Pubs
Continental’s Beer Festival prepares for tenth showing with more than 100 ales
One of Preston’s most popular summer events for real ale fans returns at the end of May. The Continental’s Beer Festival is three days of ales, ciders and food from around the world. This will be the tenth time the beer barrels have been unloaded on South Meadow Lane and over 100 ales are going to be on offer. Beer lovers first enjoyed a tipple [...]
12 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Tithebarn pub re-opens
The shutters have come down once again from the Tithebarn pub in central Preston. We previously reported that the public house on Lord Street may have served its last pint. Happily, our fears have been unfounded as the pub recently re-opened. The Tithebarn has had a chequered history having closed and re-opened every year since 2010. It was earmarked for demolition in 2012 as part [...]
52 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Another Preston pub to become flats: Plans lodged for The Tanners Arms
A pub standing since the 1870s could become student flats after plans were lodged with the council. The Tanners Arms on Adelphi Street and the corner of Springfield Street is in the heart of Preston’s student population. It’s been closed since late last year. Two apartments will be created with five bedrooms in each, a lounge and kitchen. A statement from the developers state they [...]
59 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Abandoned pub formerly run by Preston North End legend could be turned into homes
A pub which used to be run by former Preston North End and England player Tommy Roberts could be turned into flats. The Stephenson’s Arms on East Street has been boarded up for years but now a property developer wants to turn it into a range of different accommodation. Roberts, who played over 200 times for the Lilywhites scoring nearly 150 goals and appeared twice [...]
114 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Visit Hart Brewery in Preston
Fancy a brewery tour in the heart of Preston? Visit Hart Brewery on Greenbank Street to see how their ales are made and Meet the Brewer. Enjoy a range of Finest Fylde real ales and learn about the brewing process. Enjoy the taste of Lancashire with a real Lancashire Hot Pot! During the visit, guests will be given a talk covering our 15 year [...]
115 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
The Tithebarn pub close closes its doors (again)
What seems to have become a common sight in recent years, the Tithebarn public house on Lord Street, Preston, has put shutters up on its windows and doors. Has it served its last pint? The city centre pub has closed and reopended every year since 2010. In 2012 it was earmarked for demolition as part of the Tithebarn regeneration plan. The brewery did not want [...]
134 days ago by Tony Worrall Share