Preston once prided itself on having a pub for every day of the year and, while that may sadly no longer be the case given the rate at which some of the city’s most historic boozers have shut their doors, there are still a fair few which stick in the memory as being classic PNE joints. Sign up for our free newsletters now
While many have long since seen the taps run dry, some of these pubs have long and stories pasts as beloved places where avid Preston North End supporters would gather whether in hope before the match, in sorrow after a defeat, or in jubilation after a win. Get a bespoke headline round-up, as well as breaking updates, when you sign up to the The Lancashire Post’s free emails
Some are still going strong, but some still serve their fair share of fans to this day, with the modern days fans following PNE during the 2024/25 seasons sure to have frequented the odd establishment on this list. Follow the latest from Preston North End, with the LP’s free football emails
These places will have you saying ‘I loved a pint here before the match’, so see if you can recognise any of these famous old boozers.
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9. You can't get closer to the ground than where Finney's is located - as it is housed in the former National Football Museum - in Deepdale stadium. Finney's Cafe and Sports Bar is a recent addition and it's dual services as cafe and bar is the perfect blend - you can get a beer with your fry up Photo: Archive
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10. Although these are England during a World Cup game against Denmark, it shows that the White Hart pub on Watling Street Road, Preston, is welcoming to all football fans and North End supporters can be found here on matchdays Photo: John Hughes
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11. St Gregory's Catholic Club on Blackpool Road is a stone's throw away from Preston North End and allows in non-members for a tipple on matchdays Photo: Archive
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12. Another Sports and Social Club fairly close to Preston North End's ground is the Lonsdale Club. It is a members only club but opens its doors to non-members on matchdays Photo: Archive
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