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The Sun Hotel

Google (190) 4.3
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Visitors praise The Sun Hotel for its good selection of beers, friendly staff, and lively atmosphere, especially on karaoke nights. However, some reviewers complain about a strong cigarette smell and unwelcoming attitudes from regulars and staff, with one incident involving inappropriate handling of a racist slur.

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G4.3
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Address
112 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE, UK
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Phone
07486 584787
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Website
www.sunpreston.co.uk

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About this place The Sun Hotel

The Sun Hotel is a traditional pub with rooms on Friargate in central Preston, a mainstream venue listed as gay-friendly rather than a gay bar. Friargate is the city's main street for bars and independent shops, and the university campus and the Flag Market are close by. Rooms are simple and sit above a busy local pub, so expect some noise on weekend nights. Google reviews average 4.3. It works as a cheap, central base if you plan to go out in Preston.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Reservation required WiFi Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Pet-friendly Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.3
★★★★★
190 reviews

Based on 190 Google reviews.

Shadow Viper
Shadow Viper Jun 2026
★★★★★
Daniz Abdullah
Daniz Abdullah May 2026
★★★★★

Fantastic bar

David Ainsworth
David Ainsworth Feb 2026
★★★★★

A good pub.very good atmosphere.

James Mckinnon
James Mckinnon Jan 2026
★★★★★
Tony Brown
Tony Brown Jan 2026
★★★★★

The Pub Area Smells Like Someone Has Been Smoking IN THE PUB As I Went In With Clean Clothes And Came Out STINKING Of Cigarettes 🚬 As The Ban Became In 2001 🚭!!!!

Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine Nov 2025
★★★★★

Very disappointed with the experience at The Sun Hotel bar, Preston. A friend in our group was treated unfairly and spoken to rudely by staff, and when another customer used a racist slur, it wasn’t dealt with appropriately. The situation was handled unprofessionally and made us all feel very uncomfortable. Everyone should feel welcome and respected — sadly, that wasn’t the case here. I hope management takes this seriously and addresses it properly.

Nathan Wood
Nathan Wood Oct 2025
★★★★★

Not very welcoming, full of regulars who really don't want you around.

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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