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Hogarths, Preston

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140a Church St, Preston, Preston, PR1 3BU (View on Google Map)
(01772) 253010
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Modern open plan pub on main street in Preston town centre next to the church. Up to four hand-pumped real ales can be found. Guest ales typically include local breweries. The pub is an old Victorian gin palace, which now serves over 170 varieties of gin. Multiple TV screens and comfortable seating make this a great pub to watch live sports. This pub was previously called the Academy and prior to that the Varsity and has a magnificent mural adorning the gable end, created in 2023 by graffiti artist, Shawn Sharpe, which is of Preston’s crest, the lamb of St Wilfrid, the patron saint of Preston.

Misleading Dispense

This venue has been flagged by CAMRA volunteers as using a misleading dispense method to serve beer.

This is a 'Fresh Ale' - a keg beer served through a cask handpump. Find out more here Handpump Hijack.

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Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Academy; Varsity
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
17/05/2025
Last surveyed
17/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Amber Taverns
Pub ID
LAW/5286
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Lancaster (varies) , Wily Fox (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
occasional and DJ Thursday and Sunday
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (850m)
Preston (Lancs)

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