Restaurants in Lancaster
Restaurants with Delivery
Merchants 1688
29 Castle Hill, LancasterFantastic restaurant with friendly service and exquisite food. We ate our Sunday Roast and then stayed for the quiz. It was a lot of fun and, despite not winning...again...we all enjoyed the mix of questions and puzzlers!
It's so rare to find a place offering both fine dining (even for our group with multiple allergies) and a friendly pint. The people here really care about your experience and it shows.
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Superb332 Reviews 4.7
The Stork Hotel
Corricks Ln, Conder Green, LancasterExcellent pub. Great food; good portions and very tasty. Excellent range of beers including guest ales. Friendly staff. Pub also has rooms - B&B, fantastic breakfasts. Couldn't ask for more.
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Superb257 Reviews 4.7
Café Dolce
10-12 Market St, LancasterOn arrival we were asked to sit on a table for 2 in front of the toilets after initiallybeing sat on a table for 4 - not the nicest place to be and we moved when another 2 became available. Also one of the members of staff were very loud and we could repeatedly hear her throughout the meal. Food was nice though and we would come back again.
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Superb435 Reviews 4.6
The Quarterhouse
13 Moor Ln, LancasterFabulous food, great flavors, textures and appearance. Very good vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options to keep a table of 8 very happy. Service and pace were great. Highly recommend.
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Superb170 Reviews 4.7
The White Cross
Quarry Rd, LancasterThe food was amazing and I really recommend the battered fish.It came with chips,peas, the fish , and some sauce that I forgot the name of. The food came in pretty fast in around 10 minutes even though there were a lot of people.The drinks always comes first and I must say that their hot chocolate looks and tastes amazing.The staff are very friendly and nice and always ask you if your enjoying your meal after 2minutes of you eating.The atmosphere here is alright but I wouldn’t say it’s the best.Overall I love this place and I recommend coming here with an empty stomach.
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Superb222 Reviews 4.6
Bella Italia - Lancaster
26-28 Church St, LancasterThis is a lovely and cosy restaurant! It has spaces suitable for all party sizes too.
I went in feeling quite nervous, I'm not used to going to restaurants like this, but I had a very nice lady named Cara as my server, she made sure that I was comfortable and was so patient with me. It made the whole experience a million times better!
I ordered the Caprese salad, some still water, a make my own pasta, which had spaghetti, cheese sauce, a special type of sausage, cherry tomatoes and a garlic flavouring. I also had the brownie for dessert!
All were so tasty, from the texture to the perfect temperature. Each meal came very quickly as well! I was so surprised at how quickly my meals came, and all of such high quality too! I forgot to take proper pictures of all my meals, they were so yummy I dove in before I could remember to take a picture! ?
I really do recommend this place if you're looking for a place to have a nice meal in a cozy and comfortable environment! The prices are very reasonable for what you get too, I'll definitely be coming back in the future ?
With the cost I'm listing, please take into consideration that this is for a three course meal too! For one meal for a person and a drink it would probably range from £10-£30, depending on the drink you get of course ?
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Superb223 Reviews 4.5
Sultan of Lancaster Experience
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancasterwe had a takeaway,
(you can also eat in , plenty of seats)
after many recommendations from friends , loads on the menu ,all freshly cooked , clean and tidy, gorgeous food , decent portions,plenty of veggie options, reasonably priced, what more do you want?
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Superb197 Reviews 4.5
Cappuvino Bar and Restaurant
60 Church St, LancasterFemale group of 4, lunch and cocktails. Great food, fabulous cocktail menu. Lovely staff, friendly and attentive. Our first visit and we will definitely be back.
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Superb175 Reviews 4.5
Sultan Of Lancaster Indian Restaurant
Brock St, LancasterOur first meal here last Tuesday teatime and we were welcomed by very friendly staff. Extensive menu to choose from, we had a set meal for two, choosing mains from the signature dishes. The food was very tasty, good sized portions. We will definitely return to try other dishes from the menu.
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Superb215 Reviews 4.4
Tipple Cocktails
61 King St, LancasterI’ve been a fan of Tipple since they opened, but I only recently hosted a party here. The staff couldn’t have been more lovely or accommodating. The charcuterie and cheese boards from Runner Duck were delish and I’ve definitely discovered my new favourite cocktail, The Sherbert, which was so refreshing. Service at the bar was efficient and friendly. It was a wonderful time! Thank you to Emily and Harvey in particular who helped organise the party and served us throughout the evening.
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Superb63 Reviews 4.6
Araya Thai Restaurant Lancaster
6 Chapel St, LancasterRecently visited for the first time and already looking forward to retuning. The food is incredible with a very varied menu with fantastic customer service and really warm atmosphere.
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Superb151 Reviews 4.4
The Little Greek Kitchen
47 Moor Gate, LancasterAbsolutely delicious, hot, fresh food! I'm always a bit nervous about ordering pork as it can be tough and chewy, but THIS pork is like buttery slivers of heaven. Honestly, it is one of the best takeaways I've ever eaten.
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Superb47 Reviews 4.7
Buccelli's - Authentic Italian Restaurant,
29 Church St, LancasterMy wife and I had lunch here. It’s an unpretentious and understated small Italian restaurant. It looks and feels authentic, we were in Rome recently and ate in a small restaurant that was pretty much the double of this one. The menu is pleasingly straightforward with a good choice of freshly made dishes. The service is friendly and helpful, and we felt very relaxed. I ordered pasta and my wife had pizza: the food was delicious, I’d go so far as to say the best Italian food I’ve eaten. Portion sizes are not over-facing, so you can eat the whole dish without feeling that you’re ploughing through to get to the end. I finished off with Tiramisu, which was light and full of flavour - you could taste the slight kick of liqueur, unlike the bland sponge and cream Tiramisu offered in many restaurants, many of which we regularly frequent. Next time we are in Lancaster we will be returning for lunch and I recommend you seek out this restaurant if you want quality Italian food.
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Superb144 Reviews 4.4
Pepe Rosso
128 Greaves Rd, LancasterOrder a Sicilain pizza with my girlfriend. Very good quality of dough and toppings, especially for a family run business. They themselves are very lovely people. Highly recommend and I will be coming back.
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Superb31 Reviews 4.9
The Waterwitch
Canal Tow Path, Aldcliffe Rd, LancasterI love the food here beer ? is really nice as well plenty of choices on drinks and ice-cream if you fancy it love the atmosphere and very relaxing place will always return doing great guys.
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Superb208 Reviews 4.3
Online Reservation Available
The Cross Keys
Main Rd, Slyne, LancasterMy friend and I recently visited The Cross Keys and had a lovely time. The food was delicious and our 2 servers, Anna and Jett, were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble and they checked in regularly to make sure everything was good for us. I’ve already booked again!
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Superb317 Reviews 4.5
Greaves Park
Bowerham Rd, LancasterHad a lovely Saturday lunch with work colleagues. Food was much better than last time I went about 5 years ago. Great selection on the menu with good food. Lost a point on service as they forgot to bring two of the tables desserts until we reminded them but everyone else had finished theirs by then.
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Superb294 Reviews 4.4
Babar Elephant
Morecambe Rd, LancasterAbsolutely AMAZING food, with fast and attentive service and kind servers.
Would definitely come again one of the best curries we have had in a long time
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Superb242 Reviews 4.4
Medusa
5 Cheapside, LancasterI had the veg moussaka - it was very nice. The rest of our large party all said their food was very good. Service was excellent. The waitress ran around making sure we were all happy. Reasonable prices for good quality food.
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Superb127 Reviews 4.3
Jasmine Garden
2 Newsham Rd, LancasterWow! Well now—pull up a chair and let me testify. What can I say? This is the best Chinese I’ve indulged in for quite some time. Truly, really fantastic. From the very first bite, it announced itself not as a mere takeaway, but as an experience.
The salt and pepper chips, if I may be so bold, stole the whole darn show. Crispy on the outside, fluffy within, absolutely packed with flavour—balanced, confident, and unapologetic. Dare I say it? The best I’ve ever had. A bold claim, I know, but I stand by it under oath.
Then we arrive at the chicken fried rice. Portions off the charts, a generous and honest chicken-to-rice ratio, and plenty of egg woven through it like a well-plotted alibi. The rice itself? Not too dry, not too sticky—walking that narrow tightrope and landing squarely in perfection. The chicken was well cooked, flavourful, juicy. Simply incredible. No notes.
And finally, the delectable sweet and sour chicken. My goodness. This was beautiful. That sauce didn’t merely coat the chicken—it performed a tango on my tongue, a harmonious dance of sweet and sharp that bordered on the otherworldly. There’s really not much else to be said when flavour speaks this fluently.
Enough said. This isn’t just one of the best Chinese takeaways. Scrap that—this is the best takeaway of any cuisine I’ve ever had. I truly believe this is what Homer was referring to when he spoke of the “nectar of the Gods.”
And let us not overlook the human element: the staff are consistently positive, attentive, and kind—details that matter, clues that complete the picture. I would recommend this incredible establishment to absolutely everyone. Case closed
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Superb43 Reviews 4.5
The Bay Restaurant@LMC
Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Rd, LancasterOur group has been here for several meals and this one met the quality we expect, although the vegetarian option was a small portion compared to the meat ones. The service seemed slow with no one apparently assigned to our table, but was fine when we attracted their attention. The room was full so there was lots of background noise, but it is a justifiably a popular venue.
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Superb23 Reviews 4.7
Paradise Takeaway
45 Ullswater Rd, LancasterFood is beautiful, always comes hot and under 30 mins, customer service is on point! not to mention the prices on this food is so cheap for how unreal it is. Recommend 10000% best Chinese in Lancaster
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Superb40 Reviews 4.4
Pendle Witch
90-92 Penny St, LancasterOnly went in for a drink at lunch time. The staff were very friendly and the bear garden was enclosed and clean. They had booths outside under cover and parasols over a couple of tables.
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Good150 Reviews 4.2
Crafty Scholar
33-37 Church St, LancasterVery good atmosphere, especially during the evenings. Staff are always very friendly and efficient, particularly Kaitlin who has served me many times, always with the biggest smile on her face. Highly recommend a visit whether it's for a spot of lunch, few drinks or as a night out!
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Good233 Reviews 4.1
Half Moon Bay Chinese Takeaway
2 Green St, LancasterIt’s nice food for really affordable prices. The only issues we have is the timing and the short window of which the shop is open apart from that everything is good. I recommend going if you are in Lancaster.
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Good26 Reviews 4.2
SeaSound Restaurant | Chinese Barbecue | Karaoke
8 New St, LancasterMe and Partner went here this evening and it was by far the best Chinese in all off Lancaster.The customer service was spot on, friendly polite and very helpful staff.The young lad & lady st the front counter were extremely helpful in helping us with what dish is good and whats great tasting.The food was quick and on time as we were told how long it would be.The buffette menue is the best ive ever tasted too its a must have.Overall it was a lovely Chinese and we will be deffiently coming here more often.
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Good14 Reviews 4.1
Wok Iin Lancaster University
4 Tower Ave, Bailrigg, LancasterThe BEST noodles ? I’ve ever eaten in my life. I didn’t really like noodles before I taste this but this noodle place made me love them. Whenever I eat them, they’re very fresh and tasty, sooo yummy. The service is amazing too. The BEST FOOD on campus. Trust me, you should try this at least once in your life before you die.
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Good43 Reviews 4
The Study Room
30-32 Church St, LancasterNEWLY RERBISHED STUDY ROOM WOW!!!!! food i have not had of this quality in a long time great atmosphere!!! Such a friendly welcome from floor manager mick what a friendly guy!! Would 100% recommend do not let the last 2yrs put you of ! X
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Good95 Reviews 4
Golden House
18 Noel Rd, LancasterIt's my first time ordering takeaway from these guys. It was on time and fantastic so well cooked to perfection and a good price. I will certainly order again from golden house....highly recommended
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Good32 Reviews 3.8
Bombay Balti
16 China St, LancasterJust finished eating a delivery after trying the Bombay Balti under new management we think. They have a very good food hygiene rating and we ordered lamb Saag, vegetable curry and vegetable rice. It was really easy to order online and the delivery arrived 20 minutes later. It was really delicious and we will be ordering again. Well done!
As an update we went to the Bombay Balti for my birthday last night. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and the decor perfect. Would definitely recommend.
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Good94 Reviews 3.9
24 Hour Restaurants
Costa Coffee
Junction 32, 33 M6 White Carr Ln, LancasterJennifer and Stevens makes the best coffee and very friendly, told us how to collect beans and get a free drink after 10 coffees, didn’t know that before, I couldn’t leave this place without giving a positive feedback. A smile with coffee is all you need to drive those miles on the motorway. Thanks Jenni.
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Poor42 Reviews 2.2
McDonald's
10/14 Cheapside, LancasterDespite huge demand the staff carries out good work and present fast and fresh. However, they tend to serve order as take away when you choose dine in. Overall, they do slightly better work compared with other branches.
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Average143 Reviews 2.6
Pet Friendly Places
The Royal Oak
Main St, Hornby, LancasterThe pub is great. It's a just a shame Thwaites don't produce more interesting beers. The beer however was well kept and we enjoyed our visit. The food looked good but we didn't eat. Worth a visit if you want to stop in Hornby.
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Superb122 Reviews 4.7
Tatham Bridge Inn
Tatham, LancasterSuper friendly pub ?
Great pint of Lancaster blonde, perfect temperature and pour .
We went for Sunday Lunch which for a tenner each was good. Not the best I've had to be honest but if you don't want to cook or are staying on th campsite it's spot on. Advisable to preorder if it's busy as we did and although we waited for a few minutes for the table to be ready ( whilst enjoying the pint of course) the food arrived very swiftly ?
In a lovely rural countryside spot with a warm welcome from the landlady Bernadette. The place was rammed.
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Superb105 Reviews 4.7
The Jailor's Barrel
64 Market St, LancasterHad to delay my visit as there was a private function but it was well worth the wait and a worthy way to end my mini tour of Lancaster. Excellent place with a brilliant selection of cask ales
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Superb59 Reviews 4.5
Takeaway Restaurants
Hornby Tea Rooms and Gifts
8-10 Main St, Hornby, LancasterAfter a fabulous, but challenging, walk starting and ending in Hornby, we were thrilled to find this little gem of a place still open on a bitterly cold January Monday afternoon. Coffees, Bakewell shortbread and coffee cake made for the perfect end to a brilliant day walking and exploring in the Lune Valley. Highly recommend a stop off here if you’re passing through Hornby or visiting the area - you won’t be disappointed!
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Superb64 Reviews 4.7
Full House
21 Common Garden St, LancasterBasic restaurant above Asian supermarket. No frills and low prices, seldom-found proper szechuan food. I had vegan chicken, really spicy and numbing with spice. Will be back.
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Superb89 Reviews 4.4
Fired Wok Chinese Takeaway
98 Prospect St, LancasterBest Chinese take away in my living memory, very reasonably priced and appears to be a family run business (which is always a plus). 5/5, would definitely recommend ?
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Superb25 Reviews 4.7
Atkinsons Sandwich Bar
2 Primrose St, LancasterAbsolutely phenomenal!! My new go to place, sandwiches are lovely, fresh and so good. Salad is fresh. Loaded fries are amazing. Homemade cakes are unreal! Will be visiting time and time again, staff/owner are very friendly and polite and good to chat to.
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Superb49 Reviews 4.3
The Borough | Pub, Restaurant & Hotel
3 Dalton Square, LancasterIt was quick and I was hungry so it made me full I had fish and chips I sadly didn't, like the mushy peas cos it had mint on but I would prefer it with no mint but we'll do and this is there credit
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Good275 Reviews 4.1
Caffè Nero
Unit 40, 23 Market St, LancasterI usually avoid chain coffee shops but this is one of the nicest cafes in Lancaster. The staff are incredibly nice and some of them are quite good baristas. The atmosphere is lovely with comfortable seating. It can get quite busy on weekends and holidays.
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Good90 Reviews 4.1
Ados
78 Penny St, LancasterIf you’re looking for an unforgettable meal, Ado’s delivers in every way. The food is exceptional, but the real standout is the kebab meat — unbelievably succulent, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor in every bite. It’s easily some of the best I’ve ever had, the kind of taste that stays with you long after the meal is over.
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Poor112 Reviews 2.4
McDonald's
Caton Rd, LancasterVisit the drive through 2 or 3 times a week for coffees and occasionally breakfast. Staff are always really pleasant and always have a smile to welcome you. Thanks a million ???
Parking: Car park is on the premises roughly 1/4 mile mile Junc 34 of the M6. The lot is on the flat with easy access into the restaurant making access for wheelchair users very friendly.
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Average255 Reviews 2.6
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Aquila Wood Fired Neapolitan Pizza
80 Penny St, LancasterDelicious pizza! The crust was super soft and the toppings were yummy. I also had a pistachio tiramisu (dreamy). The midweek deal (pizza, dessert and drink for £20) is really good value considering the quality.
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Superb171 Reviews 4.9
The Old Bell
Bashfull Alley Centre, Bashful Alley, LancasterA lovely cafe run by lovely people they made us feel very welcome, the young waitress is very attentive and cheerful and the breakfast we had was delicious well cooked and good portion size. I loved the pot of tea! It was made with real tea, such a change from dust filled tea bags. I will definitely come her again. First class all round.
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Superb100 Reviews 4.9
Whale Tail
78a Penny St, LancasterI came in not expecting too much as I don't always vibe with homey style food and was blown away! I ordered the chorizo and mushroom toast and it was incredible. Perfectly cooked, flavoursome and balanced. A true delight.
I forgot to take a picture because it was so good ?
lovely service and cute vibes too!
thank you so much!
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Superb140 Reviews 4.7
Hodgson's Chippy
96 Prospect St, LancasterAbsolutely outstanding fish and chips. The food was cooked fresh and was full of flavour - easily the best we’ve had. Friendly staff, spotless shop, and you can really tell they care about quality. Worth every penny and we’ll be back.
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Superb139 Reviews 4.7
Brew
18a Brock St, LancasterWhat 18a lacks in space and tables it makes up for in the quality of its coffee. This is a niche preference of mine, but the foam on the latte I ordered was delicious and well made. The roast was smooth with some tang and felt somewhat nutty but balanced by a soft aftertaste. It arrived at the perfect temperature to drink, and the food looked delicious - I got a good view as the tables at the back especially are not designed for the more introverted soul. The coffee was expensive (£3.90) but well worth the price if you are able to spend it. I will rate 4 stars simply due to the close space and the fact that I think that, while delicious, the coffee is missing that certain something. However, if you aren’t as coffee-obsessed as me, this is a 5 star experience.
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Superb97 Reviews 4.8
The Stonewell Tap
8-10 Church St, LancasterThis is a proper little gem of a pub and out of the pubs I’ve visited in Lancaster today, it has to be one of my favourites.
James the barman made us feel welcome and we as happy to chat about the beers on tap, so we had an idea of which ones to go for. We had our seven year old son with us, so it was nice to be able to enjoy a lovely pub with a cracking selection of beers and it to be child friendly. I’m looking forward to coming back.
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Superb101 Reviews 4.7
George and Dragon
24 St George's Quay, LancasterProper pub ! We came with a night organised from my husband's work with a BBQ outside. Perfect evening. Great atmosphere, staff are friendly and when I asked if there was veggie burger I got possibly the best BBQ veggie burger ever !!!
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Superb72 Reviews 4.8
Leonardini gelato boutique
Unit 3 Kings Arcade, LancasterExcellent ice cream with unusual and superb flavours. I would highly recommend a visit not only is produce superb the owner is also very charming. I also had an top notch expresso
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Superb57 Reviews 4.9
The Three Mariners, Lancaster
Bridge Ln, LancasterAn absolutely gorgeous warm and welcoming pub in a great location. Had a lovely pint and a delicious scotch egg which was one of the best I’ve had! I’m a scotch egg fan! The home made chutney was really tasty. What a chef! Great chilled atmosphere which has been created by Owen and his staff team. Truly a top pub to go in Lancaster. Love it.and will be back very soon.
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Superb201 Reviews 4.5
The Old Post Office Cafe
3 Hornby Rd, Caton, LancasterPopped into The Old Post Office yesterday and the lady serving was extremely nice. I asked for a children’s hot chocolate and she was very conscientious that it wasn’t too hot for little mouths. I feel customer’s service is lost in a lot of places now but not here! Also the coffee was lovely! I’ll definitely be back.
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Superb44 Reviews 4.9
Gallico Lounge
Unit 3, 7-17 Market St, LancasterVery busy hot chocolate was nice. However, the tea cup was dirty and replaced with a cracked cup, not good, and as it was busy, we couldn't get it changed. Lemon cake was nice
8/8/25 Been again had a breakfast so much better breakfast was great everything clean no cracks be back again.
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Superb202 Reviews 4.4
Bay Horse Inn at Bay Horse
Bay Horse Bridge, Bay Horse, LancasterIf I could I would give this hidden gem 10 stars!! I am sure I had the best Sunday roast I have ever eaten. The service was amazing and the lite fire made the atmosphere so relaxing… I was also in my Campervan and they let me stay overnight in the car park…. if Carlsberg did country pubs….
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Superb100 Reviews 4.5
Spaghetti House
18 Mary St, LancasterGot recommended to come to this place and was not disappointed!!
Very good meal our party of 3 said one of the best if not the best Italian we’ve had.
Had the lobster and prawn ravioli fantastic!!
Very good prices and service
Shall be back soon!!
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Superb146 Reviews 4.4
Cheap Eats
The Park Hotel
1 St Oswald St, LancasterI spent 5 hours there for a birthday and never knew it was a hotel. That said, it is a wonderful classic type pub where the local people there actually care for their friends/family. Defo not a typical no soul place. This is where you go to make friends and enjoy a drink.
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Superb39 Reviews 4.6
German Doner Kebab
Unit B, 112 Penny St, LancasterLovely people and service inside the establishment food came fast within five minutes of my order being placed and just an all round good experience defo going again
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Good216 Reviews 4.2
Mr Wang
59 Scotforth Rd, LancasterJust got a chicken fried rice ( I have this at every Chinese takeaway) and it was ,hands down the tastiest fried rice that I've had in Lancaster. The chicken tasted like it was carved from one roasted for Sunday dinner. The dish was very well seasoned & really tasty, and very well priced too. I've just finished a full portion but writing this review has made me want another one. Soooo tasty!
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Superb51 Reviews 4.3
Atkinson's The Castle
Castle Hill, LancasterExcellent coffee, lovely and simple and clean atmosphere with a nice level of seating while not being crowded. A relaxing laid back feel. Service could have been friendlier but pleasurable experience overall.
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Superb17 Reviews 4.5
Hogarths Gin Palace
9 George St, LancasterWhat an amazing venue. The landlady kindly secured a private area for our party at last minute. The staff were kind. The music was brilliant. Easily one of the best bars in Lancaster!
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Good66 Reviews 4.1
Sea View Chinese
2b Marine Dr, Hest Bank, LancasterMy first visit to this takeaway but it will not be my last. The food was probably the best chinese food i have had in England. Friendly and quick service good portion. Highly recommend if you like chinese food this is the best in the area.
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Good22 Reviews 4
Greggs
St Nicholas Arcades, 9 Cheapside, LancasterCan't beat Greg's, especially for the breakfast deals. It's way too tempting to spend £20+ on cakes, biscuits, sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls and they're ace fresh cream cakes. Whenever possible, I always try for a couple of bacon rolls and a caramel latte. ??
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Good43 Reviews 4
The Penny Bank
2-6 Penny St, LancasterAbsolutely fantastic best pub in Lancaster josh and the staff make me and my polecat feel like royalty and amazing real ale at dirt cheap prices all delightful ? beers ? ?
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Good74 Reviews 4
Costa
North Spine, Bailrigg, LancasterThe Costa Coffee on Lancaster campus is a friendly and warm environment which you can use to study in, read, write or catch up with others. The service tends to be good, although sometimes it can be a bit slow. This does not however detract from the experience, as far as Costas go, it's definitely a good choice.
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Good19 Reviews 3.8
Greggs
M6 South, Moto Main Building South, White Carr Ln, Bay Horse, LancasterBest customer service I’ve ever seen. Went here late at night on the 17th of October and the 2 gentleman that served me where perfect. Didn’t catch their names but thank you so much but a end to a perfect day.
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Good8 Reviews 3.4
The Brown Cow
44 Penny St, LancasterOn holiday with the kids and decided to come in here as seen it was busy ....All homemade food and classics Steak and Ale Pies Lasagne and chips ..So much on the menu and busy that they are looking for more staff.... Service brilliant and friendly folk.... Definitely recommend the Brown Cow in Penny St Lancaster.... Reasonably priced great fir families....
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Good81 Reviews 3.9
The Bowerham Chippy
2 Coulston Rd, LancasterGreat value for money and really really tasty. ???
At first I thought it was a big expensive, at £9.50 for a small portion. But the quality was excellent, tasted like beef dripping was used, it made for really moist and tasty chips and bartered fish.
The portion size was massive, so if you want a regular portion maybe opt for the ‘Fish and Chips Small’ option.
First time going to this chippy and I would definitely travel over to have it again.
For reference the image below is a small portion.
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Good90 Reviews 3.9
Greggs
8, Lancaster University, Alexandra Square, Bailrigg, LancasterA very good, typical Greggs, friendly and fast service and the food is very good. The only issue is if you come later in the afternoon and the evening the stocks run out fast, there isn't much of anything except drinks, crisps, a few desserts and sausage rolls. A really nice greggs though with lovely staff. I recommend if you're looking for somewhere to get cheap food quickly.
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Good18 Reviews 3.5
Pizzetta Republic
Lancaster University, Furness College, Bailrigg, LancasterReally nice pizza, staff are friendly. It's on the LU campus so very studenty but open to all. Does eat in (on nice wooden platters) and takeaway. Recommend the Meat Feast!
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Good48 Reviews 3.7
The Staggered Inn
Market St, LancasterWednesday are great for student nights. Very cheap drinks (£4 triples) and always rammed. Staff are great too
Fridays and Saturdays the drink prices are higher but the £2 shots are really good and easy to get drunk - especially since some are like 30% alc.
Definitely recommend for any bar crawls or a Wednesday social
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Good85 Reviews 3.8
Best Restaurants
Aquila Wood Fired Neapolitan Pizza
80 Penny St, LancasterDelicious pizza! The crust was super soft and the toppings were yummy. I also had a pistachio tiramisu (dreamy). The midweek deal (pizza, dessert and drink for £20) is really good value considering the quality.
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Superb171 Reviews 4.9
Merchants 1688
29 Castle Hill, LancasterFantastic restaurant with friendly service and exquisite food. We ate our Sunday Roast and then stayed for the quiz. It was a lot of fun and, despite not winning...again...we all enjoyed the mix of questions and puzzlers!
It's so rare to find a place offering both fine dining (even for our group with multiple allergies) and a friendly pint. The people here really care about your experience and it shows.
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Superb332 Reviews 4.7
The Stork Hotel
Corricks Ln, Conder Green, LancasterExcellent pub. Great food; good portions and very tasty. Excellent range of beers including guest ales. Friendly staff. Pub also has rooms - B&B, fantastic breakfasts. Couldn't ask for more.
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Superb257 Reviews 4.7
The Sun Hotel & Bar
63-65 Church St, LancasterGreat little place. This is an old style hotel/pub. The bar staff are brilliant, good range of ales as you would expect in a place like this. The food we had was delicious and filling. 10/10 will definitely visit again.
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Superb246 Reviews 4.7
Café Dolce
10-12 Market St, LancasterOn arrival we were asked to sit on a table for 2 in front of the toilets after initiallybeing sat on a table for 4 - not the nicest place to be and we moved when another 2 became available. Also one of the members of staff were very loud and we could repeatedly hear her throughout the meal. Food was nice though and we would come back again.
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Superb435 Reviews 4.6
The Old Bell
Bashfull Alley Centre, Bashful Alley, LancasterA lovely cafe run by lovely people they made us feel very welcome, the young waitress is very attentive and cheerful and the breakfast we had was delicious well cooked and good portion size. I loved the pot of tea! It was made with real tea, such a change from dust filled tea bags. I will definitely come her again. First class all round.
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Superb100 Reviews 4.9
The Quarterhouse
13 Moor Ln, LancasterFabulous food, great flavors, textures and appearance. Very good vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options to keep a table of 8 very happy. Service and pace were great. Highly recommend.
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Superb170 Reviews 4.7
The White Cross
Quarry Rd, LancasterThe food was amazing and I really recommend the battered fish.It came with chips,peas, the fish , and some sauce that I forgot the name of. The food came in pretty fast in around 10 minutes even though there were a lot of people.The drinks always comes first and I must say that their hot chocolate looks and tastes amazing.The staff are very friendly and nice and always ask you if your enjoying your meal after 2minutes of you eating.The atmosphere here is alright but I wouldn’t say it’s the best.Overall I love this place and I recommend coming here with an empty stomach.
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Superb222 Reviews 4.6
Whale Tail
78a Penny St, LancasterI came in not expecting too much as I don't always vibe with homey style food and was blown away! I ordered the chorizo and mushroom toast and it was incredible. Perfectly cooked, flavoursome and balanced. A true delight.
I forgot to take a picture because it was so good ?
lovely service and cute vibes too!
thank you so much!
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Superb140 Reviews 4.7
Hodgson's Chippy
96 Prospect St, LancasterAbsolutely outstanding fish and chips. The food was cooked fresh and was full of flavour - easily the best we’ve had. Friendly staff, spotless shop, and you can really tell they care about quality. Worth every penny and we’ll be back.
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Superb139 Reviews 4.7
Brew
18a Brock St, LancasterWhat 18a lacks in space and tables it makes up for in the quality of its coffee. This is a niche preference of mine, but the foam on the latte I ordered was delicious and well made. The roast was smooth with some tang and felt somewhat nutty but balanced by a soft aftertaste. It arrived at the perfect temperature to drink, and the food looked delicious - I got a good view as the tables at the back especially are not designed for the more introverted soul. The coffee was expensive (£3.90) but well worth the price if you are able to spend it. I will rate 4 stars simply due to the close space and the fact that I think that, while delicious, the coffee is missing that certain something. However, if you aren’t as coffee-obsessed as me, this is a 5 star experience.
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Superb97 Reviews 4.8
Pizza Margherita
2 Moor Ln, LancasterI think this is the best pizza you can get in the UK. It never disappoints and there's a wide range of toppings you can have but I always have my favorite ham and peppers. The staff are lovely and the pizzas are cooked quickly. I wish I lived down the road.
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Superb190 Reviews 4.6
The Royal Oak
Main St, Hornby, LancasterThe pub is great. It's a just a shame Thwaites don't produce more interesting beers. The beer however was well kept and we enjoyed our visit. The food looked good but we didn't eat. Worth a visit if you want to stop in Hornby.
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Superb122 Reviews 4.7
The Dukes
Moor Ln, LancasterOne of my favourite places ever. We try & visit as much as we can to catch new film releases across genres, styles, languages, etc. Their theatrical choices are diverse & interesting. Top rate stand up comedians available. And the best thing ever is the annual Play in the Park such a highlight! We have taken so many of our friends & family to this event, it's always a success (even if the weather can be vexing at times), we love it.
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Superb87 Reviews 4.8
The Cross Keys
Main Rd, Slyne, LancasterMy friend and I recently visited The Cross Keys and had a lovely time. The food was delicious and our 2 servers, Anna and Jett, were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble and they checked in regularly to make sure everything was good for us. I’ve already booked again!
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Superb317 Reviews 4.5
Tatham Bridge Inn
Tatham, LancasterSuper friendly pub ?
Great pint of Lancaster blonde, perfect temperature and pour .
We went for Sunday Lunch which for a tenner each was good. Not the best I've had to be honest but if you don't want to cook or are staying on th campsite it's spot on. Advisable to preorder if it's busy as we did and although we waited for a few minutes for the table to be ready ( whilst enjoying the pint of course) the food arrived very swiftly ?
In a lovely rural countryside spot with a warm welcome from the landlady Bernadette. The place was rammed.
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Superb105 Reviews 4.7
The Stonewell Tap
8-10 Church St, LancasterThis is a proper little gem of a pub and out of the pubs I’ve visited in Lancaster today, it has to be one of my favourites.
James the barman made us feel welcome and we as happy to chat about the beers on tap, so we had an idea of which ones to go for. We had our seven year old son with us, so it was nice to be able to enjoy a lovely pub with a cracking selection of beers and it to be child friendly. I’m looking forward to coming back.
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Superb101 Reviews 4.7
George and Dragon
24 St George's Quay, LancasterProper pub ! We came with a night organised from my husband's work with a BBQ outside. Perfect evening. Great atmosphere, staff are friendly and when I asked if there was veggie burger I got possibly the best BBQ veggie burger ever !!!
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Superb72 Reviews 4.8
Now or Never (by Journey Social)
26 Sun St, LancasterHighly recommended. Staff that go above and beyond, incredible food and a lovely setting. Thank you to all the team for being so accommodating when one of us had to dash off (again!). Thank you
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Superb71 Reviews 4.8
Leonardini gelato boutique
Unit 3 Kings Arcade, LancasterExcellent ice cream with unusual and superb flavours. I would highly recommend a visit not only is produce superb the owner is also very charming. I also had an top notch expresso
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Superb57 Reviews 4.9
The Three Mariners, Lancaster
Bridge Ln, LancasterAn absolutely gorgeous warm and welcoming pub in a great location. Had a lovely pint and a delicious scotch egg which was one of the best I’ve had! I’m a scotch egg fan! The home made chutney was really tasty. What a chef! Great chilled atmosphere which has been created by Owen and his staff team. Truly a top pub to go in Lancaster. Love it.and will be back very soon.
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Superb201 Reviews 4.5
Sultan of Lancaster Experience
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancasterwe had a takeaway,
(you can also eat in , plenty of seats)
after many recommendations from friends , loads on the menu ,all freshly cooked , clean and tidy, gorgeous food , decent portions,plenty of veggie options, reasonably priced, what more do you want?
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Superb197 Reviews 4.5
Golden Jade Chinese Restaurant
91 King St, LancasterWe have visited Golden Jade many times. \nThe staff are always very friendly with faultless service and always accommodating.\nThe food is delicious and reasonably priced.\nGolden Jade is a hidden gem that we will definitely revisit.\nBy far the best Chinese restaurant in Lancaster.
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Superb83 Reviews 4.7
Cappuvino Bar and Restaurant
60 Church St, LancasterFemale group of 4, lunch and cocktails. Great food, fabulous cocktail menu. Lovely staff, friendly and attentive. Our first visit and we will definitely be back.
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Superb175 Reviews 4.5
Greaves Park
Bowerham Rd, LancasterHad a lovely Saturday lunch with work colleagues. Food was much better than last time I went about 5 years ago. Great selection on the menu with good food. Lost a point on service as they forgot to bring two of the tables desserts until we reminded them but everyone else had finished theirs by then.
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Superb294 Reviews 4.4
Babar Elephant
Morecambe Rd, LancasterAbsolutely AMAZING food, with fast and attentive service and kind servers.
Would definitely come again one of the best curries we have had in a long time
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Superb242 Reviews 4.4
Sultan Of Lancaster Indian Restaurant
Brock St, LancasterOur first meal here last Tuesday teatime and we were welcomed by very friendly staff. Extensive menu to choose from, we had a set meal for two, choosing mains from the signature dishes. The food was very tasty, good sized portions. We will definitely return to try other dishes from the menu.
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Superb215 Reviews 4.4
Gallico Lounge
Unit 3, 7-17 Market St, LancasterVery busy hot chocolate was nice. However, the tea cup was dirty and replaced with a cracked cup, not good, and as it was busy, we couldn't get it changed. Lemon cake was nice
8/8/25 Been again had a breakfast so much better breakfast was great everything clean no cracks be back again.
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Superb202 Reviews 4.4
Bay Horse Inn at Bay Horse
Bay Horse Bridge, Bay Horse, LancasterIf I could I would give this hidden gem 10 stars!! I am sure I had the best Sunday roast I have ever eaten. The service was amazing and the lite fire made the atmosphere so relaxing… I was also in my Campervan and they let me stay overnight in the car park…. if Carlsberg did country pubs….
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Superb100 Reviews 4.5
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