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The Jailor's Barrel, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 1HP
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Robert Gillow
A friendly welcoming pub, which opens at 8am. A good musicians pub this one, were the piano does get used, rather than collecting dust. The Lancaster Blonde had just gone on that morning, so we enjoyed a few more before the station. Another note to add, was they sold fresh oysters and were advertised at the bar. The barmaid was telling us that she has to open them also. An interesting pub, well worth a look.
On 24th February 2014
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Robert Gillow
A typical shop conversion, though it went through a period as a restaurant before its present incarnation. Named after the Lancaster half of the furniture makers Waring & Gillow, there are references to the firm in pictures on the walls made from old catalogues and photos. I've got a theory that the eclectic mix of tables, chairs and sofas is also a hint at a theme, but maybe I'm reading too much into that.
The windows are beautifully curved and provide the perfect spot to see or be seen, if you like that kind of thing. The bar is right at the back of the shop, oops pub, with three hand pumps serving Hydes Bitter (though you have to ask for Original) plus their XXXX Strong Ale and a guest from Allgates: Citra, made with the hop which "delivers a massive tropical fruit salad of aromas and could easily fool one into thinking you are drinking tropical fruit juice, ala Um Bongo", according to the Allgates brewery website. Hmmm. I think I'll just have a pint of Original, please.
On 17th February 2012
- rating: 6
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