Preston has 15 verified spots worth your time for bars. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static Bar | 5/5 | 4 | — |
| Ballard’s | 4.8/5 | 692 | $$ |
| Cafe Gummo | 4.8/5 | 234 | $ |
| Surly’s Bar & Garden | 4.8/5 | 199 | — |
| Nasty’s | 4.8/5 | 141 | — |
| Rebel Rebel | 4.8/5 | 140 | — |
| Ragtime Tavern | 4.8/5 | 106 | — |
| Bar Lingo | 4.8/5 | 86 | — |
1. Static Bar
Address: 816/818 High Street, Thornbury
Rating: 5/5 (4 reviews)
Static Bar is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
2. Ballard’s
Address: 915 High Street, Thornbury
Rating: 4.8/5 (692 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Ballard’s is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Cafe Gummo
Address: 711 High St, Thornbury
Rating: 4.8/5 (234 reviews)
Price: Affordable
Cafe Gummo is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Surly’s Bar & Garden
Address: 570 High St, Preston
Rating: 4.8/5 (199 reviews)
Surly’s Bar & Garden is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Nasty’s
Address: 806 High Street, Thornbury
Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
Nasty’s is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. Rebel Rebel
Address: 93 Plenty Road, Preston
Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
Rebel Rebel is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Ragtime Tavern
Address: 206 Tyler St, Preston
Rating: 4.8/5 (106 reviews)
Ragtime Tavern is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Bar Lingo
Address: 875 High Street, Thornbury
Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
Bar Lingo is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
9. Peaches Wine Bar
Address: 901 High Street, Thornbury
Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Peaches Wine Bar is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. Dexter
Address: 456 High Street, Preston
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,855 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Dexter is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
11. Carwyn Cellars
Address: 877 High Street, Thornbury
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,125 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Carwyn Cellars is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
12. Takeaway Pizza
Address: 535 High Street, Preston
Rating: 4.7/5 (886 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Takeaway Pizza is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
13. DenDeke Japanese Bar & Dining
Address: 113 High Street, Preston
Rating: 4.7/5 (680 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
DenDeke Japanese Bar & Dining is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. The Raccoon Club
Address: 145 Plenty Road, Preston
Rating: 4.7/5 (510 reviews)
The Raccoon Club is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. HARDOUT
Address: 670 Plenty Road, Preston
Rating: 4.7/5 (227 reviews)
Price: Affordable
HARDOUT is a verified local spot in Preston. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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