1842 Restaurant & Bar in Preston

Lovely welcome with friendly and attentive staff. Had two spaniels with me and they were immediately provided water and treats. Food was delicious and well presented. Two wee (I’m Scottish) bowls of chicken for the spaniels too!

1st visit and was very impressed. Beautiful bar and restaurant. Tapas was lovely. Fabulous service with a special mention to Kaiden and Jo. Highly recommend !

Went with friends for a meal out and some drinks. Had heard good reviews from friends and it exceeded expectations. The cocktails were amazing. The food was the best we had all experienced in preston. Reasonably priced and the portion sizes were healthy. Will definitely be returning with more people.

Absolutely incredible service from Amber, she was so sweet and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. Food was delicious and the cocktails were fantastic, 10/10 could not recommend this place more!

Absolutely beautiful venue with the most amazing food and service. Definitely worth a visit.

The food was lovely but the music was so loud that we couldn't have a conversation at all, the focus is very much on the club next door and not much attention to creating a good dining experience. A real shame as the staff seemed lovely and the food was good with great portions for tapas style.

Barmaid wasn't very friendly don't think she liked being asked to make two cocktails

We used the top floor for a function. It is really nicely decorated and we had nice little food bits come out on platters. Few games too! Would recommend for a work do etc

I and my colleague came here after the travesty of Premier Inn. The staff sat us without a reservation and did their best to look after us d take care of us. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was blissful. I'll come again and again.

Lovely service. It is very upmarket now compared with the student dive it once was. The toilets are 10000% better than before. Really nice and classy.

Really stylish place with a really nice food menu and they're doggy friendly which was a surprising bonus! The staff were great, food turned up speedily and a great selection of beers too! Can't wait to visit again.

My experience at 1842 was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I decided to have my party there, April 2023, until I actually left at 1.00am on the day of my party 20 April 2024. I felt welcomed as soon as I booked it. Thanks you Stephanie and Brandon and all the staff. And the food and the service could not be faulted. 1842 exceeded all my expectations. You do not often find a place where every element comes together so perfectly. Definitely the best party venue, bar and restaurant in Preston. And I highly recommend it.

Visited today and ordered 4 different plates of which all tasted great and were cooked perfectly. I've been here previously and enjoyed the cocktails but trying the food was definitely a great idea today.

No need to look for another venue in Preston for a Birthday Party ! From the start, the 1842 listened to the requirements and made suggestions as to the venue food arrangements to include drinks and food to allow for meat, fish and veggies. Chose small burgers, fish and chips ( served in paper cones ) along with vege falafel. a nice offering to suit all tastes ! From start to finish of the party, The 1842 Cast were off the scale... There was bread and dips initially, then The Cast of 1842 walked around the guests along with the food offerings and without plates, so you could pick off what a person required , so a kind of finger food.... But a whole lot better !!. This was appreciated by all guests as there were no plates full of food and no waste... There was also a bar area designated for this party. Have been to a few birthday parties within Preston Centre over the past ten years. 1842 cuts the mustard and the whole venue and staff is a 10 !!!

Surprisingly good food. Would recommend.

Just popped in whilst passing for a drink with my friend,NEVER AGAIN!.The manageress needs some serious work on her manners and customer skills,absolutely awful!.Extremely rude,argumentative and obnoxious when asked about the utterly extortionate bar prices.There was only me and my friend in the entire building,no wonder with these prices and bad attitude.Pubs are struggling and crying out for customers,only to be spoken to in a condescending and patronising rude manner by this awful woman with a smarmy answer for everything.Finished our drinks and went to spend our money elsewhere.AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!.

Went for a works leaving do. Some of tables were separate and we were struggling to put all the food on the table. Food was fine. Loved my cocktail. Barman was super friendly and helpful.

We've never been here before and had made a reservation. The staff were hospitable and attentive. We were served by Jo and Tatianna who were excellent and clear assets to the business. The food was unbelievable. We had ordered a few plates from the menu and they were all delicious but one that stood out the most was the seabass, perfection is an understatement. Thankyou guys you made Mother's Day one to remember.

Great afternoon with friends. The selection of food we had was very good, and we especially enjoyed the sliders. Cocktails and drinks all good and served promptly. Great atmosphere inside, and it was made even better by the excellent, helpful, friendly service from the lovely staff. Can't wait to go again.

Down to earth people and really friendly staff & owner , brilliant night., lovely friendly atmosphere Keep up the excellent work guys 🍻🍻🍻

The building is stunning and the waitresses are great - however we went as 4 people ordering 9 dishes between us and the food was very disappointing. Tasteless, very small inconsistent portions even for tapas, broccoli was over cooked and the lamb kebab had only 2 tiny pieces of meat per skewer - we were shocked and with only one dish coming at a time, it meant we had to ask for more than one at a time as it was getting a ridiculous wait. We ordered more drinks and again after a long wait had to ask where our drinks were. We had eaten a lovely Tapas meal in Lincoln last weekend which as delicious and cheaper. This was my first experience of what should have been a lovely family meal at your restaurant that was overpriced and unfortunately we won’t be returning - such a disappointment !!

Nice place for a catch up with friends

Where do I begin! I went on the 14/2/24 with my partner, the staff, Joe, Amber, Whitney, Tom, Mark and Brandon were absolutely amazing, they were so attentive and polite, and extremely accommodating considering my allergy. They kept checking in on us all night asking us how the food was and how our nights been. They went beyond providing a service with a smile and provided a service that I’ll never forget, the cocktails were absolutely astonishing, the food was mouth-watering and everyone was so polite and lovely to chat too. There wasn’t a moment we felt unattended to I cannot thanks, Joe, Whitney, Amber, Tom, Mark and Brandon.

5 star all the way from your Belgium costemars yesterday . Food and drinks where fantastic

As regulars (at least once a month and who often buy vouchers for family and friends). Very disappointed on our lastest visit. Warm breads cold, soggy and wet, sent them back, same plate returned to us. Not a good response. Chicken with ham and pesto completely dry, hard, inedible and looked like the day befores warmed up offerings. No member of management on hand just Uni students running what used to be a fabulous place to go to. Then asked by said uni students to pass our critique on, we told her, she took full payment and said thanks and goodbye. Sadly we won't be frequenting this establishment again anytime soon. Such a shame

Told we can only eat here under the chefs discretion....wot the hell???.the pub wasnt busy either

Just over near to the prem inn , never been to Preston before and this looked positive online . Nice bar . Not disappointed not busy at all but was well served by Jo whose service was excellent and was happy to talk to me about the city . Food is taspas Style I had bread stater plus two dishes and was well stuffed . Cocktails were great

I went as a last minute dinner while in town. Gorgeous staff, very chill and friendly atmosphere. I had my dog with me & she was welcome- given some water and treats which is always a bonus. Food was quick to arrive and was just what I needed. Very lovely place would definitely return to try more off the menu!

Great service and food. Cocktails look mega. Me and my friend had the candy pants one but none alcoholic and it was very very nice. One part of the meal came out tad later than the other parts due to some issue in the kitchen and they were so apologetic and came over with free shots but we told him we didn’t drink so he came back over with a chocolate for us. Would 100% go there again. Very sophisticated and classy. Chilled vibes.

Lovely bar. Excellent service….excellent food. Definitely go again. Really good choice of Tapas. Reasonably priced.

The food was really great. The serving sizes were just enough, and really amazing🤗👌. The place had a fantastic atmosphere, and we enjoyed everything about it. We had a really good time there. The staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived until we left. We're excited to go back again soon. 😊

Beautiful place very quaint loved it

We hosted our wedding at The Ivory Tower and we were genuinely blown away. Steph and Olivia have extremely high standards when providing services from the singer, DJ, flower arrangements/room decor, food etc - everything was perfect. The room and night was set up in such a way that everyone mingled. The food was great and drinks aplenty! Our guests commented on what a great night it was which was an added bonus. Thanks Stef & Liv for pulling it off! B&G x

Good beer, very quiet on a Thursday evening, good service....

Food excellent, the fact that the restaurant was empty it was cold

Only had drinks but great service and drinks selection

By far above our expectations, this is not your stereo typical function room, it's a venue that will blow away your guests. The staff we're extremely friendly and always went out of their way to help, the event coordinators Olivia & Steph made our dreams a reality and worked with the kitchen to put together the best charcuterie I have seen in my life. Other than putting rings on fingers, this venue was the highlight of our special day Thank you!

Been here a few times, most recently for a wedding, and it's always exceptional. The food was delicious and their selection of drinks is amazing. Would highly recommend their homemade gin- there are so many different flavours and any I've tried have tasted incredible. Definitely not to be missed if you're in Preston!

Tapas type food was good. Arrived in a timely fashion. Music was good, even if it was a bit too loud, but that's par fir the course these days 😕

Really impressed with 1842. It goes without saying it's a fabulous building, really lovely inside too. We popped in on the off chance last night and luckily the lovely girl on the front desk was able to fit us in. It was very busy with a great vibe. All the staff were extremely friendly and polite and the food was out of this world. Will definitely visit again but will make sure to book next time as it's a popular venue. Highly recommended.

Great service, amazing food, great atmosphere

We went for some cocktails. Nice environment. I didn't particularly like the cherry Bakewell cocktail, but that is definitely just personal preference, the cocktail itself was well presented. All the bar staff were great.

Amazing experience. We came in expecting a great vibe and we got it. Loved the service. The lady that served us needs a massive pat on the back. So passionate. Made our day and made us feel very special xx

Visited today and ordered 4 different plates of which all tasted great and were cooked perfectly. I've been here previously and enjoyed the cocktails but trying the food was definitely a great idea today.

Amazing service and Amazing food!! Would happily go there again!!

Ivory tower is a great venue, excellent food although drinks are pretty pricey as at most wedding receptions.

Excellent food, great atmosphere and fantastic staff

Brilliant time, fun and friends with drinks! Brilliant customer service, excellent mangers and even better bar staff! 10/10, would recommend!

Lovely building excellent service and really tasty tapas, couldn't understand why so quiet! Highly recco. End for lovely lunch

Expensive but worth the price 🙌🍺🎵

Really good food, drinks and staff, had a great time and we're really accommodating of large groups

Great drinks and really enjoyed the Tapas style/blended menu. Interior design one of the best in Preston. Very attentive and friendly staff. Will definitely return.

I recently arranged a hen party at 1842 for 26 people, and we all had a fantastic time. The food was spot on, and the cocktails were fantastic. Big thank you to Stephanie and Brandon and the staff who served us on the night. They made sure everything ran smoothly. I would 100% recommend this venue for a large group.

Fab night out with fantastic staff

A cozy environment, with traditional English style. Very attentive at all times, tasty and abundant food. Good service at a reasonable price. I don't give them the fifth star because the letter is only in English.

Looking for a light supper on my own , walked in on a quiet Sunday evening. Friendly service and lovely meal (meatballs and stuffed mushrooms) washed down with a Peroni and small glass of Merlot. Lovely venue, and I want to know who chooses the playlist, which was great! Totally recommend, even for solo diners, who are rarely loved.

After 2 previous cancellations we finally managed to go to the restaurant. And we were not disappointed. The building is quirky but in a very practical way. I was greeted by Nathan who was exceptional. We had a table near the window & although it was quiet the place was warm. We selected 2 tapas each & that was ample for a lunch. My wine was lovely although a little expensive but I did go for New Zealand Saugvinon Blanc. The other drinks appeared to be reasonable & a vast selection of cocktails. We don't usually have dessert but it was well worth having. Baileys & hazelnut parfait was delicious. An excellent afternoon catch up with fabulous food. The only let down was the weather ❄️

This place really surprised me. Exceptionally good restaurant and bar. Attention to detail is fantastic. Food, drinks, ambience - all spot on. Amazing function room upstairs, really well thought out, much bigger than I expected. Can't wait to go back

Very nice atmosphere and decoration, the bar staff are really friendly and even made me a custom mocktail when I asked

Great selection of food and drink and staff very friendly and helpful

When its open its decent. The cocktail menu is good and varied. Times on Google and website are wrong though. Wasted a lot of time and effort going to the venue to find it completely shut at 20.25. Online says 23.00 close. A lack of appreciation for people's time is poor

Pub Review - 1842 - Preston’s old Stock Exchange building is now a large bistropub, with rather expensive drinks, and a tendency to stay closed even at peak times so it seems a bit of a lottery guessing whether they are open or not. Staff seemed untrained and it took three of them to sort out a simple ale pick I made from the beer pumps. There were only a handful of customers in during my visit. Interesting decore including an old church pulpit, spoilt by being decorated with the 1842 logo.

Great experience on my graduation day, amazing and kind staff. They even signed me a menu with a farewell. Lovely staff and food with vegan options.

What a shame that they couldn’t be bothered to update that they are closed for two weeks in January and don’t even have a message on the door either

Good bar with live music and decent beer selection 😁

Nice place , although we visited in December and they had a limited menu on due to work do's booked.

Went to 1842 on our Christmas Do at the weekend. There was 18 of us and everything was perfect. The food was really good and everyone really enjoyed it. Staff were really accommodating and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Just had a wonderful Christmas works party here. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere!

Food was amazing, staff were excellent so efficient. The karaoke lady.. not so much butchered all the songs but everything else was perfect.

Nice setting, but they don't like people dancing and having a good time despite playing loud music. I found the doormen hostile and the place unfriendly

The staff was very friendly, welcoming and happy to help with any queries. The food was amazing and the cocktails were festive and delicious.

The food is very good we tried many different dishes and they were all very tasty. The drinks menu is huge, cocktails are exceptional. Great service (a bit slow but it was a busy Saturday night to be fair), couldn't ask for a better night.

Such lovely friendly staff. Stunning venue. Great drinks offers and selection.

Love what they've done to this place .. the refurb is amazing .. gorgeous place with friendly staff good food and nice cocktails

The help we had from Gareth and Olivia ensured that our night out went without a hitch. Thank you! We’ll be back again.

Gareth the doorman looked after me from the moment I walked in and me and my colleagues had a great time. Can’t fault a single thing, great service.

This is an absolute star find! Outstanding service every time, great value for money and a lovely atmosphere. Cocktails are amazing too. Good choice of food, small plates are my favourite and such good value for money. Will keep comic back.. Also do GF menu.

1842 made my besties birthday the best ever. They are so attentive and made it so fun for all of us. All staff were really helpful, friendly and went along with our silly things that we requested! Thank you all so much! Especially Darren :)

We attended for a Women in Property event. The staff were exceptional, made us all very welcome and the service was fab. Took a cocktail Masterclass (Jacob?) Which was fun and super informative. Gareth also went above and beyond with kind advice and directions to another bar at close. Will definitely come back. The building itself is beautiful too!

We pre-booked a table here on a busy Saturday for a mini hen do and joint birthday celebrations. Nothing was too much trouble for our host Gareth to make our evening that little bit more special, the bar service was speedy and the atmosphere was...

Absolutely impeccable service. Lovely decor. Nothing was too much trouble. Lots of food choices including GF. We opted for the smaller plates, having 3 each (party of 3) the food was extremely tasty, well presented & very good portion sizes. The signature cocktails were very...

Booked a table for 6 for my birthday and I couldn't have had a better night! The staff were so friendly and nice (in particular Gareth!). I couldn't recommend 1842 enough and will definitely be booking again.

Booking was easy and staff were very helpful. We booked for 12 people as a hen party and we’re asked to pre-order food. The app to order was very easy to use and understand. Unfortunately on the afternoon of the hen party, staff had to...

Went on a work night out and could not fault anything... the food was lovely , cocktails even more so and the manager and staff where so accommodating. They couldn't do enough for us. The candyfloss cocktail went down a treat for many ... definately recommend for groups of people .

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I came to 1842 for a colleagues leaving meal from Clarks. Our lovely manager was able to coordinate all 20 of us with our pre ordered meals and with no problems from 1842. As we arrived, we were all promptly seated and greeted and not left empty plated or empty glassed through out our entire stay. We were there, close to 3-4 hours and the Front of House Manager was incredibly attentive and made sure all requests were acknowledged and fulfilled. The food was spectacular! I personally had the scallops and prawns and they were seasoned to perfection 🥰. I truly felt like we weren’t in Preston! I’d highly recommend 1842 for any large bookings, purely for the ease and stress-free nature it was! Such a dream, I’ll be back I’m sure!

Managed to fit us in although they had a busy night. Staff couldn’t be more friendly and accommodating. Food came out quickly and was *chefs kiss.. beautiful. Would definitely recommend

The food was fabulous and the staff were very friendly and attentive. There was a great atmosphere.

He was so welcoming and family!it was literally the best time we had in a long time! Love the guy hosting us!

Excellent food, friendly staff, great atmosphere! Had an absolute blast here and really enjoyed the shotgun! Can’t wait to come back

Food was some of the best we've ever had. The interior is beautiful and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. Simply outstanding all round.

what an amazing place 😍 Gareth and the team can't do enough for you 👏 top notch service, and really good selection on drinks, had a caramel gin which was lovely and good prices too. call me old fashioned but nice to go somewhere where...

LOVE it here. Food drinks and cocktails are all amazing it’s also doggy friendly. All the staff are polite and attentive. Definitely recommend

This place was perfect the staff were amazing ! Couldn't do enough to make our dinner perfect, Gareth was so helpful and is a credit 1842.(so was all your colleagues that served us)Thank you all for a fantastic night. Max and Rowan

What can I say, such a unique place with an amazing atmosphere. It doesn't matter if you're 18 or 80, 1842 has something for everyone. As someone who doesn't drink, the alcohol free selection is amazing and ever growing. The owners are in a class...

The food and drink were brilliant. Great selection of cocktails too! Staff were lovely and always there to assist if needed. Highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again!

I rarely write reviews, so it has to be an extra special experience for me to take the time. I have been several times and I’m never disappointed. We were looked after by Gareth who’s hosting skills were exceptional. Looking forward to my next visit

Caroline Lowe is an amazing singer she really gets the crowd involved. She can read the crowd and adapts her music to the response she receives. All the staff was amazing very quick behind the bar and had banter with you. They got involved in...

Had the most amazing meal at 1842, the food was unreal and the service was even better. 10/10 would recommend to anyone

Cocktails were all 10/10 food was amazing bouncer was the best, couldn’t recommend anymore! Burger was okay excellent