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Lampworks Bar at Lancashire Students' Union

Bar
·
Whole venue
24 Fylde Road, Behind the library, Preston, PR1 7BY –
University, Preston
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Lampworks Bar is an intimate, character-led venue suited to social events and informal gatherings. Capacity allows for up to 100 guests seated or 200 standing. The space adapts easily to different formats.

The venue is used for private parties, acoustic performances, networking events, and small celebrations. A mini stage supports live music, spoken word, and presentations. A darts area sits alongside the main room and remains in use until midnight.

A full bar and kitchen operate on site, allowing food and drinks to run throughout the event. The atmosphere stays warm and relaxed. The space feels lively without becoming overwhelming.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 70
  • Theatre
    up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

-No smoking or vaping in the building
-Damage to the space will result in extra charge
-Respect our staff

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Lancashire Students' Union

Lancashire Students' Union is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Meet your host

Emily Eccles
Member of Tagvenue since January 2026
9h Response time
90% Response rate

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