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The Sun, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 1ET
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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ROB Camra left this review about The Sun Hotel & Bar
This pub has been modernised to within an inch of its life and has lost most of the character it no doubt once had. Still several distinct areas which were all very busy on our Thursday night visit. The covered courtyard in particular was heaving, so there may have been a function on. Lots of exposed stone walls and wooden panelling around the place, it's obviously had quite a few quid spent on it fairly recently. A couple of Lancaster ales and a couple of guests available on the relatively small bar. The pint I had was in good nick and this pub is in the CAMRA GBG2014. I didn't really take to this place, but it was very busy. I'd try it again on a quieter night though.
On 15th June 2014
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Sun Hotel and Bar
Well worth a visit to this very well run establishment. We sat in the bar side, which was handy as we were both enjoying the beer in here. The right hand side goes a lot further back than you'd imagine. There was also a small side room off this area. The right hand side led you onto a conservatory and patio area at the back. Ten handpumps all in use on our visit, we went for the Lancaster Blonde, Amber Ale and Dark Star Festival, one was as good as the other. Opens at 10am.
On 23rd February 2014
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Sun Hotel and Bar
A Christmas re-visit found the place stupidly busy as per usual during the festive season. A good range of ales were available alongside the Lancaster Brewey staples. My Backyard Brwery Winter Ale tasted good and came in the handled mug again. I do like this place but it's best avoided at peak times.
July 2009
A really nice contemporary bar set in a 17th century building - bare stonewalls and artwork all round, with multiple drinking areas leading off the main front room. Usually eight good-quality ales available (with Lancaster Brewery taking at least four of the slots) alongside several continental lagers, numerous bottled beers and a decent wine list. Ale is served in a handled mug, which is a nice touch, though prices a are a little higher than the Lancaster norm. Clientele are a mix of students, with a smattering of middle-aged trendy groups in the front bar.
Well worth a visit and a must if crawling the city.
On 28th December 2011
- rating: 8
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Mike Hewitt left this review about The Sun Hotel and Bar
We spent an enjoyable night here. On offer was Jenning's Bitter, Wainwrights, Thwaites, and a selection of Lancaster beers, my favourite being the Amber. The bar area's were a pleasant combination of old and new and the staff very helpful. The Standard Double room was very comfortable and excellent value for the money. Breakfast on the Sunday morning was very leisurely and included Duck rather than Hens eggs. The only down side was that the secure car park which is only a minutes walk away took ten minutes to drive to through Lancaster's busy multilane one way system.
On 17th May 2010
- rating: 8
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