New eateries set to open in heart of Lancaster shopping area

The Spud Yard will open soon on Common Garden Street in Lancaster. Photo credit: Beyond Radio October 16 2026

Work is continuing on two new eateries on a busy shopping street in Lancaster city centre.

The Spud Yard jacket potato takeaway is set to open in the former Tofos dessert cafe at 9 Common Garden Street.

Meanwhile the shop at 40 Penny Street next door will reopen soon as Qoma - with Indian food to go - curries, starters, naan'dwiches and "real Indian flavours made fresh daily".

The premises was previously the Eat Indian street food takeaway.

Both are expected to open in the coming weeks.

Other new businesses to open recently in Lancaster city centre include the Yin and Yang Spa on Penny Street, and Goods coffee and pastries shop on Brock Street.

Photo credit: Lancaster BID

"We love seeing new businesses choosing to call our wonderful city home, so please join us in giving a very warm Lancaster welcome to our newest arrivals!" said a post from Lancaster BID (Business Improvement District).

"It’s always exciting to see fresh faces opening their doors and adding even more to Lancaster’s fantastic independent business community."

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