The Boot and Shoe

Quick info

171 Scotforth Rd, Lancaster LA1 4PU, United Kingdom

£20–30

About The Boot and Shoe

The Boot and Shoe is a pub in Lancaster at 171 Scotforth Rd, owned by the family brewery JW Lees. The bar pours the brewery's seasonal cask range alongside Manchester Craft Lager and JW Lees Bitter, with a mix of traditional and newer craft beers. A back bar holds spirits and soft drinks, and the cellar stocks wines from around the world. A private dining room gives groups a space of their own for a meal. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring them along.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Good for kids
Good for kids

Reviews

4.2/5

1,355 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention beer garden, jw lees bitter, thai honey halloumi fries and mixed grill.

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737

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355

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132

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention beer garden, jw lees bitter, thai honey halloumi fries and mixed grill.

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the food, naming the Thai honey halloumi fries, baked salmon with noodles, curry chicken, mushroom soup and a burger and chips, and one diner highly recommends the Mixed Grill. Close behind are the welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff, with JW Lees bitter on tap and the outdoor area also getting mentions. A few describe it as a good place to bring children, noting ample kids meals and a World Cup afternoon with a son. The complaints are specific. One reviewer describes a busy Friday evening that felt understaffed, with a long wait for food, no explanation, standard drinks unavailable and a wrong drink brought to the table, though one waitress worked hard with little back up. A family with several children was disappointed that the beer garden playground shown in photos is gone and found the food ok. One diner found the noodles with the salmon a bit too sweet. A group that hired the Cobblers suite for a birthday appreciated being allowed to do their own catering, with crockery supplied.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Google user
2 months ago
“Came for dinner with family, we had several children with us. One of the reasons we chose this place was because we saw pictures of a playground in the beer garden. Unfortunately that playground isn't there anymore 😞 The food was ok, wasn't particularly good but it wasn't the worst we've had.”
Google user
3 months ago
“Went in to watch the world cup with my son, great place to take children along. Atmosphere was perfect, food drinks and staff all lovely. Bonus that England won after a dicey start 🤣”
Google user
4 months ago
“This is absolutely amazing, absolutely cinima. Love the food here, also the decoration. I ordered currey chicken as main, And I LOVE IT! Mt friend ordered dialy soup, it's mushroom soup today, it is amazing too. I'll give it 10 out of 10.”
Google user
4 months ago
“Came in on Sunday for a quiet lunch as a four and had a lovely time. Food was great (the Thai honey halloumi fries are one of my favorite things to eat in Lancaster!), our server Grace was lovely, and the music was great too. It’s always a top choice for us for a weekend lunch 🩷”
Google user
6 months ago
“Lovely pub £4.40 a pint of bitter - JW Lees beer on tap £18 ish for nice burger and chips Beer garden Car park”

Google user
6 months ago
“For a busy Friday evening, felt very understaffed. We waited about an hour for food to come. There was no explanation for the delays. Drinks also took a long time, some standard drinks not available and an error on drinks brought to the table. One waitress worked hard to keep things moving but she apparently had little back up. We've eaten here a few times, the food is generally fine but this may be our last time I'm afraid.”
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Google user
6 months ago
“Food was great, beer was spot on, staff were attentive and the pub felt nice and welcoming. Kids meals were ample, starters were excellent and highly recommend the Mixed Grill. 👌🏼 Great outdoor area and bar, look forward to that in summer.”
Google user
6 months ago
“The Boot and Shoe in Lancaster is a fantastic spot with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food is excellent, with fresh ingredients and great flavour in every dish. Service is just as impressive, friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. A great place to enjoy a relaxed meal, and definitely worth a visit”
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Google user
9 months ago
“We hired the venue (cobblers suite) for my 30th Birthday and it was brilliant! The staff were very helpful on the lead up to the event and helped get us some extra tables on the day as well! They allowed us to do our own catering, and supplied crockery etc, and left us to set it up ourselves which we appreciated! Great value for money, and the staffed bar was great too!”
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Google user
1 year ago
“I recently visited The Boot and Shoe and had a lovely experience. The place has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient — everything was served promptly and with a smile. I ordered the baked salmon with noodles. The presentation was great, and the salmon itself was delicious — perfectly cooked and full of flavour. The only small downside for me was that the noodles were a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, though, a very enjoyable meal in a pleasant setting.”
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Highlights

“Join us at the Boot and Shoe in Lancaster. A family friendly pub with a fantastic atmosphere for dinner and catching up with family and friends. Owned by family brewery JW Lees, our bar is filled with the JW Lees family beers, including our seasonal cask range, plus firm favourites: Manchester Craft Lager and JW Lees Bitter and a collection of traditional and new style craft beers. Our back bar offers the best selection of spirits and soft drinks, and our cellar is full of hand-picked wines from around the world.”

Great beer selection
Great wine list
Live performances
Sports
Popular for solo dining

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Accepts reservations
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Dine-in
Good for kids
Food at bar
Cozy
Beer
Food
Private dining room
Table service

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Food at bar
Cozy
Beer
Food
Private dining room
Table service

Offerings· 4: Alcohol
Cocktails
Hard liquor
Wine
Facilities· 1: Restroom
Accessibility· 3: Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Dining options· 1: Seating
Highlights· 4: Great beer selection
Great wine list
Live performances
Sports
Atmosphere· 2: Casual
Trendy

Popular for· 1: Solo dining
Crowd· 2: Groups
Tourists
Parking· 4: Free parking lot
Free street parking
Paid parking lot
Usually plenty of parking

Location

Bars near The Boot and Shoe

The Boot and Shoe

£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

4.21,355

Greaves Park4.31,465
0.9 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, trio roast dinners, huge yorkshire puddings
The Sir Richard Owen4.02,699
1.3 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
burger and chips, locally brewed cask ale, garden area
All Hopes No Promises Lancaster4.7229
1.5 mi
poutine, burgers, hot dog with fries

Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
The Boot and ShoeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating	4.21,355	—	£20–30	beer garden, jw lees bitter, thai honey halloumi fries
Greaves ParkWheelchair accessible	4.31,465	0.9 mi	—	sunday roast, trio roast dinners, huge yorkshire puddings
The Sir Richard OwenWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids	4.02,699	1.3 mi	£10–20	burger and chips, locally brewed cask ale, garden area
All Hopes No Promises Lancaster	4.7229	1.5 mi	—	poutine, burgers, hot dog with fries