City's pubs show their pulling power as festival returns

Preston Pub Festival is returning for 2025 with 12 venues taking part over three days.

- by Kate Rosindale

A celebration of the city's vibrant pub and bar scene, the festival will run from Friday 19 September to Sunday 21 September.

The weekend is designed to honour Preston's rich pub heritage and the diverse range of venues that make the city's nightlife so special.

With a huge range of beers and ciders on offer, each venue will also have its own special events such as live music, a tap takeover, or food offerings.

A mix of historic pubs and modern venues will be taking part, including:

Bar Pintxos: Located by the Flag Market, serving excellent Spanish beer, wine and cocktails.