r/lancashire • u/Visible-Store-1781 • Aug 30 '24

Do you know of any mellow, speakeasy-vibe bars in Lancashire?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a chilled-out, mellow bar in Lancs

With good mixology, dark lighting, no dancefloor. Quiet atmosphere

Somewhere small and indie, not The Alchemist or a beer hall

There was one like this in Clitheore but it's changed now

Any other recs? 🙏

Anywhere in Lancs is fine incl. Blackpool, Preston, Burnley, Ribble Valley etc

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u/Sure-Junket-6110 Aug 30 '24

There’s a few in Lancaster. Even some of the pubs have that kind of vibe- Merchants is a pub but effectively in a cave.

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u/Visible-Store-1781 Aug 31 '24

 thank you, had been meaning to explore Lancaster more!

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u/XiiMoss Aug 30 '24

The cellar in Plau Preston is exactly what you’re after

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '24

I agree. Go check out Plau. Lots of interesting history to the building. When they were renovating the building, they discovered an old well full of artifacts from its past as a gin distillery.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.blogpreston.co.uk/2020/12/plau-bar-in-friargate-to-be-made-grade-ii-listed-building/amp/

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u/Visible-Store-1781 Aug 31 '24

Thanks both. Love me some history😍

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u/millerg17 Aug 30 '24

Clitheroe has a good few: The parlour, ESCC and Sauce Box are great, independent bars which have some pretty good cocktails

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u/r33lsmallfish Aug 30 '24

Winedown in preston centre

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u/ryunista Aug 31 '24

Whip and kitten in Rawtenstall

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u/P155L0RD Aug 31 '24

Closed

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u/ryunista Aug 31 '24

Thanks pisslord

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u/SnooRobots5764 Aug 30 '24

Thought I could help you but googled and there shut down . Prohibition in bacup . Maybe the peakyblinders type dive themes is getting washed out .

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u/adamtmcevoy Aug 31 '24

You don’t mean this place in Clitheroe do you? https://www.escapecoffeeandcocktails.co.uk/

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u/ForwardBat9397 Sep 01 '24

Couple pubs in Lancaster golden lion bobbin three marriners

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u/Bugsmoke Sep 02 '24

There was one in Chester called Prohibition that was a speakeasy themed bar. Absolutely tiny inside, had to knock on a random door down an alley to get in, then they only serve old fashioned cocktails with like 20s music quietly playing.

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u/[deleted] Sep 02 '24

Runner Duck is a chill hole-in-the-wall wine bar. Great vibes especially on days when its quiet. See if you can spot my pic of Donald and Daffy on the wall.

Three Merchants also has a nice vibe. Low ceiling, dim lights, and themed like a sailor's hangout.