News and information about the Friargate area of Preston, Lancashire. Friargate is a key corridor between the city centre and the university campus, home to many shops and a growing amount of student flats.
Best of Preston compilation album to launch at city taproom
An album of songs from Preston singer-songwriters is set to launch at a city taproom next month. Chain House Brewing Co and Tap Room will host the party for the […]
A longstanding jeweller and goldsmith is ready for retirement after 47 years operating in Preston. David Jones, who will turn 68 next month, and is sole proprieter David Jones Goldsmiths […]
The Black Horse in Friargate is now on a three-year run of being named as the Central Lancashire Campaign For Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub of the Year. The dedicated team – Dan, the […]
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 […]
A historic pub has continued its ‘best pub in the city’ status but narrowly missed out on the UK-wide crown. The Black Horse in Friargate is now on a three-year […]
A new fish and chip shop will be opening on Hill Street close to Friargate with plans to open a connecting lounge restaurant in the weeks ahead. The restaurant, FRYDAY, […]
It’s set to be a snow day for many Prestonians as up to 7cm could fall across the city. Many households have been opening the curtains to see a snow […]
A grade-II listed pub in the heart of Preston is on the market. The Old Black Bull in Friargate has been put up for sale by brewery Greene King. The […]