Live Sports — Pubs in Preston

Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn Lane, Preston DT3 6DB

Large garden, play area and separate restaurant. Easy to miss, look for sign on leaving Weymouth. Very close to holiday parks.

Spice Ship Inn

240 Preston Road, Preston DT3 6BJ

Family-friendly Grade II-listed coaching house with wood panelling, low beams and a central bar separating the restaurant from the dog-friendly bar, where screens show televised sport. The restaurant adjoins a covered, elevated patio overlooking a large beer garden. Close to two large caravan sites so gets busy in summer. Curry night on Thursday.

Half Moon & Seven Stars

The Street, Preston CT3 1EB

A cosy, unspoilt 16th century country inn with original bar and hops hanging from the beams. The etched windows indicate Rigden Brewery's previous ownership of the pub. From the main bar you have access to a sports/games room, with pool, darts and sports TV, and there's a large conservatory/restaurant at the rear. Behind the bar there's a small function room. To the rear of the pub there's a patio and beer garden. Real ales feature Shep's Master Brew and a guest ale, typically from a Kent brewery. The menu features traditional, home-made pub fare, a roast on Sunday and take-away fish & chips. Plenty of events keep the pub busy. Gastro-themed evenings; monthly live music; curry and quiz evenings and a wine, prosecco and live music festival in August. Although the pub is not fully-disabled friendly there is ramped access to the restaurant and lower bar area and a disabled toilet. Walkers and dogs are welcome.

Baker Street

30-34 Avenham Street, Preston PR1 3BN

Dating back to the early 1800s the building was originally a public house called the Garth's Arms. It changed names a number of times over the next 200 years from the Duke of Windsor to Maguire’s Tavern, Gaston's and Maguire's before spending a period of time as a night club more recently. It was also once the home of the Little Avenham Brewery. Following significant renovation by its current owners, the Holt Pub Co. it reopened on 8th March 2019 as a free house labelling itself "Preston's latest bohemian bar! Decadence and corruption for everybody!" with DJs, live music and acts on weekly. Modern in appearance with walls stripped back to brickwork; open plan on multiple levels. There is a small outdoor terrace for smokers. Up to four real ales are served.

Krush Sports Bar & Nightclub

158-159 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EJ

Previously the home of Mood Bar (2001-2008) and more recently Ballers Sports Bar (2018) Krush is due to reopen late Nov/Early Dec 2021 specialising showing live sporting events. On the ground floor there will be a Sports Bar with newly updated booth areas as well as our food bar serving fresh hot food throughout the day and on the second floor it will continue to be a Nightclub, open until late with newly updated VIP Booths. Further details to be added once open - real ale is not thought to be served.

Emmanuel Social Club

77 Emmanuel Street, Preston PR1 7HU

Social club. Real ale not served.

New Meadow Street Labour & Social Club

193/195 North Road, Preston PR1 1YQ

CIU affiliated club. Our records show that real ale is available, but no details are known.

Greenlands Club

4 Chatburn Road, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 6BJ

Real ale not thought to be available.

Arkwrights

29-33 Plungington Road, Preston PR1 7EP

Formerly the New Plungington Club located between the Bamboo Chinese takeaway and William Hills Arkwrights has a heavv focus on screening live sports as well as running other events throughout the year. No real ale is served.

Wings & Beer Co.

37-38 Cannon Street, Preston PR1 3NT

Sports bar dedicated to serving American style food made from fresh locally-sourced produce that caters for all tastes, from vegetarian and vegan dishes to gluten-free beers and food options. The interior features wood-panelled and bare-brick walls with twenty TV screens showing a wide variety of sports channels. There are currently twenty-four lines including four hand pumps for cask ale with a commitment to source from local breweries as well as cider, many craft/keg beers and lagers.

Brooklyn Sports Bar

Level, Lancaster Road, Preston PR1 1HT

Sports Bar within the Level games complex in the Guild Hall. Food is available within Brooklyn Sports Bar and the complex at Level.

St. Gregory's Social Club

Blackpool Road, Preston PR1 6HQ

Social club attached to St Gregory's church.

Empire Services Club

Hartington Road, Preston, Preston PR1 8PP

Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club

Garstang Road, Preston, Preston PR3 5JE

The Club has a fully licenced Members Clubhouse, that is open 7 days a week, with 2 lounges, serving a full range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks with SKY SPORTS and BT SPORT.

Ingol Social Club

54a, Whitby Avenue, Preston, Preston PR2 3YP

Ingol Social Club in Preston is a sports or social club suitable for hire for a range of activities, weddings and private functions.

Lea Club

872, Blackpool Road, Lea , Preston, Preston PR2 1XN

Lea Club is a social members club that welcomes, families, the older generation and the younger generation. Non-members CAN enter and buy without joining.There is a bowling green for use (bring your own woods) with a small charge unless there is a match on. There is also a function room for hire on Friday nights, Saturday all day and Sunday days and weekly star nights on a Saturday, which include, entertainment, quiz and play your cards right.

Lane Ends

442-446 Blackpool Rd, Ashton, Preston PR2 1HX

Lively, modernised pub in a very prominent location at the Lane Ends traffic lights. Several drinking areas around a central bar. Quiz every Thursday. Up to four real ales are served - either Greene King beers or from the GK list. 10% discount to CAMRA members.

Wellington

124 Tulketh Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble,, Preston PR2 1AR

Friendly end terraced community and family oriented pub . A comfortable single main room has six hand pumps , while a room to the rear is for Pool and darts. Front entry is by a flight of steps, but there is level access at the side from Waterloo Terrace. Live music Saturday night, open mic every Wednesday and all sports TV shown. CAMRA members get a discount of 25p off a pint on production of a membership card. Branch Pub of the Season, Winter 2015/6 and runner up Branch Pub of the Year 2016.

Wheatsheaf

50 Water Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2NL

Victorian local on the way to Preston marina, a mile from the city centre. Beer prices among the lowest in the area. Big on TV sports. Live music plays Friday and Saturday nights. There is disabled access through the courtyard. Five guest beers include at least one from Moorhouse's, otherwise they come from anywhere in the country. The pub had a short spell as Mighty Muldoons and the photo from that era is by Jim Holderness.

Grand Junction

2 Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2NN

Former Matthew Brown pub in the ex-industrial and docklands area of Preston. This is a street corner locals' pub on a busy junction that has suffered over recent years with the closure of some nearby large manufacturing businesses. It is now a single room wrapped around the bar but still retains evidence of when it had three separate rooms. Can get fairly busy later in the evenings especially at weekends. No Real Ale is currently served.

Brook Tavern

403 Brook St, Preston PR2 3AH

Formerly known as the Cattle Market, the name was changed to the Brook in early 2014. Substantial three storey pub off Blackpool Road. Inside is a single L-shaped room with a pool table at each end and several TVs. Typical pub grub is served and there is regular live entertainment. The beers available may change from those shown. Particularly busy for major sports events. The modern housing estate to the rear of the pub is built on the site of Preston's cattle market.

Plungington Hotel

67 Lytham Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3AR

Traditional family-friendly community pub with a large lounge, central bar and restaurant area to one side with traditional pub games and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The pub has six handpumps in total. Possibly the largest beer garden in Preston with some sheltered seating and a large grass area.

Sherwood

Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9GA

Friendly local,situated close to residential estates opposite a primary school. Being refurbished Jan/Feb 2017

White Hart

230 Watling St Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8AD

Suburban pub on main road consisting of an open plan main bar area,a dining area which was once the public bar and a separate games room to the rear. A pub with a strong emphasis on live sports on TV. Real ale served with one changing guest ale.

Pig & Whistle

849 Blackpool Rd, Lea, Preston PR2 1QS

Large pub on main road between Blackpool and Preston. A food driven venue with carvery, pizza oven and usual pub type menu.

Hogarths

140a Church St, Preston, Preston PR1 3BQ

Modern open plan pub on main street in Preston town centre next to the church. Up to 5 hand-pumped real ales including two house beers which are brewed by Cheadle Brew House at their Brew Pub, the George & Dragon in Cheadle. Guest ales typically include local breweries. The pub is an old Victorian gin palace which now serves over 170 varieties of gin. Multiple TV screens and comfortable seating make this a great pub to watch live sports. This pub was previously called the Academy and prior to that the Varsity.

Angel

39 Lune St, Preston PR1 2NN

Single-level small cosy lounge area (so it can get a bit crowded) with a function room upstairs and 5-star toilets downstairs. There are three hand pumps, two for cask ales regularly featuring beers from Rock Solid Brewery in Blackpool with the other currently offering a real cider. Other drinks on offer include bottled craft beers plus wines, gins, keg beers and lagers plus a good range of cocktails. Special offers often available aimed at (but not exclusive to) students.

Nostalgia Cocktail Bar

53 Fylde Road, Preston PR1 2XQ

Nostalgia Cocktail Bar took over the premises following the closure of the former real ale establishment Speakeasy. Real ale is not believed served at this time.

Black Horse

166 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EJ

Classic Victorian Grade II listed pub in the main shopping area close to the historic open market, with its tiled bar and walls and mosaic floor,it has a nationally important historic pub interior. The two front rooms, with real fires are adorned with Robinson's memorabilia and photos of old Preston; the famous "hall of mirrors" seating area is to the rear. Real Cider and a selection of pork pies are always available. Four Robinson's beers are available with ever-changing guest beers coming from far and wide. These are sourced through Titanic but not simply limited to their own range so you're likely to find a varied range on offer. Upstairs function room available to hire, plus there is an open smoking terrace. Awarded the 2019/20 George Lee Memorial Trophy, the local branch's premier award.

Eldon

17 Eldon Street, Preston PR1 7YD

This is a friendly backstreet pub that underwent a tasteful refurbishment in 2021. There is a separate dart and pool room off the bar area, an upstairs room and a large outside area with seating and TV. There are one or two well-kept cask ales available on rotation. Sky Sports and BT Sports are shown and the spacious bar area has plenty of seating.

Golden Cross

60 Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1DD

The Golden Cross fun bar has cheap drink offers, live music, DJs. It is free entry every day with karaoke 4 days a week and Happy Hours 7 days a week. Regular drinks served are John Smith's Bitter, Boddingtons, Carling, Strongbow cider and Fosters. Real Ale is not regularly served but can be found occasionally.

Guild

99 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ

Large detached building converted to a pub about 25 years ago. Inside is an L-shaped bar,wooden floored with bare brick pillars and walls. It is divided by partitions into zones for dining,sports with several televisions and a quiet zone. Normally a minimum of 4 real alas available with more at weekends. Guest ales are now sourced from the SIBA list, so could come from anywhere. Previously known as the Hogshead, the photograph illustrating this earlier incarnation is by Jim Holderness.

Moorbrook

370 North Rd, Preston PR1 1RU

Now privately owned, this pub is where the West Lancs CAMRA branch was formed in 1973. It has a traditional style wood panelled bar with two rooms off the main bar area, The beer garden to the rear is a sun trap. Food now features authentic wood-fired pizzas. The eight guest beers can be sourced from all over the country, providing a wide choice of regional and beer types while retaining a strong emphasis on local microbreweries. The pub gets very busy on PNE match days when it opens its doors at 11am. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019.

New Britannia

6 Heatley St, Preston PR1 2XB

A once-popular city centre real ale venue has suffered from a regular change of licensee in recent years, although this now appears more settled. The tidy one-roomed pub is split either side of the entrance into two distinct areas: one for the bar and lounge; the other for the pool table and TV screens. Occasionally DJs play at the pub. An outside enclosed seating area at the rear is accessed via steps down.

Old Black Bull

35 Friargate, Preston PR1 2AT

Mock Tudor city centre pub with a tiled exterior. A small front vault, a main bar with two comfortable lounge areas combine to make this a popular venue. There is also a patio to the rear. Live music on Friday and Saturday evenings and televised sport is shown. Whilst partially tied to Greene King the guest beers can be sourced free of tie with up to five cask ales on offer often including Wainwright and Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker.

Bull & Royal

Church Street, Preston PR1 3BU

Historic pub which was once part of Preston's premier hotel. The main bar is accessed from the street via a courtyard, but there is also Harry's Bar at the front of the building, although this is only used on occasions. This pub can get busy at weekends. Drinkers should note that real ale is only available in the rear bar and that the handpumps are towards the rear and partly hidden by a pillar (so easily missed). In addition to the two Moorhouse's beers, one changing guest is now available.

Old Vic

79 Fishergate, Preston PR1 2UH

This pub is handily located opposite the railway station and on bus routes into the city. With rolling live updates of train departures showing inside this makes a welcoming retreat for those waiting for a train or needing to while away an hour or two due to unexpected delays. It's a popular pub that can get busy at weekends with a number of TVs showing sports events and is also a rare city centre pub for darts enthusiasts. To the rear is an outdoor decked smoking area and a car park (only available on Sunday and in the evenings). Seven hand pumps offer a good range of beers in the area, with local microbreweries usually represented. Real ale carry-outs are regularly available, as are third-of-a-pint taster paddles. Accepts the old CAMRA Wetherspoon's vouchers but is not signed up to the new CAMRA voucher scheme (2019).

Dog & Partridge

44 Friargate, Preston PR1 2AT

Originally known as the Old Dog & Partridge this town centre pub is long renowned as "Preston's No.1 Rock Bar" and has live bands on every weekend. There is an emphasis on home cooked food during the day and on the first Saturday of every month is a singles' night with a free disco and buffet. There are three cask ales available.

Princess Alice

29-31 Cambridge Walk, Preston PR1 7SL

A large traditional friendly Victorian local in a redeveloped residential area. The ornate tile work reflects the former Matthew Brown brewery ownership. The interior has been modernised and opened out. Large number of TV screens showing multiple (often sports) channels. The pub is only 15 minutes walk from Deepdale stadium and is popular on Preston North End match days. There are four handpumps serving beers from small Lancashire breweries often including Lancaster and Worsthorne.

Station

11 Butler St, Preston PR1 8BN

The nearest pub to Preston railway station.There are two rooms, a front room for diners and drinkers looking across to the station and a sports bar for those wanting to play games or watch TV.

Sun

112 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE

A popular city centre pub comprising one large room with plenty of comfortable seating to the front,and with ample standing room near the bar when things get busy. There is also a raised area to the right where pub games are played. Pool table is free to play on Mondays. HQ for the Preston branch of the Celtic supporters club. Regular beers from the Thwaite's range are Mild and Gold with Wainwright also on offer.

Slug & Lettuce

144-6 Church Street, Preston PR1 3AB

Currently closed for refurbishment the Slug & Lettuce is due to open in December 2021. Further details to follow.

Adelphi

43 Fylde Street, Preston PR1 7DP

Overlooking a large roundabout in the heart of the university campus, daytime food trade for the students is the basis of their custom, backed by their entertainment but at weekends trade is boosted by the non-student population eager to watch live sport on its big screen. Extensive refurbishment took place in 2021. Downstairs is largely open plan with spacious seating. Upstairs for live music. No real ales are served.

Army & Navy

74 Meadow ST, Preston PR1 1TS

A former Matthew Brown house no longer selling real ale. The picture of the pub in MB colours was taken by Jim Holderness and is used with permission.

Hesketh's Arms

421 New Hall Lane, Preston PR1 4SY

The Hesketh's Arms reopened in late 2018 under Marston's ownership. This is a large stone-built pub located on New Hall Lane opposite Preston Cemetery. Recently modernised it's a family-friendly and open plan pub with a central bar and four separate comfortable seating areas off the main bar area. There's a warm welcome from staff and children are welcome up to 9pm in the evening. Real ale is again served with three changing beers from the Marston's range.

Ferret

55 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ

The Ferret is predominantly a live music pub opposite the University student union but is not strictly a student pub. There are five handpumps featuring a changing array of beers with LocAles often featuring. One changing cask cider is also available. Rock music (recorded) is played most of the time and there may be a cover charge on the door for some live music although Friday and Saturday nights are usually free of charge. Live music includes rock, heavy metal, jazz and many other styles. On other gig nights the doors open at 7 pm. Branch Pub of the Season Spring 2014.

Moor Park

15 Garstang Rd, Preston PR1 1LA

A traditional locals pub on the outskirts of the city with three seating areas off the main bar and an outside drinking area to the rear serving two regular cask ales. Live music features at the weekends and there are pub teams including pool, darts and dominoes. Reasonably priced food is available with all day breakfasts, jacket potatoes, burgers etc.

Northern Way

79 Friargate, Preston PR1 2ED

This city centre bar has previously been O'Neill's and more recently Shenanigans before it underwent a significant refurbishment and reopened in October 2018 under the name of the Northern Way. Serving real ales, it has four hand pumps, one for a regular house beer, and the other three rotating usually with a local beer such as Moorhouse or Bank Top and a regular stout from Cheadle Brew House renamed as Northern Way Intrepid Traveller. Beer prices are amongst the lowest in the area. There are many TVs showing mainly sports and the pub can be busy especially at weekends. A sheltered rooftop terrace is provided with seating and heating. The pub is also notable for the series of murals, which have been painted on the gable end facing Edward Street in recent years (see above); initially Brexit related, then commemorating the end of World War 1 and most recently celebrating the NHS, the emergency services and key workers in the fight against Coronavirus.

Popworld

13 Church St, Preston PR1 3BQ

Music pub aimed at young drinkers.

Roper Hall

113-114 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE

Recently refurbished town centre pub and late night venue now selling three changing real ales and real handpulled cider, plus a selection of craft beers. Quiet and comfortable weekday afternoons, but can get loud and busy during the evening and at weekends. Jukebox is controllable for free via wifi via the Secret DJ app. There is live music in the upstairs room (The Dark Room) on Friday nights (occasionally with a charge) and open mic nights on Sunday evenings. Huge upstairs games room with pool tables air-hockey etc with a separate bar. The pub operates a reward card and a collectors card (buy 12 get one free). A recent convert to real ale with a management team looking to expand and diversify that side of the trade. 3 x 1/3 pint beer paddles are available as well as 2/3 pint glasses for the stronger beers. The CAMRA Voucher Scheme is also available. Awarded Pub of the Season (Autumn 2016)