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Wagon & Horses, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 1RD
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Will Larter left this review about Wagon & Horses
I used to come in here quite a bit when I lived in Lancaster - about 10 minutes walk away - in the early 1980s. The landlord was an ex-jockey and a bit of a rogue - he told me he only ever won once, because usually it was his job to ride a fancied horse very badly, so that the stable's second string would win at a good price, but on one occasion he realised that his horse was so good that if he didn't win he would lose his licence. Such is life.
In those days it was a Hartleys pub, the only one in Lancaster, and a pretty basic affair. I remember they had a TV here for the 1982 World Cup semi-final when the German goalkeeper nearly knocked off the head of a French player and didn't even get booked, never mind sent off and banned for several months. No VAR in those days, of course.
Nowadays this is a Robinsons pub of no character whatsoever. The two beers available at the time of my visit were Dizzy Blonde and Cumbrian Way, which I think may have been a Hartley's beer. It was in reasonable nick (OK, NBSS 3) but not enough to make this a must-visit, even if it turned out to be the only pub showing the World Cup semi-finals.
Date of visit: 25th February 2023
On 13th May 2024
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Wagon & Horses
A Robinson's house, and one of many fine old buildings on St George's Quay that has now found a new purpose. Although it features a mix of traditional and modern elements in terms of furniture and decoration in the L-shaped bar, it feels a bit sterile. A small patio beer garden can also be found at the back. With a total of seven handpumps on the counter, I found Dizzy Blonde, Chilly Blonde, Cumbria Way and the Gratitude (£3.95) which helps raise extra funding for the NHS.
On 1st October 2020
- rating: 6
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Brainy Pool left this review about Wagon & Horses
nah it's not great this place. another former-pub now modernised within an inch of its life, and for what? very very foodie and upmarket with prices to match. there are two better pubs a short walk away on the river.
On 13th August 2018
- rating: 5
[User has posted 1174 recommendations about 1136 pubs]
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 19 February 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 19 February 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Car Park : Yes last updated 19 February 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 19 February 2014 by Alan Hurdle
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 06 October 2014 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 06 August 2013 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 August 2013 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 19 February 2014 by Alan Hurdle
