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Vinyl Tap, Preston

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Opens at 3:00pm
28 Adelphi St, Preston, PR1 7BE (View on Google Map)
(01772) 555995
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Single room bar adjacent to the University. Formerly known as Hearts of Oak, then the Variety it reopened on 8th September 2018 and has been re-named Vinyl Tap. There are up to five real ales served on handpump, reducing to three or four during summer months when you'll find one or more real ciders, vinyl themed events where people can select from an ever-growing "pick and choose" vinyl selection or bring their own to be played while enjoying a drink and a bite to eat with a wide range of authentic German hotdogs available from 4pm. Cask ale £3 a pint and Keg £3.50 on a Wednesday. Fridays and Saturdays feature live music with a rock and roots theme. There is also a quiz every Thursday and Open Mic on a Thursday. Cask ale £3 a pint on a Sunday.

Awarded the Central Lancashire CAMRA Most Improved Pub of the Year 2019 and Pub of the Season Spring 2022.

Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hearts of Oak; Variety
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
23/08/2025
Last surveyed
01/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shades and Volume Limited
Pub ID
LAW/5347
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
3:00pm - Midnight
Friday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 10 times
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Vinyl Tap, Preston.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Events Events
Open Jam on a Monday, Quiz night 9pm every Tuesday, Open Mic on a Thursday, Live music Fridays and Saturdays and Classic Concerts on the Big Screen every Sunday
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Featuring Seacider on handpump and others such as Hunt's Cider. To check that these are real consult the list via the link below. Real Cider & Perry List https://camra.org.uk/producers
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (800m)
Preston (Lancs)

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