Wirral Globe Best Of 2022 top six pubs revealed

After launching our Best of 2022 competition in the Wirral Globe at the end of last month, hair, pies and then nails were the first three categories we wanted readers to decide on the area’s best.

In our first Best of 2022 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and stylists in the town with Dreams Hair Colour Experts coming out on top.

Next up, we featured some of the best pies in Wirral with Veronica’s Bakery being named Best for Pies.

Nails were the focus in our third category with voting taking place last weekend and the winner announced today, Wednesday.

In our Best Pub category, we have shortlisted our top six venues that will now battle it out to be named the best in Wirral.

We need your help to choose an overall Best Pub winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (May 25 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to jamie.bowman@nqnw.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday, when we will be asking readers where does the best fish and chips in Wirral.

OUR SIX BEST PUB FINALISTS:

Gallagher’s in Birkenhead

This award-winning real ale pub had to make our shortlist.

It scooped CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016 and was also named Cider Pub of the Year in 2015.

There’s military memorabilia and photographs on the walls and they have regular live music, cheese nights and pizza and burgers on the menu.

One reviewer said: “This pub looks superb.

“If you’re interested in military memorabilia then this pub is definitely worth checking out as it is festooned with great things.

“There are televisions to enjoy the sport, an upstairs area and a brilliant outside seating area.

“Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of my favourite pubs to visit in Birkenhead as it offers a warm welcome and serves great beer.”

Another happy customer said: “I love the look of this pub as the interior is awesome.

“There are uniforms, drums, photos, paintings and all types of memorabilia.

“It’s a very cool pub indeed.”

For more details go to gallaghers-pub.business.site

Gallaghers

The White Lion, West Kirby

This pub has a great atmosphere and despite being busy has plenty of bar staff on hand to provide excellent service.

Recommendations for The White Lion included a family who had visited the pub and each ordered something different to eat and drink, all of which was “absolutely fabulous – delicious, beautifully presented and perfectly cooked and best of all it was great value too”.

One nomination mentioned that the pub is dog friendly so attracts customers on a walk with their dogs for a drink or something to eat.

They added: “It has a very warm and friendly feel to it.”

One happy visitor liked the enticing menu and wished they could visit The White Lion more often.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheWhiteLionWK

The White Lion

Bow Legged Beagle in New Brighton

According to their website, The Bow Legged Beagle is dedicated to serving beer with love, care and dedication.

The owners believe that the three key ingredients to a stand-out pub are good beer, good atmosphere and good people.

These struck a chord with customers with many liking the tables and furnishings, which are made from recycled wood and pallets, creating a peaceful and comfortable space complete with warm lighting.

One reviewer said: “There is a great selection of craft ales in a really lovely environment.

“The staff are really chatty and knowledgeable too.”

Another added: “This is an amazing little place.

“The staff are excellent and the ale is fantastic - it’s well priced and well selected.

“This place is destined for big things.”

For more details go to thebowleggedbeagle.co.uk

The Bow Legged Beagle

The Magazine, New Brighton

With Sunday roasts, tapas and fish and chips to choose from, customers to The Magazine are spoilt for choice.

One happy visitor said they were “the best tapa in Wirral” and recommended having the meatballs, chorizo, chicken and warm bread as everything they ordered was delicious.

They added: “Give this place a try – you won’t be disappointed.”

Another recommendation said the place is “a gem” with great beer and ale and a friendly, clean, welcoming bar.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheMagazineHotel

The Magazine

Coach and Horses, Greasby

A 300-year-old traditional English pub in the heart of Greasby offering real fries and real ale and a home from home experience was a must for our shortlist.

One return customer likes “the cask ales on offer, the log burners that create a great atmosphere and a few dogs – a great old-style pub as it should be”.

Another reviewer said: “It’s a lovely little quirky pub with lots of character and we felt right at home with the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere.”

For more details go to coachandhorsesgreasby.co.uk

The Coach and Horses

Travellers Rest, Bebington

The roast beef dinner comes highly recommended at The Travellers’ Rest with “the best roast potatoes I’ve ever had” being the resounding praise from one well-fed customer.

One reviewer said: “This is a beautiful old pub with a real log fire.

“There are super friendly staff and they service excellent food.

“I would highly recommend this pub.”

Another happy customer said: “it’s the best pub in Bebington with great service, great staff and very real ale.”

For more details go to thetravsbebington.co.uk

The Travellers Rest