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Vinyl Tap, Preston
Preston
PR1 7BE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about Vinyl Tap
This visit to the Vinyl Tap felt very different to our last in October 2019. Last time we had approached from the city centre in the daylight and the area didn't seem too bad. This time we approached from the rear in the dark. Just at the end of the street, a drug deal was going wrong!
Inside was much busier than our last visit. Back then, we had been able to select some vinyl to play. This time, the record player was off and everybody was watching The Rocky Horror Show intently. This was showing in honour of the death of Tim Curry. A few were dancing to the music and many were obviously big fans.
Despite us arriving not too long before midnight last orders, bar staff were quite jolly and welcoming. Oakham Citra is the regular cask ale here. There were a couple of guests for our visit - Green Duck Reptillia & Ridge Brew Goldrush 1846. A couple of ciders were also available - Hunt's Bull Walloper & Lilley's Mango.
It feels a bit grungy in here but it has something a little different from many other pubs in Preston. So, I'm sure I'll be back again one day.
On 30th August 2026
- rating: 6
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Old Boots left this review about Vinyl Tap
Another of those pubs that advertises opening hours and can’t be arsed to stick to them or tell people when they change. I can accept things like WhatPub, Google and Facebook aren’t reliable but the sign in the window has a little bit more credibility but no, it says Saturdays open at 1pm we were there at 2 and 3 and it was firmly closed. All the other sources give various times. A bloody GBG listed pub as well. Scroats.
On 13th October 2024
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ROB Camra left this review about Vinyl Tap
Personally I quite liked this pub despite the reservation of some of the others on the crawl, but then again I still have and play loads of vinyl at home. I also had a pint of the Oakham Citra which was in great nick. I'll call in this one again as well.
On 23rd May 2022
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about Vinyl Tap
Student rock/alt pub. Hundred’s of LPs available which the staff will put on at the customer’s request – I got the Manic’s Gold Against the Soul loudly in its entirety. Also The Young Ones was being shown with subtitles on a drop-down screen and there was a small stage for live music. Hairy barman who was dead friendly and treated chatting to customers as part of his day job. Five cask, I went for Farm Yard Hoof Stout which was in great shape (NBSS 4). I rather liked this one, it was at odds with a lot of the others pubs done that day. GBG ’22 listed.
On 19th May 2022
- rating: 8
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Moby Duck left this review about Vinyl Tap
The day was beging to take its toll by the time I reached this pub, being the tenth of the day so far, It's a music pub which I have no preferances about either way but in this instance I didn't get much in the way of atmosphere or warmth from the pub, I had a pint of obligatory Oakham Citra as Steve C reminded me I should, and it was fine, however I didn't feel a need to return to this pub.
On 15th May 2022
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Vinyl Tap
You'll get a good idea of what to expect from the name, with music (both live and recorded) being the main draw. However, it had more or an alehouse feel when I visited at a quieter time. Five real ales available on handpump, including an excellent Ruby Treasure new world red ale from Donkeystone (£1.80, half).
On 4th May 2022
- rating: 7
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Strongers . left this review about Vinyl Tap
As the name suggests, Vinyl Tap is a music pub and there is a stage area to the left of the entrance. This area is used for live music, but during my visit on a recent Friday afternoon they were showing muted Young Ones on a projector screen. Table, chairs and banquette seating are found throughout, as are boxes of vinyl records. The bar in the right hand corner supports five handpumps alongside a standard and premium keg range. The service was friendly, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit here again.
On 2nd May 2022
- rating: 6
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Steve of N21 left this review about Vinyl Tap
I would like to borrow their own description from their web site as it sums up its mission statement very well.
“Vinyl Tap is Preston’s ONLY vinyl record themed Rock and Roots bar. With over a thousand records, live music, award winning beer, and a great food selection of Authentic German Currywurst, Loaded Dogs and our own Vinyl Tapas, Vinyl Tap is THE place to be if you love rock n roll!"
Situated on a street corner ,this looks like it was a proper pub at some point back in the day but now internally as described below.
Very impressive vinyl collection which the bar keep will put on for you and a decent range of well priced ales as described below.
Not particularly busy for our early evening visit and was slightly lacking in atmosphere, but I am sure that is very different later on, especially if there is live music on.
It fulfils a purpose and does it well. But if it is only a pint of ale you are after I wouldn’t advise leaving The Moorbrook for this one.
On 1st May 2022
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about Vinyl Tap
As described below, this pub's USP is a the bespoke vinyl selection.
My half of Farm Yard's Hoof at £1.85 was probably the cheapest drink of the day, but lacks tasting notes in my notes.
On 25th April 2022
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Vinyl Tap
Another good line up of cask ales in this music venue pub on our Preston Crawl. I went for the Farm Yard ales Hoof which was in good shape. The barman was very welcoming and chatty and the place had a good vibe to it even though it was quiet.
On 25th April 2022
- rating: 7
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