Reviews of The Ferry Tavern. (Pub) in Warrington (Cheshire).

The Ferry Tavern

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Station Rd, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2UJ, United Kingdom

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Reviews of The Ferry Tavern

J. J.

Really nice place to get a good beer and great food. The atmosphere is really pleasant and makes the experience even more enjoyable. The staff are helpful, friendly and quick with service. There is more than enough seating even on a busy day. I enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend visiting this location. I would recommend looking for the flood level signs on the bar as well.

E. F.

Always a friendly crowd and welcoming staff at the Ferry. Even more so today, as a fellow cyclist helped me out with my beer, when my phone payment embarrassingly refused to work 😳 Lovely session IPA too! Thanks again!

s. w.

Great place to stop after a long bike ride, beer is cold and they serve a nice meat & potato pie Lovely outside bar as well

I. P.

Excellent pub, great location. Perfect to stop at when cycling. Great staff too.

C. F.

Great location, nice cheap ales kept perfectly

M. G.

Came across it recently on my way to Warrington during a bike ride and really liked this pub. Great outdoor area and rather cosy inside. The toilets however need cleaning more often as it was a bit messy

T. W.

Top pub, they organise the brilliant Glastonferry, and have Wainwright on tap, what more could you want?

d. d.

Hidden gem. Very nice pub with a good outside space. Seems to get a lot of cyclists and walkers as it is just off a path that takes you along the Sankey canal. They have a good selection of alcohol and it is a very nice pint. Would definitely recommend if passing.

p. b.

Lovely location for a sunny, afternoon beverage. It was Easter Sunday and the pub was busy. Small inside but outdoor seating was available. Great circular walk along the canal to the marina and then round to the pub.

D. C.

Very busy day, place could do with a spruce up had a coffee, limited on hot drinks, queue was about 15 minutes for a drink. Sat outside by the river, parked on road 5 minutes away, nice day out but prefer it as a stop off when out biking as the majority of patrons there seemed too aswell. Edited to Reply to Ferry Taverns response:- "The hot drinks were limited due to stock so the selection for a pub would have been fine if available. The 15 minutes was approximate, I wasn't timing but was around that, because it was busy. It was an honest, impartial reply and review not a complaint if it seems that way. I've visited the Tavern before and no doubt will again as it's location is good for me and has nice selections of beer and ale. I've never had food there so can't comment, but what was being served looked delicious and the staff were friendly."

C. K.

Once again thank you to the team for our fantastic visit , the service, the staff and pub are second to none. If you are thinking about visiting the Ferry tavern please do, especially if your anxious or in need to recharge your batteries. Just grab a coffee or beer and a seat overlooking the estuary and look at the nature before your eyes? No more words needed 😜

M. H.

Great place to go after a walk or while on a walk . Or a bike ride. Great views of the river Merseys and Moor nature reserve. Great selection of real ales at a good price. They sell pies throughout the day Great place for dog walkers. Very dog friendly. Great place to relax in the sun an have a pint or three.

M. S.

Absolutely amazing pub. The staff were very polite and the area is beautiful. First time we visited the tavern and we will definitely be back soon

R. G.

Went on Friday with my eldest Son Adam for a couple of pints lovely local pub friendly staff and a dog friendly pub which is nice. Please put the meat pies back on and fish fridays miss that. The Graham's 👍👌😁

M. M.

I nice quiet traditional pub, with low ceilings I might add. Great views across the Mersey. Good for cyclists, walking and dog walkers.

S. O.

A glorious place to enjoy an afternoon drink with family. Employees were attentive, professional and welcoming. I highly recommend a visit. Even better, love the pies and cakes

A. N.

It's has everything to be a great pub. Often the ale selection is underwhelming and not the best kept pint. It's very common for cask to be that little colder these days especially with some of the pales/citras etc.... I get the impression they're not too fussed about the cask, despite having ale festivals, as they're constantly advertising wine/prosecco nights. I would suggest they have a page on Untapped so people can see what cask is on or about to go on. It will attract more customers....

A. P.

Great little pub situated on the walking/cycling path beside the Mersey.

J. N.

Big sky pub with great selection of beers on tap. Only pies available to eat but still welcome after a long ride or walk. Glaston ferry concert this weekend!

J. R.

Very interesting old pub. Good prices and tasty beer.

P. G.

My favourite Warrington pub. Great setting by the river with plenty of outside seating. Cracking selection of beers and whiskys. Fridays and Saturdays serving freshly cooked tasty Fish and Chips, not too expensive, but you do get what you have paid for. (Temporarily-kitchen is closed, however they occasionally do have invited food businesses operating in the beer garden-checkbtheir website). Ideally placed on the cycle/ walking route from Warrington to Widnes (Pennine Trail).

J. A.

I went in to ask if I cld use there car park to park my campervan up and sleep at nights for the next couple of weeks ,I spoke to a lovely pleasant girl behind the bar and she said it should be ok so I'm there the next couple of weeks and also a nice wee pub to get my tea a couple of nights a week thank you .

l. w.

Fantastic range of drinks, average priced, the staff are superb and very friendly, but the main attraction is the scenery, amazing!!

M. H.

Lovely location and nice beer 🍺 great call in off your bike ride and a proper historic pub

J. A.

Lovely beer, great setting and dog friendly (as long as you avoid the carpet)

F. O. O.

Fantastic little pub by the river Mersey. Loved the and atmosphere and rustic nature of the establishment! Sights, sounds and alcohol galore on this hot sunny Sunday afternoon. Here are a few pictures: enjoy!😎

D. B.

Nice little pub, good prices. Nice & chilled when the sun is out

T. M.

This mainly serves as a pub where visitors to the local marina take their drinks outside. If it rained there would not be enough room inside to seat everyone as the inside seating area has only a few tables. They servce nice pies, but that's it foodwise. OK if it is a pleasant afternoon and you aim to go walking or sat at a picnic bench outside.

R. W.

This is a cracking little pub that serves some nice real ales and some pretty decent food too. It's on the Trans Pennine cycle route so if your passing and in need of a drink there's no better place. It's not on a main road so there's no traffic only cycles. If the weather is nice you can sit outside at a bench table or on the grass overlooking the Mersey.

I. S.

Half way stop off at the tavern, bit of light refreshment and then pushed on

C. P.

Great pub, real ales on tap and a wonderful location.

A. B.

In a very nice and quiet location with areas for seating outside , popular with cyclists . They have a large range of drinks including Fernandes Rhubarb and Custard which was delicious.At the time I was there it was quite busy so it was hard to find a picnic bench outside. A very nice place to visit with family and friends , lovely staff and a clean place. Would Recommend!

c. f.

Great little boozer on a sunny day to sit outside by the canal. Only shame was they had no alcohol free beer when I visited for my better half.

M. M.

fantastic place after a long walk. Great reward. Nice staff, good pies and cosy atmosphere

R. P.

Very atmospheric pub, very olde world, superb quiz on a Wednesday night.

M. B.

Beautiful little pub. Excellent place to stop whilst out cycling. Pretty good prices too. Dog friendly was also a nice touch. The view opposite the pub was also very nice

K. B.

Beautiful, peaceful location. Friendly staff and one local said the food was great but I didn't eat there

J. D.

Visited The Ferry Tavern on our way to Warrington, from Widnes, as part of the Trans Pennine Trail. Friendly, welcoming staff and an excellent choice of Real Ales! Was looking forward to lunch but sadly a very limited choice available (Friday night & weekends seem to be the best times for food). Information available in the Tavern, suggests they are an important part of the community e.g. Art Classes available. From the plaques on the front of the bar, flooding is also an issue they have to deal with quite often.

K. H.

Lot of nice history inside. The guest ales are very nice. This place sometimes has live entertainment in the summertime.

S. C.

Great place for a pint. Good selection of different beers No umbrellas though

L. K.

Great beer garden looking over the water. Good selection of drinks

B. B.

This pub is not to be missed one of the area's little gems

M. S.

Good to see that the Ferry Tavern has survived the pandemic and is still as busy as ever. Not the place to get too inebriated as you have to cross a railway line to visit! A cosy venue with well kept Real Ales but only limited food on offer.

G. T.

Nice little pub on the banks of the river mersey excellent views across the river.

D. A.

One of the best pubs in the country, no doubt about that. Great ale selection, whiskey and gin bars always well stocked. Bike and dog friendly. Great views.

S. W.

Beautiful spot for an afternoon pint. We used this pub as a checkpoint in a bike ride.

A. J.

Lovely spot for an alfresco drink beside the River Mersey and St Helen's canal.

B. P.

A small error in my bill quickly put right by Andrew the manager. The pub is cosy , welcoming , full of friendly people. Cosy fires to sit by on a cold day.Give it a go.

G. S.

Lovely place by the river for a quiet drink.

C. H.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and great walks!

P. B.

Great little old pub by the river serving a wide selection of beers.

M. C.

Great little pub to have a pint.

A. K.

Awesome friendly staff, good choice of beers

i. m.

Lovely pub. Great choice of Ales and fantastic location

A. N.

Cracking little pub on the Trans-pennine trail, sandwiched between the river and the canal in Warrington. Some great beers on tap, friendly locals and staff, and cosy surroundings. Food is good, decent value for money, and the portions are generous. There is a good sized beer garden as well. Will definitely visit again.

B. H.

Nice pub, nice food. Full of kids and dogs because they're all welcome too. Always enjoy a visit to the tavern with the kids.

R. S.

Fabulously situated dog-friendly pub halfway along our walk from Spike Island to Warrington. Coffee was absolutely gorgeous, hot tasty and thick which is much more than can be said of the pies! What could have been a beautiful pie had been microwaved to within an inch of its life so it was as soggy as can be! Total waste of money! Staff were lovely and when I mentioned the soggy pie, it appeared that they thought this was the normal way to cook/ warm up pastry!! Big YUK!

D. W.

Enjoyed a pleasant Friday afternoon at the beer festival. Good selection of 20 beers available, pleasant staff and nice to sit in a comfy pub with a real fire in December. Would definitely recommend.

J. B.

This is an interesting place to visit if you like to go walking. You can walk along the canal and the river Mersey

S. J.

Fab spot riden from the Maltings Pub in 30 mins on Mt bike on trans penine way

G. T.

Friendly atmosphere, lovely hosts, helpful staff, great choice of cask beers, great fish and chips, nice warm fire in the winter.

J. J.

Quirky pub, at side of the canal. Plenty of outdoor seating and indoor space.

K. C.

Great pub with a lovely beer garden for sunny evenings

P. U.

Lovely pub 8 guest ales on last time i went in oct 2nd 21. Log fires,

L. E.

Great little pub and excellent food and beer.

N. W.

Unique format, location and setup. Nowhere quite like it. The obstacle course of approach in my favorite - park your car, cross a live railway line and a canal then walk alongside the river to the pub. Lovely staff. Been coming here for years and never lets me down. Oh, outside drinking between the canal and river is a delight.

s. m.

This is a lovely pub, very warm welcome, staff was excellent.

p. b.

Great place to sit after a walk GOOD CHOICE,OF WINES SPIRITS AND BEERS

S. W.

Can't wait for the food to start up again, fantastic place!

I. J.

Plenty of tables available for socially distanced beer and meals, all very well organised

P. R.

Always a good pint , sometimes has music events , one star dropped as food not always available (decided to supplement with more drink).

l. b.

Lovely setting great pies and great craft beers

I. W.

Really nice pub very friendly staff

D. A.

Quaint pub that I hadn't been for a long time. Staff working well with a reasonable system to keep customers safe. We were offered outside table due to 2 dogs. Very polite, welcoming and friendly staff.

B. I.

Nice friendly atmosphere old worldly with river views

P. J. S.

Great place to visit.... Be better when it opens...

S. B.

Great traditional local pub, great beer, wonderful setting in the banks of the Mersey.

I. A.

The food was fantastic real chips real mushy peas and beautifully cooked fish Realy enjoyed my visit the staff where a credit to the pub. I would strongly recommend anyone to pay them a visit

B. R.

Good grief! I can’t believe some of the reviews for this place. I always look for lowest ratings first, just to check out the sour grapes. They grow here in abundance, apparently, I’ve never eaten here, but have cycled from Ashton-under-Lyne for a drink occasionally. It’s worth it! Good range of real ales, friendly staff, fabulous location. I feel sorry for pubs like this though because in the winter I bet that trade can be dire. They have to pack everything into summer and special times of year. Anyway, this pub is in an epic location for cycling (within easy reach of Liverpool and Manchester and on the Trans Pennine Trail), walking, whatever. But the star turn off the Ferry must be the Mersey Bore. Research it. Get the right day and apparently you can be sat in the beer garden and hear it rush past. Apparently there are about 200 rivers with bores in the whole world and 60 of them are in the UK. This is a pinch point in the river, so it is particularly impressive. I’ve seen it from near here and it really left me feeling that I was witnessing a wonder of nature. Better still with a pint in your hand 😁

K. M.

Made the trip from South Manchester today arrived around 1.40pm, young lad that greeted us was lovely. Told to pick a table unless we wanted to sit inside no issue we chose outside as had 1 year old in pram. When waitress came we asked for food and were told kitchen closed feel this should have been advised when we arrived, waited 30mins for soft drinks even thought it wasn't busy and then found that they had no facilities for baby changing. We had been looking forward to visiting for a while and were disappointed at lack of updated information on the website, unfortunately didn't get to see any wild life besides ducks.

d. d.

Really nice and friendly staff / pub

S. S.

Fabulous proper pub.. Cosy atmosphere.. Great ales and friendly staff... Definitely worth a visit

P. J.

Nice pub, great for a canal walk, large beer garden. It could do with a few adult soft drinks because not everyone wants to drink fruit juice or coke and let's face it most people are going to drive there

R. S.

I did not go In the pub just walked past it. But looked cosy and a good place to have an affair as out of the way.had a drink today the beer was perfect

A. E.

I was out exercising today when I walked past the Ferry and to my surprise they were serving takeaway food with hot and cold drinks. The set up they had for the new "normal" was very good with clear signs directing you through a well thought out one way system. The queues were kept very short and moving fast by the speedy service from their friendly staff. There were regular announcements reminding the public to not hang around and to follow government guidelines. I would definitely recommend you stop by if you are out and about on your daily exercise. Do check days and times first as I think they are only offering this service of a weekend.

B. S.

Steeped in history. Fantastic location between moored boats on the canal and sailboats on the Mersey. Food limited. Open hours limited. Great for outdoor garden.

P. B.

Lovely pub.... Well organised regarding social distancing, there is plenty of space and there is an outside bar with waiting on. The only down side was the lack of food.... There was a food menu but it had pies crisps and a limited variety of sandwiches available. But it wouldn't stop me coming back 😊

C. A.

Great pub with good selection of drinks including cask ale if that's what you prefer. An enjoyable walk contributed by a traditional pub, overall a nice afternoon. Thank you 😊

k. w.

Great pub now open all day apart from Mondays with the best view and cycle paths next door

G. R.

Love this place next to the canal.great atmosphere, stayed all night.staff were extremely friendly, and the alcohol went down a treat.1st time here but will return again soon

G. R.

Disappointed it was SO quiet. Only pies being served and toilets needed a good clean

Y. L.

Very busy, welcoming, lovely to visit and sit outside on a lovely sunny day

C. H.

Cosy little family run pub that serves the half time refreshments for ours and many other peoples walks and bikerides. Great to sit out on the riverbank on a summers day slurping cider or to snuggle by the log burner in the depths of winter with a pint of one of the many guest ales always on offer. There's no TV and the decor might not be to everyone's taste but the atmosphere and general vibe to the place is something to behold. Wetherspoons it aint, and that really is a good thing.

R. J.

One of my fsvourite pubs right on the bank of the river for great views

A. O.

Always a great selection of ales and great service. Highly recommend.

P. H.

Great pies and a good friendly atmosphere. Perfect stop on a walk along the canal /river.

J. W.

Great location and worthy of a visit , unfortunately no meals on so hopefully will be back on soon. Nice selection of beers.

P. O.

Brilliant beers will kept. Thanks Pete.

J. L.

I went there last Saturday for the Beer Festival., as usual it was excellent., still ranking as my favourite local pub.

B. H.

Lovely place, great food. Staff are very friendly and they have a great range of ales and gin! Definitely the best place to sit and have a drink in the beer garden, wish I lived close enough to go every week!

B. R.

Was there Friday night with friends. Great to be back. The staff welcoming and as efficient as ever and the pub was immaculate and felt so safe. Well done to everyone. Much appreciated and deserves our full support!

L. M.

Nice small pub, very warm and welcoming. Nice polite staff. Also has a nice view over the Mersey.

S. J.

Always a great atmosphere at the Sunday night quiz.

l. d.

Great pit stop during a walk from Spike Island. Lovely staff, and nice food. Looking forward to coming back for a proper main meal when covid restrictions are over.

C. H.

really nice pub great service

D. C.

Fantastic pub. Always very welcoming . Always busy with walkers and bikers

M.

Great setting, great service, great choice of beers. Well worth a visit

M. P.

I cycled here last Sunday, what a little gem. Great beer garden with lovely views, the best fish and chips I've ever had and the ale was beautiful. I'm already planing my next visit!

M. F.

This was my local 20 years ago. My wife and I turned up without booking for Friday fish and chips. It was very busy (6:30pm) but we managed to get a table. Very nice staff, food and beer. Highly recommended old style pub run by energetic young team.

B. S.

Friendly people and great welcoming atmosphere

G. C.

Fantastic location, nice beer,only 3 stars because I was driving and couldn't stay

L. G.

Great, very nice and friendly people

A. W.

Nice pub, but the service was a bit hit n miss, took 30 mins to get our drinks, people coming after us were getting there orders before us, but staff did apologise.

J. E.

They don't do food.other than snacks

A. A.

Fantastic pub, friendly staff, great real ale plus great selection of malt whiskies from around the world. Recently started stocking more gins too so whatever your tipple they will cater for you. Amazing fish n chips served Friday tea time and Saturday/Sunday lunch and tea times - well worth the effort to get down there. Large beer garden overlooking the river for fine weather and roaring fires to welcome you in the winter. Love this place xxx

j. d.

Excellent location and fantastic views,only had a snack here but enjoyed it.

P. M.

Quality pub, friendly and nice old feel to the pub

G. G.

Lovely pub. Beautiful building. Fantastic location, with an amazing view. Six well chosen, still kept real ales, all from regional breweries. We enjoyed our fish and chips too.

M. J.

Great pub, right next to Mersey. A good friend nish point for a long walk down the river. Great selection of real ale and malt whisky. Wednesday is currently (Apr 2019) is quiz night. Worth knowing if you just want a quiet drink.

A. S.

Nice pub on the trans pennine trail. Great views and a large outdoor seating section. Pop up bar and very covid secure. A great place to stop for refreshments. Bike and dog friendly. Takes card.

R. G.

Nice pub staff nice and helpful. Beautiful setting next to the river Mersey . Pity not serving food at the moment. Would have given it 5 stars if the food had been on.

G. “. E.

Great place to go for a drink, especially whilst out walking or on bikes, lots of outdoor seating, food served was sandwiches & pies, would recommend a visit here.

N. L.

Good range of real ales and nice log fire.

R. W.

Out walking the Sankey canal and found this place.Very busy ,tried to order food at 14.02 and told meals finished at 14.00...Ok it was signposted. So we ordered a bar snack......pie and a pint, the pie was fantastic and decent beer too. We did like the look of the place so will return.

J. A. W.

Sat outside lovely setting quiet on weekdays

g. t.

Great selection of ale and nice slice of pork pie. Good quiz too. Cracking location to boot 👍

g. q.

Friendly staff ,nice cosy atmosphere . Well worth a pint or two

G. F.

Sat in the beer garden, good social distancing observed and first visit back to a pub since 13 March. Good hygiene regimen observed by serving staff. So felt very reassured.

R.

Great place to meet friends.

M. M.

Set low down beneath the banks of the River Mersey and hemmed in by a rail line and canal. This historic inn is alone in its country location, yet the vast power station lies nearby. A great place to get away from the town or city, plenty of outside seating to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. That said, it is often very busy with folk. Roomy interior for both drinking and dining. Recommended.

D. C.

Great place. Great location. Good choice of beers

M. H.

Lovely pub and a perfect place to stop off and have a pint when on a bike ride. A couple of years ago I was passing by on a hot day and had done 40 miles of cycling with another 20 still to go and had run out of water so I went in and asked the barmaid if I could get some tap water. She said yes and asked if I'd like ice in my water bottle. I was so appreciative. Thank you!

A. T.

Great beer and pork pie. Perfectly placed on the Sankey Valley cycle route

J. B.

Warm, cosy and friendly, well kept beers. Great atmosphere, very relaxing!

m. A. h.

Loved the atmosphere as they had table service on there beer garden and was very good i strongly advise people to visit and share there experience as i loved it

E. C.

Nice and relaxing pub, helpful staff and fantastic location next to river Mersey estuary on edge of Warrington.

J. H.

Good beaer good pub

W. E.

Nice place nice stuff 👍😁👍

R. C.

lovely staff with a wide range of draft beer, wine and cider. As well as plenty of soft drinks available. They server a limited hot menu but it's tasty

D. W.

Great country pub. Good selection of both beers and food. Positioned looking over the Mersey

D. M.

Great pub, great real ales. Staff absolutely great 👍

N. K.

Was invited buy friends who live in the area for a festival during the summer, had a great time! Nostalgia at its best. 2 Stages with 90's music and more up to date music later on. Service was supper quick, brilliant since there was lots of people present. Hope to make 2018's festival too!

S. L.

Cycle past this place frequently & tonight was with 2 thirsty cycling cohorts, but we'd all left without our wallets. The helpful young ladies behind the bar helped me phone home to do an over the phone card transaction, which bought us a much deserved refreshing beverage! Thank God my wife was at home to read out my card details 👍 Just wanted to Thank the barmaids for being so Friendly, understanding & helpful towards a group of men in desperate need of a couple of ciders & a beer!

A. B.

Excellent place.Very quiet

N. C.

Great spot on an evenings ride.

R. N. (. B.

Nice pub. Friendly staff. Lots of real ale. Beautiful surroundings. Large beer garden, they have festivals and live music in the summer there. I would recommend this place

D. P.

I often stop here for a drink whilst out cycling. It's right in the trans penine trail so I always see a lot of other cyclists. Service is fairly quick and prices are reasonable. The beer garden is really big and looks out into the water so it's nice to relax here. It also hosts the locally famous Glaston Ferry which is amazing!!! 😁

G. N.

Excellent pub, very welcoming staff, lovely environment and wide selection of real ales, ciders and spirits. I would definitely recommend this place.

J. G.

My first visit for their Sunday night quiz. A very likeable quiz master and you should get there earlier for food .. if you like fish and chips (not much more choice). Friendly locals and bar staff .

S. M. R. (.

This pub is lovely; beer, service & regulars. I've been told by my good friend H..... that the pub & its "family" have never failed to make him feel welcome. If one wants more room, there's tons of countryside to walk in on the way home, but please beware of the river & especially the canal! ;-]

P. E.

Great place to stop off when you are cycling or walking on the trans pennine route. Friendly staff, good quality food and drink. On a warm day you can sit and watch the tide run up the Mersey, and if you are lucky, spot a seal or 2

W. P.

Lovely cosey pub. Dog friendly and very welcoming.

s. b.

Fantastic pub with plenty of history. Beautiful views over the Mersey river on a lovely day, in a quiet location on the trans penine trail. Excellent choice of drinks.

B.

Great little pub

A.

Been coming to the Ferry Tavern for over 10 years. It's an authentic beer pub which also happens to do very good fish and chips. The beers on offer change regularly and I am yet to have a bad pint. Glastonferry is also worth visiting as they put on live music, food and a guest beer list. The pub is also right on the Mersey river footpath so is ideal for stopping at or starting at when walking. They also have a carpark over the other side of the train tracks (never seen a train use the tracks as it was for the coal going to the power station). All round top small pub.

M. C.

Amazing pub, fantastic atmosphere and location, friendly staff. Well worth a visit if you enjoy real beer and more than reasonable prices. Great selection of Whisky and Gin's too.

D. M.

The ferry is a fantastic pub. Best views in the North West and a good choice of beers.

D. H.

Nice little place with lovely pie and piccalilli!

P. S.

Great place to stop off on bike, while cycling down the pennine trail. They have four guest ales on, which always seen to be good quality. Always check opening hours, before setting off.

G. F.

Best pub 4 miles. Good beer. Massive choice. Lovely staff. Cheap prices. Good location. Good food. Geoff the taxi. 😅😅

M. H.

This place is one of the best pubs I've visited in my life. I would move house to have this as my local. Visit it, you won't regret it. Five stars x 2

L. F.

Such a lovely oldy worldy pub. Very friendly, multiple beers & spirits to try

M. L.

Had a lovely bike ride there on the Trans Penine trial from Morrisons. Beautiful views of the Mersey and Moore nature reserve, a superb pint of Farmer Jim's cider (with ginger taste) and a cafetiere of good coffee.

a. c.

Always loved it here, fantastic views and atmosphere, a real ale pub popular with families visiting the canal and river. Always well crowded on weekends and holidays, people come from miles around for dog walks and bike rides and to chill with a pint in the sunshine/wind/rain/snow <delete as applicable>

T. F.

Never posted a review before so here goes..... Firstly, Fabulous atmosphere due to friendly staff, great choice beer (so Phil says) wine, cider an whiskey of best quality. Now food... faultless so see you there soon an you will be welcomed like an old friend 😀

N. M.

On a warm afternoon the garden area, overlooking the Mersey, is quiet, peaceful and a great place for a pint.

S. A.

All the staff are absolutely amazing even though it was so hot when i 1st walked in which is hard to work in the staff still smiled and served with professionalism. Also great choice of cask and beers. Would highly recommend xx

T. W.

Nice and friendly good hists

J. E.

Friendly welcoming pub . Ideal for a drive out or even a stop when pedalling down cycle route 62 . Dog friendly too . And a lovely view of the river mersey especially on a summer evening .

S. 7.

Nice pub. great location, friendly barstaff who follow the present covid rules.

J. R.

On Trans Pennine Trail next to River Mersey. Car Park is at opposite side of rail track 150 metres from pub. Excellent real ales, good beer garden but food is limited by both serving times and choice. Pub has flooded a few times when river is high. There are marks on the bar showing some of the highest water levels.

V.

Lovely seating outside with bike

N. T.

Bar staff are always friendly and you can have great banter and they all make you feel welcome

L. C.

Good selection of guest ales and other drinks. Plenty of space outdoors even with restrictions. Outdoor bar is a great addition!

M. B.

Great location. Good beer garden. Shame they don't do food.

F.

Great place to stop off off bike ride, Great views always very well kept and nice staff

C. L.

This is IMHO is the best real pub in England. It is a traditional pub with a great atmosphere and always something happening. Beer is well kept and they have a fantastic range of whisky.

P. C.

Brilliant pub on a cycle ride. Amazing if you can get into the Glastonferry festival that they do twice a year or thereabouts. Always a good beer selection that changes often

J. F.

The Ferry Tavern is a fantastic pub. Quality real ales, friendly professional team. Always welcoming. Would highly recommend

P. A.

Great location for a walk on a Sunday morning, we drove out from Liverpool (20 mins) and went for a walk along the canal. Dramatic views of the power station and the new bridge with a pint in The Ferry Tavern to top it off, lovely.

M. S.

Great pub with, history, character & a good selection of ales.

S. M. M.

Nice setting on the bank of the Mersey great views. Friendly staff and nice chilled atmosphere. Very nice and a great stop of if you riding or walking the trans penine trail

R. B.

Great place for a pint, friendly and s nice selection of real ales.

L. G.

Fantastic location, pub really full when we visited Sunday lunch time so couldn't eat, seems a very popular place, will be calling back in during summer xx

M. B.

Always great!

H. P.

Nice little quiet pub would be lovely in the summer

C. M.

1st visit, gorgeous day, lots of people there. Will go again, be great if they start good again.

D. “.

Great place, dog friendly, busy at weekends but staff are very quick food and bar snacks available. Huge selection of beers and real ales.

P. M.

Nice staff,can't wait till food will be back on. Good choose of ales

C. B.

Great ales, great location and a hot pie if you want one.

J. A.

Spent about 90 minutes at the ferry had a couple of pints of beer in the early evening sunshine most enjoyable this was my first time but I will visit again very soon.

d. j.

Amazing place there was a young barman called Leigh who was so helpful and had been clearly tought well by his dad Food was amazing owners where lovely 10/10 it's a must

A. G.

Really nice place to cycle to and chill

S. H.

Best pub in Warrington. Good selection of real ales, very friendly staff.

b. s.

Very nice and friendly

M. B.

Great little pub on the Trans Pennine Trail, not currently serving food (29th Aug 2020) but good for a pint or two on the way through.

c. p.

Nice local bub with a nice view

P. H.

Had the fish and chips and it was fantastic, best around this area , staff are all do welcoming and friendly, great choice of cask ales and brilliant value all round 👍

M. C.

Simply the best Pub I have ever been to ( for 35 years) great service good wine and the selection of Beer (RealAle) fantastic Don't read any more Just go there

A. B.

Lovely beer garden and great pit stop on the wall down the canal, only serve food on weekends which is unfortunate but still a a lovely place for a pint and to soak in the sun and views

P. D.

fantastic old pub. great views across the mersey v quirky interior which gives it great character. lots of different beers on draught to choose from. the only downside is they dont do food during the week.

A. L.

Love this place. Beautiful views, great atmosphere, exceptional selection of ales. Perfect spot for a shandy on a hot day.

o.

Lovely welcoming pub on cycle route 62 next to the River Mersey not too expensive good selection of beers and great fish and chips highly recommended!

J. W.

Best fish and chips you'll ever have. They do need more tables though as it gets really busy on summer days.

P. R.

Nice fish and chips! beer well kept as well. Slightly odd opening times just check before departing. Would recommend

R. C.

I like the location of this pub. A bit of countryside, the river, the marina. Nice to cycle to and sit outside. Still has cosy areas inside too.

M. S.

Great real ale and whisky selection. Some of the best fish and chips in town. Nice place to spend a sunny afternoon

L. J.

Ace little pub, perfect for summer days. Great selection of spirits too. Lovely friendly staff

S. S.

Relaxed atmosphere. Good views never lets me down although i prefer it when its quiet. Great chill out next to the Mersey shhhhhh keep it secret.

D. S.

Great pub to visit at side of Mersey.Walkers & bikers alike make this a stopping point to experience great food and an abundance of Real Ales on tap.A place not to be missed for the Camra lovers.

T. O.

Nice location as well lots of good types of beer

L. A.

Great for a summer day or a cosy evening inside, great selection of drinks, have never been disappointed yet with anything I have had in there

E. F.

Decent pub, interesting location

a. r.

Superb gem right by the river front. Lovely real ale with guest ales changing weekly. Great fish & chips at the weekend. What more could you want.

T. C.

A lovely traditional pub with a lively atmosphere & plenty of events. A good selection of branded and 'real' beers and ciders.

R. S.

Beautiful place with friendly staff and gorgeous views of the river Mersey! Looking forward to coming back.

E. A.

A great relaxed place, outdoor service at table at the moment so very safe.

R. Y.

A brilliant little pub, I love the fish and chips menu. Friendly staff great atmosphere.

C. C.

Amazing friendly pub.very hardworking staff and gorgeous renowned fish and chips.what a perfect and wonderful pub.so homely.

G. H.

Spent a nice couple of hours with a drink in the beer garden overlooking Mersey estuary on a glorious sunny afternoon (socially distancing of course).

D. H.

Fantastic food n beers lovely friendly place love it.

N. K.

Lovely little place to have a nice socially distanced pint when passing through on our bike ride

A. S.

Absolutely superb fish and chips. Some of the best in the local area. It is a shame they don't offer a full menu but still a very special place

A. M.

Lovely spot. Excellent service. Good beers.

S. H.

Great pub frendly staff fish and chips good selections off beers and allso make you well come best pub for miles a round well done everyone see you soon

T.

Great place, friendly and warm pub, highly reccomended

G. S.

Class pub. My local. Good selection of beers all well kept. Background music irritating.

S. H.

Situated at the side of the canal, it's a nice stopping point along the walk out to the Fiddlers Ferry. Limited food menu, but a nice selection of drinks

V. H.

Lovely location. Quaint little pub, perfect on a sunny day. Really good fish and chips.

b. t.

Called in on the way home from a days shopping in warrington just my beautiful partner and myself.kids off doing thier own thing.we realy enjoyed the atmosphere great ale real good food.we have planned a walk from spike island to the tavern later this month come hail rain or shine might bring the kids and dog

T. L.

Lovely scenery, can't wait to have a drink there in the summer.

S. W.

Excellent helpful staff. Great selection and fantastic view

I. D.

A great pub, a nice pint, a lovely beer garden with a good view. Prefect on a sunny afternoon.

K.

Glastonferry Festival 2018 yet another fantastic day! Thank you to all the staff and bands that put on another great day and even managed to encoporate the football. What a day! X

R. C.

Superb beer and a great atmosphere. Staff are lovely too

M. S.

Love it. Quaint little pub with friendly staff and great fish and chips

k. d.

Great location. Lots of pub events. Huge selection of ales and spirits. Great little place

C. C.

Lovely staff and fantastic service! Only let down was was toilets.

G. C.

Very pleasant to sit in the beer garden and have a cool pint staff very friendly and helpful great pub👍👍

M. T.

Ideal for a mid walk/bike ride Pitstop, great ale selection and friendly staff. Sit outside on a summers day and look out over the river

M. P.

Love this place Best fish and chips you'll ever have great atmosphere old wordly pub

J. A.

Great draught ales and legendary fish and chip Fridays, right by the river. Excellent venue to visit on a cycling trip.

B. J.

Friday night fish and chips. Very tasty. Need to book. Place was packed but great atmosphere

I. H.

Cosy, excellent selection of ales and other drinks and great bar staff. Definitely worth going to. 5*

F.

Great fish and chips! Always love going there! And amazing real ale.

C. W.

Best fish and chips ever tasted and it's a great pub with a great view .. love it

R.

Great location and view, free parking

A. I.

Great place. Wonderful views. Fantastic huge beer garden. Great fish and chips.

A. E.

Lovely little pub with friendly bar staff.

K. L.

Love it here. So peaceful and beautiful view's. Got covid19 rules off to a tee!

M. P.

Love the ferry, always have and always will. Nowhere better for a pint of real ale after a long walk with the dog

J. b.

Great little pub hidden away,well worth a visit,lovely beer garden.

J. F.

Little pub , lovley outside area by the canal

J. S.

Fabulous pub. Great staff. Amazing beer. What more is there to say?

S. B.

One of if not the best place to drink a real ale. Great people. Great ale. Great location.

J. K.

Great ales and fab fish and chips - we always make a beeline to this much loved local

M. G.

Lovely pub and friendly staff.

J. B.

Fish and chips are always amazing, great traditional pub, lovely to sit outside by the river in the summer

S.

Always a very welcome pit stop whilst cycling the trans Pennine Trail!

D. B.

Lovely little pub after a walk with a great selection of cask ales.

M. F.

Great river views.. Good bar.. Lacks food Fish & chip's weekend only..

P. S.

Called in for a quick drink on a busy bank holiday. Good range of beers. Crowded, but efficient service.

J. S.

Great pub to stop off on a bike ride. Nice food and good selection of ales

J. W.

Great pub to have close, a pub like it should be, not like all the chain pubs. Go you'll love it

B. M.

all good , just a queue to get in and outdoor seating only for now.

S. J.

Great selection of real ales. Food only at the weekend and specialises in fish and chips so menu is limited

I. L.

Lovely pub in a perfect place to relax on the river after a long walk.

J. F.

Love The Ferry Tavern. Great atmosphere, peaceful pleasant olde wordly surroundings. My type of pub. 😊 xxx

C. F.

No other pub in the area can match the Ferry. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and super fish and chips.

K. f.

Fantastic independent bets, who are more interested in animals than money

D. C.

Love the speed quizzing on the app with Leigh hosting each week. Good beers and a friendly crowd.

P. L.

I love this place, real ales fish n chips and very family and dog friendly. A jewel in the Penketh crown.

w. c.

Fish and chips are very good not bad value but the barman gave my partner her G+T in the wrong glass no ice

J. M.

A very nice pub in a very nice place serving a good many beers and spirits

C. C.

Best pub around, great beers and helpful staff.

s. g.

Nice place to take the dog out for a walk Nd finish of with a good pint plenty to enjoy

A. V.

Nice pint, good views. Perfect spot for a break after walking the dog 👌🏼

D. R.

Dog friendly pub, great selection of real ales. Well worth a visit.

p. h.

Great pub right on the river, good selection of beers & whiskies

p. m.

nice spot on the river with the lockdown they really should be doing take out teas and coffee

S.

Pretty Penketh. Fantastic views of the Mersey. Very welcoming and friendly staff. I Love this place

L. K.

Great pub, dog friendly, perfect for a drink after a long walk

C. R.

Great place for food and drinks staff friendly and helpful dog friendly too great veiw of the mersey

T. M.

Lovely pub with lots of real ale choices which change regularly.

L.

Lovely cosy pub with low ceilings...next to a canal...would be so nice in summer time...

M. C.

Always a massive pleasure in our cycle trips. Great food and fantastic beer selection and people.

N. R.

Very charming traditional old pub, has a great choice of beers

R. M.

Lovely pub in a great location with real fires and fantastic fish and chips

P. D.

Top beers from all over the place.lovley staff so friendly,top fish and chips.

S. B.

Love it, one of my favourite places. Lovely beers with a great location.

p. d.

Good selection of ales, space to be convivial but more an eatery than a boozer🤔

J. R.

Great beer and great staff. A really nice place to stop for a beer on a bike ride.

d. l.

The quiz on a Wednesday was good and run by a nice guy called leigh who is always helpful, great place to go

B. S.

Great view of the Mersey while having a well earned pint from all the cycling

J. N.

Not been this area before looks very interesting cycled from stretford very enjoyable of road along the canal then river great views of the bridge

E. P.

A nice little pub in the middle of nowhere. Only does food on weekends. Well worth a visit.

P. W.

Love the Ferry, service good, atmosphere good, location good. What's not to like?

D. H.

Great atmosphere in which to enjoy the famous Ferry fish n chips and drink traditional ales Superb location by the canal and with open aspects over the river

R. L.

After a 16 mile cycle ride, it's a welcome sight, with decent beer and food, and a nice garden with a view.

I. W. (.

Very nice place. Will be buzzing when everything is back to normal..

J. S.

Excellent quality of beer as always and good food best pub in Warrington

G. D.

Lovely old fashioned pub service with a smile

N. M.

Great for an afternoon pint overlooking the River.

L. B.

Great pub on banks of Mersey Great range of real ales on tap, mainly locales

D. D.

Great pub all year round, top beers

A. B.

Wonderful family atmosphere, great beer, great outdoor seating etc. Great all round!

N. E.

Great pub with atmosphere and always interesting craft beers

D. J.

Great place for real ale . Fish andd chips on a Friday only.

I.

Great place situated in a lovely place, service a bit slow but didn't detract from the views 👍

C. M.

Good dog friendly pub with friendly staff and great ale selection

J. F.

Brilliant staff 👍

D. C.

Hard to find but worth it when you do good ale and pies are great fish 🐠 and chips sundsys

G. W.

Awesome place to go . Food is awesome , beers better and staff very friendly

s. h.

Lovely view and relaxed old school pub atmosphere.

I. R.

Great location on sunny day, cold pint of cider along the river, to relax and chill too

N. D.

Disappointed. Fancied a low alcohol beer after a dog walk, sadly they don't do one so didn't bother quite unusual these days modern times.

L. C.

Very nice staff and pub.

D. F.

Great pub, hood selection of real ales and a friendly atmosphere.

G. P.

Good choice of beers and drinks and food great. Recommend

R. T.

Nice little pub in a unique location. Nice in summer and arguably the best pub quiz in Warrington.

S. H.

Really nice little pub tucked out of the way! Will certainly be going again.

A. T.

Lovely olde world pub. Nice and cosy. Reasonable prices.

D. G.

Great choice of craft beers and nice to sit otside weather permitting

R. H.

Fantastic take away service, very covid safe.

B. H.

Lovely location and the best place for fish and chips by far.

A. H.

Great place, has lots of great entertainment just a bit out of the way

P. C.

Lovely fish & chips great friendly staff love it Xx 💗

D. D.

Good service good quiz night thanks everyone

D. C.

Great big beer garden, reasonable prices, well worth a visit

i. f.

Nice little pub over looking the Mersey and a good pint

T. G.

Great food,albeit limited , fab fish and chips , outstanding

R. G.

A nice pub in a picturesque area unfortunately no food served at lunch time except at weekends

M. C.

Always a massive pleasure to stop on our cycle rides. Fantastic place, beer, food and people.

L. S.

Love coming here after a dog walk for chips and a pint! Super cosy in winter too!

s. s.

Great pub, great setting, great selection of ales and whisky.

R.

Cosy pub with family atmosphere. Well kept cask ales and good whisky selection.

F. B.

Great on a lovely warm day, otherwise I'd avoid unless you're out for a walk in the rain.

C. T.

Hidden gem, lovely and cosy , great beers and great food.

D. P.

Nice relaxed atmosphere and a good range of beers.

N. S.

All day 5 stars great beer cylinyg regular haunt

L. A.

Lovely views.... Good staff.. Friend atmosphere

F. F.

Best pub in the area.

P. B.

Excellent choice of beer but visited on quiz night and PA system was overwhelming, struggled to hold a conversation

S. C.

Nice old pub to meet on the river bank. Large beer garden

P. G.

Great pub well worth a visit great real ale

j. b.

Lovely outdoor area, good for refreshments after a walk along the canal

S. B.

Great location, good service,great selection of beer

K. B.

Lovely rewarding pint at the half way point of a bike ride

L. A.

Fish and chips, to die for! Warm welcome! Definitely have to make this a regular treat.

M. W.

Lovely pub in great location.

a. c.

Cosy pub with open fires, a great selection of wines and spirits.

L. W.

A nice riverside pub, good surrounding countryside walks and intersects will the trans Pennine trail and NCN62

S. W. u. w. M.

Lovely quaint cosy pub in lovely setting warm and welcoming atmosphere

d. f.

Limited menu but tasty fish & chips. Quaint pub.

L. B.

Enjoyable evening sat on the banking overlooking the water 🤙👍 Great hospitality

M. B.

Down to earth, cosy in the winter with wood burning stove. Great fish and chips.

I. P.

Best pub in Warrington, if not Cheshire, UK even. Would be hard to beat anywhere.

A. B.

Quaint out of the way little pub. Perfect setting over looking the river.

M. B.

Nice views and beer garden good selection of real ales.

L. T.

Great fish and chips and a good old fashioned pub

C. M.

Beautiful place and really quiet, meat and potato pie was lovely

I. B.

Lovely pub! Good Beer.

D. P.

Good pub for dogs. However fills up quick in the evening.

T. H.

great place will defo go again

L. K.

Great fish and chips, excellent ales and added bonus, no telly

A. C.

great to bike to along the trans pennine trail and great views of the Mersey and Cheshire

M. T.

Friendly atmosphere nice scenery.

S. E.

Pleasant surrounding, nature, nice outside area

J. b.

Nice place, nice selection of beer. Nice use of the River Mersey

R. P.

Great beer. Lovely to sit out in the sun.

P. B.

Very friendly pub.

D. S.

Lovely place

m. h.

Great little old fashioned pub with quality ales

C. W.

Old fashioned riverbank inn. Several cask ales on tap. Large selection single malts.

A. E.

Lovely licstio, staff and beer

N. A.

Beer was good but overpriced used to have actractive outdoor coloured lights now only floodligjts not a patch on what it used to be

B. G.

Great location with a fabulous range of beers. Will come back for sure!

J. W.

Absolutely fantastic now the official local pub !

B. J.

Nice place by the Mersey, gets a bit overcrowded at times with walkers and cyclists

C. H.

Amazing place, hand pulled beers, very popular with cyclists

g. o.

Nice little pub bit expensive for a local.

J. B.

Lovely frendly pub lovely fish chips Will go back

H. F.

Excellent pub that serve great fish and chips

N. F.

Great pub, great beer, great fish and chips !

S. G.

Great atmosphere and good selection of real ales.

R. G.

It's like the best pub in the world, only better.

S. M.

One of the friendliest pubs I've ever been in old world charm

B. J.

Open at weekends for snacks and hot/soft drinks.

a. H.

Really good food and pleasant, helpful staff

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