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New licensees at Litten Tree (Lancaster), Yates (Lancaster).
The Golden Ball (Snatchems) stays open till the Bank Holiday. There is no real ale on any more and the licensee is moving to the Blue Anchor at Bolton-le-Sands.
The Redwell (Gressingham) : Quite a lot of money has been spent here and it’s now light and airy à la Lunesdale Arms with an impressive array of pumps.
The Royal (Kirkby Lonsdale) has been upgraded to a high standard but the layout is the same with the bar on the right-hand side. There are four handpumps and at the time of visit dispensing Hawkshead Bitter, Copper Dragon Pippin, Thwaites Wainwright with a spare pump for a Guest Ale.
The Litten Tree (Lancaster) has become a branch of Yates (as in wine lodges). This will be the third pub they have owned in the town — will it be any better than the others?
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Updates to pubs etc: Bay Horse (Arkholme) ; Craven Heifer (Ingleton) ; Dragons Head (Whittington) ; Golden Ball (Snatchems) ; Redwell (Gressingham) ; Yates (Lancaster) .
Visitor Comments
On 3 September 2008, laura wrote re: Ring O'Bells (Lancaster):"Ring O Bells (Lancaster) The Ring O' Bells is a warm and friendly pub situated in the heart of Lancaster. It has home cooked food served every day, quality cask ales, an open fire and beautiful beer garden."; Reply
On 2 September 2008, Jim Shepherd wrote re: Keys (Slyne):"The Cross Keys is to reopen on the 15th September and is to be called The Keys."; Reply
On 11 August 2008, Jim Shepherd wrote re: Malt Shovel (Warton):"The Malt Shovel has had a complete makover! it now styles itself as 'Restaurant with Bar'. This establishment is rumoured to serve 'Black Sheep'! I will continue to frequent 'The George Washington'! Fish and Chips at £10.99 is not to my taste!"; Reply
On 27 May 2008, Grant Stringer wrote re: 1725 (Central Lancaster):"Lancaster Lounge & Bars Ltd, The owners of The Lounge have bought the lease on The Blue Anchor. It will close until mid August. The intention is to sympatheticaly bring back a lot of the original beams, increase access to the much under used upstairs, extend the bar and introduce a strong fresh food offer. It will trade as a public house no 24 hour licence and no dj's etc. At this stage the intention is to stock some real ales and any suggestions are more than welcome."; Reply
On 1 May 2008, Martin wrote re: George & Dragon (Lancaster):"Just to keep you up-to-date: the Council planning officers know about the windows and are looking into the matter. We await developments."; Reply