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PUBS SERVING FOOD IN LANCASTER

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Black Bull Inn
Brookhouse, Lancaster LA2 9JP Tel. 01524 770329
Paula Doherty (August 2007): Very good food.  Excellent value for money and good friendly service.
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The Borough Club
3 Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PP Tel. 01524 64170
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Karin Barratt (April 2008): My partner and I have been going to the Borough for several years. Our experiences have varied. When it first opened the food was of consistently high quality and great value for money. As time has gone on the prices have risen steeply and the quality has become variable.
Six months ago we took a family we had staying there and the food was not great. They had just brought in the Cumberland ring and I found many chewy and crunchy bits in the sausage, something I associate with the economy variety. One member of our party ordered the roast dinner and what arrived was very scant and hardly justified the ten pound price tag.
We went back this Sunday thinking we'd give it another go. We ordered two roast dinners and began to wait. We sontinued to wait. We finished our wine. We had a nice chat. We looked round the restaurant and thought about how much it had changed since it was the Blob Shop. And still we waited. An hour and ten minutes after we had placed our orders we asked our waitress if there was a problem with our food. She asked us who had taken our order. We told her she had. She looked it up on her computer, came back and said she had never entered it. We then got a quick fairly emotionless apology.
We had sat there for over an hour, sat right by the counter, having been passed by her innumerable times and she had never noticed we had not been fed. Perhaps we should have said something earlier but it seemed such a basic skill, to simply submit the order she had taken to the kitchen.
She then came back and said they were now out of what we had ordered. She did offer to substitute something else, which is what I would expect as it was her fault we were now withering away. It then took a further twenty minutes for our food to arrive. Did she offer to bring us something to munch on while we waited? No, that would be too much like good customer service. We got our food and it was fine. Not amazing, just fine. We then asked for the bill. (Having spent most of our evening waiting, watching other people eat, we decided not to wait around for pudding.) The smiling waitress offered us a ten percent discount for the mistake. Needless to say, we will not be returning.
Neil Foxlee (April 2008): Had lunch here recently and was very impressed with the quality of the food - so were lots of other people judging by how full it was. My lunch partner had fish pie and fresh fruit salad, while I had deep-fried whitebait with tartare sauce followed by apple crumble, and everything seemed to be freshly prepared (increasingly rare these days, with many places, even restaurants, resorting to ready meals and an oven or microwave - name the guilty parties, I say).
Also very impressive was the price: £5 a head, which was excellent value for money. Drinks seemed a little expensive, on the other hand, but you couldn't grumble with the food (they claim that all of their meat, fish and poultry has had a happy upbringing, by the way). The wines on display certainly seemed pricey, though.
The Borough has a pleasant large eating area through the bar and a sizeable open space at the back. It also offers an early-bird ('pre-theatre') menu from 5.30 to 6.30 at £5.95 for a main course with a glass of wine. I can't comment on the evening menu because I've since tried to access it on their website but the file didn't open (It does now but is very slow - ed). Definitely worth investigating.

Blue Anchor
28 Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1HT Tel. 01524 66898
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Boot & Shoe Hotel
171 Scotforth Road, Lancaster LA1 4PU Tel. 01524 63011
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Bowling Green
157 Scotforth Road, Lancaster LA1 4SG Tel. 01524 32960
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John Freeman (February 2008): Smple pub grub, cheap and cheerful, friendly and helpful staff when we ate there before Christmas 2007.

Brewsters
Caton Road, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 384800
Nicola (December 2006) writes: Sorry, the food was poor as was the service. Frozen food quickly heated is all you can expect. Good children’s facilities though.
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Britannia 101
101 Ullswater Road, Lancaster, LA1 3PX, UK
Tel: 00 44 (0)1524 844237. Fax 00 44 (0)1524 844778.
The Sun and Moon Tapas Bistro
Email ami@sunandmoontapas.co.uk
Great Greek and Spanish Tapas, cooked with passion and style. The Sun and Moon is a four table mini-restaurant, individually styled to create an intimate comfortable space, candlelit in the evenings, beneath a Moroccan fabric ceiling, with great food and friendly staff. Delicious vegetarian and vegan options available.
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Brown Cow Inn
44 Penny Street, Lancaster LA1 1XF Tel. 01524 66474
John Freeman writes: "A nice pub with decent lunch time grub, though being an old fogey I do hanker for days of yore when the place had some of the best live music in town. In fact, it had the only live music in town. How things change."
As of January 2003 the pub has changed hands and we've had mixed reports of service and style.
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Eleven Cafe Bar
60-62 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH
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Farmhouse Tavern
Morecambe Road, Lancaster LA1 5JB Tel. 01524 69255
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Fibber McGees
James Street, Lancaster LA1 1UP Tel. 01524 63720
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Fox & Goose
Newlands Road, Newlands, Lancaster LA1 4JF Tel. 01524 66899
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The Firkin
Leonards Gate, Lancaster LA1 1NN Tel. 01524 383727
All Firkin pubs are owned by Bass. Real ale lovers make of that what you will. Aimed at students.
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The Gregson Centre
Moor Lane, Lancaster
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Sharon Hayton (April 2008): Unfortunately, while the earlier review may have been true, the food has gone rapidly downhill from when I first visited the Greggy in 2005. Speed is not an option and, when the food does eventually arrive, it's often not what you would expect and is mediocre at best. This has been true of the last 3 times I've visited and I won't be going again
Graham Whalley writes (August 2006): Excellent food, plenty of vegetarian options too. Tell your friends, no need to book.

The Greaves Hotel
(see The Last Drop Inn below)

Greaves Park
Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3AH Tel. 01524 389335
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Lizzie M (November 2007): Maybe we just went on a bad day, because I’ve heard reasonable reports of this place since its makeover. However, my steak and ale pie had a top crust so hard that prolonged and frenzied stabbing with my knife made no impact whatsoever. A main course of fishcakes was advertised as being accompanied with new potatoes and Béarnaise sauce, but neither were forthcoming. The potatoes that came with the fish kebabs had obviously been reheated in the microwave. On the plus side, the waitress was friendly and helpful. But I’m still not going back!

H2O
Spring Garden Street, Lancaster LA1 1RQ Tel. 01524 62031
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John O'Gaunt
53 Market Street, Lancaster LA1 1JG Tel. 01524 65356
Popular city centre music venue.
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LA One
50-52 Penny St, Lancaster, LA1 1XF. Ttel: 01524 66847
Free wireless broadband internet access.
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Susanna McCafferty (November 2007): I decided to try LA One for a change... I wish I hadn't! I went in there with a friend. She chose Spaghetti Carbonara, I fancied something a bit healthier so opted for Crayfish salad. However, I was then told there was no crayfish, but that I could have either prawn or tuna.. I chose prawn, but alas the story changed and apparently there were no longer prawns. The waitress gave me a few moments to look again at the menu... I chose Nicoise salad... Again, I couldn't have that... something to do with the salad order coming on a Monday?! So, in frustration, I ordered the same as my friend, Spaghetti Carbonara. When it came, although the sauce was tasty, the spaghetti was almost soggy it was so overcooked. On top of which, in my friends garlic bread, she found a piece of plastic. When we told the waitress about this, she went to the kitchen, and came back and told us that it was in fact a bristle from the brush that they use to spread on the garlic butter! Quite frankly, we didn't care what it was, it shouldn't have been on the food! To give them their due, they did give us one of the meals free, but I will definitely NOT be returning here. If they don't have things available on the menu, then don't have them advertised in large letters on blackboards all around the place!

The Last Drop Inn
under The Greaves Hotel, Greaves Road, Lancaster
Tel: 01524 63943
Comfortable & cosy developing live music cafe bar & beer garden. Coffee & Bar meals served daily:
Mon - Fri: 12 - 2pm & 5 - 7.30pm.
Sat: 12 - 7.30pm. Sun: 12 - 5.00pm
Extensive new fairtrade coffee menu coming very soon.
Accessible from the Greaves car park through the beer garden, the side of the hotel or through the main hotel.
Disabled access from the Greaves Hotel car park.
Sue Parish (October 2007): I dropped into the Last Drop Inn under the Greaves Hotel this week and liked it very much. They've given it a complete makeover, and it's a really interesting room - complete with lovely barrel vaulted ceiling. The bar staff are helpful and outgoing, and on the night I went down they had the Les Bull Band performing - part of their regular weekly Wednesday jazz programme. The band were great, and the room is perfect for a jazz session - there's plenty of room and seats (including comfy leather sofas), but it feels intimate and friendly. I heartily recommend it (partly, but not only, because I'm playing there in a fortnight!)
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The Litten Tree
33 - 37 Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1LH
Tel. 01524 541580
Food served: Monday - Saturday 10am - 9pm.
Sunday 12noon - 9pm. Children dining welcome until 8pm.
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Linda Fletcher (10 August 2007): Three of us stopped in Lancaster on the way back to the Midlands for a meal for my mothers birthday. We chose three items from the blackboard - you would think that they might be the specials for the day! You would be mistaken. They were: a mushroom omelette, chicken with red pepper and tomato pasta and a mexican platter with sour cream. The pub did not have any mushrooms for the mushroom omelette, there was no sour cream and the beans were 95% chickpeas, and the pasta arrived without the chicken. After searching for the chicken for a while, my mother asked where the chicken was, and the waitress said that the chef was warming it up and it would be there in a while!!
There is no way that I would recommend this pub food to anyone. This was a birthday treat and to make matters worse my poor old mum had to pay for it. I have emailed the Litten tree site and have received no acknowledgement of my complaint.
Linda Fletcher (23 August 2007): Update: Since writing we have had an apology from the Litten Tree and £25 of
vouchers. It still doesn't alter the fact that the meals were all very poor.

The Lounge
Marton Street, Lancaster LA1 1XX Tel. 01524 65892
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Lord Ashton
36 North Road, Lancaster LA1 1NY Tel. 01524 841185
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Merchants 1688
27 Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YN Tel. 01524 66466
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Neil Foxlee (Jan 2008): The Merchants pub (down from the Tourist Office on the corner) is under new management and is making an effort with their food (locally sourced ingredients).

Ring O'Bells Hotel
52-54, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1RE Tel. 01524 64747
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Penny Street Bridge
Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XT
Tel: 01524 599900
Fax: 01524 599901
www.pennystreetbridge.co.uk
info@pennystreetbridge.co.uk
Penny Street Bridge is a brand new £2 million development in the centre of Lancaster and offers a bar, hotel and dining experience in the heart of the city.
The bar stocks cask ales as well as lagers and beers from around the world.
An extensive wine list is on offer to complement the carefully chosen seasonal dishes.
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Victoria Carter (Feb 2008): After hearing some OK reports, we ventured out last night to try one of Lancaster’s newest restaurants for ourselves. The building is much improved on the old Farmers’ Arms and we sat in the large, open dining area. Having been seated close to the door, which resulted in a blast of cold air, every time someone came in, we asked to be moved and our helpful waiter obliged.
The menu looked OK, nothing to shout about but good, decent pub food and there was a veggie specials board with an additional 3 choices. The olives and bread, which we had ordered to nibble on before our meal, took a long time coming and actually arrived after our starters. Not a good sign.
My mushrooms with Lancashire cheese were pretty bland although the accompanying pickle was lovely. Others had the fishcake and the veggie samosas (“OK”) but the black and white pudding was a definite hit.
For mains, the vegetable linguine was disappointing, with an abundance of cherry tomatoes and not much else! The steak and ale pie was another hit and the fish and chips were fabulous and huge, with really tasty mushy peas on the side. The chips are also great, home made and really moreish.
Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful, which lifted the experience somewhat but overall, I would say the food (for the price) was just average. The odd hit outweighed by the misses.

The Robert Gillow Pub
64 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1HP Tel. 01524 36092
The Robert Gillow came to the rescue of quality live jazz in Lancaster when the John O'Gaunt closed its doors. See our what's on section and regular events pages for listings.
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Neil Foxlee (Jan 2008): The Robert Gillow pub has replaced Elliott's restaurant. They serve reasonably upmarket food (eg some local cheese).

The Royal
6 Thurnham Street, Lancaster LA1 1YD Tel. 01524 65007
John Freeman writes (January 2003): "I've eaten here a couple of times and food has been good and reasonably priced, with friendly service."
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The Stonewell Tavern
8 Church Street, Lancaster. Tel. 01524 388474
Food served 11am - 3pm every day.
Stonewell Tavern has been totally transfomed, it is owned by an Italian family and has a real continental feel.
Fresh pasta dishes are served daily 12pm until 3pm.
There is a huge variety of live music on Thurs, Fri and Sat evening. Piano playing on the resident baby grand Sat and Sun lunch and a fantastic fusion of musicians at The Sunday Jam Session. from 3pm.
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Vicky Hartley (September 2007): Ate here on Friday, great staff, great food, great atmosphere, great music!...
Louise (July 2007): After reading the review about this place I decided to try it. It completely lived up to expectations, the food was fantastic. In fact I would even venture to say the best I have eaten this year and beautifully presented. The service was also good, very friendly and we didn’t have to
wait for long to be served.
Dr Daniel Muzio (June 2007): This little gem is an absolute must for anyone that enjoys good food. As an Italian expatriate, I can say with confidence that this is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have come across in the UK. It is truly authentic and better value than most comparable places in Italy. Highly recommended.

The Sun Hotel & Bar
63 Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1ET. Tel: 01524 66006
Email: info@thesunhotelandbar.co.uk
Restored Hotel & Pub boasts authentic stone walls and oak floors throughout with stylish simple modern furniture.
The hotel rooms are contemporary, offering Italian designer bathrooms.
John Freeman writes (January 2007): Great pub food, but service can be incredibly slow, as it was in the pub's early days, when things seemed peculiarly slow to arrive. Although the food is always very tasty, at a reasonable price, being kept waiting for over three quarters of an hour for your meal is simply unacceptable, "real food" or not.
"The other issue has to be the lack of tables where you can eat food without being perched on a stool or having to eat from a low table."
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The Three Mariners
Old Bridge Lane (corner China St & St George's Quay), Lancaster.
Tel: 01524 388957
Home cooked meals served Mon-Fri: 12-2pm, Mon-Thurs: 5-7.30pm, Sat & Sun: 12-5pm
One of the oldest pubs in the county (13th century), recently refurbished with a new non-smoking dining room, retains its old world charm, with blackened oak beams and traditional features such as a gravity-fed cellar and a ghost. 6 cask ales on tap and a range of wines and beverages.
Roger from Lancaster (October 2007): I and my partner have eaten at the Three Mariners on several occasions. The service is very friendly, nothing too much trouble. Meals are freshly prepared which gives you time to sit back and have a drink in its beautiful atmosphere. Real home cooking, piping hot and large portions, a must place to visit, we have never had a bad meal yet. Compliments to the chef and all staff. Oh yes, it's also perfect for disabled people, everything on one level. We will be back. 11 out of 10.
Beverly O'Shea (Feb 2007): The food here is fantastic. From game pie, to salmon, to quiche. The portions are large and the vegetables are perfectly cooked and crunchy. The soup can be eaten as a meal in itself and the sandwhiches are plentiful. I have been here three times now and will continue going until I have tried everything on the menu.
The atmosphere is great too. Sitting by the fire on a cold winter's day soon warms you up.
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Varsity
9 George Streett, Lancaster LA1 1XQ Tel. 01524 845197
John Freeman writes: "Yet another soul less superpub, designed to pack in as many punters as possible and suck their wallets dry. There is no atmosphere in places like this -- but it will appeal to all those who like to shout rather than converse. On the plus side, it does have a couple of pool tables on its top floor."
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The Vine
84 King Street, Lancaster. Tel: 01524) 65075.
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Wagon & Horses
27 St Georges Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RD
Tel: 01524 846094
Light snacks served lunchtime Mon-Fri 12-2pm.
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The Water Witch
The Tow Path, Aldcliffe Lane, Lancaster LA1 1SU Tel. 01524 63828
Situated on the canal bank with outside tables available.
Lizzie M (March 2007): Dear oh dear, what happened? The Waterwitch used to be THE place for pub grub in Lancaster. Four of us ate there last night, can’t speak for the others, but my lamb shank with rosemary potatoes was served with the lamb shank balanced on its end (why? why?), with 5 very small, leathery and wrinkly bits of potato spaced round the edge of the plate. The bowl of veggies for the four of us to share was very meagre, with all the veggies at the bottom drowning in melted butter. Could try harder….

White Cross
Quarry Road, Lancaster LA1 4QX Tel. 01524 33999
Excellent range of beers and wines, great traditional food and a warm welcome from the friendly staff.
Food is available Monday to Thurs 12 - 2.30pm and 5.30 - 8.30pm.
Fri and Sat all day - 12 - 8.30pm
Sunday Roast 12 - 5.30pm
Tuesday night quiz night with beer and cash prizes.
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Karin Jones (May 2008): The White Cross pub is a great favourite of ours. The food is reasonably priced, good quality and traditional while still catering for veggies. It is a wonderful pub for a meal, even on a Friday or Saturday night when many other pubs are more about knocking back drinks and dancing on tables. The position next to the canal makes it a treat in the summer and it is much cheaper and less pretentious than other canal-side pubs that could be named. The staff are friendly and helpful and it seems to appeal to all groups: students, families and couples.

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CAFES, CAFE BARS & BISTROS IN LANCASTER

Juicafe
(Beneath Cable Street Flats), Unit 1, Fleet Square, Damside Street (Junction with Cable Street), Lancaster LA1 1BN.
Tel: 01524 380002
Mrs S Curtis (September 2007): Juicafe is opposite the Three Mariners Pub in Lancaster. This is a lovely cafe doing a variety of juices and milkshakes. I don't even like milkshakes and I'm now a convert. The staff are very friendly and helpful and having a 5 month old daughter we found the cafe extremely child friendly, having toys, high chairs and good baby changing facilities. The atmosphere is relaxed and we did not feel rushed at all. The cafe also has a variety of sandwiches and cakes but best of all you can make your own milkshake using cakes from the cafe or bringing in your own ingredients. I particularly enjoyed my chocolate doughnut milkshake!
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Kebab and Steak House
6 China Street, Lancaster LA1 1EX Tel. 01524 846667
Also a restaurant in the evenings.
John Freeman writes (5/11/03): Retaining some of the menu items that made its predecessor the Number 6 so popular, the Kabab & Steakhouse is beginning to reclaim its customers. The food is good, the chef friendly, (I think the place could do with more staff). Good for lunch times, but have yet to try the evening menu.
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Lewis' Cafe
New Street, Lancaster.
Coffee Shop and Ice Cream Parlour. One of several in the local area. Good range of meals, pleasant staff and reasonably priced.
Val Currie (April 2007): Have just been to Lancaster, and had lunch at Lewis of Lancaster in New Street (roughly where Scott Richmond used to be) and had delicious home made soup and milky coffee. The soup was slightly pricy at £2.75 but when it arrived there was a large bowl full of Cream of Tomato soup with pieces of cherry tomato in it. Too much for me, I'm surprised to say! I will call in there again next time I'm in Lancaster.
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Bistro 26
(formerly Il Bistro Morini)
26 Sun Street Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1EW
Tel: 01524 846252
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Sandy Woods (April 2008): We called in on a Saturday night on the off chance we could get a table for four. Two tables were quickly out together and we were seated and the room quickly filled after us.
The room is pleasant and the tables well presented. The food is very good with a good range of specials using local produce.
The kitchen is visible from the tables which always is a good sign and the two girls running front of house were pleasant and efficient and made us feel at ease.
So whether you are looking for a table for two or ten for a good night out I am happy to recommend Bistro 26.

O'Malleys
Bashful Alley, Lancaster LA1 1LF Tel. 01524 36561
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Quite Simply Food
13, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QD
Tel: 01524 34916
Catherine Stewart (July 2007): It is fairly pricey and the staff are pretty useless. However, I keep going back because the food is gorgeous! There is a lovely deli counter with plenty of things suitable for veggies/vegans. Get the chips. They rock!
Amy Brewster (March 2007): Being allergic to dairy I ask what is in every dish I eat, I asked the lady what was in a certain dish and she stated there was no milk. I drank it and was is bed with my head feeling like it was going to explode, Clearly dairy in it. Maybe not milk but was there yoghurt?
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SoupaNova
18 Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1NP
Tel. 01524 841488
Open 11am - 6pm Mon - Sat.
12 - 4pm Sunday
Specialising in healthy homemade fast food - Soups, Salads, Smoothies and more.
Eat in or Takeaway
Vegans and Vegetarians well catered for.
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Catherine Stewart (July 2007): Yummy soups, salads and breakfasts. You can try the soup before you buy it which is great! The staff are helpful and the food is clearly labelled as vegetarian/vegan and there is plenty of choice. The online menu is updated every day and the prices are low.
Andy Yuille (November 2006): Just fab. 'Nuff said. Go there.
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The Sultan Food Court & Gallery
Tel: 01524 849494
Sun-Thurs:10am - 5pm, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm.
Beneath the restaurant is a very elegant art gallery. It has been extended and a new food court has opened there in August 2004, serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern meals, snacks and drinks, with a huge selection of coffees. You can also buy from a range of home-made pickles, jams and Indian and Arabic sweets.
Perksy writes (23/2/06): We decided to move from our usual park bench and have our virtual-lancaster staff meeting over lunch at the lovely Food Court, which is housed below the Sultan restaurant in central Lancaster. Some of us had been before and knew what to expect, but John F was pleasantly surprised: "This is a bit of all right!". It's true, the place looks beautiful, it's smoke free, the menu caters for everyone, and the internet facilities are discreet and spot on.
Go and have a look yourself; this relatively undiscovered pleasure palace is for everyone -- it's reasonably priced, the catering covers vegetarian, vegan, carnivore, also halal. There is a variety of international cooking styles, and diners are offered portions to suit their appetites.
The Food Court is comfortable; dotted around the art-filled dining hall are squashy settees and places to linger. We couldn't linger as it was back to work for the VL team -- but I felt like staying until the award winning restaurant upstairs, the Sultan, was open. What a feast day that would be.
Judith Keshet writes (24/2/06): "It's always a pleasure to drop in to the Sultan Food Court - delicious range of middle-eastern delicacies, really relaxing surroundings and attractive art to look at while you eat! Staff are always friendly and helpful but not obtrusive. Best of all, you can linger over your meal without feeling pressured to move on. It's a real asset to Lancaster's eating scene."
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The Sun Cafe
25 Sun Street, Lancaster LA1 1EW Tel. 01524 845599
Open: Mon - Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm; Tues - Sat 7.00pm - 12 midnight; Sun 11.00am - 4.00pm Seats 60
What's It Like: Don't let the 'Cafe' title fool you, in addition to small snacks the Sun Street Cafe serves full meals and offers an excellent range of musical events through the week to complement your enjoyment.
Click here to read reviews of the Sun Cafe.

Sunbury Coffee House
Sun St. Lancaster. Tel: 01524 843312
What's It Like: Kate Bloomer (Feb 2007): regularly visit the Sunbury coffee house and every time I go I instantly feel welcomed and at home. The staff are always there to welcome you in with a genuine smile. The last time I visited, I thoroughly enjoyed a steaming bowl of pea and ham soup which was delicious and quite obviously home-made which is such a refreshing change!
The coffee house also uses the coffee from Atkinsons just around the corner in their caffetieres which always ensures you enjoy a cup of top quality, freshly ground coffee every time. I would thoroughly reccoment paying this lovely little cafe a visit!
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Whale Tail Vegetarian Cafe
78a Penny Street, Lancaster LA1 1XN Tel. 01524 845133
Ist floor, no lift, sorry.
Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 8.30pm (last food orders)
Sunday and Monday 10am to 3pm.
20/3/08: Tuesday & Wednesday 4pm - 8.30pm adults get two courses for £7and children get 2 courses and a drink for £3 - So come along, and bring the family!
Refurbished in early 2007. Food at the Whale Tail is always imaginative, delicious and vegetarian, with a large selection of vegan meals to boot. There is also a daily organic snack menu - with an organic main meal provided each Friday. They serve full cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, gorgeous cakes (several vegan), speciality coffees and herb teas as well as light and hearty lunches - not forgetting an enticing range of desserts. Well-behaved children are welcome. Provides children's storybooks and a separate children's menu. Also a good selection of newspapers.
The Whale Tail now serves an excellent range of evening meals both vegetarian and vegan. A comfy, friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff make the restaurant as
inviting as the already-popular cafe. A changing seasonal menu guarentees quality and fresh food, and the chefs are happy to provide alternatives for different dietry requirements if necessary. Booking suggested.
What's it like?
Recommended. Terrific vegetarian restaurant - a lifesaver for vegans. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!
• Reviewed in our restaurant section ***** click here to read.

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