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Grey Friar, Preston

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Operator: Friar Ltd
144 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ (View on Google Map)
(01772) 558542
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Modern open-plan pub with raised areas to the side and rear. Preston's students and citizens,both young and old, appreciate the range of ales and food at good prices. The social mix creates a bustling atmosphere and the bar can get extremely busy at weekends. The guest beers vary in both style and strength, often sourced locally.

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Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LAW/5294
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bowland - Buster IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowland - Buster IPA
Bowland - Buster IPA Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times
Bowland - Buster IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bowland - Buster IPA

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Grey Friar, Preston.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Moorhouse's - Straw Dog TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - Straw Dog
Moorhouse's - Straw Dog Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted twice
Moorhouse's - Straw Dog
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Moorhouse's - Straw Dog

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Grey Friar, Preston.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joseph Holt - Two Hoots TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Grey Friar, Preston.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowland (varies) , JW Lees (varies) , Moorhouse's (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (600m)
Preston (Lancs)

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