A great selection of drinks? Sports on TV? A resident cat nuzzling your leg while you dip into a bag of dry-roasted peanuts? Well, maybe not the last one.
Do you simply go to a place you know to be friendly and welcoming?
Well if you do and you’re looking for a new place to try, here are 26 of the highest-rated “friendly” pubs and bars in Preston according to Google reviews.
All are rated 4.6 out of 5 or higher and the word “friendly” is mentioned by customers in reviews.
In no particular order, here they are ...

1. 26 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs and bars in Preston
Below are 26 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs and bars in Preston. Cheers! Photo: Google

2. The Moorbrook
The Moorbrook on North Road has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 451 Google reviews Photo: Google

3. The Hand & Dagger Inn
The Hand & Dagger Inn on Treales Road has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 776 Google reviews Photo: Google

4. The Stags Head
The Stags Head on Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh, has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 685 Google reviews Photo: Google