The Ferry Tavern, Penketh - pub details
Address: Station Road, Fiddlers Ferry, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2UJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 19250) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Sankey For Penketh (1.5 miles), Warrington Bank Quay (2.8 miles), Runcorn East (3.2 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 8.3/10 (rated by 15 users)
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Red Lion, Penketh (0.7 miles), Crown and Cushion, Penketh (0.7 miles), Woodlands, Great Sankey (1.3 miles), Butchers Arms, Great Sankey (1.4 miles), Trigger Pond, Great Sankey (1.5 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Ferry Tavern, Penketh
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| Went here on Thursday night, four of us got a taxi over from Warrington. Concur with views below - had six real ales on, 3 of them from regional suppliers - the best of the evening being George Wright - Pipe Dream. The other beers were also very good, including Courage Best, GK Abbot Ale, Ruddles County, Six Bells Bursting Out and Bowland Pheasant Plucker. kernott1 - 13 Jun 2010 21:18 |
| Tricky pub to find first time round but well worth the effort. Good selection of real ales, the Bowland Slogger was particularly tasty. Lovely location by the river, just gutted this place isnt my local! citizencains - 27 Jun 2009 10:03 |
| Classic pub in an unlikely spot near Fiddlers Ferry power station which is visible from much of Cheshire and South Lancashire- the power station not the pub! It is best reached by the canal towpath, situated as it is between the Sankey Canal (unnavigable) and the River Mersey, just on the Lancashire side. As such, it's great for walkers and cyclists doing the trans-pennine trail, and can be incorpoated in a walk from Warrington to Widnes. However, it can be reached from Penketh over the level crossing and canal bridge. The pub has reputedly been here for centuries, and gets its name from a ferry service that operated for people to cross the river. The inside is highly traditional, with a long bar and several rooms leading off to each side, each filled with plenty of interesting memorabilia. There appeared to be an upstairs area which was closed, and also a large beer garden affording picturesque views over the Mersey, which must get busy in summer. Sunday afternoon trade was bustling on my visit, good to see. Great choice of ales, at least 4 which I hadn't encountered before and friendly service, i plumped for a blonde one which I forget the name of, but it was in fine form. I recommend that you seek out this pub if in the area, you will not be disappointed. Carlurmston - 11 Mar 2009 14:10 |
| i have been going to this pub for over 50 years. it is a pity that they no longer do food in the evening as it was one of the best pubs around for their restaurant. Bobtuesdaynight - 1 Feb 2008 16:26 |
| I was in the Ferry on saturday night, it is still the best pub for miles around. johnrhynie1 - 18 Jul 2007 15:34 |
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