The Northern Way, Preston

formerly O'Neills and then briefly Shenanigans, this has now been taken over by Amber Taverns and extensively remodelled as one of their faux Victorian barns. it doesn't feel as TV heavy as some of their pubs and does have some nice snug areas to sit in relative peace. three real ales on, which were two from Bank Top and Hobgoblin. asked for a half but got a pint, who's complaining at £2.30 a pint? a huge improvement on what it used to be here.

Not the greatest place to go in but if you know your O'Neils franchise you'll know what to expect. If you don't know your O'Neils franchise then good on ya. As its near student town its popular with that lot. As for the Irish lot I don't know. I couldn't see any real ale but there may well be some hidden.