The Black Horse is a Grade II-listed Robinsons Brewery pub at 166 Friargate in the heart of Preston (PR1 2EJ) — famously the only pub in the country with three entrance doors from three streets. It was named CAMRA Lancashire Pub of the Year for 2024 (and local Pub of the Year in 2023 and 2024), reached the national finals of CAMRA's 2024 Pub of the Year as one of the top four pubs in the country, and was featured by The Telegraph in January 2025 as the best pub in Lancashire. It pours ten handpumps, usually four Robinsons beers and four rotating guest ales. Upstairs, the function room runs at weekends as 'Unplugged', a craft and cider bar with live music. The PA-equipped room welcomes both original acts and covers, with a roughly 150-capacity space that makes it a characterful grassroots music spot in the city centre.
Preston · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Preston open mic at Black Horse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | blackhorse-preston.co.uk |
| Status | Being verified |
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Preston PR1 2EJ
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Black Horse is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Preston. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
166 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EJ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Black Horse is a Grade II-listed Robinsons Brewery pub at 166 Friargate in the heart of Preston (PR1 2EJ) — famously the only pub in the country with three entrance doors from three streets. It was named CAMRA Lancashire Pub of the Year for 2024 (and local Pub of the Year in 2023 and 2024), reached the national finals of CAMRA's 2024 Pub of the Year as one of the top four pubs in the country, and was featured by The Telegraph in January 2025 as the best pub in Lancashire. It pours ten handpumps, usually four Robinsons beers and four rotating guest ales. Upstairs, the function room runs at weekends as 'Unplugged', a craft and cider bar with live music. The PA-equipped room welcomes both original acts and covers, with a roughly 150-capacity space that makes it a characterful grassroots music spot in the city centre.
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Black Horse Open Mic
Preston open mic at Black Horse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- —
- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Black Horse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Black Horse Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Black Horse in Preston, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
Black Horse is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Preston. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
166 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EJ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Black Horse’s Tuesday night runs.
Every Tuesday
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Black Horse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Black Horse
166 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EJ
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Black Horse is in Preston — use PR1 2EJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Black Horse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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