The Oldham Pub of the Year for 2025 is the Fox and Pine. They were also crowned overall Pub of the Year for the whole Branch, for the fourth year running!. Even better news followed for this fine establishment, when they were also judged to be Winner of Pub of The Year for the Greater Manchester Area. As such they went through to the next round but, alas, that was where the POTY competition ended for them,…Better luck next year. And let’s not overlook the fact that the pub also won overall Cider Pub of the Year for the Branch. Presentations of three award certificates were made by Mike Robinson, Deputy Chair.

Branch Pub of the Year 2025 - Fox and Pine, Oldham
Chris Riley with Michelle (stood at the back of proud bar staff) and all three awards

Pub of the Year 2025 for Oldham, and also overall winner for our Branch, the Fox and Pine, as well as Cider Pub of the Year
Branch members and other customers enjoying their beer after the presentation

Bury Pub of the Year 2025 - Joint Winner - Irwell Works Brewery Tap, Ramsbottom
It’s all smiles as Luke Ashburne, Head Brewer and Catherine Hollin, Manager (centre figures) accept the Award from Andy Cooper, Pub of the Year co-ordinator, (right). Proudly looking on is Keith Powell, joint owner of the Brewery

Bury Pub of the Year 2025 - Joint Winner - Broad St Social, Bury
Andy Cooper is pictured presenting the Award to Jenny Smith, who runs the Broad St Social bar with husband, James. (Last year, they won this award outright!). They serve guest ales as well as beers from their very own Brewsmith Brewery.