The 30 Best Pub in St Helens

“We booked the marquee for a wedding celebration. Paul and his staff were really helpful and sorted out all of our requests with no fuss, and at a reasonable price. Food was great. Outdoor space for a fire pit, games, and camping. Marquee looked beautiful with the lighting and some decoration. No complaints from me.”

“Fantastic pub. Great selection of music played for those of us with eclectic taste. I am yet to eat here but it always smells delicious and always 2 or 3 different sports on the multiple screens.”

“Excellent home cooked food. Generous portions and reasonable prices. Pleasant surroundings and lovely staff.”

“Emma was the absolute best host we could have asked for, attentive, charismatic and hilarious from the get go, absolutely would dine here again!!”

“Really top quality restaurant. Food was absolutely amazing, would highly recommend, very well priced for what you get. 30 pound a head is well worth the money. This place is split into 2, one closed off restaurant area and another bar with live music, we really enjoyed it, we took two young boys with us who were well looked after. The bar area is more of a cocktail bar which again was well priced. Be weary of getting the cocktail pitchers though, seemed very lacking on the alcohol.”

“Came to watch 'Modification' (Ska band) & alcohol is cheap, bar staff are lovely & locals friendly. Definitely coming again!!”

“Ordered from Just Wings UK last night, I have to say I was very impressed with the service. showed up 25 minutes after ordering, everything was spot on, the Mango harbour wrap was out of this world, accompanied perfectly with the jel and some American fries. Will definitely be returning soon”

“Food was very good and social distancing was excellent.”

“Most stylish place in town!! Nice atmosphere and super range of drinks. Need more bars like this along Duke St to feed off each other. Not been for two weeks due to holidays , need to go SOON, getting panic attacks now!!!!!”

“Incredible service, atmosphere and even better food. I was in yesterday lunchtime for some food and a coffee. The sirloin steak with a side of garlic new potatoes blew me away with how good it was. Cooked to perfection and full of flavour, easily the best sirloin steak I’ve had and portion was huge. I’m not local but I will certainly be travelling the 75 miles each way to come back here very soon.”

“Lovely pub, did a great job accommodating for our large family birthday party (12 people). The food was delicious, all cooked to perfection and fresh. Maybe my only qualm would be that portions were too big- only one member of our party finished their meal, and we didn't get the chance to try any dessert!”

“Just home from a lovely Sunday evening out with my partner and daughter (6). We had the meat mezedes (banquet) and as always it was lovely and gives you the opportunity to try over 20 different dishes. It was a great variety and high quality food. Our daughter even tried some of ours which she doesn't do very often. It was a big thumbs up from her! There are a couple of children's meal options and are really good portion sizes. Staff are lovely and kind. They make a real effort every time we've been. They do takeaway (collection only), live music some evenings, and early diners specials on certain days too.”

“It is extraordinary and the best restaurant in this area. Despite the fact that for 2 years in England we were disappointed in restaurants, but we really liked this restaurant. A pleasant atmosphere, excellent service staff, an incredible owner who personally approaches each table and cares about the fact that everyone was comfortable and tasty. We travel often and have enough experience to give this establishment the highest rating. I recommend this cozy restaurant for a pleasant time spent with family and friends. I wish the owners, despite their no longer young age, good health, generous guests and further development in this difficult business of running a restaurant business.”

“Came here with my Best Friends. Food was amazing. And staff were very nice an polite giving us Good Service. Food at good prices! Could definatly and Happily come back here again for more food. There is a allot to choose from on the menu I'm sure you will find something you like! Can highly reccomend! Food Had - Patè starter. - Salt & Pepper Ribs Starter.”

“Amazing warm friendly welcome. Lovely atmosphere and great buffet good.”

“This is a proper locals pub, I only ever found about this place because a mate told me about it. The pub itself from the outside looks like it isn't open lol, and the sign is half hanging off but when you go in there it was rammed packed and quite big inside. We sat out the back on these beer kegs which had been converted into seats. The pub itself I don't think has been renovated in a very long time but I like that kind of stuff. I would recommend coming here.”

“Understandably a regular entry in the Good Beer Guide - well worth a visit.”

“Our favourite place. Especially Sunday. Fab artists, bingo, disco,well priced alcohol. What more can you want. You don't have to be a member, just a small door charge. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.”

“Cheap beer and friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly too. Won't be my first and only visit.”

“This is a regular haunt for a reliable Sunday lunch or evening meal. It’s quite incredible how large a menu they offer, meaning there’s something for everyone. Portions are hearty including generous seasonal vegetable servings. Relaxed and with a brilliant array of food and drink for all the family.”

“Great atmosphere and music! Very well made cocktails, friendly staff and people, interesting quirky touches. Perfect place to spend a few hours, enjoying drinks and company.”

“We stayed there last night and we're spoilt. The beer selection was great. So nice to see proper cask ales. The food was top notch. Great menu and superb local, quality ingredients. Thanks to the staff for being so welcoming and providing excellent service to is. Definitely coming back. Thank you”

“As soon as you walk in the courtyard you feel like you’re in Spain. Chef Manuel’s experience in excellent food made our evening absolutely great”

“The best chips I’ve ever had. Visited as a group for a midweek catchup after receiving many recommendations. The waitress was so lovely and attentive, and immediately made us feel so at home. Really enjoyed the halloumi burger, and the chipotle sauce on the side was perfect so I could tailor the burger to my spice level. Generous portions at a really reasonable price. Everyone in the group enjoyed their meal in such a warm welcoming environment. 100% recommend, will be returning soon”

“As usual for us, a great tasty breakfast, the best hot latte I've had anywhere and super service. The atmosphere was chilled even during the current heatwave so very comfortable for us. Thank you Christine and all the staff front of house and behind the scenes!! See you again soon...cheers.”

“If you like a nice cosy country pub away from loud and rowdy crowds this is your place! The staff are amazing and helpful, very busy tending to tables and always smiling! The food was amazing and at a quality I would put at a level alongside several high end restaurants we have visited and at a very reasonable price. I had the spicy belly pork bites for a starter which I would recommend, for mains I had the cod and chips with mushy peas which was cooked perfectly. We eat out regularly when we are out and about and would safely say this is the best pub serving food we have visited within a 50 mile radius of Liverpool! 10/10........ only the 1 picture of food unfortunately as was too busy eating it!”

“This pub was packed on a Sunday afternoon. The landlord / landlady whoever but I'm not 100% who was the owner. Laid on a massive spread for the golf society lads. Could not of asked for a nicer pub. My 1st time ever in the Owls Nest and it won't be my last. Highly recommend this pub to anyone. 6 stars I'd give this pub. Magners £3 a bottle so I was happy. Thank you”

“Matthew &Nathan are the new owners, went in for first time ,they where very welcoming and the pub looked amazing so clean ,looking forward to going back in again, recommended this pub”

“We’ve just had an afternoon meal here, our first time eating here. A bit of a wait from ordering to food on the table (but it does state in busy times 45 mins is normal) but what we ordered was well worth the wait. Every meal was piping hot & freshly cooked. I had steak & ale pie with mash seasonal veg & a gravy boat it was delicious, the wife had a tower burger and it was a tower it was served with skin on fries. Our son had Fajitas with a side order of salt n pepper chips - I pinched a couple of the chips they were delicious. All portions were more than adequate and food hot which is a massive plus in my eyes. My wife & son had a sweet both said it was delicious a chocolate brownie, hot fudge with ice cream were their choices. The staff were very nice especially birthday girl who was a great hostess. A pleasant afternoon we will definitely visit again.”

“Fantastic Beer selection, regular live music from some of the upcoming local bands. Wish it was bigger but for me that doesn't take away from my rating, because if it's not overly busy it's real cosy and nice. Great bar.”