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When it opened in 2016, the Guild Ale House, on Lancaster Road, helped break new ground for Preston. The city’s first truly dedicated real and craft ale micropub was an immediate hit – and has only gone from strength to strength.

Thanks to the efforts of owners Gary Quinn and Jane Briscoe, the Guild Ale House is one of Lancashire’s most respected pubs and has won the CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2020/21 and Pub of the Season in 2024 as a recognition of its efforts in offering a warm and welcoming environment to customers from all over the country.
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Steeped in history and overflowing with character and charm, the Black Horse in the heart of Preston’s city centre has become a go-to destination for pub lovers who are having a day out in the busy city centre.

The management and staff at this warm and welcoming traditional pub have worked hard over the last few years to gain a reputation for bringing the best real ales from across the United Kingdom together for their customer to sample and enjoy along with a large, hand-picked selection of spirits and wines, serving them with pride and making each and every customer feel like they belong in the confines of the Victorian building.

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Independently owned and operated, Plug & Taps is a friendly microbar specialising in craft and world beer.

With 10 keg and 4 cask lines, a can and bottle fridge, wine and spirits, you’ll find the perfect drink at Plug.

We’re a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone who loves a good drink and good vibes.

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Situated on the most picturesque street in Preston, Winckley Street Ale House is family owned, and provides the cosy atmosphere of a local pub, but in the heart of the city centre. With fourteen beer lines, we offer some of the finest craft and real ales available, all sourced from independent breweries from around the country (and the world!). For those who don’t drink beer, we also have a substantial offering of spirits and wines, and are especially proud of our selection of whiskys.

We don’t just quench thirsts, we also slake hunger with the best home-made pub grub in town; including pies, burgers, salads, and loaded fries.

Come join us on the cobbles!

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One of Preston’s pioneer free house artisan ale pubs The Continental has remained consistently in the premier league tor 14 years since its rescue from 2 years of abandonment, remaining an independent Preston family business, Boasting a beautiful beer garden and the finest of locations next to the River Ribble,

Avenham and Miller Parks and on the Guild Wheel it is a stopping point for shoppers walking into the centre, dog walkers, families and cyclists alike. The Continental is also known for its delicious food menu and facilities for parties of all kinds. 

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Preston Market is one of the finest Victorian structures in the country and the Orchard Bar that sits nestled in the corner is a perfect example of how to combine the old with the new.

Only opened in 2018, and the sister venue to the Guild Ale House around the corner, what the Orchard lacks in size it makes up for in quality. With 10 keg lines, 3 casks, 3 ciders, a massive collection of spirits and a welcoming, friendly vibe, the Orchard has cemented itself as one of Preston’s best pubs. The Orchard’s fantastic outdoor space also lets punters stretch their legs, and the pub is the perfect spot to try the constantly evolving keg and cask selection while catching up with friends, old and new alike.

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Chain House is a Microbrewery with an onsite Taproom, serving fresh, in-house beers alongside guest beers, ciders, wines and Spirits.

The bar features:
-13 keg lines, 10 rotational with a permanent Lager, Cider and Nitro Porter.
– 2 rotational cask lines.
– 4 rotational BIB ciders with a range of dry to sweet, some with adventurous fruit blends.
– Curated wine list with Reds, Whites, Rose and Sparkling.
– Premium Spirits both local and international, with a handful of cocktails too.
– Beer fridge hosting an array of cans and bottles including GF, Low/No-Alcohol, 750ml bottles of Ciders and Lambics.

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Old victorian pub with some original interior features with a large bohemian oasis beer garden serving Quality Craft and Cask Beers. Italian /American style food with some quirky pizza offerings and sides.

Chilled beer garden and general relaxed vibes.

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Award wining historic venue, with original 18th century distillery and secret vaulted cellar. serving the best UK brewers, wide array of gins and small plates and bar snacks.

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A deceptively large pub built in the mid-1700s located directly opposite the railway station and on the bus route into the city.

We have live updates on train departures showing. It is a popular pub with a number of TVs showing various sports, popular with darts enthusiasts and pool players.

Large covered decked smoking area is available. 7 hand pumps with a constantly rotating beer range many from local breweries.

For the larger drinkers, we offer a range of 6 popular lagers

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Vinyl Tap is Preston’s only vinyl record based rock n roots venue! Featuring award winning ales, live music, quizzes and events, plus the best Hot Dog and Currywurst menu around – they’re sure to bring something exciting to Preston Pub Festival!

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Northern Spanish taberna & bodega.

Bar Pintxos offers excellent Spanish beer, wine, cocktails as well as DELICIOUS Pintxos. 

But what are Pintxos? Much like the Mexicans put lime in their beers to keep the insects away the public houses of northern spain put stale bread ontop of their caña (little beer). As each bar got more competitive the ingredients used ontop of the bread grew into Pintxos (peen-cho). Made for bar hopping, by the end of the street you’re full of food, laughter, beer and wine.
We’re so excited to have Bar Pintxos on the Pub Fest Line-up!