The John O'Gaunt, Lancaster

After a very troubled time, the dear old John O'Gaunt may finally be finding its feet again. Forget what it once was though, those days ended a couple of landlords back.. But what it's becoming shows promise again.

The current manager's friendly and competant, the atmosphere's good, but it's the music which really gives me hope. Many of the same old trusted musicians play here, and it's great stuff. However there are signs of fresh talent moving in and some younger, different bands being booked. There's even talk of an Indie night!

I love this pub. I've remained faithful to it through the tough times but had started to despair that it could ever be the great pub it once was. Then, just recently, things began to turn around and I saw a definite improvement.

We all loved the smokey old jazz venue it once was. But times change, and maybe what it's becoming might be just as exciting.

30 Jul 2008 18:37