Former Roper Hall on Friargate becomes new Irish pub Molly O’Malleys

Molly O'Malleys on Friargate. Pic: Blog Prestom — Molly O’Malleys on Friargate. Pic: Blog Preston

The former Roper Hall building on Friargate in Preston has opened as a new Irish Pub.

Molly O’Malleys opened its doors on Friday 17 January and will be open seven days a week.

The building has undergone a refurbishment and re-brand which now celebrates everything Irish.

The opening night at Molly O'Malleys. Pic: Molly O'Malleys — The opening night at Molly O’Malleys. Pic: Molly O’Malleys

Described as “all about live music and entertainment in a feel-good atmosphere,” the pub has weekly quizzes and karaoke nights.

They run ‘Pot Luck,’ a smartphone quiz on Tuesdays, ‘Paddy Oke’ Karaoke and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 2pm.

With over 50 spirits, draught and cocktails, along with Guinness – the pub will also show all major sporting events on 10 screens across the venue.

“If you love the Irish spirit, Molly’s is the place for you to enjoy a relaxing drink or a good old Irish knees up,” say the owners.

Molly O'Malleys live entertainment. Pic: Molly O'Malleys — Molly O’Malleys live entertainment. Pic: Molly O’Malleys

It’s the second recent rebirth for Roper after it had re-opened as an axe-throwing and other bar sports venue, alongside being a bar, in August last year.

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