Independent

The Old Bell Coffee House

◷ Bashful Alley, Lancaster, England · ££ · Independent
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Farrer's Tea & Coffee
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified August 2026.

The cup

A family-run coffee house tucked into Bashful Alley, a hidden pedestrian passage near Lancaster Castle. Pours Farrer's coffee from the Kendal roastery that has been supplying the region since 1819, alongside homemade cakes made fresh each morning. A place that rewards local knowledge.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

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