A micropub has opened in a hidden part of Lancaster city centre.
Sanctum Taproom opened its doors on November 4 in an alleyway just off Market Street.
Sanctum, run by Owen Fowler, is described as "Lancaster's number one loosely church themed craft ale micropub" and a "true sanctum for the drinkers, the thinkers, the yappers and yearners alike".
The premises opened as Jimmy's micropub in 2021 but had been closed for around three years.
Owen previously worked at the Three Mariners before deciding to open his own bar and taking over the pub at 10 Slip Inn Lane.
"I've been in the industry for years and I wanted to do something independent," he said.
"I'm not from Lancaster but I've lived here for a year and love the place.
"The church theme is because I love cool-ly lit basement bars in Belgium.
"I think Lancaster has got a lot of great places but could do with more independent bars. We like the location too, it's in the city centre but also hidden off the main street so you've got to find it."
Owen said he and his team did a huge amount of refurbishment work to get Sanctum ready to open, and are planning for live music, poetry, wine tasting and other events in future,
Sanctum is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 3pm to 11pm, and Saturdays from noon to midnight.
Here are more photos from inside Sanctum.
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