After booking a table for 9 people and more joining us, I was super impressed that all meals arrived at the same time, a very rare thing now. The hotpot is absolutely fabulous I'd very much recommend it. Very flavoursome rich gravy with tender lamb. They always have an excellent selection of ales too with friendly welcoming bar staff. I will always feel at home in this traditional style inn.
Mark Nicholson
First time back since the refurb. Great choice of well kept cask ales on considering its New Years Day. Nominal discount for CAMRA members ??
RathboneFamily
A great little pub on the edge of town, close to the castle. Recently refurbished and an excellent job they did too. Really friendly staff, good selection of drinks and generously portioned food offering. An absolute must for anyone visiting Lancaster, local or tourist.
Nigel Espley
We always pay this pub a visit when in Lancaster. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. Great range of ales and a good atmosphere. Dog friendly too. Highly recommended and it's not so far out of the centre.
Vacation807408
We visited the Three Mariners for dinner on NYE on the off chance they could seat us (our plans to be abroad had changed at the last minute) and we were lucky enough to get the 1 free table. It's clealy a popular place and we found out why. The food was absolutely delicious ? There was so much for your money as well, and it was all cooked perfectly despite there being a plateful. My partner had the chicken and beef roast and I had the fish & chips. Staff were friendly and attentive despite being very busy. Would highly recommend!
Diane L
Fantastic ....food .....beers and wine ...atmosphere awesome ....friendly staff love it here thus is our fourth visit will definitely be back . We have been with friends couples and just us two never disappoints....try them out xxxx
sheluvz2travl
Brief visit but not disappointed. We nipped in for food, ordered ham egg n chips which was plentiful and a Lancashire hotpot which was lovely. All reasonable priced. Only shame was that the open fires weren't lit to make a cosier atmosphere
Andy Infield
Not visited the place for a while it has been refurbished since I was last in there and it looks fab and still very cozy.Great selection of ales and other beers,I had the buttermilk chicken burger and it was very tasty chunky chips were amazing,my partner had the steak,cooked to perfection and nice salad.2 drinks and 2 meals £31.. worth every penny..Very friendly staff..10/10
Roger Unwin
Atmospheric Pub with friendly attentive staff and a magnificent selection of beers and cider at the bar. Like many pubs, when asked they were unable to offer a single soft drink without any artificial sweeteners. Main courses were generous portions and tasty. Condiments were slightly confusing with the black pepper on offer out of a second matching salt pot. Sadly our meal came to a premature end as our favourite desert choice had run out and the coffee machine had also unfortunately broken. Looking forward to calling again one day when everything is up to speed.Dietary restrictions: Unable to offer soft drinks without any artificial sweeteners when asked.
Gary Archer
We had a Christmas lunch & pudding here on Thursday, great range of ales, the Luna stout was excellent. The lady who served was polite. The Christmas lunch & pud where all very nice and the clean plates showed this.
Every time we visit Lancaster we are never disappointed when we visit The Three Mariners. A warm, cosy, friendly pub. Whether you choose food or drinks expect a great experience. In the photos are Hunters chicken with chips and seasonal veg and the mixed grill.
Megan Morley
Took our parents here when they came to visit from down south. We have lived in Lancaster for a few years and had been before for drinks and loved the atmosphere. We ordered at the bar and paid, when the food arrived (after a short wait which I was impressed by) it was cold, the plate felt like it had come out of the fridge it was ice cold and the pie and vegetables were freezing. We asked the waitress (who was the only server in the entire pub doing everything) if she wouldn’t mind warming it up or just putting it all in the microwave to which she replied she couldn’t as the microwave was being used, but she took it and said she’d go try and warm it up.5 minutes later she came back with the same plate of food and said “there you go” and walked away, by this point we also had no cutlery so asked if she didn’t mind getting us some so we could all eat. When we felt the veg and plate they were both still cold and it felt like the pie was the only thing that got warmed up but was still not piping hot. We were very confused. I was very disappointed with the quality of the food and it’s just standard practice in any restaurant that the food is served hot. If we hadn’t already paid beforehand I would have refused as the food wasn’t enjoyable. I won’t be returning for food!
123myths
Prebooked Sunday roast. Arrived. Barmaid couldn't care less. No red wine. Then said beef is well done. Then added actually no roast dinners, no apologies, couldn't care less attitude.Why would you employ someone like this.What an impression.Awful experience.
sean m
Awful.Prebooked.Arrived , no red wine , no roast dinners. Barmaid couldn't care less. Nice atmosphere but service dreadful.
Megan Whitelegg
Took our parents here when they came to visit from down south. We have lived in Lancaster for a few years and had been before for drinks and loved the atmosphere. We ordered at the bar and paid, when the food arrived (after a short wait which I was impressed by) it was cold, the plate felt like it had come out of the fridge it was ice cold and the pie and vegetables were freezing. We asked the waitress (who was the only server in the entire pub doing everything) if she wouldn’t mind warming it up or just putting it all in the microwave to which she replied she couldn’t as the microwave was being used, but she took it and said she’d go try and warm it up.5 minutes later she came back with the same plate of food and said “there you go” and walked away, by this point we also had no cutlery so asked if she didn’t mind getting us some so we could all eat. When we felt the veg and plate they were both still cold and it felt like the pie was the only thing that got warmed up but was still not piping hot. We were very confused. I was very disappointed with the quality of the food and it’s just standard practice in any restaurant that the food is served hot. If we hadn’t already paid beforehand I would have refused as the food wasn’t enjoyable. I won’t be returning for food!
After booking a table for 9 people and more joining us, I was super impressed that all meals arrived at the same time, a very rare thing now. The hotpot is absolutely fabulous I'd very much recommend it. Very flavoursome rich gravy with tender lamb. They always have an excellent selection of ales too with friendly welcoming bar staff. I will always feel at home in this traditional style inn.
First time back since the refurb. Great choice of well kept cask ales on considering its New Years Day. Nominal discount for CAMRA members ??
A great little pub on the edge of town, close to the castle. Recently refurbished and an excellent job they did too. Really friendly staff, good selection of drinks and generously portioned food offering. An absolute must for anyone visiting Lancaster, local or tourist.
We always pay this pub a visit when in Lancaster. The staff are always welcoming and helpful. Great range of ales and a good atmosphere. Dog friendly too. Highly recommended and it's not so far out of the centre.
We visited the Three Mariners for dinner on NYE on the off chance they could seat us (our plans to be abroad had changed at the last minute) and we were lucky enough to get the 1 free table. It's clealy a popular place and we found out why. The food was absolutely delicious ? There was so much for your money as well, and it was all cooked perfectly despite there being a plateful. My partner had the chicken and beef roast and I had the fish & chips. Staff were friendly and attentive despite being very busy. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic ....food .....beers and wine ...atmosphere awesome ....friendly staff love it here thus is our fourth visit will definitely be back . We have been with friends couples and just us two never disappoints....try them out xxxx
Brief visit but not disappointed. We nipped in for food, ordered ham egg n chips which was plentiful and a Lancashire hotpot which was lovely. All reasonable priced. Only shame was that the open fires weren't lit to make a cosier atmosphere
Not visited the place for a while it has been refurbished since I was last in there and it looks fab and still very cozy.Great selection of ales and other beers,I had the buttermilk chicken burger and it was very tasty chunky chips were amazing,my partner had the steak,cooked to perfection and nice salad.2 drinks and 2 meals £31.. worth every penny..Very friendly staff..10/10
Atmospheric Pub with friendly attentive staff and a magnificent selection of beers and cider at the bar. Like many pubs, when asked they were unable to offer a single soft drink without any artificial sweeteners. Main courses were generous portions and tasty. Condiments were slightly confusing with the black pepper on offer out of a second matching salt pot. Sadly our meal came to a premature end as our favourite desert choice had run out and the coffee machine had also unfortunately broken. Looking forward to calling again one day when everything is up to speed.Dietary restrictions: Unable to offer soft drinks without any artificial sweeteners when asked.
We had a Christmas lunch & pudding here on Thursday, great range of ales, the Luna stout was excellent. The lady who served was polite. The Christmas lunch & pud where all very nice and the clean plates showed this.
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Every time we visit Lancaster we are never disappointed when we visit The Three Mariners. A warm, cosy, friendly pub. Whether you choose food or drinks expect a great experience. In the photos are Hunters chicken with chips and seasonal veg and the mixed grill.
Took our parents here when they came to visit from down south. We have lived in Lancaster for a few years and had been before for drinks and loved the atmosphere. We ordered at the bar and paid, when the food arrived (after a short wait which I was impressed by) it was cold, the plate felt like it had come out of the fridge it was ice cold and the pie and vegetables were freezing. We asked the waitress (who was the only server in the entire pub doing everything) if she wouldn’t mind warming it up or just putting it all in the microwave to which she replied she couldn’t as the microwave was being used, but she took it and said she’d go try and warm it up.5 minutes later she came back with the same plate of food and said “there you go” and walked away, by this point we also had no cutlery so asked if she didn’t mind getting us some so we could all eat. When we felt the veg and plate they were both still cold and it felt like the pie was the only thing that got warmed up but was still not piping hot. We were very confused. I was very disappointed with the quality of the food and it’s just standard practice in any restaurant that the food is served hot. If we hadn’t already paid beforehand I would have refused as the food wasn’t enjoyable. I won’t be returning for food!
Prebooked Sunday roast. Arrived. Barmaid couldn't care less. No red wine. Then said beef is well done. Then added actually no roast dinners, no apologies, couldn't care less attitude.Why would you employ someone like this.What an impression.Awful experience.
Awful.Prebooked.Arrived , no red wine , no roast dinners. Barmaid couldn't care less. Nice atmosphere but service dreadful.
Took our parents here when they came to visit from down south. We have lived in Lancaster for a few years and had been before for drinks and loved the atmosphere. We ordered at the bar and paid, when the food arrived (after a short wait which I was impressed by) it was cold, the plate felt like it had come out of the fridge it was ice cold and the pie and vegetables were freezing. We asked the waitress (who was the only server in the entire pub doing everything) if she wouldn’t mind warming it up or just putting it all in the microwave to which she replied she couldn’t as the microwave was being used, but she took it and said she’d go try and warm it up.5 minutes later she came back with the same plate of food and said “there you go” and walked away, by this point we also had no cutlery so asked if she didn’t mind getting us some so we could all eat. When we felt the veg and plate they were both still cold and it felt like the pie was the only thing that got warmed up but was still not piping hot. We were very confused. I was very disappointed with the quality of the food and it’s just standard practice in any restaurant that the food is served hot. If we hadn’t already paid beforehand I would have refused as the food wasn’t enjoyable. I won’t be returning for food!