Merchants 1688
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About
Lancaster’s historic pub set in 17th-century wine cellars. Enjoy locally sourced dishes, craft ales, and a warm atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Menu highlights
- & SANDWICHES
- pickled red cabbage, lamb focaccia
- hand cut chips, crushed peas, caviar tartar sauce, charred lemon
- curry sauce- 2.5
- HERB SALAD, APPLE & CELERIAC REMOLADE
- mustard mayonnaise, rocket
- orchard chutney, chicory
- roasted in house, served pink
- ADD PARMESAN & TRUFFLE FRIES- 4
Amenities
Location
What people say
“Food excellent, service excellent, drinks excellent, atmosphere excellent.”
Reviews sourced from Google.
What diners say on Google
Dawn Abbey★★★Went for a family dinner and overall we were happy with the food. The French Onion Soup was amazing and probably the best of all we had. It seemed that a lot of it was super salty or over seasoned, the halibut was delicious but the crumb was so salty i had to scrape it off the fish. Lamb hotpot excellent and fillet steak really good. Chips nicely cooked but again over seasoned. We did enjoy our meal but probably would not return. Really nice inside , the photos do not capture the elegance of the place.
Michael D Scott★★★★★I think I read about this restaurant in the Saturday Times so, on a weekend visit to Manchester, I decided to book for Sunday lunch following a morning visit to nearby Morecambe. I am glad I did, because the Merchants totally lived up to expectations. From the welcome, the venue, to the excellent food, it was the perfect choice for a relaxed meal. We had the glazed lamb (£12) and root vegetable tatin (£10) for starters, both of which were excellent. For mains, one in our group opted for chicken and the others pork belly (£21). Everything was very well prepared with lovely vegetables and litt
Alysa Goh★★★★★YUM YUM YUMMM!!! You must try the PORK RIB EYE. The Merchants have mastered the way to cook pork for sure because it did not have the smelly taste of pork and it just basically melts in your mouth when you eat it. The fish and chips were amazing. Honestly not overeating it at all. It’s those kinds that are not covered in thick batter nor the kinds soaking in a pool of oil. The fish was fresh, the potatoes were seasoned well, the tartar sauce had capers in them, what else can I say?!? When you have good mains, you know the desserts gonna taste GOOD. SO YOU MUST GET THE PANETTONE PUDDING jus
Verena Hallam★★★★★The food here is always wonderful but the valentines tasting menu was exceptionally good! Flavour profiles were incredible and each course was a work of art. The staff are brilliant too!
Reviews sourced from Google.
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