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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 15525 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Magdalena
02.09.2024 - 04:21

Faboulous food and service, we were very pleased with the evening. The restaurant was fully booked but the staff accomodate us in the bar area where we had all...

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Judith
02.09.2024 - 04:21

Excellent meal, good review by Jay Rayner! Well presented and flavoursome, would happily eat here again

Robert
02.09.2024 - 04:21

Great pub, really enjoyed the thrill and palomino beers

Ian
02.09.2024 - 04:21

Great food and drink. If you're visiting Lancaster, I highly recommend Merchants.

Harvey
02.09.2024 - 04:21

I have visited Merchants several times and they never fail to impress. They offer a unique variety of ales and a menu that is always changing, adding to the exc...

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The restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some customers praising the exceptional food quality, value, and service, while others have experienced issues such as dirty tables, slow service, and even food poisoning. The ambiance of the place has been highlighted positively, with beautiful interiors and a historic setting. Overall, the restaurant seems to offer great food and drinks, but there have been concerns raised about hygiene standards and consistency in food quality. Despite some negative feedback, many customers have enjoyed their dining experience and would recommend the place to others visiting Lancaster.

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4.6 ★ from 16 reviews
Lizzie
27.06.2022 - 17:58

Only fabulous! had a 2 curs meal and was quite likely the best meal I had eaten in a past. the location was great and decoration really stunning. a visit worth

Ajimin
27.06.2022 - 17:58

We stumbled on this place during the visit of the burg. I had the Sunday roast pork .amazing during the rest of our group had the chicken,leek

Sarah
27.06.2022 - 17:58

Service was good and we were quickly visited, although the bar was really busy when we arrived. the girl that served us was really sweet and friendly. eating in...

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Dennis
27.06.2022 - 17:58

The food and service was absolutely perfect. a beautiful place to eat. no one to visit when they are in the wheelchair and can not run without it, as there are...

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Sally
28.01.2022 - 04:50

Just called in for a drink. Many people eating reserved tables, but staff were helpful and we sat in an unreserve vaulted cellar area. Good atmosphere and the b...

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Heyrestaurants
3.9 ★ from 3329 reviews

It's lovely place to visit cos must have been revamped last time I was there but I was there on Wednesday night at a retirement do And the bar staff...

Just fabulous!!!! Had a 2 course meal and was quite possibly the best meal I’ve eaten in a while... the location was great and decor really...

Great food,Great staff,an all round good expeirence the only slight niggle for technophobes is the wifi phone reception are a bit dodgy at the very...

Had a great afternoon with good company just love the place x

Good menu, well cooked food and friendly staff. A very pleasant evening in a unique setting.

Google
4.5 ★ from 1801 reviews
Rachael
23.12.2023 - 21:13

Always love a visit to the merchants. Their range of drinks is fantastic and the Sunday lunches are top tier! Vegetarian options: They have a decent selection o...

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Alan
23.12.2023 - 21:13

Great everything Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Chris
23.12.2023 - 21:13

Food is amazing and the building is really cozy. Highly recommended!!

Wiktoria
23.12.2023 - 21:13

Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Katarzyna
23.12.2023 - 21:13

Amazing experience for food and drinks Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 4497 reviews
Shirlee
17.08.2023 - 15:50

Just fabulous!!!! Had a 2 course meal and was quite possibly the best meal I’ve eaten in a while... the location was great and decor really stunning.... well wo...

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Sue
17.08.2023 - 15:50

We stumbled on this place while visiting the castle. I had the Sunday roast Pork ...amazing while the rest of our group had the chicken,leek &mushroom pie off t...

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Julie
17.08.2023 - 15:50

The staff are always friendly and efficient. The food is always delicious. The menu has a separate vegetarian section with a handful of vegan options clearly ma...

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Tracey
17.08.2023 - 15:50

Our first visit to Lancaster, first meal here and we both enjoyed it very much. Have to say rhe best Lancashire Hotpot I have ever tasted.! Friendly helpful sta...

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Jamie
17.08.2023 - 15:50

I haven't tried food at Merchants, so cannot score on that front, although it always looks fantastic. I can, however, comment on the superb quality of the beers...

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Top-rated
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
5Chris
22.11.2023 - 05:45

This has always been a great spot for food, and after coming back to visit a few years later, I'm glad to see it's still just as quality as I remember. Had a fa...

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3Jamie
22.11.2023 - 05:45

A bit disappointingly bang average. We went there for wine on a Saturday night and the wine selection was pretty boring (at least the options by the glass) so w...

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4Derek
22.11.2023 - 05:45

Please like if helpful Interesting old pub with the building dating all the way back to 1688 with vaulted cellars for dining. Great service and really good fish...

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5Daz
22.11.2023 - 05:45

Absolutely love this place, very cozy inside, the food is amazing the staff were excellent I had the pink roast beef on ciabatta with chips my wife had the fis...

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5Hailey
22.11.2023 - 05:45

Absolutely stunning find here is!! So unique and incredibly warm atmosphere. Tunneled style rooms, nice range of drinks to have and wonderful welcoming staff. L...

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Facebook
4.2 ★ from 1555 reviews
Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 73 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 1292 reviews
Yelp
3.9 ★ from 15 reviews
Zomato
3.4 ★ from 4 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 2881 reviews

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