The Old Rathbone - WIRRAL

It's wonderful to see this pub open again. The renovated space is fantastic. I had a delicious steak and chips for dinner last night. The garden area has also been improved and everything is brand new.

We arrived at the restaurant early and experienced a long wait for our food, which turned out to be dry and lacking in flavor. The vegetarian option was also quite pricey, so we do not plan on returning.

This was our first time visiting the Farmers Arms, possibly since it was last known as The Farmers Arms. We were greeted with a smile and shown to our table, where our drinks were promptly taken and the menu was left for us to peruse. Making a decision wasn't easy, as there were specials available and Thursdays were Curry Night, offering options such as Vegan Thai, Lamb Vindaloo, and Chicken Korma. Our drinks arrived quickly, and there was just the right amount of time before our food was served – not too fast, as that can sometimes signify reheated dishes. I ordered the Chicken Wings, which were exceptional – typically, I don't bother with wings as I find them messy, but these were flavorful, sticky, and plentiful. My dining companion opted for the Black Pudding Scotch Egg, declaring it the best he had ever tasted. His Halloumi Burger was both visually appealing and delicious, accompanied by a unique and tasty salad. Although I encountered some issues with my main course, these were promptly and efficiently resolved to my satisfaction. We look forward to returning, though I may have to skip the wings in order to try something new next time.

We popped in after a walk with our 3 young children noticing the large area this place has outside along with a children’s play area. We only visited to refresh ourselves with a drink and we where pleased with the friendly service we received from the staff and the cleanliness of the place. Hopefully next time we will stop for a meal but slightly put off by the price and previous comments of the food service.

Came here today for a Roast with Husband and 18 month old. We had the 2 course menu. Food was lovely and service was great. Young manager very friendly. Will definitely be returning. Shame about weather but gorgeous beer garden with kids play area too.