Merchants 1688

26/07/2026

Today marks a very special day as we celebrate 19 years at The Merchants 1688!

Join us for a drink, a delicious roast dinner or that famous hotpot we have perfected over the years 🥂🥳

15/07/2026

Our next tasting menu is filling up fast!

There are only a few tables left for July 31st, see the menu below 🔪

Book via phone or email ⬇️

0152466466
[email protected]

25/06/2026

We are delighted to be featured in the Lancashire Telegraph today as their pub of the week! 🍻

Read it here ⭐

Merchants 1688, nestled beneath Lancaster Castle, has evolved from a 17th-century merchant house into one of the city’s most distinctive spots.

16/06/2026

A few from our tasting menu last Friday 🖤

Beef Fat Brioche - marmite butter, crispy ox tongue, quail egg, smoked brisket

Celeriac Leaf & Crab Parfait - white crab & cantaloupe compote, carrot & sumac sorbet

Honey & Mead - mead parfait, earl grey, puffed grain & bee pollen crisps, honey & bergamot consommé

Yellowfin Tuna Taco - red pepper emulsion, miso & sesame oil, kimchi

Roast Cauliflower - vadouvan puree, brown shrimps, golden raisins macerated in marsala, coriander cracker

Goat's Cheese Dumpling - Darleywood goat's cheese, potato, candied fig, pickled walnut

Book now for the July 31st tasting menu 🔪

08/06/2026

Some of the new dishes from our latest menu 🔪

We change our menu every month to get the best quality in season ingredients ⬇️

⭐Lamb Loin- asparagus, turnip, girolle, confit lamb belly, ramson & lamb tongue jus

⭐Market Fish- Isle of Wight tomato, samphire, Jersey royal, pickled fennel, lobster bisque

⭐Asparagus Ravioli- Isle of Wight tomato, ricotta, confit garlic

⭐Gin Baba- elderflower, clotted cream

Check out the whole menu on our website
https://merchants1688.co.uk/

02/06/2026

Our next tasting menu is now available to book ⬇️

Available on the 12th June only!

Seating between 6.30pm and 7.30pm

Join us for a fantastic evening of carefully curated dishes cooked for you by the very talented Will Graham and his team 🔪

If you're looking for something extra special you can pair it with the recommended wines from our head sommelier Joel Mcgruddy 🍷

Limited availability!

26/05/2026

We're on for a scorcher this half term! 🌞

Join us for wonderful food & drinks and enjoy the sun in our beer garden, or cool off in our beautiful cellars.

17/04/2026

Absolutely chuffed to be part of The Coravin Guide 🍷

A platform helping wine enthusiasts choose the best venues worldwide that offer an extensive by the glass range ⬇️

https://guide.coravin.com/products/merchants-1688?variant=48270552465657

14/04/2026

Wish us luck in the national 2026 Night of Excellence!
Food Pub of the Year 🥇

We are honoured to be one of the 2026 finalists and are up against some fantastic restaurants 🔪

⭐ Merchants (Lancaster)
⭐ Greyhound (Finchampstead)
⭐ Hermit of Redcoats (Little Wymondley)
⭐ King Stag (Bushey)
⭐ Red Lion (Milton Bryan)
⭐ Ship (Redmarshall)

Results on the 22nd April 👌

07/04/2026

🥧THE PIE LINE-UP HAS LANDED…
🌌This Pie Wars, we’re taking things to a whole new galaxy… and the menu is STRONG with the Force👇
🎉Feast your way through legendary creations such as the Luke Sky=Porker or Bobba Fetta pies…and plenty more 🔥
📅 24th – 26th April 2026
📍 Merchants 1688 . Stonewell Tap. The White Cross
🍴Bring your appetite, pick your favourite, and prepare to taste them all…
🔥May the forks be with you.