St Helens Star Best of 2023 - top 10 pubs and bars revealed

Where do you go for a quick drink after work or to meet family and friends at the weekend?

Is there one pub that is better than the rest and deserves to be crowned Best Pub or Bar in St Helens?

In the latest instalment of our Best of 2023 competition, pubs are taking centre stage and it’s time to reveal the shortlist in our search for St Helens’ best pub or bar – which will you vote for?

In our Best of 2023 campaign, we’ve given out 21 awards so far in St Helens for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find the best bar or pub in the area.

We’ve shortlisted our top 10 pubs and bars that will now battle it out to be named the best in St Helens.

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

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Pub or Bar posts on our St Helens Star Facebook or Twitter 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 St Helens Star (September 14 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.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 different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, September 18.

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.

OUR TOP 10 PUBS AND BARS SHORTLIST:

The Millhouse

The Millhouse, Mill Lane, Sutton

We were swamped with nominations for this popular venue with customers praising the fun family-friendly pub with “awesome Sunday roasts”.

One regular said: “The new owners have turned this pub around and made it a fantastic environment for families.”

For more details go to facebook.com/millhousewa9

Cinema Bar

Cinema Bar, Duke Street, St Helens

This venue won last year’s Best Pub or Best Bar title – can they do the double and take the 2023 crown?

One review on their Facebook page said: “Great staff, great music, great atmosphere and great beer.”

For more details go to facebook.com/cinemabarsthelens

The Wheatsheaf

The Wheatsheaf, Mill Lane, Sutton

One nomination said: “This place has the best food, drinks are reasonably priced and the staff are really helpful.”

Another said: “Amazing home cooked food and Sunday dinners and a great beer garden with a fabulous atmosphere.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheWheatsheafOfficial

The Turks Head

The Turks Head, Morley Street, St Helens

The Turks Head was recently voted as one of the top 16 pubs in the country by CAMRA members.

One nomination said: “The atmosphere is great – a real pub feeling!

“The staff are always great - friendly and helpful - and amazing food, always.”

For more details go to facebook.com/theturksheadsthelens

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms, Peter Street, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “I’m a regular here and there’s always great beer and friendly staff.

“Why go anywhere else?”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063707419141

The Townhouse

The Townhouse, Duke Street, St Helens

They know their cocktails at this venue having taken the Best for Cocktails title earlier this year.

Can they add Best Bar to their collection?

For more details go to facebook.com/thetownhousebarsthelens

The Dam

The Dam, Carr Mill Dam, St Helens

This venue won St Helens’ Best Beer Garden last month – could they win Best Pub or Bar as well?

One reviewer said: “A lovely atmosphere and a great outdoor area with lots of benches - perfect on a sunny day.

“Good food and a great selection of drinks.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheDamcarrmill

The Bull and Dog

The Bull and Dog, Clockface Road, St Helens

The Bull and Dog offers good priced well cooked, home fresh food for everyone.

One nomination said: “The best food and a great atmosphere!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bullanddogpub

Ice Bar

Ice Bar, Ormskirk Street, St Helens

One regular said: “This is a friendly pub with horse racing by day and entertainment by night including djs and live music.

“Customers are always welcome and the drinks are reasonably priced.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028560085213

The Bowling Green

The Bowling Green, Robins Lane, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “Brilliant pub.

“They've got pool, darts and affordable drinks and the staff always look after you, making you feel welcome.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057215539431