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Operator: Plau (Preston) Limited
115 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE (View on Google Map)
  • Outstanding pub restoration

The Plau opened in November 2018 after more than three years of careful and sensitive restoration of the building which dates from the the 18th century. The name recalls the fact that the Plough Inn occupied the property in the 18th,19th and early 20th centuries, which finally closed as a licensed premises in 1923. The resurrection after 95 years of closure must be one of the longest gaps in the country.

The main bar is spread over three levels on the ground floor. A further two bars are in the Vault Bar (an original vaulted brick cellar including a restored and exposed 40-foot stone-built well) and on the first floor serving the dining room overlooking Friargate.

Up to four cask ales are available, sourced from a wide range of microbreweries. There are also fourteen key lines serving a range of craft beers along with an extensive range of gins.

In June 2023 the modern Spanish tapas restaurant, Fino @ Plau relocated from Guildhall Street to the upstairs dining room at the Plau, offering an even more varied food experience.

Historical Information

Historic England

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building dating back to the 1700s

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Plough Inn
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
23/08/2025
Last surveyed
02/11/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Plau (Preston) Limited
Pub ID
LAW/17102
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

Opened in 2018 after more than three years of careful and sensitive restoration of a building which dates from the C18. The name recalls that the Plough Inn previously occupied the property for over 200 years. This resurrection after 95 years of closure is a triumph. The main bar is on three levels with two more bars in an original vaulted brick cellar including a 40-feet stone-built well. Winner of the CAMRA Pub Design Award for conservation in 2019.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (600m)
Preston (Lancs)

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