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    The Borough

    Lancaster · Beer garden · 4.2★ · 1,892 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

    6am10am3pm6pm9pm2pm ▲
    S-facingFood servedDog friendlyHeatersCovered areaFire pitReal aleAccessible
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    Best for
    Group sessions in town
    Mon–Thu 11am–11pm · Fri–Sat 11am–midnight · Sun 12–10:30pm

    About The Borough

    The Borough sits on Dalton Square in the heart of Lancaster — a large, south-facing beer garden (200°) that catches the sun from late morning right through the afternoon. The garden is one of the biggest in the city centre, with heaters and a covered section meaning it works in almost any weather. A fire pit keeps the atmosphere going well into the cooler evenings.

    The Borough 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 forGroup sessions in town
    Outdoor spaceLarge beer garden
    Good inafternoon, cooler evenings, light rain
    AtmosphereLively, music-friendly

    Why go here

    • One of the larger beer gardens in Lancaster
    • South-facing garden — strong for afternoon sun
    • Fire pit for cooler evenings

    Sun and outdoor setting

    The Borough has a south-facing beer garden (200°), which means it typically catches the best sun late morning through the afternoon. The large outdoor space is partially covered, making it a reasonable option even on breezier days.

    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 musicFood & drinksReal aleFire pit eveningsQuiz nightsSunday roast

    Nearby

    The Borough 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.

    Want to know if The Borough is catching the sun right now? Check the live tracker.

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    Garden details

    Faces

    S (200°)

    Size

    large