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    The Wagon & Horses

    Lancaster · Beer garden · 4.5★ · 751 reviews

    96%Sun Score
    ☀️ In the Sun

    SW-facing · 240°

    In the sun until 7:36 pm · 5h 14m remaining

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    SW-facing

    In the sun

    Garden in sunlight

    In the sun until 7:36 pm

    5h 14m remaining

    Sun today

    9 May

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    SW-facingFood servedDog friendlyFire pitReal aleFamily friendlyAccessibleParking
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    Riverside drinks at golden hour
    Mon–Thu 12–11pm · Fri–Sat 11am–11pm · Sun 12–10:30pm

    About The Wagon & Horses

    The Wagon & Horses is one of two pubs on St George's Quay, right on the River Lune waterfront. The garden faces west-south-west (240°), meaning it comes into its own from mid-afternoon — this is a golden hour pub. From around 2pm the sun sweeps across the water and by early evening you're drinking in some of the best light in Lancaster. The medium-sized garden overlooks the river directly, with boats and wildlife as the backdrop.

    The Wagon & Horses 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 forRiverside drinks at golden hour
    Outdoor spaceMedium beer garden
    Good inlate afternoon, evening, cooler evenings
    AtmosphereTraditional, welcoming

    Why go here

    • South-west-facing garden — strong for afternoon sun
    • Fire pit for cooler evenings
    • Good real ale selection

    Sun and outdoor setting

    The Wagon & Horses has a south-west-facing beer garden (240°), which means it typically catches the best sun early afternoon into the evening. 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

    Evening sunSundownersDog-friendlyFamiliesFood & drinksReal aleFire pit eveningsSunday roast

    Nearby

    The Wagon & Horses 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

    SW (240°)

    Size

    medium