Boasting a stunning riverside location and a comfortable, laid back atmosphere The Lowther is the perfect place to enjoy traditional pub food by day and party till late in our two large music bars by night. We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different and ensures you enjoy a memorable experience every time.
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Just coming in for a drink? In our two bars you can seek solitude or unwind with good company. The Lowther's relaxed atmosphere and friendly and expert service will make you feel completely at home. Overlooking The River Ouse our elegantly furnished dining area is perfect for parties and gatherings as well as private lunches or dinners.
At The Lowther, we pride ourselves on being the perfect place to get together with friends & family. Whether the gathering is small or large we are here to accommodate your party. Our function room holds up to 120 people overlooking the River Ouse with your own private bar.
We cater for all types of events including Rehearsal Dinners, Baby showers, Retirements, Weddings, Christenings, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Pre-Races Drinks, Hen Parties and Business Meetings.If you're looking to book our Function Room, whatever your event or celebration, you can call anytime and speak to any of our friendly staff.
We cater for all types of events including Rehearsal Dinners, Baby showers, Retirements, Weddings, Christenings, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Pre-Races Drinks, Hen Parties and Business Meetings.If you're looking to book our Function Room, whatever your event or celebration, you can call anytime and speak to any of our friendly staff.
Please note we are currently running a limited seasonal menu, so some items on this menu may not appear on our in house menu. Two rashers of bacon, sausage, hash brown, egg, flat mushroom, baked beans, tomato and toast with butter. 4 rashers of bacon, 2 sausage, 2 eggs, hash browns, flat mushroom, baked beans, tomato, fried bread, black pudding and toast with butter.
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Lee Archer
Jan 30, 2022
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Chloe Ritchie
Jan 28, 2022
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Andy Whittle
Dec 24, 2021
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Michael Schaubmair
Nov 14, 2021
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Abigail Sykes Gould
Oct 15, 2021
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Jay Kistasamy
Sep 15, 2021
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Nigel Broome
Aug 17, 2021
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Asked for 2 coffee s male waiter replied sorry might take a while cold drinks would be quicker (is this a ploy to get more money I wander ) ended up having a guinness (so called ) it was some king of bitter
being a big guinness drinker from ireland it certainly was nt tasting like it
Very disappointed 😞
being a big guinness drinker from ireland it certainly was nt tasting like it
Very disappointed 😞
Emily Jones
Jul 28, 2021
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Tarun Yadav
Jul 26, 2021
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Jim Wood
Oct 03, 2020
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Jonathan Hart
Sep 27, 2018
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Decent sized pub near the river, with outside seating, friendly staff and waitress service. Indoors it is larger than you think and has a modern looking interior. Prices are around average for the area. A selection of food is available, with a carvery area around the corner of the bar, and the usual variety of drinks and cocktails are also on offer.
Beer F.
Jan 28, 2015
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Trina D.
Jan 13, 2015
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We arrived by bus so I didn't even know that the Lowther was riverside. Our Contiki tour group went upstairs and had the area mostly to ourselves. There is an upstairs bar and for that night it was cash only since they were having problems with their card machine. We were served a standard 3-course Sunday pork roast dinner with Yorkshire pudding. Having Yorkshire pudding in York is a real treat. The first course was a pureed vegetable soup which was quite good. The next course was the pork roast with Yorkshire pudding and vegetables. The pork was nice and the Yorkshire pudding with
Melissa S.
May 20, 2014
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I had a lovely Sunday pork roast dinner here while I was travelling in York. The Yorkshire pudding that was served with it was delicious.
I was here with a rather large contiki group and we were the last table served at every dish so they were a little cold. But we were amused to see what they were making do with by way of serving dishes in the kitchen. Soup was coming out in casserole and souffle dishes and someone's roast was served in a bowl! it was a bit ramshackle, but it did make for a great night out.
I was here with a rather large contiki group and we were the last table served at every dish so they were a little cold. But we were amused to see what they were making do with by way of serving dishes in the kitchen. Soup was coming out in casserole and souffle dishes and someone's roast was served in a bowl! it was a bit ramshackle, but it did make for a great night out.
Kirsten T.
Mar 09, 2014
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Hour wait for food and we weren't told about it.
I had a Cesar salad that cost £7 and I didn't even eat it!
Food came out cold and had no cutlery for over 5 minutes when we did get it.
Although some people got refunds for this we left hungry and aggravated.
I got ripped off because after the people who did eat got there food, I said something and the supervisor said that I didn't say anything in time when I sat there with the plate to the side for the times he did come over.
Working in hospitality if I we're serving food and someone had their plate to the side I would say
I had a Cesar salad that cost £7 and I didn't even eat it!
Food came out cold and had no cutlery for over 5 minutes when we did get it.
Although some people got refunds for this we left hungry and aggravated.
I got ripped off because after the people who did eat got there food, I said something and the supervisor said that I didn't say anything in time when I sat there with the plate to the side for the times he did come over.
Working in hospitality if I we're serving food and someone had their plate to the side I would say
Donna H.
Sep 15, 2013
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Qype User Tom
Jun 04, 2012
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Jacqueline B.
Jun 11, 2011
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We were attracted to the Lowther due to the fact that it has outside seating by the river. There are three pubs along this stretch which all offer this. After going to the bar they send someone out to you to take your order. It's a pleasant enough place to sit on a nice day but it's not really a pub for beer lovers as there is only John Smith's on offer. It's quite pricey too which is par for the course in York. We visited on a Friday evening and it was busy as was the whole city. Every pub in York had security on the door and I have the distinct feeling it can get quite &apos
Qype User Zakalw
Jul 09, 2010
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Not a bad spot for a drink by the river but the food is terrible.
We've visited a couple of times in the past for a drink but we just had our first meal here. Forty minutes after ordering fish & chips and a burger, the waitress turned up with a piece of haddock that was more batter than fish, a dry, lonely burger between two soggy pieces of bread and and some greasy chips.
The only reason we decided to eat here rather than next door at Plonkers was because it was the only one of the two with any free tables outside. Next time we'll join the queue at Plonkers.
We've visited a couple of times in the past for a drink but we just had our first meal here. Forty minutes after ordering fish & chips and a burger, the waitress turned up with a piece of haddock that was more batter than fish, a dry, lonely burger between two soggy pieces of bread and and some greasy chips.
The only reason we decided to eat here rather than next door at Plonkers was because it was the only one of the two with any free tables outside. Next time we'll join the queue at Plonkers.
Qype User Snatch
Nov 02, 2009
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Awesome pub! On the riverside and has a laid back atmosphere.
My favourite thing, apart from great prices is the digital jukebox's with over 5000 tracks which easily caters for all musical tastes.
There's even Sky Sports and Santana for all the big match action!
They've even got a decent website. Check it out - http://www.thelowther.co.uk
My favourite thing, apart from great prices is the digital jukebox's with over 5000 tracks which easily caters for all musical tastes.
There's even Sky Sports and Santana for all the big match action!
They've even got a decent website. Check it out - http://www.thelowther.co.uk
Qype User Garlic
May 21, 2009
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When i go into town with my mates this is one of our favourite places to go. The music is generally good and you can pick you own songs to be placed for a small price. There are plenty of places to sit including sofas and arm chairs. The drinks are fairly well priced and their token cocktail River Water is very nice.
Qype User Bee
Nov 17, 2008
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The Lowther is a great place to meet up in and start a night out in York! It's usually really busy with old and young alike and for good reason, the atmosphere is usually buzzing but firnedly and they have a great range of drinks on offer at a decent enough price!
The only drawback is that osmetimes you may have to swim here as it is one of the firstp laces to be flooded in York when the river gets up!
The only drawback is that osmetimes you may have to swim here as it is one of the firstp laces to be flooded in York when the river gets up!
Qype User Js
Oct 12, 2007
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The Lowther
Often flooded, sometimes not; this riverside pub is almost always crowded with students from sixth forms, colleges and the University. A musty, yellowy glow extends from the leather sofas up the stairs to the scrubbed tables and old picture frames making it a cosy and un-pretentious meeting spot, but certainly not for more sophisticated professionals looking for a relaxing cocktail. Cheeky vimptos and slush puppies are a favourite upstairs and see what you think of the signs for the toilets.
Often flooded, sometimes not; this riverside pub is almost always crowded with students from sixth forms, colleges and the University. A musty, yellowy glow extends from the leather sofas up the stairs to the scrubbed tables and old picture frames making it a cosy and un-pretentious meeting spot, but certainly not for more sophisticated professionals looking for a relaxing cocktail. Cheeky vimptos and slush puppies are a favourite upstairs and see what you think of the signs for the toilets.
