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Vinyl Tap, Preston

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Cask Ale
Opens at 4:00pm
28 Adelphi St, Preston, PR1 7BE (View on Google Map)
(01772) 555995
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Single room bar adjacent to the University. Formerly known as Hearts of Oak, then the Variety it reopened on 8th September 2018 and has been re-named Vinyl Tap. There are up to five real ale pumps on the bar, including their house beer from Kirkby Lonsdale brewery, vinyl themed events where people can select from an ever-growing "pick and chose vinyl" selection or bring their own to be played while enjoying a drink and a bite to eat with a wide range of authentic German hotdogs available from 4pm.

Fridays and Saturdays feature live music with a rock and roots theme. There is also a quiz every Thursday and Open Mic on a Wednesday. Cask ale £3 a pint on a Sunday.

Awarded the Central Lancashire CAMRA Most Improved Pub of the Year 2019 and Pub of the Season Spring 2022.

Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hearts of Oak; Variety
Local Authority
Preston District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/11/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shades and Volume Limited
Pub ID
LAW/5347
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
2:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
2:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Vinyl Tap, Preston.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's
Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's Session Pale Ale • 3.8%
Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's

This beer is served regularly at Vinyl Tap, Preston.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Open mic every Wednesday
Events Events
Open Jam on a Monday, Quiz night every Tuesday, Games night first Wednesday of the month, Live music Fridays and Saturdays and Classic Concerts on the Big Screen every Sunday
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (800m)
Preston (Lancs)

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