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Ancient Oak, Preston

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Operator: Ember Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
Merrytrees Lane, Cottam, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0NZ (View on Google Map)
(01772) 731992
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A large modern building with a single L-shaped bar area, separated into drinking areas in front of the bar and dining areas to the side. Refurbished in 2016 as a popular family food pub they also sell 2-3 ciders on rotation. Open log fire in winter.

Monday & Thursday cask club when there is a £1 discount off all cask ales (CAMRA discount doesn't apply).

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
LAW/5188
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly at Ancient Oak, Preston.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
with electric car charging point
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz on a Monday
Function Room Function Room
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p a pint except Monday & Thursday
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
88, 44
Directions
just off Sir Tom Finney Way

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