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Old Black Bull, Preston

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Operator: Funky Owl Pubs
35 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT (View on Google Map)
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Refurbished in late 2025, this city centre ale house is now smart and welcoming. Up to five cask ales are available with JW Lees Boddingtons Bitter being the regular. The entrance lobby has two doors with the one on the left leading to the snug. Decorated in shades of green with bench seating, this is a quiet TV free zone away from the bustle of the main pub. The second door leads into the largely open plan main section of the pub. To the right are several booths and a pool table. The area in front of the bar has an attractive tiled floor (sadly the old black and white tiles were damaged beyond repair and have had to be replaced), while the open area towards the rear has wood flooring. Extensive bench seating and a mix of table heights gives plenty of seating, in a pleasant and stylish setting. Pictures of Preston in bygone years adorn the walls. No food is served but you are welcome to bring your own.

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Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/12/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
LAW/5302
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 hours ago at Old Black Bull, Preston.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky
Live Music Live Music
Every Friday evening
Garden Garden
Patio area to the rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
nearby (chargeable)
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Pool
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (550m)
Preston (Lancs)

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