The Sir Richard Owen

About The Sir Richard Owen

The Sir Richard Owen is Lancaster's Wetherspoons on Penny Street, and the beer garden is better than you might expect. Facing south (185°) with a wide sheltered layout, it catches the midday sun from around 10am through to 5pm. The medium-sized garden is set back from the street, giving it a more relaxed feel than you'd get from the front of the building.

The Sir Richard Owen is featured in our guide to the best Lancaster pubs — our editorial pick of the 17 city pubs grouped by character.

Quick facts

Why go here

• South-facing garden — strong for afternoon sun
• Good real ale selection
• Full food menu including Sunday roasts

Sun and outdoor setting

The Sir Richard Owen has a south-facing beer garden (185°), which means it typically catches the best sun late morning through the afternoon. The medium outdoor space is sheltered, 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

Nearby

The Sir Richard Owen 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 Sir Richard Owen is catching the sun right now? Check the live tracker.

More from Golden Pints