The Hesketh Arms - Southport

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

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

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

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 various options for starters, mains, and desserts. Unfortunately, the crispy duck salad starter was disappointing as the duck was overcooked and difficult to chew. For mains, two of us ordered steak, one had salmon, and another had veal. My salmon was tough and seemed like it had been sitting under a warmer for too long. The steaks were also tough with a lot of gristle, prompting the restaurant to offer a £20 discount on our bill. It has been a while since I've had a meal as bad as this, and I definitely won't be returning for food. It's a shame because we all live locally and would have liked to support the restaurant, but the quality of the food was just terrible.

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 options to choose from. The staff were polite, helpful, and attentive, always willing to accommodate our needs. The food was beautifully cooked and deliciously hot. My main course was the pork belly with crackling, bubble and squeak, carrots, Bramley apple, and pink lady jus. The buttered vegetables on the side, including mini sprouts, roasted carrots and parsnips, broccoli, and cabbage, were a perfect complement. We managed to squeeze in a dessert as well. I highly recommend this restaurant.