Well-known Preston pub shuts its doors as new boss sought

One of Preston's best-known pubs has shut its doors as it looks for a new landlord.

The Dog and Partridge in Friargate recently underwent a major refurbishment.

The Dog and Partridge pub on Friargateplaceholder image
The Dog and Partridge pub on Friargate

But it closed its doors on New Year’s Day and owners Punch Taverns are now advertising for a new tenant.

The pub is located in a prime position in the city centre, on a busy shopping street, and in close proximity to UCLan.

The vacancy is now being advertised on the Punch Taverns website.

The owners say: “Tipped to become Preston’s number one live music venue, this high street value pub enjoys a superb central position and has the potential to pull in students and coffee-seeking shoppers during the day as well as lovers of cocktails, cask ale and live music in the evenings and at weekends.”

The Dog and Partridge was run by well-known pub landlord Ronnie Fitzpatrick for 37 years before his retirement in 2014.

No-one was available to comment on the situation at Punch Taverns, which has around 1,300 venues across the UK.

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