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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 1361 reviews

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 626 reviews
iansonbren
20.01.2024 - 00:38

We went to this restaurant for a New Year's Eve meal, and after a mix-up with our table, we were finally seated. The set menu cost just under £60 and had variou...

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izzydizzy61
20.01.2024 - 00:38

We had a fantastic Boxing Day 3-course meal for £30.95 per person with our family of 6 adults and our 10-month-old granddaughter. The festive menu had plenty of...

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Richard
20.01.2024 - 00:38

Tamsin- excellent service. Christmas dinner really tasty . Fully recommend this place. Good atmosphere.

J3KTN
20.01.2024 - 00:38

We stopped here for a couple of drinks early Sat evening. The pub was very busy and we weren't able to be seated but it had a great atmosphere and they had spic...

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Helen1018
20.01.2024 - 00:38

We have been coming to the Hesketh Arms as a group of 4 or 5 school friends usually every 2 weeks for lunch since May. Yesterday we sat by the real log fire in...

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The recent reviews for the restaurant paint a mixed picture. Some diners were disappointed with the quality of the food, with complaints ranging from overcooked duck, tough salmon, and gristly steaks to lukewarm dishes and missing components like Yorkshire puddings. These negative experiences led to some customers vowing to never return for food. However, there were also positive reviews highlighting attentive service, well-presented dishes, and delicious meals such as pork belly with cracking and buttered vegetables. The atmosphere was described as warm and beautiful, with friendly staff contributing to a pleasant dining experience. Despite some shortcomings, the restaurant seems to have potential for delivering good meals and enjoyable times for customers.

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4.4 ★ from 8 reviews
Paul
02.05.2022 - 21:27

Everything was very simple, from online booking to actual meal. the service was very friendly and efficient and were very impressed by us

Kirsten
02.05.2022 - 21:27

A very warm and beautiful atmosphere. call for lunch, but was tried from the whole menu. we had both a burger that was freshly made, delicious and came with the...

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Kimberly
12.06.2020 - 00:02

An excellent traditional pub in Churchtown, Southport - almost opposite the Bold, also a great place and not dissimilar.

Harley
09.12.2017 - 13:03

Dont get me wrong this pub is decorated well looks cosy inside and the foods good but its definitely lost some of the charm and character it used to

Marliese
09.12.2017 - 13:03

A very historic pub in the heart of ChurchtownOpposite Meols Hall and near St Cuthberts Church there is centuries of history here.

Opentable
4.0 ★ from 3 reviews
PhilW
24.08.2023 - 12:10

Everything was great, other than the King prawn cocktail was just a prawn cocktail, and pretty average. However the rest of the meal was outstanding, and the st...

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HelenB
24.08.2023 - 12:10

I booked last minute an was glad I did this was a lovely surprise the food was well presented the service very good an attentive without being intrusive ...good...

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NatalieS
24.08.2023 - 12:10

Very poor staff attitude. Poor service. Even poorer management.

Gastroranking-uk
3.0 ★ from 724 reviews

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