Winckley Street Ale House

10/09/2026

This might be the best sour I've tried in ages. Made in collaboration with this is a take on a classic Scottish dessert made with raspberries, honey, cream, and whisky. I think this is the first time I've had a smoothie sour that has been barrel aged (Speyside casks), and it really works. It's subtle, I'd probably have given it longer in the barrel, but I'm a whisky fiend 😅

09/09/2026

We've got some delights pouring at the moment. We've gone a bit old school by having the classic Citra from Oakham. There's a lovely couple of easy table beers on cask and keg of those being sensible, and a rather naughty barrel aged hazelnut coffee stout from Tartarus for those who aren't 🍻

04/09/2026

As the TTO beers start being swapped for our normal rotation of bangers, those of you who weren't able to make it last weekend will be glad to know we've still got an excellent selection of cans in the fridge. Including ;Two Flints' first ever smoothie sour, the RIvvy & Newbarns collab bitter, and even some cheeky wee AF cans from Newbarns for those of you more sensible than I 🤣

03/09/2026

Watching the announcements of the events from our partner venues has us pumped; Preston Pub Festival is around the corner, and we can't wait to take part! 

Speaking of. We're welcoming back BEAK again this year who will be deligting us by demonstrating exactly why they're masters of the style when it comes to hazies, loads of Dest (arguably one of the best UK craft lagers), loads of cans, and, should everything go to plan this year (😅), we might finally be able to get cask Lulla back on the pumps 🎉 

As always, we're stripping back both our service, and our menu, by delivering nowt but match-day style pie and mash (or chips, if you're that way inclined). The menu is yet to be finalised, but I can tell you there's going to be new and old. People have clamoured for one paticular item for years, and we're finally letting the people have it. But only for a weekend. TBA ;)

We can't wait to celebrate Preston's amazing independent hospitality scene with you from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September  🎊

02/09/2026

Don't worry, he's not having fun; he has just discovered his kitchen at home's electrical circuit was installed by Mr Bean and needs to make it safe.

01/09/2026

Am I excited to have these in? Hell yes! Is it a good business decision? Absolutely not. They cost a fortune to ship over and get through customs so it's the magic combination of expensive and basically free of margin - woooo!

Are they good value for money? Well the Twelve is often touted to be the best beer in the world, but I guess you've got to try it to find out 😅

28/08/2026

I messed up and didn't get my order of Heverlee, so as an emergency measure we've got one of my favourite lagers on draught for the weekend; special guest; Ayinger Lager Hell!

(and no, we're not serving by the Maß - this was for marketing purposes only)

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

The keg line-up from for our Fringe is finally here and ready to go from tomorrow's launch!

We've also got some cans in the fridge including their first ever smoothie sour, Sonder!

26/08/2026

Realised I didn't mention the date at all in my last post - this friday! 😅

Also, it's a good excuse to show off these dope beer mats we got sent from .