The Continental, Preston

Quite an odd-looking pub, with two very different buildings joined at right angles with a polygonal entrance lobby. The main bar / dining area benefits from a conservatory extension and the side lounge offers more general seating. However, on a fine summer evening, the beer garden was a fine place to sit and watch the trains trundle across the towering viaduct over the adjacent River Ribble. Good selection of four real ales (including the Filly Close Blonde from Reedley Hallows, £3.50) and a cider available from five of the six handpumps, and some craft beers on the keg taps.