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PLAU

Slick cocktail bar on Friargate serving proper drinks and a crowd that actually knows what they're ordering.

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Walk into PLAU and you're stepping into the kind of place that takes its booze seriously without being a total snob about it. It's right there on Friargate, the heart of Preston's bar scene, and the team know their way around a cocktail menu—think classic builds done properly, not Instagram theatre. You'll find yourself elbow-to-elbow with locals who've made this their spot, perched at the bar watching skilled bartenders work or tucked into corners with mates. The place has got that lively-but-not-lairy energy that works whether you're after a Friday night out or a quieter weeknight drink.

Known for

  • Well-made cocktails without the pretension
  • Knowledgeable bartenders who chat while they pour
  • Strong local following and regular crowd
  • Friargate location in Preston's bar hub
  • Relaxed atmosphere that feels genuinely welcoming
4.6(693 reviews)
115 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE, UK