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NAME OF PUB: The George Tavern
ADDRESS OF PUB: 9 George Street, Oldham.
LANDLORD'S NAME: David Morgan.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THE LANDLORD FOR?
Since October 2019.
BAR STAFF NAMES:
David, Beki, Toni, Jeremey, Chloe and Robert.
Just some of the regulars
HISTORY OF THE PUB:
The tavern is an important part of Oldham’s nightlife and has been here to support the LGBT community.
IS FOOD SERVED: No, just wet sales.
IS THERE A BEER GARDEN: Yes we have a lovely beer garden and six benches outside the front of the pub. It is very welcoming.
DO YOU HAVE ANY DARTS/SNOOKER/POOL TEAMS?
We have a pool team and we are currently waiting for the season to get up and running.
Entertainment is key
MOST POPULAR DRINK SERVED IS:
Lagers on draft, then after that probably vodka.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT?
When we took over the pub in October last year we had an amazing Christmas and new year. It was our first and it was absolutely fantastic.
DO YOU HAVE AN ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP?
Yes we have loads going on. My partner Teri Fox is a female impersonator. Teri does impressions and cabaret, we also have a drag DJ on a Friday and Saturday night. Our facebook will show the line up of events that we have.
The landlord (right) and his partner Terri.
HOW HAVE YOU HAD TO ADAPT FOLLOWING COVID TO KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS SAFE?
We have taken all of the government guidelines on board and have been following to the rules. We have trained doormen and barstaff.
HAVE YOU FACED ANY CHALLENGES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY?
Probably lockdown. As we are new here that has been the worst so far. I kept myself busy and painted the pub inside and out though.
The beer garden
THE BEST THING ABOUT RUNNING A PUB IS…
Meeting new and fantastic customers.
THE WORST THING ABOUT RUNNING A PUB IS…
Odd annoying customer that won’t follow rules or early mornings when the brewery delivery arrives.
PERFECT HANGOVER CURE...
Probably another drink!
ANYTHING ELSE...
We are proud to represent the LGBT community in Oldham and although we are a gay bar, everyone is welcome.
We call ourselves Oldham’s Fun Factory. People know they can come here for a good time.
We love our community and we will all make each other feel welcome.
For more details visit The George Tavern on Facebook.
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