Pubs in Lancaster

Ring O'Bells

52 King Street, Lancaster LA1 1RE

A traditional pub with a rustic feel and a strong regular clientele. A friendly hospitable and helpful pub. Party food for events available. Has a large beer garden at the back.

Royal

Thurnham Street, Lancaster LA1 1YD

Large bar in city-centre hotel redecorated in 2016 in muted blue/grey shades and with a lot of upholstered bench seating.

Royal King's Arms

75 Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1HP

Bowerham

Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 4DT

Imposing building erected 1901 and built as a hotel, but really it's always been a local for the populous suburb of Bowerham (although there are plans to start offering accommodation) . The original multi-room layout has been completely opened up except for one room. The 2016 refurbishment revealed the old ceilings, creating space for chandeliers, otherwise conforming to current fashions. During the Covid pandemic has started a pizza business.

Boars Head

20 Great John Street, Lancaster LA1 1NG

Tap House

2 Gage Street, Lancaster LA1 1UH

Small pub completely refurbished in 2012 with some bare brickwork, a lot of visible wood (including old beer casks incorporated into the furnishings) and otherwise white and grey. Substantial snacks are "coming soon".

Sun

63 Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1ET

The decor combines a mixture of exposed stonework, wood panelling and solid furniture, with ambient candlelight in the evenings. The original pub has open space for vertical drinking; the extension is mostly furnished with old dining tables. Some original features remain, including stone fireplaces (one with a wood-burning stove) and a well. The pub is the primary outlet for Lancaster Brewery in the city. Outside is a peaceful courtyard with a heated and covered smoking area. Note: open for breakfast before 11, but alcohol not served then.

Three Mariners

Bridge Lane, Lancaster LA1 1EE

Commonly claimed to be the oldest pub in Lancaster. It certainly looks old, inside as well as out and many of the beams and stones are old. Built into the side of Castle Hill, the cellar is excavated at first-floor level. The strip of cobbles at the front and the nearby grassy areas are occupied by tables for drinkers. The pub is now a popular watering hole with a thriving local clientele, and is involved with the maritime section of the Lancaster Music Festival in October. Home-cooked, reasonably priced food is available. Limited parking.

Cafexpress

Castle Station, Meeting House, Lancaster LA1 5NW

Hogarths

9 George Street, Lancaster LA1 1XQ

Picture windows, generous spaces and four floors. Thoroughly revamped in 2018 with wood panelling and TVs throughout; partitions, glasswork and chandeliers. Descibed as a gin-palace, it does indeed have an impressive number of gins, but the usual pub drinks as well.

Wagon & Horses

27 St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RD

Two terraced houses knocked together form the front half, the back half being an extension added in 2008 when this pub became much more food-oriented. Although this pub is quite a long way from town, there is a long tradition of crawlers making their way out here (formerly a remote Hartleys outpost) - though the pubs on the way also benefit from this traffic. Also on the tourist trail - the Maritime Museum is close by. Shortcut to the station from back of pub.

Dalton Rooms

14 Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PL

Formerly the 'Aussie' Walkabout (opened July 1999), reopened in 2010 as the Dalton Rooms , music Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7-10 live music, karaoke and DJ. The back lower rooms are available for functions and on Friday & Saturdays in the GLOW ROOMS, Eric Promotions Present Foamy Friday and UN Saturdays Lancaster'Summer Party venue, entrance on Mary Street, drinks £1, open 11pm-4am or later, fortunately I'm too old and 'bar tickers' will be relieved to find there is no real ale (I've checked).