The New Continental, Preston

After a decent walk from the station I got to this pub which overlooks the railway bridge and the River Ribble. Lots of different areas to sit including a conservatory and beer garden. 9 beers and ciders on on 6 visible handpulls. A good pub despite it being a bit of an arse to get to.

As mentioned a bit of a trek from the main town, but a pleasant one. The pub itself comes across as a bit foodie but this is more than made up for with a pretty good beer range. Wort a look for the beers but there is little else that would attract me back.

It's a fair old schlep to reach this pub, especially if you go back up the steep hill in Avenham Park. It looks a bit strange standing on its own under the railway viaduct, but there's a good choice of beer for most people, but Rochdale pubs always have Vocation and Pictish on, so not as good for me. My pint was in good nick though. It's not really my type of place as it's mainly set up for diners.

A very surprising and rather good pub, tucked away in a backstreet backwater between the river and the park, which seems to be a conglomeration of several buildings joined together with modern extensions. Notable things are the large garden area, the live music list but especially the beer range, as described below. The Naughty & Nice stout was indeed dangerously drinkable. For those who don't fancy the walk, the 119 bus stops just down the road.