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    Ring O' Bells

    Lancaster · Beer garden · 4.4★ · 210 reviews

    78%Sun Score
    ☀️ In the Sun

    South-facing · 200°

    In the sun until 4:36 pm · 2h 14m remaining

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    South-facing

    In the sun

    Garden in sunlight

    In the sun until 4:36 pm

    2h 14m remaining

    Sun today

    9 May

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    S-facingDog friendlyReal aleLive music
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    Hidden split-level garden, Grade II listed
    Mon–Thu 3–11pm · Fri–Sat 12–midnight · Sun 12–10:30pm

    About Ring O' Bells

    Ring O' Bells is Lancaster's best-kept secret. A Grade II listed pub dating to 1769, it sits on King Street in the city centre — but the garden is entirely hidden from the street, tucked away on a split-level patio at the back of the building. The kind of outdoor space you have to know about. And once you know, you keep going back.

    Ring O' Bells is featured in our guide to the best Lancaster pubs — our editorial pick of the 17 city pubs grouped by character.

    Quick facts

    AreaLancaster
    Best forHidden split-level garden, Grade II listed
    Outdoor spaceMedium patio
    Good inafternoon
    AtmosphereLively, music-friendly

    Why go here

    • South-facing garden — strong for afternoon sun
    • Good real ale selection
    • Dog-friendly throughout

    Sun and outdoor setting

    Ring O' Bells has a south-facing patio (200°), which means it typically catches the best sun late morning through the afternoon. The medium outdoor space is open, making it at its best in settled weather.

    Golden Pints tracks the sun position for this pub in real time — check the live tracker to see whether it's currently in sun, partial sun, or shade before heading out.

    Best for

    Afternoon sunDog-friendlyLive musicReal ale

    Nearby

    Ring O' Bells is well placed if you're already around Lancaster's city centre, the canal, the castle quarter, and the university. It can work well as part of a wider afternoon or evening out in Lancaster.

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    Garden details

    Faces

    S (200°)

    Size

    medium