The Black Horse, Preston

Surprised I haven’t already reviewed this outstanding pub in spite of many, many visits, there’s little to add to the many reviews already posted. I chose the small front right hand snug to enjoy an excellent Unicorn, other beers available were from Ashover, Alter Ego, Titanic (Plum Porter) and there were three ciders, Apart from the Unicorn the only other Robinson’s beer was Dizzy Blonde, disappointingly no Old Tom although a sign says it’s on every day.

8 hand pulls for real ale plus several for real cider. Only a couple of Robinsons ales and the rest were guests at the time of my visit a week or so back. The barman was friendly and knowledgeable and was happy to offer a sample. This is an old fashioned multi room pub, very nicely done out. There were a couple of ales by Titanic, and with the benefit of hindsight I probably should have gone for one of those, but I fell into the trap of trying something new, Jester by Nailmaker Brewing Company, which was nice enough without being anything special. I would be very open to the idea of paying a return visit at some point.