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Baker Street, Preston

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Opens at 6:00pm
30-34 Avenham Street, Preston, PR1 3BN (View on Google Map)
(01772) 822444
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Dating back to the early 1800s the building was originally a public house called the Garth's Arms. It changed names a number of times over the next 200 years from the Duke of Windsor to Maguire’s Tavern, Gaston's and Maguire's before spending a period of time as a night club more recently. It was also once the home of the Little Avenham Brewery.

Following significant renovation it reopened on 8th March 2019 as a free house labelling itself, "Preston's latest bohemian bar! Decadence and corruption for everybody!" with DJs, live music and acts on weekly. Modern in appearance with walls stripped back to brickwork it is open-plan on multiple levels and there is a small outdoor terrace for smokers. Cask ale is not currently served.

Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Villa Bar; Ava's; SoBar; Noir; New City Bar; Gaston's; Maguire's Tavern; Duke of Windsor; Garth's Arms
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
23/08/2025
Last surveyed
14/08/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
C2H6O LTD
Pub ID
LAW/16869
Asset of Community Value
Monday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00am
Saturday
Noon - 3:00am
Sunday
1:00pm - 10:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled access via the lift immediately as you enter the main door with wheelchair and disabled friendly toilets and ramp
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Monday Quiz night
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Beer Festival Beer Festival
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (700m)
Preston (Lancs)

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