The Lowther
679 Reviews
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- Friday12 PM–2 AM
- Saturday12 PM–2 AM
- Sunday12 PM–1 AM
- Monday3 PM–1 AM
- Tuesday12 PM–1 AM
- Wednesday12 PM–1 AM
- Thursday12 PM–1 AM
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Hours
- Friday12 PM–2 AM
- Saturday12 PM–2 AM
- Sunday12 PM–1 AM
- Monday3 PM–1 AM
- Tuesday12 PM–1 AM
- Wednesday12 PM–1 AM
- Thursday12 PM–1 AM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Spirits
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Toilets
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Lunch
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Food
- Food at bar
- Sport
Recommended Reviews
TIM SCHOFIELD
04.03.2024
The Lowther
Sat outside by the river. Had to wait a few minutes for a table but it was a nice warm day. Service was prompt and had a few guests visit us in the form of geese. Great place to chill and have a beer.
Jąʍҽʂ
23.02.2024
The Lowther
Renowned to be the roughest pub in York and for good reason, locally nicknamed Lowther UFC.However, if you go during the day for a quick pint and food you'll be alright.But if you go at night, (any time past 6) expect an absolutely disgraceful atmosphere and unsafe environment where the bouncers actively encourage and look to cause violence and staff indoors couldn't care less.Unless you're Charles Bronson avoid this place on the evenings like the plague.This review is also backed up by the fact 90% of the good reviews made on The Lowther is people going during the day, for food.But anything mentioning drinks and a night out" is awful."
Number Nine Studios
22.02.2024
The Lowther
We went here for lunch during a city break to York. Nice location overlooking the river whilst we ate. We had the sharing platter and halloumi fries which was very tasty and more than enough for the pair of us.
M Weeb
13.02.2024
The Lowther
Warning! Be Careful of the Bald headed bouncer and a short fat bouncer and one with big ears. Bouncers assaulted me (punched me in the face, whilst the other 2 held me back), damaging my teeth. Staff laughed at me when I complained about it, they dont care about customers. When the police arrived the bouncer who punched me hid inside ( possibly meaning staff inside have helped) and the other bouncers denied him existing. I have contacted the police and will be pressing charges as I have multiple witnesses and am hoping the cameras pick it up. (Shocking they dont have body cameras or a camera at the door...). This was my first and last attempt at enetering this disgusting place. They turned me away (26) and I am seeing people who are clearly underage walking out drunk at midnight. I suppose they have to make money somehow as no self respecting adult would attempt to enter a bar surrounded by children and scum. Get rid of this disgusting dingy old crackhouse and put something nice by the river. Owners should be ashamed.
Millie Swaby
21.12.2023
The Lowther
This pub should be ASHAMED for hiring such horrible bouncers that make young women cry. How dare you scream at someone for stepping out of the queue, make them cry because of it and then laugh about it to the other bouncers?Absolutely disgusting. Even worse the fact that pub has hired them. Do not come here on a night out or ever.This was on the Saturday 21st October.
Sean Cunningham
21.12.2023
The Lowther
Food wasn't being served at the time of our visit so I cannot comment on that, it was quiet too. Did enjoy the much needed drink after the long drive and the staff were very helpful...
Jonathan Hart
21.12.2023
The Lowther
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.
Aidan Tierney
20.12.2023
The Lowther
The bouncers in this place get an absolute kick of screaming and patronising young, vulnerable, sober women for accidentally not standing where they should in the queue which is absolutely disgusting. It’s happened to far too many people I know and clearly from these reviews it continuously happens. Bouncers have disgusting, threatening behaviour to the point where they scream in your face and clearly the management don’t care enough about their business to make changes.The pub itself is dirty and it’s £7 for a single gin and lemonade. Seriously don’t know how this pub claims to be the best in York. If it wasn’t on the waterfront they’d be long gone.
Alex Hill
19.12.2023
The Lowther
Horrible bouncers employed on Saturday 21st October. Getting high off abusing and upsetting young women and overall disgusting behaviour. Judging by other comments owners and managers should know better and need to get rid of the current people on their doors. Puts our group off from returning
David Pearson
17.12.2023
The Lowther
Service slow and not many people about. Took 15 mins to get 1 beer. I was outside. They lost 4 people who came sat down, waited for order to be taken. But girl had gone inside. After 10 mins they left.
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8 Cumberland St, York YO1 9SW
The Lowther