please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Time changes everything.Once would always make a beeline for this place.It always seemed to do the right things,in its own particular way.Not been in for a good while,so lets hope that whatever changes happen,happen for the best.
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On Friday night they had Hobgoblin, Black Sheep Bitter, Tetley's, Deuchars, Jennings Cumberland and Landlord. Old looking pub, bar on the right as you go in and goes back further. Pleasant enough place for a drink.
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Old pub with old musician pictures on the wall. Nice to see it is back on the up as it was closed in Feb 2008. All seems a bit dated and in need of a bit of tlc. 4 cask ales on, unimaginative but kept well.
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After a very troubled time, the dear old John O'Gaunt may finally be finding its feet again. Forget what it once was though, those days ended a couple of landlords back.. But what it's becoming shows promise again.
The current manager's friendly and competant, the atmosphere's good, but it's the music which really gives me hope. Many of the same old trusted musicians play here, and it's great stuff. However there are signs of fresh talent moving in and some younger, different bands being booked. There's even talk of an Indie night!
I love this pub. I've remained faithful to it through the tough times but had started to despair that it could ever be the great pub it once was. Then, just recently, things began to turn around and I saw a definite improvement.
We all loved the smokey old jazz venue it once was. But times change, and maybe what it's becoming might be just as exciting.
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Decent old-fashioned old school boozer - beer well kept, although selection was a bit unimaginative.
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been in a few times lately but it has lost its buzz, 3 changes of management this year! Can't be good or is it a sign that no one wants this pub to work?
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I've rated this pub as poor as it's a mere shadow of its former self. The pub is generally unkept and tired, it's one thing to attempt to be "authentic" - it's another just to be scruffy. The new owner hasn't advanced the place one inch, still selling "Bambi Burgers" and still employing the same desperately slow bar staff. In my opinion it's become a parody of itself.
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A nice pub, not sure about the entertainment though.
anonymous - 21 Sep 2007 01:49 |
Was the best pub in Lancaster when I was at uni 2001-2004 and I would guess it still is.
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Still the best pub in Lancaster.
anonymous - 17 Mar 2007 14:27 |
A corking heritage pub, with lots of ale (though a bit mainstream on my visit though I am assured it usually more eclectic), lots of character and impromtu music sessions.
If you're lucky enough to get a seat (it's always busy after 3) you really could stay here all evening.
Lancaster has a lot of good pubs, and this is one of the top three, and definately the best in the immediate town centre.
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An oasis of sanity in the city centre.No 'thickos',and not a baseball cap to be seen.Has the feel of a postgraduate common room with good ale and intelligent 'punters'.
anonymous - 19 Oct 2006 19:52 |
Come on! The last landlord used to put up the price og Guinness on St. Patricks Day! Mind you the food is good I have to give you that.
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I used to work here and i have the fondest memories ever of most definately, Lancaster's best ever pub. There aint nothing you cant get there, from malt whiskies to a multitude of vodkas in the freezer and also the best pub grub ever. I have since moved away from Lancaster, but its my first stop when i come back to visit, and also usually where i have my breakfast the next day...usually the fantastic shepherds pie. But quite literally everything on that menu is wonderful. Steve, the old manager, should be very proud of himself. Its good to know that since it changed hands that it hasnt changed at all. Also has the best staff ever, namely Debs and Alan! Just wish there was more pubs like this one in London :(
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Great City Centre pub to include on a crawl especially on live music nights. It has been noted for quality beer during the last 40 years.
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An oasis in the desert of town centre pubs, great atmosphere and reasonable music. Recently changed hands with no apparant change in policy. Drinks a bit pricey on the guest ales and the bands that play there are fairly limited in choice. Would like to see more choice in bands and sticking to the policy of theme nights ie playing blues on the blues night etc.
SOME staff are a bit annoying collecting glasses all the time and a rather indifferent approach, but all in all well worth a visit.
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The best pub in town for authentic food, music, drink and punters. Don't understand 6/10 rating given the reviews above. Have spend many hours there both as a customer and a playing musician.
Boogiebill - 6 Oct 2004 12:56 |
Excellent pub with live music Sunday - Thursday and good beer. Food is also available although I did not try that.
Andy Sinclair - 26 Jul 2004 10:54 |
Located right in the town centre on the market square. Beers are always well kept and bar meals are served at lunchtime.
Mike - 21 Feb 2004 21:03 |
A traditional bar, offering a range of cask ales and with live music every night except Sat & Sun, covering Jazz, Folk, blues etc. A regular CAMRA winner, the pub is well known for its friendly and intelligent staff and Customers as well as the beer and music. Good whiskey selection.
anonymous - 19 Feb 2004 13:09 |
