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This category relates to all things to do with food and drink in Preston, from food festivals to the latest news on restaurants, bars and pubs in the city

Dukpond owner faces criticism for closure text message and not paying staff

Andrea Mellon who ran Dukpond Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston restaurant owner has defended her decision to tell staff of its closure via text message. Dukpond in Cross Street closed on Wednesday and on Thursday its owner Andrea Mellon […]

8 years ago
Dukpond owner says Preston ‘traffic issues’ caused restaurant closure

Andrea Mellon who ran Dukpond Pic: Tony Worrall A restaurant owner who decided to shut her popular tapas haunt has blamed ‘traffic issues’ for its closure. Dukpond closed on Wednesday with Andrea Mellon saying it was a mix […]

8 years ago
Preston tapas restaurant Dukpond closes

A selection of Dukpond's dishes A popular Preston city centre tapas restaurant is to close its doors. Dukpond in Cross Street has announced it to shut after a decade at various locations. Andrea Mellon, who […]

8 years ago
Penwortham pub The Pear Tree back open after major revamp

How the new look Pear Tree has shaped up Pics: Donna Clifford A Penwortham pub has reopened following an extensive refurbishment under a new landlord. Tim Hughes invited South Ribble MP Seema Kennedy down to pull the first pint a The Pear […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Beer festival Hopfest returning to Preston Grasshoppers

Beer glass at the Preston Grasshoppers beer festival 2015 Ale fans are set to camp out on a rugby pitch as thousands of pints are served at a fast-growing Preston beer festival. Preston Grasshoppers is seeing Hopfest return after […]

8 years ago
Waffle cafe due to open in Preston

Work is ongoing at Off The Waffle in Friargate A waffle cafe is preparing to open in Preston, expanding from its Chester base. Off the Waffle has begun work on converting a Friargate unit into a sweet and savoury […]

8 years ago
Indian restaurant in Fulwood to reopen as Sai Surbhi

The Double Tree is about to undergo a revamp A troubled Indian restaurant in Preston is to reopen under new owners. Double Tree in Garstang Road, Fulwood, has struggled after being raided by immigration officers who found a staff […]

8 years ago
Takeaway review: Gourmet fish and chips and tackling the Sumo Dogs at Friargate Fish and Chips

Chips were crinkled, fish was flaky and soft As it was National Fish and Chip day it seemed rude not to see what Preston’s newest chippy had to offer. Friargate Fish and Chips opened on Tuesday in what […]

8 years ago
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