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Black Horse Hotel, Preston

166 Friargate
Preston
PR1 2EJ
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Quinno _ left this review about Black Horse Hotel

Decided to gift myself an hour between trains so I could do this one again. Busy, with the cask turning over nicely. Grabbed a stool at the end of the bar which made for a good place to watch the comings and goings. Pints of Old Tom (NBSS 3, a little fag-end) and Plum Porter Grand Reserve (4). It’s one of Britain’s best. 9.5

May 2022
Multi-roomed high Victoriana heritage gem (it’s on the CAMRA National Inventory list as one of ‘national importance’), described at length below. So much to see inside - elaborate tiling, dark wood, mosaic flooring, mirrors and stained glasswork over a number of separate rooms and long ‘hall of mirrors’ snug with a central island bar that acts as the focal point; everything leads off it one way or another. A Robinson pub, three of theirs were on at the wonderful curved ceramic servery along with four guests. The devil appeared twice in the form of Old Tom (NBSS 3) and Titanic Plum Porter Reserve (NBSS 4) served-up by a friendly laddish barman who was good for a bit of chatty banter and also knew his product. I could have stayed in here all day and next time I’m in Preston I might well do so. ‘A work of art’ says Mr BF below and I think he’s spot-on. Inevitably, it’s GBG ’22 listed. Rated 9.5

On 19th February 2024 - rating: 10
[User has posted 5030 recommendations about 5013 pubs]


Ian Mapp left this review about Black Horse Hotel

Sure its all said below - but a stunning pub. This was my first visit and I am sure I will notice more on future visits. There will be future visits.

Architecturally stunning inside, with beautiful floor, ceiling and bar - all tiled.

Great selection of beers. I homed in on the Old Tom - on cask - in pints - £6 - 8.5% but I did miss out on the Baby Faced Assassin - a beer that has been on my "to drink" list to try for some time.

Little side rooms, alcoves, nooks and crannies. A place for tourists and regulars.

One of the best.

On 9th May 2023 - rating: 10
[User has posted 1328 recommendations about 1314 pubs]


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ROB Camra left this review about Black Horse Hotel

The only pub on the PuG crawl of Preston that I'd been in before and that was in the 90's, not that it appears to have changed much in the intervening years. As stated in the many reviews below it's gorgeous pub and also sells a very good pint. It's a cracker.

On 16th May 2022 - rating: 9
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Pub SignMan
Preston, 0.56 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Lostock Hall, 2.98 miles, 57 min walk (show)
Bamber Bridge, 3.54 miles, 1 hr 8 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Black Horse Hotel, Preston
19th Feb 2024, 19:20
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _
 
7th Feb 2024, 17:05
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
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  • Beer Garden : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Car Park : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Darts : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Jukebox : Yes last updated 27 April 2014 by Pub SignMan
  • Karaoke : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : Yes - Friday & Saturday - last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by Quinno _
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