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The Dark Side Of Preston Beer Festival

Black Horse, Preston
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Fri 13 - Sun 15 February 2026
3 days · Black Horse

About this festival

It’s back, Valentine’s weekend! Preston’s very own Dark Beer Festival is returning again this year across 5 different venues.
Dark Side of Preston runs between the 13th - 15th February, Black Horse Preston , Winckley Street Ale House , Guild Ale House , Chain House Brewing Co. and Plug & Taps will be serving the most sumptuous array of roasty, toasty dark beery goodness.
It's time to embrace the Dark Side of Preston.

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Location

Black Horse
166 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ, United Kingdom
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