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The Ferret, Preston
Preston
PR1 2XQ
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Ferret
Proper 'spit and sawdust' live music pub, close to the University of Central Lancashire so the demographic is understandably (but not completely) at the younger end of the spectrum. Anyway, away from the bar / stage area, there is a small back room and a partly covered rear patio. I found four of the five handpumps in use, offering First Chop DDH (£3.80) and Dry Bones from Wigan Brewhouse plus a couple of ciders.
On 22nd March 2023
- rating: 7
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Mad Ferret
I like it here, a decent bar combining rock music with American style bar food and real ale. has a big stage which dominates the pub but the atmosphere was quite tranquil on my lunch time visits. Popular with students.
On 26th August 2019
- rating: 7
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custodian 42 left this review about The Mad Ferret
One large room with plenty of outside seating. Four real ales with one stout @ 5% ABV. Served in a plastic glass, unfortunately. Seemed to be grass on the floor together with bales of hay, for some reason.
On 8th July 2017
- rating: 5
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]
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- Karaoke : Yes last updated 20 July 2015 by Dave McNally
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
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