Historic Oldham pub, the Famous King George, reopens following major six-figure investment
The Famous King George, a historic pub in Oldham, has reopened after a six-figure investment. The refurbishment includes a new interior, updated drinks menu, state-of-the-art audio-visual system, multiple HD TVs for sports viewing, new Sky Q boxes, a dartboard, pool table, and competitive pricing on beverages. The pub aims to be a community hub with a focus on sports, live entertainment, and family-friendly events. Special reopening events are scheduled, including a charity day for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. The operator, Ashleigh Shang, expressed excitement about welcoming both regulars and new guests.
The Famous King George has thrown open its doors after a six-figure overhaul that transforms one of Oldham’s oldest watering holes into a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue.
The Hollins Road pub, first recorded as The Noggins in the 1700s and rebuilt as the Famous King George after World War I, has been stripped back and refitted with HD screens in every sight-line, a new Sky Q set-up carrying Sky Sports+, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime, and a concert-grade sound system. Drinkers can now follow several matches at once while nursing pints of John Smith’s at £2.75 or choosing from a new range of low- and no-alcohol beers.
Operator Ashleigh Shang said the revamp is aimed squarely at making the venue “the best pub sports experience in the area.” A fresh dartboard and pool table have been installed alongside the screens, and well-behaved dogs are still welcome throughout the bar.
The reopening week kicks off on Friday 5 September with a ‘Back to School’ fancy-dress party offering a free drink to anyone in costume, followed by 80s covers band The Rays on Saturday and a family fun day on Sunday raising funds for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice. Regular programming resumes next week: Monday raffle for a £50 bar tab, Tuesday quiz, free pool all day Wednesday, Thursday open-mic and Friday karaoke with a prize wheel.
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