Ribble Lodge

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Beer Garden

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Function Room

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Smoking Solution

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Car Park

The Ribble Lodge is located in the bustling Ribbleton area of Preston, offering a prime opportunity to establish a vibrant community pub. With its proximity to housing estates and small businesses, The Ribble Lodge is ideally positioned to become a focal point for the local community. By offering a welcoming and inclusive environment, the pub can attract residents looking for a place to socialise, relax, and connect with the community. Ribbleton Avenue offers easy access to the pub from Preston City Centre and the M6 motorway. The presence of a bus stop outside the pub provides a direct and convenient route into Preston City Centre.

Upon entering the Ribble Lodge, customers are met with a well-designed open-plan bar that caters to a variety of occasions. The space has been carefully balanced with a mix of loose and fixed seating, while the combination of carpeted and wooden flooring creates distinct zones within the large open-plan bar area. A dedicated sports area has not one but two pool tables, two darts boards, and a TV screen showing the full live sports package, providing the perfect setting for sports fans to enjoy live action. The main bar servery services all areas of the pub and offers a varied product range featuring a great selection of category-leading brands. The function room provides endless opportunities for events and gatherings. Its versatility makes it ideal for private parties, meetings, community groups, and special occasions, helping to attract a diverse range of customers. Externally, the pub benefits from two versatile drinking areas to the rear, along with a covered smoking area. The spacious car park also offers excellent potential for hosting community events and outdoor activities throughout the summer months.

The Ribble Lodge has all the ingredients required to be the hub for the local community. With the full Sky and TNT Sports packages available across multiple well-positioned TV screens, the pub is the go-to destination for live sport in the area. Sports sit at the heart of the offer, with two pool tables and three darts boards providing an ideal home for local leagues and teams, while also creating a welcoming environment for visiting players and supporters alike. A varied entertainment programme should form part of the weekly rhythm, appealing to a broad customer base and encouraging repeat visits. From DJs and live music to open mic nights and jam sessions. The pub also benefits from a dedicated function room complete with a stage, offering a versatile space for family celebrations, baby showers, community events, meetings and private functions. This valuable asset provides the opportunity to generate additional revenue streams while strengthening the pub’s connection with the local community.