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Going out for a pint at the weekend is an activity that plenty of Britons enjoy.<\/p>\n

However, the experience is unlikely to be the same again after Colin Flitter unveiled his latest venture.<\/p>\n

Called the Hop On Inn, the bar is actually a renovated 1966 red Routemaster bus and it comes with beer pumps, a lounge and a stage on the top deck<\/a> for bands.<\/p>\n

Mr Flitter got the inspiration for the idea after visiting the US and seeing an old English bus sat outside a pub.<\/p>\n

He bought the vehicle for £18,500 on eBay and has spent a further £14,000 updating the features, such as replacing the original chairs with more comfortable ones.<\/p>\n

"The bus has made quite a big impact and has brought back a lot of memories," Mr Flitter said.<\/p>\n

It will certainly be a different experience for drinkers, but unfortunately it does not drop you home after a night out.<\/p>\n

Posted by Samantha Thompson\"ADNFCR-2867-ID-801483913-ADNFCR\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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