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Ships and Giggles

Bar Pub

Colourful watering hole with Sunday night quizzes, serving smash burgers, BBQ, cocktails & beer. People often mention great, drinks, friendly, area, Great,


Address

3 Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2XQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+44 1772 282765

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (499 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 pm to 3:30 am
  • Sunday: 1 pm to 2:30 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 2:30 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 2:30 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 2:30 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 2:30 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 3:30 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) drinks (10) friendly (8) area (6) Great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Christopher L. 1 year ago on Google
    Really quirky pub with a food variety of beers on offer. Staff are friendly and there's lots of bar games on offer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evangeline H. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyable place to drink, enjoy music and have a few games of pool or Mario kart. I've been coming to this place for a long while and it's never lost its charm, enjoying its fun shots whilst preparing to go Warehouse with friends is my goto. Staff have changed a lot but always had pleasant experiences. Theres a large outdoor smoking area out back, theres a terrace upstairs I believe but Ive rarely seen it open and food has usually been naughty but tasty. If you want somewhere to drink and hangout, honestly this is a great place to start or end.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic. Great atmosphere, reasonably priced beer, great pizzas, good outside area. Edgar and Christian are fantastic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gYromAncY 6 months ago on Google
    MARIO KART, POOL TABLES AND GOOD DRAUGHT BEER THAT CAN BE DRUNK WHILE SITTING IN A SHIP-THEMED BARREL-FILLED BEER GARDEN WHAT MORE DO YOU PEOPLE WANT?! AND IF YOU WANT THOSE THINGS THEN GO TO SHIPS AND GIGGLES.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chester M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent bar, really cool decor, games consoles and pizzas. Well recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly ships is amazing I've been served by Megan multiple time and she's always so nice and makes sure I'm happy. Genuinely recommend for students safe and affordable love this place so much especially Megan's so nice and kind!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gwen 2 years ago on Google
    Visiting from Glasgow and had a warm welcome, great selection of drinks and shots, locals and staff were great and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 1레이첼 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar and great atmosphere! Never have a problem here and is always a good night. The pints are cheap and the bar is full, what more can you ask for
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice outside space. Tables and menus are a little sticky but not too bad. Not serving food at the moment but they have a great variety of drinks which are reasonably priced. Pool table inside as well. Can see myself going back for drinks on a sunny afternoon with a couple of friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Ships and Giggles what a fantastic evening we had here. The staff working were so friendly. We got a massive cocktail in a self serving jug. £10 an amazing price! Shocked at how cheap this was. The we had rum tango ice blasts. Absolutely genius! Really nice decor inside and a massive outside area. We look forward to returning. Thank you

  • 2/5 J 2 years ago on Google
    First time visiting the place. Female toilets were absolutely disgusting. The pub in general is sticky and in desperate need a professional deep clean right through. Outdoor area was super cute and had a lot of potential but the seats could do with some cushions as they’re not very comfortable. They had a darts board and a gaming area which looked cool. But the dirtiness of the place really put me off. Not much choice of ciders either.

  • 4/5 Rob T. 7 months ago on Google
    Great pub could do with more staff at times to reduce wait time. Love the beer garden and general decor. Also open late.

  • 5/5 katie E. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely phenomenal pub! Staff are amazing, plenty of games to keep you entertained and awesome drinks! Best pub in Preston!! Love it!!!

  • 3/5 Christopher D. 4 months ago on Google
    Great friendly guy behind the bar, but very quiet and not as much entertainment on as in the past. Well worth a visit.

  • 3/5 Michelle R. 8 months ago on Google
    Service great, plenty places to sit. I didnt eat apart from crisps as it was a bit late!The game pads need a clean, playing Mario cart. It kept going backwards 🤣

  • 5/5 Michał M. 10 months ago on Google
    Good atmosphere, typical for students Hight quality of beer 🍺

  • 5/5 Shea H. 11 months ago on Google
    Great student bar. Very lively and affordable drinks too.

  • 5/5 Ashley C. 10 months ago on Google
    It's one of those place you go to people watch 😅 drinks are average price and I wouldn't be shocked to get a dirty glass

  • 5/5 Bea 2 years ago on Google
    Been several times, never had a problem. Service is always brilliant. Good music and nights out. Love the cocktails. The tutti frutti and Caribbean crush are my favourites.

  • 5/5 The Bearded A. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty pizza and cheap drinks worth a visit

  • 4/5 Suleman P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place, great atmosphere and pricing had a genuinely great experience however the males toilets is demoralising

  • 5/5 Damian S. 1 year ago on Google
    Quirky place. With pool,Electronic darts and a ps5 all free. Also served a 20 inch pizza which looked awesome and handmade on premises.

  • 5/5 Ty 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, great vibes, incredible drinks too!

  • 5/5 Brooklyn F. 1 year ago on Google
    Loud music, friendly staff and a dedicated smoking area make this place a delight to drink at. 10/10 will absolutely do it again

  • 1/5 jb j. 1 year ago on Google
    Was okay okay. Wouldn't rate it that high as there was no food on the weekdays. I visited on a weekday evening after 7 pm. So had to stick on only with the drink. Ambience was nice.... Staff not that friendly though

  • 5/5 Mike L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place with friendly and attentive service and a great cocktail selection that is great value for money. I would love to visit again next time I am in Preston.

  • 5/5 Emma (. 2 years ago on Google
    A fun place to hang out at with mates and have a laugh with a range of drinks and pizza slices are sold as well. Staff are also very friendly, easy to talk to and are very observant toward anyone in the building that are being inappropriate.

  • 4/5 James S. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a good bar, if you go in before 8 the pints are £3 after 8 they go up so get your drinks in.

  • 2/5 Aaron T. 1 year ago on Google
    Bar smells a lot of the time. Toilets are gross and never have any soap. Service is often slow and glasses are left everywhere because staff are busy dancing behind the bar or chatting up customers.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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