Hest Bank

4.1

372 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

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!

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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
Website
https://www.hestbankinn.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2 Hest Bank Lane, Hest Bank, Lancaster, ENG LA2 6DN
Area
Lancaster
Parking details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Join us for our traditional three course (£30.95) or two course (£26.95) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, British lamb rump and proper sticky toffee pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style with our three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2024 only
Join us for our traditional three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from a selection of our perfectly prepared dishes alongside our turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25 per person.

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Lancashire
Great for brunch
Lancashire
Child-friendly
Lancashire
Good for groups
Lancashire
Healthy
Lancashire
Neighbourhood gem
Lancashire
Great for outdoor dining
Lancashire
Great for scenic views
Lancashire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled in a picturesque setting, Hest Bank offers "excellent food" and "friendly, efficient service." Guests enjoy a charming pub atmosphere, with highlights including a "wonderful Sunday roast" and a delightful beer garden. While some found portions small, the "lovely staff" and "beautiful surroundings" make it a memorable dining experience.

372 Reviews

J
John
VIP
Lancashire
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Mark
Cumbria
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 November 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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Wendy
Lancashire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 November 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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Phil
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Lovely staff and good food. Made a fuss of my mum on her birthday, which she loved!
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Irene
Lancashire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place, cosy, good atmosphere but sadly the roast dinner was a bit cold and the beef was a little bit chewy. Lovely staff and service and good choice of beers and drinks.
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Yvonne
Lancashire
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good, varied menu and wine list. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely quirky venue, would recommend.
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Cheryl
Lancashire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was well cooked - roast beef was lovely - but they were frozen roasties unfortunately. The veg was delicious and a good selection. One of us had the pie which was also good and another had chicken schnitzel which was also thoroughly enjoyed. It was busy, being a Sunday, and there was a bit of a wait for the puddings. Staff were friendly and the setting was warm and comfortable.
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Cristina
Cambridge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere, food was very good, we had a very good evening as a family.
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Susan
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit, not only was the food excellent, but all the staff were very friendly and made you feel relaxed and so welcomed.
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Karen
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere for a family get together meal. Food was excellent, staff attentive and very good value. Would highly recommend
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Hest Bank is rated 4.1 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.hestbankinn.co.uk/
Phone number
015242 36020

Hest Bank

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £30.95pp (£10pp deposit)

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £40.95pp (£10pp deposit)

3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£85pp (£25pp deposit)

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What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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