Central Lancaster
John O'Gaunt
53 Market Street 01524 65356
National and independent beers
A handsome old frontage hides a narrow pub in which the walls are crammed with a variety of objects collected by the previous licensee - beer mats, jazz posters and photos of musicians (reflecting one of his enthusiasms) and a growing collection of awards from a number of organisations. At lunchtime most of the customers are from nearby banks and offices, in the evening mostly regulars. Live music in a variety of styles Mon-Thu eves.
Open 11-11
Food 11.30-2.30 except Sun. Pies usually
News:
24 June 2004The lease of the John O'Gaunt is being advertised.
19 October 2004Steve is set to leave the John O'Gaunt at the end of November. The end of an era.
1 December 2004The new licensee of the John O'Gaunt is a long-standing customer of the pub who intends to keep things the same.
11 January 2008The John O'Gaunt closed on Monday 7 January. The licensee is not talking to anyone but it seems that it will reopen as a and when a new tenant is in place.
16 January 2008I'm now told that the John O'Gaunt will reopen on Saturday — with the same landlord. We may never know exactly what has been going on.
16 March 2008The John O'Gaunt reopened on the 20th March with a new (presumably temporary) manager.
2 October 2009The John O'Gaunt has a new licensee. Early reports favourable.
3 October 2009The John O'Gaunt has a new licensee. Early reports favourable.
Latest change of licensee: September 2009.
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