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The Three Mariners, Lancaster
Lancaster
LA1 1EE
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Three Mariners
This is a nice gastro pub stood in the shadow of Lancaster Castle, with a wide but shallow interior that offers some good drinker/diner separation. The servery is on the rear wall, slightly to the left on entry, and has a tongue and groove panelled counter front and matching bar back with three barrel ends to one side, to which the keg taps are attached. There is some excellent button backed banquette seating opposite, formed into shared booths with loads of scatter cushions and some low stools in support. A tidy fireplace dominates the end wall, but it must not get any use, as it remained stubbonly unlit on a bitterly cold, snowy winter's evening. Lots of old wooden beams and pillars give the pub an authentic, traditional feel, with old paintings and maps lining the walls only adding to this effect. To the right is a nice space with a long L-shaped banquette next to a smart stone fireplace, beyond which is a pleasant dining area with formally arranged tables and chairs and some banquette booths along the end wall. One notable drawback was the truly crappy selection of old-school pop tunes playing relentlesly in the background throughout the course of my visit.
On the bar, there was a healthy selection of cask ales comprised of Robinson Dizzy Blonde and Unicorn, Oakham Citra, 4T's IPA, Hawkshead Bitter, Titanic Plum Porter and Thornbridge Katsura, alongside three real ciders. A very personable barmaid had some good chat and dealt admirably with a lively pint of the Citra, which turned out to be in good condition once it had been tamed into the glass. There weren't too many others in the pub on this Monday evening, but the weather was shocking and it wasn't that much quieter than the other pubs I visited that night.
This place immediately struck me as a food-led enterprise, so I was surprised, having settled down with my pint, to find that I found it quite a pleasant, pubby environment in which I'd quite happily have spent much longer had time permitted. The friendly service and quality ale made this an enjoyable visit and I'd be keen to repeat it when there was more of a crowd in attendance.
Date of visit - 15th January 2024
On 12th May 2024
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Three Mariners
Although this pub is apparently now owned by Robinsons, there was only one beer from that brewery at the time of my visit earlier this year. This was a rebadged house beer, and other beers were from Oakham (JHB and Citra), Timothy Taylor Landlord and Hawkshead Dry Stone Stout. I went for the latter, which is not as good as their own Brodie's Prime (or their local rival Barngates with their Goodhew's Dry Stout), but it was in good condition. Compared with my visit 10 years ago I would say this pub had definitely improved, with some good music on the sound system, improved furnishings and I think the layout of the interior has also changed for the better. Service was good too. (I still prefer the Sun though.)
Date of visit: 4th March 2022
On 26th August 2022
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Three Mariners
Claims to be city's oldest pub, and its appearance and position between the castle and quayside lend some credence. However, in the coronavirus era, most customers were sat outside on wooden tables at the front. Six real ales and a draft cider were advertised on a chalkboard beside the entrance, and I opted for the Hartley's inspired Cumbria Way (£3.95).
On 1st October 2020
- rating: 7
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- Accommodation : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 May 2024 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 15p per pint - last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Darts : Yes last updated 12 May 2024 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 12 May 2024 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 12 May 2024 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : Yes - Wednesday Bluegrass. 1st Friday of month - Folk - last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 12 May 2024 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 12 May 2024 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 18 March 2019 by ROB Camra