The Best Pubs in Preston

New Continental is a quirky, independent venue located by the unique Victorian parks, adjacent to the River Ribble and under the grand railway bridge. You can dine alfresco in its beautiful garden or cosy up in the snug with a locally brewed real ale or craft beer. It serves carefully made and beautifully presented food with local ingredients, and is renowned for quality music and arts events in its dedicated space, The Boatyard.

Ships And Giggles is a brilliant spot where the energy is always high and the prices are refreshingly low. You can grab a cheap pitcher of your favorite drink while diving into free Mario Kart or FIFA, making it a gamer’s paradise. The Sunday pub quiz draws a lively, friendly crowd, and Friday’s open mic night turns the whole place into a showcase of local talent. With outdoor seating and a constant buzz of fun, this pub is all about good times without breaking the bank.

This pub is a true gem for anyone who loves exceptional beer. The staff are incredibly welcoming, and the constantly changing selection of real ales and craft brews is simply fantastic. You will want to arrive early, as their most popular pints tend to sell out fast. It is a brilliant and much loved new addition to the local scene.

The Moorbrook is a fantastic spot where the passion for exceptional cask ales and craft beers truly shines, all served by a wonderfully friendly team. The beer garden offers a perfectly chilled escape, while the kitchen fires out incredible stone baked pizzas and fantastic pies that are not to be missed. With a subtle nod to Irish music and a telly tucked away for sports fans, it’s been brilliantly updated to offer something for everyone without losing its soul. Simply smashing.

This pub is a top tier spot for anyone who loves proper cask ale and a cracking jukebox. The selection of well kept beer is consistently excellent, making it a real haven for traditional pub fans. It’s the kind of place where the simple pleasures of a great pint and a brilliant soundtrack come together perfectly.

This pub is a real gem, known for its fantastic range of beer and real ale, including Trooper on tap. It features a jukebox that is over 120 years old and a wonderful old building with cracking original architecture worth marveling at. The bar is friendly, and the unique mix of great beer and interesting people makes it a place you wish all pubs were like.

The Withy Arms in Bamber Bridge is managed by Arron and his team, who aim to bring a comfortable and enjoyable experience to your visit. The pub welcomes well behaved dogs on a lead and allows well behaved seated children, though it does not provide children’s facilities. It enforces a no swearing policy and a dress code that bans urban sports wear and rowdy behaviour.

This award winning pub offers superb quality, choice, and value in both food and drink. The historic building is much grander than the other local Wetherspoon, and it features a DJ, a first for some visitors. You can enjoy Brewdog on tap and great value drinks, like a divine option for £1.99. It gets busy and rowdy late on Friday and Saturday nights, making it a trendy spot good for groups and a quick meal.

This pub is a fantastic spot for a lively night out, known for its great beer selection and the energy of a crowded, singing crowd. It offers a wonderful mix of experiences, from relaxing in comfy booths to enjoying the fun of karaoke or the tunes on a good jukebox. The quirky charm is undeniable, with original architectural features and a pleasant surprise waiting upstairs. When the weather is fine, you can step outside to a nice little beer garden, making it a perfect destination for groups.

This lively boozer on Friargate is a haven for rockers, offering brilliant heavy tunes on the jukebox alongside good beer and great service. It’s known for being casual and authentic, with a fantastic pub quiz every Thursday led by quizmaster Eddie. Open late every night until at least 1:30am, the Dog & Partridge also provides outdoor seating for those who want it.