Lancaster: The Essential
Guide
Food Scene
Cafes, restaurants and bakeries
The Hall
10 China StAn Atkinson's Coffee outpost: great coffee in cool surroundings!
Quite Simply French
27A St George's QuayGreat atmosphere, fantastic food!
The Borough
3 Dalton SquareA quirky pub serving good food.
A well established, independent pizzeria with the feel of "Pizza Express".
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Pizza Margherita
2 Moor LnA well established, independent pizzeria with the feel of "Pizza Express".
Merchants 1688
29 Castle HillGastro pub. Jay Raynor, food critic, gave it a rave review!
Journey Social
THE place for brunch in Lancaster. Be prepared to queue outside in the summer!
Brew
18a Brock StIndependent cafe, great for coffee and cake.
Nando's Lancaster
Starbucks
19 Market StCosta Coffee
At the train station!
Caffè Nero
23 Market StSultan Of Lancaster Indian Restaurant
Brock StreetPlease note, alcohol is not served.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, i-Germany
Fine dining in the heart of the city.
Bay Horse Inn
Bay Horse BridgeGastro pub 6 miles south of Lancaster.
The Inn At Whitewell
Gastro pub in the heart of the Lancashire countryside.
Nami Sushi
31-35 China StFor sushi lovers
Golden Dragon
11 George StChinese restaurant
The Castle Café
Castle HillAnother of the Atkinson's outposts, in the courtyard of Lancaster Castle.
The Music Room
Sun StreetAnother of the Atkinson's Coffee outposts.
Great cafe very close to the house (opposite the train station). Perfect for a breakfast of pastries freshly made on the premises and good coffee.
Tuck
Great cafe very close to the house (opposite the train station). Perfect for a breakfast of pastries freshly made on the premises and good coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ye Olde John O'Gaunt
53 Market StTraditional pub
The Three Mariners
Bridge LaneTraditional pub
Tite & Locke
Closes pub to the house, at the train station
Everything Else
Jo & Cass
9-12 Great John StTHE place to go in Lancaster for hair and beauty treatments.
Arteria with Gallery 23
23 Brock StBeautiful gifts and accessories for the home.
Situated next to The Hall (and owned by the same people) Atkinson's continues to serve roasted coffee and teas from around the world as it has done for decades.
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Atkinsons Coffee Roasters
12 China StSituated next to The Hall (and owned by the same people) Atkinson's continues to serve roasted coffee and teas from around the world as it has done for decades.
The university, can be reached easily. Regular buses (about every 10 minutes) can be caught within a five minute walk of the house.
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Lancaster University
The university, can be reached easily. Regular buses (about every 10 minutes) can be caught within a five minute walk of the house.
Parks & Nature
Perfect for a picnic or afternoon stroll. The Lake District fells can be seen from here too.
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Williamson Park
Quernmore RoadPerfect for a picnic or afternoon stroll. The Lake District fells can be seen from here too.
Fairfield Nature Reserve
3 minutes walk from the house. Great for an early morning run.
Arts & Culture
Learn about Lancaster's maritime history at this museum in the old Custom's House.
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Maritime Museum
Saint George's QuayLearn about Lancaster's maritime history at this museum in the old Custom's House.
Local Rep theatre. Also showing Art House films. Home too of the famous 'Play in the Park' (Williamson Park) every July/August.
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The Dukes
Moor Lane Local Rep theatre. Also showing Art House films. Home too of the famous 'Play in the Park' (Williamson Park) every July/August.
Lancaster City Museum
Market StreetIt's free!
The Storey
Creative hub, performing arts venue, cafe-bar
Grand Theatre, Lancaster
Saint Leonard's GateOpened in 1782
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Cable StreetTesco Express
King StreetSibsey Street
Sibsey StreetTiny corner shop, one street away from the house.
Lidl
ALDI
Boots
Pharmacy
Marks & Spencer Lancaster
32 Penny StEntertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema Lancaster
Church Street