Single room bar adjacent to the University. Formerly known as Hearts of Oak, then the Variety it reopened on 8th September 2018 and has been re-named Vinyl Tap. There are six real ale pumps on the bar, including their house beer from Kirkby Lonsdale brewery, vinyl themed events and a vinyl-style jukebox where people can pick and chose vinyl from an ever-growing collection or bring their own to be played while enjoying a drink and a bite to eat with a wide range of authentic German hotdogs available from 4pm. Fridays and Saturdays vary between live music artists and guest vinyl DJ slots with music spanning most genres. There is also a quiz every Wednesday and Open Mic on a Monday. Awarded the Central Lancashire CAMRA Most Improved Pub of the Year 2019.