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Molly O'Malleys

Irish pub on Friargate with live bands on Fridays and live acts on Saturdays

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week. Irish, Cabaret - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

At a glance, Molly O'Malleys in Preston is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books irish and cabaret acts.

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Standing
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grassroots room
In detail
Live music2 nights a week
TodayClosed18:00–00:00Opens in 9h 11m 07s
BacklineTBC
BooksIrish · Cabaret

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book Molly O'Malleys, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books irish and cabaret acts.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsFri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
IrishCabaret
Websitemollyomalleys.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find Molly O'Malleys

Preston

Getting there

Molly O'Malleys is at 113 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 27 rooms in our Preston venue directory.

113 Friargate,
Preston PR1 2EE

The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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Nobody from Molly O'Malleys is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books irish and cabaret acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Molly O'Malleys publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

MonToday18:00–00:00
Tue18:00–00:00
Wed18:00–00:00
Thu18:00–00:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–04:00
Sun12:00–01:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Molly O'Malleys is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Preston

About Molly O'Malleys

This is the background on Molly O'Malleys, from the venue and its listings. It books irish and cabaret acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

Molly O'Malleys is a grassroots music venue in Preston. It books Irish, Cabaret; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

Molly ‌​‌​‍O'Malley's opened in January 2025 in the former Roper Hall building at 113 Friargate, and runs live music two days a week. It has been described as "all about live music and entertainment in a feel-good atmosphere". Friday is band night, with live bands on the Molly's stage from 7pm, followed by Paddyoke Irish karaoke from 9pm. Saturday runs from 2pm to 11pm with Irish, party and cabaret acts, followed by resident DJs late into the night. The building was refurbished and rebranded around everything Irish. There's a Tuesday pub quiz, and the pub is open seven days a week.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

Nothing is listed at Molly O'Malleys on GigXchange right now. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

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09 — Preston league

Next 30 days

The Preston league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#16
of 27
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01The Ferret 11 gigs
02New Continental 10 gigs
03Vinyl Tap Preston up1 3 gigs
04Chew's Yard down1 2 gigs
05Lea Social Club New 1 gig
06Stage City Preston down1 1 gig
07Albion Ale House down1 0 gigs
08Asylum down1 0 gigs
09Baker Street down1 0 gigs
10Black Horse down1 0 gigs

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Preston · Grassroots

Molly O'Malleys

Irish pub on Friargate with live bands on Fridays and live acts on Saturdays

Venue at a glance Molly O'Malleys · Preston
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
2 nights
Live music
Fri · Satper week
18:00
Open today
until 00:00hours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Irish
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

Molly O'Malleys — Quick Facts

Irish pub on Friargate with live bands on Fridays and live acts on Saturdays. Here are the key facts on Molly O'Malleys at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat · from 19:00
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksIrish+1 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today18:00–00:00Opens in 9h 11m 07s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

Molly O'Malleys this week

Mon· today 18:00–00:00
Tue 18:00–00:00
Wed 18:00–00:00
Thu 18:00–00:00
Fri 12:00–01:00 Live music
Sat 12:00–04:00 Live music
Sun 12:00–01:00

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Molly O'Malleys is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About Molly O'Malleys

Molly O'Malleys is a grassroots music venue in Preston. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Molly O'Malleys books Irish, Cabaret acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Preston venue directory.

Listing notes

Molly ‌​‌​‍O'Malley's opened in January 2025 in the former Roper Hall building at 113 Friargate, and runs live music two days a week. It has been described as "all about live music and entertainment in a feel-good atmosphere". Friday is band night, with live bands on the Molly's stage from 7pm, followed by Paddyoke Irish karaoke from 9pm. Saturday runs from 2pm to 11pm with Irish, party and cabaret acts, followed by resident DJs late into the night. The building was refurbished and rebranded around everything Irish. There's a Tuesday pub quiz, and the pub is open seven days a week.

Playing Molly O'Malleys: what to know

Live nights at Molly O'Malleys are usually Fri, Sat, with music from about 19:00. Its listed genres start with irish. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Molly O'Malleys hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Nights Molly O'Malleys usually has live music — typical start 19:00

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Find Molly O'Malleys

Molly O'Malleys is at 113 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 27 rooms in our Preston venue directory.

Address113 Friargate
AreaPreston
PostcodePR1 2EE
Getting there

The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Molly O'Malleys in Preston; PR1 2EE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Preston this week, or find a band in Preston if you book the music.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Preston League

Molly O'Malleys is #16 of 27 Preston venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – The Ferret 11 gigs
  2. #2 – New Continental 10 gigs
  3. #3 ▲1 Vinyl Tap Preston 3 gigs
  4. #4 ▼1 Chew's Yard 2 gigs
  5. #5 NEW Lea Social Club 1 gig
  6. #6 ▼1 Stage City Preston 1 gig
  7. #7 ▼1 Albion Ale House 0 gigs
  8. #8 ▼1 Asylum 0 gigs
  9. #9 ▼1 Baker Street 0 gigs
  10. #10 ▼1 Black Horse 0 gigs

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Molly O'Malleys has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Preston venue directory.
Molly O'Malleys books Irish, Cabaret. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Molly O'Malleys has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for Molly O'Malleys. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Molly O'Malleys. Browse the Preston Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
113 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Preston venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Preston vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Preston (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PR1 2EE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Venues Near Molly O'Malleys

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We list 27 grassroots music venues in Preston. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near Molly O'Malleys: The Station, Vinyl Tap Preston, Baker Street, Black Horse, Prince Of Wales, Stage City Preston, Swan Inn, The Kitchen Tap, The Old Courts, The Railway Inn, The Stanley Club Burscough, Chew's Yard and Lea Social Club.

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