CHEERS!
Ice cold cocktails were on order this week as we asked where in Warrington serves the best classic and modern drinks.
Whether it’s a cold mojito in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned in front of the fire, we wanted to know your favourite cocktail and where we can get one.
Do you prefer a pina colada or a margarita? Does a Long Island Iced Tea take your fancy or would you rather have an espresso martini?
In honour of World Cocktail Day, which took place last Saturday, May 13, and after launching our new Best of 2023 competition in the Warrington last month, we wanted to hear about the venues the town that serve the best cocktails.
In our first Best of 2023 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the area followed by the area’s most delicious pies and then picture-perfect nails.
Ashleigh Hair and Beauty is Warrington’s Best for Hair, Tomlins took the Best for Pies title and Bamboo Hair and Beauty is officially the town’s Best for Nails.
Readers have been voting for their favourite place to go on a Sunday for a traditional roast dinner with the winner being announced yesterday afternoon, Wednesday.
Next up, cocktails were the order of the day and after receiving dozens on nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top ten, who will battle it out to be named the best in Warrington.
But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Cocktails winner from our top ten.
There are three ways to vote:
1. Search for the Best for Cocktails shortlists post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook, Twitter 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 Warrington Guardian (Thursday, May 18 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 entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)
Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, May 22 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.
OUR TEN BEST FOR COCKTAILS FINALISTS:
Pink Leaf Cocktail Company
Pink Leaf Cocktail Company, Warrington Market
This popular new place is in Cookhouse on Warrington Market and is a Polynesian style cocktail bar.
Offering 22 cocktails – including 12 classics and 10 signatures – there is something for everyone.
For more details go to tiktok.com/@pinkleafcocktails
The Grill on the Square
The Grill on the Square, Palmyra Square North, Warrington
One happy customer said: “It’s the best in town without a shadow of a doubt.”
Another gave the Manhattan a huge thumbs up.
For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrillontheSquare
Dead Eyes Cocktail Bar
Dead Eyes Cocktail Bar, Bridge Street, Warrington
This popular venue won Warrington’s Best for Burgers last year.
Can they add one of this year’s Best of 2023 titles to their collection?
“The zombies are amazing” according to one nomination and they continued with “a winner every time”.
Another said: “Great staff, great cocktails and a great atmosphere.”
For more details go to facebook.com/deadeyesden
Vandal
Vandal, Palmyra Square South, Warrington
One nomination said: “Without a shadow of a doubt it’s Vandal and for those saying anything else you need to go and sample their cocktails!”
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085363973430
The Palmyra
The Palmyra, Springfield Street, Warrington
Recommendations for this place say the cocktails are “the best in town” and they’re served all day, every day.
Another said: “Fantastic cocktails and great service.”
For more details go to facebook.com/thepalmyra
Emily's Bar
Emily’s Bar, Springfield Street, Warrington
Classic cocktails are two for £15 at Emily’s and are available Tuesday to Sunday from midday onwards.
One very satisfied customer said: “I’m a pina colada expert and it has to be Emily’s for me.
“The cocktails there are absolutely amazing.”
For more details go to instagram.com/emilys.bar
The Terrace Gin and Cigar Bar
The Terrace Gin and Cigar Bar, Palmyra Square South, Warrington
Is there a better place to enjoy a cold cocktail in the sunshine than The Terrace?
Or even a warming cocktail in front of the firepit?
One nomination simply said: “The Terrace is the best, surely?”
The signature pina coladas served in frozen pineapples are a must.
For more details go to facebook.com/TheTerraceGinandCigarBar
The Grand
The Grand, Bridge Street, Warrington
The cocktails are “amazing” at this town centre venue and on a Friday they’re just £5 each.
One happy customer said: “The drinks are the best I’ve ever tasted.
“What a beautiful venue with amazing staff.”
For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrandWarrington
The White Hart
The White Hart, Sankey Street, Warrington
There’s a two for £13 offer on cocktails are The White Hart and some come topped with sweets.
These popular cocktails were so in demand during lockdown that they even did home deliveries and collections for customers.
For more details go to facebook.com/whitehartwarrington
Savannah 19 Cocktail Lounge
Savannagh 19 Cocktail Lounge, Common Lane, Culcheth
One review on their Facebook page said: “This is a lovely place to visit and there’s always a great atmosphere.
“Friendly staff and great cocktails too.”
Professional boxer and reality tv star Tommy Fury paid this popular place a visit earlier this year.
For more details go to facebook.com/Savannah19Cocktails
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