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Hest Bank, Lancaster, ENG

Hest Bank

4.1
4.1
379 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive canalside pub located in the picturesque village of Hest Bank, Lancashire. Here at The Hest Bank, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. The Hest Bank was first licensed to brew beer and sell cooked game in 1544. making it one of the oldest pubs in the area!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    015242 36020
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five Course Menu

    £34.50 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five Course Menu Photo

What 379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hest Bank offers a charming dining experience with "friendly, helpful staff" and a "lovely atmosphere." Known for its "excellent food," including standout dishes like roast beef and apple crumble, this venue provides a warm and welcoming setting. While some find portions small, the quality and service make it "highly recommended."

379 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Derbyshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our family meal at the Hest Bank Hotel. The staff were attentive and very helpful and the food was excellent.

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  2. Jones

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of drinks available including alcoholics non alcoholic beers, wines and gin The food was lovely and the portion sizing was great. Our server was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was warm, friendly and quiet for a Saturday evening. We enjoyed a lovely meal and felt suitably full. £90 for the 3 of us for 3 mains, 2 desserts a bottle of prosecco and a non alcoholic lager. Would definitely come again. Well done guys 😊

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  3. Kerry

    Lancashire

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extensive menu for food and drinks. We both opted for roast chicken Sunday roast. Our meals were delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
    Hest BankResponded on February 3, 2025
    Dear Kerry Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Wishes The Hest Bank Team

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  4. Kerry

    Lancashire

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food. Good selection. I opted for roast beef dinner which was lovely. Dad had steak and ale pie. There was plenty of meat in the pie. I plumped for my favourite pudding.... sticky toffee with ice cream. Delicious. There was a good selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. The staff were all very friendly and attentive.
    Hest BankResponded on January 27, 2025
    Dear Kerry Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Hest Bank and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best Wishes The Hest Bank Team

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  5. Mike

    Cumbria

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night thanks staff were vert helpful even though we got there early
    Hest BankResponded on January 5, 2025
    Dear Mike, Thank you for your lovely review, we're glad that you enjoyed your evening and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards The Hest Bank Team

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  6. Ian

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Don't bother the food is average for what they charge my mum left her main course and it was a disappointment on new years eve

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  7. Julie

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    There was only one waitress who seemed to be doing anything and everything. She was brilliant. The other girls were lovely but not as aware of customers needs. The landlady and landlord did not seem to notice of care. Which I suppose is why the other girls were not as attentive. The landlord and landlady are sadly lacking.
    Hest BankResponded on January 5, 2025
    Dear Julie Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of your visit. I am glad to hear that you were happy with the service provided by the waitress who dealt with you. It concerns me that you felt it necessary to make a personal comment regarding the landlord and landlady. I can assure you that the needs of our customers are always at the forefront of everything we do, including ensuring the attentiveness of our staff, which, based on your comments will be addressed internally with further training. Kind regards The Hest Bank

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  8. John

    VIP

    Lancashire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from the pleasant and helpful staff. The food was very nice and the Apple Crumble outstanding.
    Hest BankResponded on January 5, 2025
    Dear John Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Hest Bank. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regaards The Hest Bank Team

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    Cumbria

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere and great service. Food is really nice. Lovely evening

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  10. Wendy

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had not visited the Hestbank for many years due to different owners over the years,was pleased to see it is now back to the quality it used to be .Food was good and prices fair,which is a pleasant change.

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FAQs

Hest Bank is rated 4.1 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hest Bank

2 Hest Bank Lane, Hest Bank, Lancaster, ENG LA2 6DN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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