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Water Witch, Lancaster (Waterwitch)

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Tow Path, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, LA1 1SU (View on Google Map)
(01524) 63828
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Wedged between the towpath and a retaining wall, this is a long, narrow pub, with bare stone walls and floors. A mezzanine floor and the space underneath it are used mainly for dining. There are seats on the towpath. Moorings for up to 3 canal boats. 1/3 pint trays available.

Historic Interest

The Water Witch was a passenger packet boat that once plied the Lancaster canal. The building, originally a canal company stable block, assumed its present name and use in 1978 - the first true canalside pub on this stretch of water.

Information for this venue is provided by the Lunesdale Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lancaster District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/11/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LUN/206
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (almost random selection) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Lancaster - Red TasteMatch Prediction

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Lancaster - Red
Lancaster - Red Red Ale • 4.8% Spotted 3 times.
Lancaster - Red
Lancaster - Red

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Water Witch, Lancaster.

ABV 4.8%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Settle - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Settle - Plum Porter
Settle - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5.3% Spotted twice.
Settle - Plum Porter
Settle - Plum Porter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Water Witch, Lancaster.

ABV 5.3%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fell - Ghyll TasteMatch Prediction

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Fell - Ghyll
Fell - Ghyll Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice.
Fell - Ghyll
Fell - Ghyll

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Water Witch, Lancaster.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
towpath
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night Thursday
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Closest station (1000m)
Lancaster
Directions
on canal towpath near Penny Street bridge

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