The Music Room

4.5 ( 303 reviews )
£1–10
Sun St, Lancaster LA1 1EW, United Kingdom
+44 1524 65470

If you're looking for a cozy spot in Lancaster to enjoy coffee and creativity, look no further than The Music Room. Nestled on Sun St, this charming café boasts a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Reviewers highlight the fantastic coffee made from fresh beans sourced through Atkinson's Coffee Roasters, ensuring aromatic brews perfect for a morning lift or an afternoon break.

The atmosphere is particularly loved for its calm vibe, making it an ideal study space for students like Rayyan Al Riyami, who appreciates the serenity and the artistic coffee presentations. Meanwhile, the dog-friendly policy adds a delightful twist, allowing fur parents to enjoy the café's splendid offerings alongside their pets, as noted by Martin Golder.

Patrons rave about the delectable cakes that complement the coffee perfectly. The inviting décor and bustling environment create a unique experience—one that Richard Saunders describes as a hidden gem filled with coffee lovers. As a bonus, The Music Room also offers unique lodging options above the café, providing guests with exceptional views and a taste of Lancaster's history.

In a city whose cafe scene continues to grow, The Music Room shines brightly, drawing you in with its aromatic brews and community spirit.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Tourists
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • NFC mobile payments

Reviews For The Music Room

Rayyan Al Riyami
Jun 29,2025
My best place to study at Lancaster ! Best coffee, very nice young staff always welcoming, calm vibe perfect for studying, not to forget the coffee art!
martin golder
Jun 15,2025
First time visiting at a weekend. Dog friendly it turns out, which was great. As always, lovely coffee and delicious cakes. Relaxed atmosphere and nice decor. Can get a bit full of people on their Apple Macs during weekdays, so if that's not your thing when visiting a coffee shop then at least you now know.
sparklydebs
May 24,2025
Great coffee and good service. The cakes looked yum and they allow dogs. Tip - the sign on the door is not the one to walk through, use the door to the left of the window. Also the outside white garden tables belong to a different cafe.
Matthew Young (Urban Tiger)
Apr 24,2025
I have spent the last week staying in The Music Room, holiday let, above the cafe. It is a Landmark Trust property, and the baroque plasterwork in the bedroom is exceptional, and took over 6000 hours to create / repair. This beautiful building sleeps two people, has a fully equipped kitchen, a good sized bathroom, a sitting area, and a roof terrace with views across the city. You are within a short walk to the shops, restaurants, castle, cathedral, everywhere. I shared a video on my YouTube channel: urbantiger6540 if you want a look around.
Richard Saunders
Apr 2,2025
The Music Room is the place I love to come when in Lancaster. Tucked away through a side road / alley the Music Room is set in a little square buzzing with other coffee lovers. Being part of Atkinson’s coffee roasters you can guarantee your not going to get a brew made from stale beans or the bitterness produced by the major chains. Don’t miss out on a great flat white.
John Fitzroy
Mar 18,2025
Great building. Lovely cosy atmosphere, nice cakes and gorgeous coffee. Very friendly staff. Loved the choice of pour over coffees
William Routledge
Mar 11,2025
We stayed in the Landmark Trust rooms above the cafe. A wonderful experience. The cafe below is in the same building, rented out by Landmark Trust to the independent business who run it. They make really great coffee, strong but not bitter, and the Parkin was delicious too. Service is friendly and welcoming, and there is plenty of seating. If it looks full from the outside, do go in and ask as they have a mezzanine gallery up a flight of stairs with more tables.
Mary Crotty
Mar 6,2025
A hidden gem. A lovely cafe nestled in a picturesque square. I had a Brie and chutney sandwich and a coffee, which were fabulous. It was a sunny day so I sat outside, but the inside of the cafe was really lovely too. The member of staff who served me was very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere!

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