The Waterwitch in Lancaster

I used to work on the door's as security 25years ago, always nice to pop in now and again, polite staff and a credit to the company. ROMAN

Amazing place. Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Being going there for years. Highly recommended it to all

Lovely establishment, quality beers, nice staff, food is excellent.

I just loved this spot, I’m coming back every weekend now. The staff is very friendly and the food is good, but what really got my attention was totally the viewing!

Good Food and staff very friendly, with lovely setting.

Great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat with the peaceful canal beside you.

Good food, good service and a good atmosphere. Excellent variety of alcoholic drinks also. Highly recommended

Good pub,good selection of beers.Excellent bar staff

Nice waterside venue, but pricey though

Sat outside by the canal on a sunny day and it was delightful. Not really changed in over 20 years. just as good now as it was then. I wish I lived in Lancaster.

First off I didn’t notice it mentioned in reviews but this restaurant is nearly impossible to find. It’s across the canal so directions will bring you to it but from ACROSS the canal so you don’t see and don’t know why you keep missing it and you’ll drive around lost for ten minutes until you figure that out. There’s a little walking bridge you take and then you’re at the location. It’s a cool old building low ceilings and long rooms you sit where you want and order at the bar. Food was very good, beer in casks is room temperature and their onion rings are perfection, fish and chips was a bit bland but only complaint to have.

A great place and the canal boats moored outside just made it even better. The list of real Ales available is unbelievable, with information on what ones are coming next. Enjoyed sitting outside and the pictures etc inside telling the history is very interesting.

Nice food, great beer, sat at the side of the canal, what's not to like.

Fantastic canal side pub with good beers.

Great food and location especially in the sun , friendly staff.

Good ice cream. Lots of seating.

Solid pub in a great location. Really nice staff.

Nice canalside location. In the sun. They serve a mini selection of a choice of three ales but only had three on tap one of which was a dark stout so but disappointing

Great food and lovely pub but poor service, came here for Sunday lunch and was so good that we returned for dinner but were told to move our food into takeaway boxes as the kitchen wanted their plates back? felt rushed and let down what had been a lovely day having eaten here twice. No fault to front of house staff as they are only doing what the kitchen say.

Lovely canal side pub, not bad priced, just need the nice weather to enjoy the experience

Arrived at opening. Had the steak and cheese panini, was very good. The steak can get unevenly distributed but you can easily fix that. Fast service too and lovely view of the canal.

Nice pub by the side of the canal, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Good on a sunny day. Beer kept well and a good selection on at the time of visiting. A reliable one suitable for all types of visitor- families, groups, couples etc etc.

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff

Great pub dog friendly havent tried food but looked nice

Fantastic next to canals edge service very good staff fantastic service with a smile

Good selection of beers we did not eat here but with a really nice pint of beer to sit outside and enjoy the setting almost in the town centre, with the canal and moorings in front of you it was a lovely way to spend some time.

Great spot for a beer in the sun by the canal.

Pub next to canal, with inside and outside seating. Great for sunny days, having a drink whilst watching the canal. Friendly atmosphere. Can get busy outside when the weather is good . Good drinks selection.

All good staff brilliant food excellent prices reasonably

Very tasty typical pub dinner, helpful staff. I'd like to go back.

Nice place to visit by the canal in Lancaster

Paid £16.99 for fish n chips. 17 chips on plate, the fish was a cheap white fish, not cod or haddock. Do not order this they are taking the piss.

I had the vegan pizza and I’ve not had a dough like that before the base was so light and fluffy and the base sauce was lovely! We sat and enjoyed a few hours outside by the canal. This is such a dog friendly pub they sell doggy ice cream and meals for the dog! Large selection of ales too!

Great location, friendly efficient staff, nice food, comfortable surroundings

Good selection of lagers, ales and ciders. Attentive, friendly staff. A nice spot with some evening sunshine beside the canal. It was burger night and we all enjoyed our burgers. Would definitely hesd back. The menu was broad as well as a whole Gouten Free menu. Alas I was too late for the Club Sandwich!

Lovely location, lovely building, good food and friendly staff

Been to uni to visit daughter was recommended here and can I just say I am up there with the fussiest of eaters but this place hit the spot we arrived before a rush so didn’t have too long to wait for our meals and safe to say it didn’t disappoint everything came out freshly cooked and good portion sizes we will be coming again on my next visit for sure…

Delicious food. Not too expensive

We had a lovely lunch sat outside in the sunshine. Staff were friendly and helpful , we will be return next time we visit Lancaster.

Visited for dinner on a gorgeous May eve. The canalside was heaving, lovely atmosphere. Food good. Drinks good. Service efficient. Location superb.

Canal side pub great food and better beer definitely one to visit if you are in Lancaster

Great canal side pub with outdoor seating and fine selection of draught beers which are changed on a regular basis.Friendly attentive staff . We'd bobbed in for a drink on our way into town.

Nice place for a pint by the canal

Our regular stop off point when on the canal

A great pub in a lovely location. Settled next to the canal just outside the town center, The Waterwitch offers a varied menu of gastropub classics along with a great selection of beers, ales and ciders. The staff are very friendly, the service is great and when the sun is shining, grabbing a picnic bench outside next to the canal is a great way to while away an afternoon with friends.

Beautiful canal side gastro style bar. Clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Great food with huge portions. Amazing beer and wine selections too. A winner for me.

The Waterwitch never lets me down. Three of us went for dinner on Good Friday: really varied menu for both meat eaters and veggies and the food was great. Good wine and beer selection too.There's always a warm, inviting atmosphere. A little haven.

We were greeted by a member of staff who told us to sit at table 16, my party and I had no prior knowledge of their seating system, and were told to sit on that “table in the corner”. We told to order at the bar which we were content with, however, when I went up to order for my friends and I, the service was appalling, the man serving me was completely uninterested in what I was saying, he was continually engaging in what seemed like gossip with his fellow coworker, while a paying customer was stood right in front of him. I was not told whether I needed to wait for my drinks or not so I decided to wait, while this occurred, my server continued his gossip session, at which point I interrupted to ask for my receipt, which seemed like an inconvenience to him. I sat and then the food came out which is where things took a turn. My friends gluten free fish and chips was fine, my other friend and I order the same meal of Pork Belly, one meal was smaller and had a portion of crackling, one looked like a plimsole with no crackling and no flavour. The “seasonal veg” served was clearly from a freezer bag, and overall the food was bad. This could’ve been amended with one simple thing, a check back, yet nothing of the sort occurred. The staff seemed more concerned with gathering behind the bar to sample their ice cream and talk to one another, no one acknowledged us as we left, I will not be returning. For an £82 spend, the service at McDonalds would’ve been a much better choice for a Good Friday meal. The music playlist was enjoyable.

Good selection of drinks, better than some big chains. Was very busy, but we were found a table by staff which wasn't reserved. Food looked good. Plenty of waterside seating in better weather

Great place to eat drink and relax.

Four time now me and a colleague have been there and had the carbonara. Usually lovely but last nights was a bit weird. Watery and with no cream (my colleague told me that proper Carbonara doesn't have cream). Anyway it left me feeling queasy. Will try again though.

It is a fantastic place to eat, I had a vegetarian lasagna and the cheesecake and both were superb. The attention we had from the waiters was unmatched we had a large party of people but they took all this in hand easily. The overall range of food choice and the amount of ales and cider was stunning

Not busy..food was not very good at all..garlic bread at £9.50.pizza size was awful..more like a dry poppadom it was that crispy..vedge was cold steak n guinnes pie was overcooked and dry....a new chef would not go a miss..great location..no atmosphre as was not busy...looks like a lot of students use the pub..msinly sat outside next to the canal..if the food was sorted here..the place would be bouncing..

Seriously beautiful interior and location. During sunny days, the outside is a hotspot for people to come and enjoy without fail.

Told there was no wait on food.... so paid for 4 drinks. . got a menu.went straight back to the bar to order food...... then told theres a 45 min wait on food.The tables outside were very dirty....apart from that it a nice pub!

Nice place to relax with a good choice of beers, recommended!!

Lovely traditional pub, serving great food with a good selection of beers and ciders. Had the tandoori chicken skewer which was very tasty. Positioned on the canal side its a great place for both eating and just chilling with a pint.

The food was very tasty. I enjoyed the gluten free Cajun chicken burger. They have great options for gluten free diet and even dairy free.

Thanks to Sunday trading hours meaning Aldi was shut I saw some lights across the canal and 'discovered' the Water Witch. What a fantastic place! A wide range of beers and ciders and all the top shelf bottles you'd expect. There are also guest beers and I tried some Duct Tape Tuxedo.. A lovely hoppy beer. There's a great menu for lunch and for dinner which I'll explore another time. There's also a children's menu. It's dog friendly but keep your best friend on a leash. Seating is nice indoors and outdoors on the tow path. The staff are super welcoming and helpful and willing to tell you about drinks options and the range of non alcoholic drinks available. This is one of those places that makes Lancaster such a great place to visit or live. Highly recommended.

went for valentine’s day. Staff and atmosphere was lovely, but food quite underwhelming. My partner ordered the mussels and there was absolutely no sauce to it which was ironic with the amount of bread you get given for dipping lol. My fish and chips was okay- the batter was quite greasy though, and i picked through it as it was a bit nauseating ( maybe the oil was old ??). i’ve had much better in the past from here, so was quite disappointed.

Staff are freindly and service is fine. Food is just ok at best really, not as nice as it used to be. Feels much more like a bog standard chain pub now.

Nice pub good food although my cajun chicken burger had a bit too much spice on it. Pizza was good and Belly Pork delicious. Would recommend and will be back.

Went for pizza night. Was a really nice pizza, a good price and friendly service.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Popped in for a drink. Inattentive service. Limited beer selection. Great location. Did not eat

Always love it here. The chef even did us scampi and chips even though it was Saturday and not on the menu. Staff lovely. Beer 🍺 very good. Will be back

When visiting Lancaster we always pop into the Water Witch for a drink. It's well situated on the side of the canal and we can usually be sure of meeting a few friendly dogs (and owners). The bar staff were friendly and helpful during a wintry afternoon after Christmas. The choice of ale wasn't quite what I would like but the festivities had taken their toll. Although not dining, we noted that the food menu has been improved to include a better choice for coeliac guests - well done and please keep it up!

Lovely place never been before however will look forward to returning.

It's a long, quite narrow pub by the side of Lancaster canal, the narrowest section being in front of the bar. All was really good except it was far too hot! Maybe it was just me. It's a brilliant summer pub as there are masses of canal-side picnic benches. No parking is available on site - the nearest car park is a 5 minute walk. Highly recommended!

Really nice pub with good priced food! Staff are friendly and the vibe is great! ☺️

Great place to eat. Good food and friendly atmosphere.

Great food but a bit pricey. Cooked to order and hot

I met up for lunch with a friend and ordered a tuna mayonnaise sandwich followed by apple and blackberry crumble with custard. The sandwich was very good but the dessert was big enough for three large portions and the crumble had far too much flour in it, far too much for one also the custard had split. Staff asked what the problem was and without hesitation refunded the dessert cost. The area at the end near the toilets was really cold and uninviting. I would go again as I went two years ago and it was very good. Worth another try.

Good quality food with good atmosphere.

Not been here in over 30 years, loved it

On our visit to see our grandson (at university) he took to the water side pub ,and we couldn’t fault it Thank you 👍🍺🍷

The Waterwitch is a canal side gastro pub close to the heart of Lancaster. It has a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere that draws you in and encourages you to feel both welcome and relaxed. The menu is diverse with something to appeal to every palate and it is very competitively priced. All of the staff were friendly, courteous, attentive and helpful and the Pub is well run and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and efficiency. All in all my party and I enjoyed a lovely evening with fantastic food in a warm and ambient atmosphere. Loved it +++++++ and we will definitely visit again. Thankyou to everyone 😊❤🥳

Went here for lunch on a Friday whilst visiting daughter at LU. Lovely places with extensive menu all cooked fresh to order. Dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

Great food, and an extensive gluten free menu. Dog friendly too.

First time here, we had a lovely meal (lamb shank and the belly pork). Will visit again.

Great atmosphere and great for students looking for a nice night out. Food doesn't taste fresh and cold half the time. Never go for food if you want to save money.

GREAT SERVICE JUST A FEW MINOR FAULTS

Gorgeous place lovely atmosphere

Called for a drink on a rainy day. Menus looked good. Will try next time in Lancaster

Great cosy atmosphere and always good service. One of the best pubs in Lancaster.

Absolutely love this pub which is situated near the Lancaster Canal. Great food and wonderful stop off point. Highly recommended.

Stopped off here for Sunday lunch. A lovely location overlooking the river! The beef dinner was delicious and an excellent sized portion. One of the nicest Sunday dinners I have had.

Excellent pub by the canal in Lancaster. Lots of character. We booked table for 4. We ended up being 6. No problem. Good selection of local craft beers and the seafood platter to share was a pleasant surprise, both quality and price. I'll go back again anytime I'm in the area.

Nice pub, but a little on the pricey side for drinks. Nice outside seating next to canal.

Nice food . Friendly staff . Lovely location

Met friends it is a warm and friendly place.

Friendly service, great location, excellent food, highly recommended.

Absolutely brilliant, the food was so nice. Staff are lovely. Would like to send my compliments to the Chefs in the kitchen. This is one of the best places in Lancaster for sure!!

Lovely little spot by tha canal

Just had a wonderful experience here! Very friendly staff, great food and beer too. Highly recommend.

Great food and delightful service! My vegetarian family of four had no problem finding dinner options with a Margherita Pizza, Vegan burger with fries (yum!), and soup and salad x2. The creamy onion soup might be the best soup I’ve ever had, easy top 3! I hope you’re there when it’s the soup of the day, which was Tuesday for us. We ate outside on the canal and had a great evening!

Visited the waterwitch to celebrate my birthday with my wife and kids. . It's a lovely little pub situated right next to the canal and a short walk from Lancaster city centre's main shopping high streets. . The staff were so welcoming and friendly and made us feel so welcome on arrival. We didn't book in advance as Monday lunch times are generally quieter than other days and we had no trouble getting a table for 4 inside. Because of the good weather, outside tables were much more in demand so it may be wise to consider this if being outside is a priority for you. . There was a really good range of mains to choose from and the scampi was perfect. The bar also served a good range of beers on tap including craft ales, and European favourites. . The pub also has its own ice cream bar, which was incredibly good value. Lemon meringue and Cadbury cream egg ice creams were particularly good. . In summary, a lovely pub and a great experience.

Stopped by chance and enjoyed a light lunch - couldn’t have picked a better day for outsider table. Food was very tasty

It's been a few years since I visited here and I've remembered now that it never disappoints. The staff are friendly, the food is really good and the place has a good ambience.

It's on the canal side what a very good 👍 place to stop for food and beer. The bar service was excellent a good choice of beers and lagers the menu for food was right up our street very good service the food was very tasty and plenty of it 😋 an excellent place to stay for a while can't wait to return 😋 😀