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Preston Pub Festival is spreading festive cheer for the first time with The 12 Pubs of Christmas.
The trail features the same mix of historic and modern pubs that took part in the last festival in September, highlighting the best of Preston’s independent pub scene.
Each venue has its own distinct character, but all share the same spirit – great beer, great food, and a warm welcome.
A Preston Pub Festival spokesperson said: “Pick up your 12 Pubs of Christmas postcard and get stamping as you make your way through the trail.
“You’ve got the whole month of December to complete your card, so enjoy everything there is to discover from Preston’s brilliant independent pub scene. Think seasonal ales, mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, festive scran, and cracking Christmas quizzes.”
The 12 Pubs of Christmas are:
Bar Pintxos: Located by the Flag Market, serving excellent Spanish beer, wine and cocktails as well as delicious Pintxos.
The Continental: A Preston institution situated by Avenham & Miller Parks, offering beautifully presented food alongside high-quality drinks.
Plug & Taps: A friendly microbar in Lune Street, specialising in craft and world beer with 10 keg and four cask lines, a can and bottle fridge, wine and spirits.
The Orchard: Located in a cosy corner of Preston’s Indoor Market, this craft beer bar has 10 keg lines, three cask beers and an excellent selection of wines and spirits.
Winckley Street Ale House: A family-owned spot situated on the most picturesque cobbled street in Preston, with 14 beer lines all sourced from independent breweries.
The Black Horse: Grade II listed pub in Friargate, the only one in the UK with three entrances on three streets, and CAMRA Lancashire’s Pub of the Year 2024.
The Moorbrook: Home of quality beer and quirky wood-fired pizzas, The Moorbrook is located just outside the city centre at 370 North Road.
Chain House: A microbrewery with an onsite taproom in Market Street West, serving fresh, in-house beers alongside guest beers, ciders, wines and spirits.
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The Guild Ale House: Preston’s original craft pub, located in Lancaster Road, where you’ll find cask, craft and continental beers sourced by Gary, the knowledgeable and friendly landlord.
Plau: An historic and beautiful venue in Friargate, dating back to the 1600s and featuring an excellent drinks selection and an underground bar.
The Old Vic: Situated across from the railway station, a deceptively large traditional pub serving seven rotating hand pumps and a range of keg beers.
Winedown: An underground wine bar with super cosy Mediterranean vibes in Lancaster Road, over 100 different bottled wines, Preston’s best whisky selection, plus more.
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