The Bowerham, Bowerham, Lancaster

I was the only customer on my noontime visit - doubtless it's busier later. There was an early football match showing on the screens, and there was live music advertised for the evening. There are five hand pumps, with York Guzzler doubled up, Coniston Bluebird, Everards Beacon and Lancaster Blonde, four different beers but not much difference between them in terms of taste, I would say. My half of Guzzler went down well, though. This pub provides an excellent facility for locals, but not really worth the trip out of town for the beer tourist, unless you happen to be on your way to Scotforth. Date of visit: 13th December 2014

Bowerham pages - www.mitchellshotels.co.uk

Bowerham pages - www.mitchellshotels.co.uk

Popped in for a swift one en route to Scotforth. The pub is pretty large inside, with plenty of seating. It looked to have been refurbished fairly recently and the choice of ales (five) was quite impressive; my Hawkshead was spot-on. TV’s were evidence but switched off, I guess they’re for the football as it seemed like that type of place. Apparently there’s a bowling green to the rear. Plenty of customers and a decent atmosphere. A good first impression.