Pubs in Lancaster

Toll House Inn

124 Penny Street, Lancaster LA1 1XT

Large hotel in a prominent position at the south end of the town centre, formed by amalgamating two Edwardian hotels. The hotel retains a few period features but the bar-room (four rooms knocked together) is modern and open-plan, with a 2015 refurbishment. One end functions as a restaurant. Occasional music, usually third Friday of the month.

Staggered Inn

2 James Street, Lancaster LA1 1UP

The last comprehensive re-vamp here turned it into "Fibber McGee's", themed around a fictitious Irish fish-poacher. Since then, successive minor changes have gradually stripped away most of this, leaving just a rather basic town-centre boozer.

Fox & Goose

Newlands Road, Lancaster LA1 4JF

Typical 1960s suburban pub. Children in the bar until 8pm

Freeholder's Arms

49 Ullswater Road, Lancaster LA1 3PS

George & Dragon

24 St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RB

A small, narrow terrace pub with unfussy but comfortable design decorated with early photographs from around the Port of Lancaster. Conversation is definitely to the fore here, music in the background. Food, music and sports TV planned. The outside drinking area to the rear has stunning views of the castle and Priory Church. There is a path from the back of the pub to the railway station.

Golden Lion

33 Moor Lane, Lancaster LA1 1QD

The pub is reputed to have been the last drinking place of the Pendle Witches in 1612. The present building may be c1818, and is included in the Pendle Trail. Also known as the Whittle, it is a popular pub with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Nice collection of old Lancaster photos inside with lots of pictures of old pubs.

Greaves Park

Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3AH

Built as a fine country gentleman's residence (Jacobean Revival style) in 1843; converted to a pub-restaurant in the 1990s. Although essentially open-plan, many of the original design features have been retained alongside thoroughly modern furniture and furnishings. Refurbished and became a Chef & Brewer in 2019. Set in a public park with many mature trees.

Hustle

Spring Garden Street, Lancaster LA1 1RQ

Horse & Farrier

16 Brock Street, Lancaster LA1 1UU

This little pub resolutely remains an ordinary local catering mainly to its regulars. Music Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Was next door to a bookies - the shop has moved but the pub still shows horse racing on TV, with betting slips by the bar.