Oldham pub Fox and Pine turns former fire engine into bar

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An award-winning Oldham pub has transformed a former fire engine into a travelling bar.

The Fox and Pine, co-owned by Chris Riley and his wife Michelle, will use the vehicle for festivals, fun days, corporate events and charity fundraisers.

A post celebrating the mobile bar said: "What would you call this Fire Engine Bar?

"We are now the proud co-owners of this magnificent vehicle that is available to hire for festivals, fun days corporate events and much much more.

"We can serve cask ale, craft beer, lagers and cider on draught along with a fully stocked family friendly bar.

Fox and Pine mobile bar (Image: Fox and Pine)

"Name our Ne Nar Bar and get to pull its first pint if your name is voted the best. Closing date is the end of next week as we need to pimp it all up quickly."

The post added: "We’ve been inundated with questions!! We will be opening our booking book when a name has been agreed and the new livery is in place so people can see what it’s like with our set up and YES… the lights and sirens DO work."

The new move for Fox and Pine comes after the town centre pub was named the ‘Pub of the Year’ for the fifth year in a row.

The multi-award-winning pub has maintained its title, which is awarded by the local CAMRA branch for Rochdale, Oldham and Bury and voted for by the organisation’s members.

It was the latest in a long string of awards, which saw the pub in July was named CAMRA’s Greater Manchester pub of the year and also received a nomination in the most-loved pub category for the I Love Manchester awards.

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