Merchants 1688
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"Accomplished modern cooking next to a castle."
Overview
Almost hidden at the foot of Lancaster Castle, Merchants 1688 occupies a Grade II listed stone-vaulted wine cellar dating from the 17th century. Low ceilings and a small flagstoned beer garden create a real sense of history here although the menu reflects modern pub cooking using local meat coming from the fells of Cumbria and fish from Fleetwood.
Ratings & awards
1 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Features
- Food and Drink
- Cuisine style: Modern British, Gastropub
About the area
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains
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