12 of the cosiest pubs in Lancaster according to Google reviews

By Debbie Butler

Published 23rd Nov 2022, 11:15 BST

Updated 23rd Nov 2022, 11:22 BST

Sitting in the warmth of a nice cosy pub with a beverage or two during the colder months is a great way to wile away a couple of hours.

Lancaster has an abundance of pubs and if cosy is what you’re looking for, there are plenty to choose from.

We’ve had a look at Google to see which of the city’s pubs rate highly for cosiness. Here are 12 of them.

This rustic pub, established in Market Street back in 1871, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 678 Google reviews.

1. Ye Olde John O' Gaunt

This rustic pub, established in Market Street back in 1871, has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 678 Google reviews. Photo: Tia Aspinall

The Quarry Road pub, housed in a 19th-century canal side warehouse, scored 4.4 out of 5 from 1,469 Google reviews

2. The White Cross

The Quarry Road pub, housed in a 19th-century canal side warehouse, scored 4.4 out of 5 from 1,469 Google reviews Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

A public house has existed on the Moor Lane site since at least the late 15th century. The Golden Lion is rumoured to be the last stopping place for the Pendle Witches on their way to the gallows. The pub scored 4.4 out of 5 from 305 reviews on Google.

3. The Golden Lion

A public house has existed on the Moor Lane site since at least the late 15th century. The Golden Lion is rumoured to be the last stopping place for the Pendle Witches on their way to the gallows. The pub scored 4.4 out of 5 from 305 reviews on Google. Photo: Neil Cross

Located in Brock Street, the Horse & Farrier scored 4 out of 5 from 88 reviews on Google.

4. Horse & Farrier

Located in Brock Street, the Horse & Farrier scored 4 out of 5 from 88 reviews on Google. Photo: Google

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