Which of these 12 venues makes the best cocktails in Warrington?

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 2024 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 2024 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.

Kate Lucy Hair Studio is Warrington’s Best for Hair, Tomlins Bakehouse took the Best for Pies title for the second year in a row and By Maisie Beck is officially the town’s Best for Nails.

Last weekend, readers were voting for their favourite place to go on a Sunday for a traditional roast dinner.

Next up, cocktails were the order of the day and we have shortlisted a top 12, 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 12.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Cocktails shortlists post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (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 Warrington Guardian (Thursday, May 23 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-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, May 26 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 12 BEST FOR COCKTAILS FINALISTS:

Dead Eyes Cocktail Bar

Dead Eyes Cocktail Bar, Bridge Street, Warrington

One happy customer said: “It should be Dead Eyes by a country mile.”

This popular place won last year’s Best for Cocktails – can they make it two in a row?

For more details go to facebook.com/deadeyesden

Savannah 19 Cocktail Lounge

Savannah 19 Cocktail Lounge, Common Lane, Culcheth

One nomination said: “Best cocktails and best live music every weekend and also the only place in Warrington to drink with the stars!”

For more details go to facebook.com/Savannah19Cocktails

Runway Lounge

Runway Lounge, Rectory Lane, Lymm

Recommendations say the cocktails are “literally works of art” and “best cocktails in Cheshire”.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553154510000

Kuckoo Warrington

Kuckoo Warrington, Palmyra Square

One regular said: “It’s definitely Kuckoo Warrington.”

Could this new venue take this year’s title?

For more details go to facebook.com/KuckooWarrington

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/VandalWarrington

The Terrace Gin & Cigar Bar

The Terrace Gin & Cigar Bar, The Treasury Building, Palmyra Square South

Enjoy a pina colada in a frozen pineapple in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned by the fire in the winter.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheTerraceGinandCigarBar

The Palmyra

The Palmyra, Springfield Street, Warrington

One recommendation said: “Definitely the Palmyra.

“The new smokey Old Fashioned is the best and great to watch it being made.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thepalmyra

Pendergast's Steakhouse

Pendergast’s Steakhouse, Cairo Street

One customer said: “The zen garden cocktail is fantastic – a really beautifully presented cocktail that tastes amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Pendergastssteakhouse

Bold Street House

Bold Street House, Egypt Street

One recommendation said: “Bold Street House is lovely – the cocktail menu is worth a visit alone.”

For more details go to facebook.com/boldstreethouse

Meridian Parrs Bank

Meridian Parrs Bank, at The Parr’s Bank, Winwick Street

This newly opened venue offers a honey spiced margarita and a rum porn star martini.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558013271265

The Grand

The Grand, Bridge Street

One nomination said: “They make you feel welcome – such great staff.

“Lovely cocktails – the best I’ve tasted.

“Highly recommended!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrandWarrington

Lokal Gastro Bar

Lokal Gastro Bar, London Road

One review on their Facebook page said: “Delicious food, incredibly friendly service and tasty cocktails.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554246303594