Hopwoods Tap House

You'll find Hopwoods tucked away on Church Street, right in the heart of Preston's drinking quarter. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar discussing IPAs like they're discussing football, and newcomers feel welcome to ask what's on. The rotating selection means you're never drinking the same thing twice—there's always a new brewery to try, whether that's a local Lancashire operation or something from further afield. It's got that proper pub atmosphere without trying too hard, with enough character to keep you interested but not so much that you feel out of place in jeans and a jumper.