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The Water Witch was originally converted from purpose built stables in 1978 and offers a large range of high quality dishes ranging from Great British classics to continental cuisine. Our Head Chef sources all of our produce wherever possible from local British suppliers, enabling us to reduce our food miles and serve you the very best of what's in season. Whether you're visiting to sample our superb array of drinks, dine in our restaurant or combining a little of both - you're always guaranteed a warm welcome at the Water Witch.

PRICE RANGE

US$7 - US$34

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Beer restaurants

FEATURES

Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly

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36gezc

3 reviews

Reviewed 18 October 2020 via mobile

Return visit exceptional

We attended The Waterwitch Lancaster on Saturday 3rd October 2020 at 13.00 hrs with friends following an invitation back by General Manager James. From the time we arrived the change in the experience from the previous visit on the 15/09/20 was The Waterwitch how we...More

Date of visit: October 2020

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Hi Gez, many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate the feedback and support, we are pleased the return visit was an enjoyable one for you. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Gillian P

6 reviews

Reviewed 15 October 2020

Recommended

Visited the Water Witch for lunch. Pleasant efficient staff with good service. Good was good and Covid regulations adhered to. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: October 2020

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Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate the feedback and support. We hope that you will visit us again soon

Tillyjo_12

48 reviews

Reviewed 11 October 2020

Impromtu lunch and drinks

We chose this waterside pub because it was a sunny day and there are plenty of outdoor tables along the canal. Due to covid-restrictions which encouraged pre-booking, many were already reserved however we did find a table and initially had drinks and then lunch. We...More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Many thanks for taking time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your comments and 5 star rating. We're glad you enjoyed the food and friendly service, and we are glad you felt safe with the covid measures we have in place. We hope...More

hawleybecky

1 review

Reviewed 11 October 2020 via mobile

Lovely dog friendly pub!!

Have been a few times and it’s always a lovely meal. Highly recommend the Steak & Ale pie. Also dog friendly :)

Date of visit: October 2020

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Many thanks for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate the 5 star rating and great comments. We're really glad you enjoyed the visit and enjoyed the steak and ale pie! We hope you visit us again soon

Lancasterfoodies4

4 reviews

Reviewed 7 October 2020 via mobile

Burger Night

We went here for an early evening meal on Monday to find we were in time for the burger night. We normally miss these event nights at restaurants because we have two small children. It started at 4.30pm which was perfect! I had the Cajun...More

Date of visit: October 2020

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Thanks for taking time to leave us a review. We're glad that you enjoyed the visit and the burger night options. It was a huge farmyard burger that was ordered by your table, that drew plenty of wows from other customers as it was brought...More

scotia001Oxford

140 reviews

Reviewed 30 September 2020 via mobile

A must visit.

The four of us enjoyed a very nice lunch there today - a Tuesday - all chosen from the lunchtime menu where meals are set at £7.50 with about 8 choices. The service was very good; a perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism, which was...More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Hi, many thanks for taking time to leave us a review. We really appreciate the positive comments and feedback, and we're glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope you pop down again soon. Many thanks

P6194NDdianag

1 review

Reviewed 29 September 2020 via mobile

Excellent

Came here for a drink and food with my son. I had calimari and prawn cocktail which were both excellent and very good value. We sat outside next to the canal. Lovely location. Very good service from Brooke, Elly and Alex.

Date of visit: September 2020

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Many thanks for the review and 5 star rating, we are really pleased you enjoyed the visit and the service you recieved. I'll be sure to let the guys know! We hope you visit again soon

Butsy19

301 reviews

Reviewed 23 September 2020 via mobile

Great Location- right on the canal

We stopped off here, on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, we didn't have a reservation, however the staff were welcoming and accommodating and explained their process for service and covid measures before showing us to a table. We just had drinks, it is all table service...More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Many thanks for the review, we appreciate the comments, and are glad you enjoyed the visit. We hope to s you again soon

Steve_Lomas

83 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2020 via mobile

Canal trip stop.

We stopped here whilst cruising the Lancaster canal. We booked an outside table and found the drinks and food to be very good at a reasonable price. This pub is very well known and worth a visit.

Date of visit: September 2020

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Thanks for the review and comments, we are glad you enjoyed your visit, we hope you visit us again soon

542evez

1 review

Reviewed 21 September 2020

Lancaster’s no 1

Had an amazing afternoon in the sun on Monday with my partner. Amazing food, great and attentive staff. Without a doubt the place to be in Lancaster! Sadly, had to witness a trio on the next table having ridiculous complaints and abuse towards staff and...More

Date of visit: September 2020

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Many thanks for the rating and review. We really do appreciate the comments. It makes a change someone writing a review praising the staff dealing with abusive customers. Unfortunately it seems to have become the norm to be horrible to service staff, and not appreciate...More

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LightPacker433197

Why do you think that it's okay to deviate from the government instruction to serve alcohol free lager at half price when claiming to be part of the "eat out to help out" scheme? We have visited 3 times in less than a week to help your business out. Yet your pig headed manager argues that you can choose not to include them if you wish to do so??? Check the government guidelines, you'll find you do NOT have a choice in the matter...

19 August 2020|

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Hi, (not from the WaterWitch in any way!) but I know that the government guidelines was about soft drinks and alcohol free beer/cider doesn't count as soft drinks. You actually get ID'd for them in supermarkets etc. I know... More

millie1379

What meat does the sunday dinner have?

11 October 2018|

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It varies weekly. Always Beef though

Tourist125945

We were hoping to come for lunch tomorrow while visiting my daughter at the university but my mother uses crutches to walk, where is the nearest suitable parking please. She does have a disabled badge.

15 May 2018|

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There is also street parking in Ashton Road outside the RLI which is accessed passed A&E. Alternatively there is more street parking down Aldcliffe Road around B&Q and there is a bridge across the canal. Unfortunately this... More

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- Value: 3.5
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