of the bench John Smith said although it was not a house, there could have been confrontation and violence so they viewed it as a serious offence.
He was given an 18-month community order with supervision, plus a six-month 9pm to 7am curfew.