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Old Fire Station, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Operator: Amber Taverns
46 Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DQ (View on Google Map)
(0161) 830 0200
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Cavernous town centre pub in the old fire station building facing the Tameside Council Offices. Acquired and reopened by Amber Taverns following significant investment, including the cellar, October 2022. 3 hand-pulled ales available, currently all from JW Lees.

Licensee is Sarah Greaves, and the cellar is looked after by real ale enthusiast Barry Garrish, who describes himself as the best cellarman in the Amber Taverns estate. The Old Fire Station is the 5th pub that the couple have managed for the pubco. Wet-led pub, with no food, and no dogs or children allowed.

Multiple screens for viewing sporting events. Karaoke room available for up to 20 crooners. Karaoke in main pub Sundays, live music weekly either Friday or Saturday (check Facebook for updates). Darts, cards & dominoes all available.

The ceiling has been restored to show the design that ensured that fire engines could fit in with their ladders on the roof. Fire engine and fire station memorabilia is being collected to display in the pub and donations are most welcome. The pub has become an active part of the local community, with the Ambitions Social Club making use of the extensive premises. Also sponsors of the Ashton Cricket Club. Close to train station, bus station and metro.

Information for this venue is provided by the High Peak, Tameside & North East Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Engine Room
Local Authority
Tameside District (B)
Last updated
08/05/2025
Last surveyed
04/10/2022
Leasehold owner
Amber Taverns
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HIP/616
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.7%
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: JW Lees (seasonal) , Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde , Theakston - Best Bitter

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Games Games
Darts, cards, dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (2m)
Close to metro (350m)
Ashton Under Lyne
Nearby Station (150m)
Ashton-under-Lyne

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