Former Bingley fire station to be transformed into new sports bar and restaurant

A former fire station in Bingley is set to be operated as a new concept Fire Pit bar and restaurant, which is being developed by the Burning Night Group.

Acting on behalf of a private client, CBRE’s Specialist Markets team in Leeds advised on the sale the old fire station.

Located off Main Street, the Grade-II listed, two storey stone building will undergo a major transformation to unveil the town’s new smokehouse and sports bar with an opening earmarked for April 7th.

Retaining many of the original fire station features, including the tower and existing glass frontage, the firehouse is set to become the first American-style bar model for the company following a complete interior makeover.

The company has completed a deal, supported by finance from Downing LLP, and contractors have now moved on site to begin the refurbishment.

Designers will add Americana, including classic car parts, bric-a-brac and neon signage, and the Fire Pit will feature a smoker and wood turning grill to create its US-style menu.

The sports bar area will comprise a 3.5m LED screen where sports fans can watch live matches and games, along with shuffleboard, pool tables and pinball machines.

Issac Mayne, head of marketing and promotions for Burning Night Group, said: “The Fire Pit is a new and exciting brand concept for the company and the Bingley site is an ideal location for its launch.

“As it is the old fire station, the brand name fits perfectly. The original external features of this Grade-II building have been protected, retaining many of the striking trademarks such as the tower and old fire doors.

“The refurbishment will be cosmetic, rather than structural to protect the historic building, but will give the venue an American industrial theme.”

Allan Harper, CEO of Burning Night Group, added: “The Bingley site is the first launch of the Fire Pit brand which we hope to roll out further this year. The Fire Pit concept is new for us, but it’s a look and a style which we believe works very well and offers customers something a bit different which they’ll really enjoy.”

Sam Potrykus, senior surveyor with CBRE’s specialist markets team in Leeds, commented: “We are delighted to advise on the sale of this historic building which is set to be transformed into an exciting bar and restaurant brand.

“America is the home of the sports bar and this concept is becoming increasingly popular with sports fans in the UK, indulging in great US-style food whilst watching their favourite sport.”