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About The Hesketh Arms
The Hesketh Arms is a dog-friendly pub on Liverpool Rd in Ormskirk, with bowls and treats provided so visitors can bring their dogs along. The kitchen works from a menu of British pub classics and seasonal dishes, including a home made Steak and Guinness pie and tomato soup with focaccia. Chalkboard specials add steak cuts in a choice of sizes, produce from local farms and a catch of the day. The traditional roast dinner is also served to large family groups. The drinks list covers real ales alongside non-alcoholic options. Tables can be reserved through an online booking form, which has space to note seating requests.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and guinness pie, fish and chip wednesday, sunday roast and tomato soup with focaccia.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and guinness pie, fish and chip wednesday, sunday roast and tomato soup with focaccia.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food, with the steak and Guinness home made pie and the tomato soup with focaccia named as standouts, and a Sunday roast for a large family party also praised. Fish and chip Wednesday is described as a surprise and very good value. Close behind is friendly, quick service, with reviewers noting staff who remembered returning customers' orders without writing them down, accommodated five young boys, and prepared a padded chair and extra cushions after a booking note about a bad back. Dog owners mention bowls and treats provided for their pet, and several describe the pub as kid and pet friendly. Large groups of thirteen and seventeen celebrated family occasions here and want to return. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who found the staff abrupt and the chicken Kiev lacking any filling except right at the end, essentially a breaded plain chicken breast for the price. Another noted unpeeled carrots served to a child but did not mind. Several say they plan to come back regularly.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food, with the steak and Guinness home made pie and the tomato soup with focaccia named as standouts, and a Sunday roast for a large family party also praised. Fish and chip Wednesday is described as a surprise and very good value. Close behind is friendly, quick service, with reviewers noting staff who remembered returning customers' orders without writing them down, accommodated five young boys, and prepared a padded chair and extra cushions after a booking note about a bad back. Dog owners mention bowls and treats provided for their pet, and several describe the pub as kid and pet friendly. Large groups of thirteen and seventeen celebrated family occasions here and want to return. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who found the staff abrupt and the chicken Kiev lacking any filling except right at the end, essentially a breaded plain chicken breast for the price. Another noted unpeeled carrots served to a child but did not mind. Several say they plan to come back regularly.
Featured reviews
- Lena Garnham
“Attended and had the tomato soup with focaccia, along with a side of chips. Food was tasty, warm and quick. The soup and bread in particular were fantastic. We have been here a few times and always enjoy. Can’t fault the service.”
- Krista P
“We came here having tried another pub owned by the same group but were quite disappointed. The staff seemed very abrupt even though it wasn’t too busy at the time. The chicken Kiev lacked any filling except right at the end, so it was essentially a breaded plain chicken breast. For the price you would expect better food.”
- Julie Derozario
“Fantastic, friendly and professional service. Food was delicious as always. Thank you for a great time. I'm not sure of the waitress's name, maybe Ciel?. She is excellent and remembered us all from our last visit. She is very kind and I'm impressed by her memory, she remembers our orders without pen and paper! Looking forward to eating with you soon.”
- Pat Hall
“My family attended on July 4th to celebrate my sons 40th birthday. Everyone enjoyed their meals, the service was spot on and all the staff were friendly and efficient. Seventeen of us eager to return”
- Carolyn Elizabeth Carney
“Lovely and atmospheric pub full of charm. I used to visit here with my family as a child. I only recently moved back to the area and fifty years on,it is still as I remember. Well worth a visit, varied menu and a good range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Fabulous.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Hesketh Arms Rufford – an authentic public house, serving a wide range of real ales and great food. We offer a menu of British Pub Classics and Seasonal Specials using regional produce Whether it’s a pie and a pint on a Tuesday night, a three course Sunday lunch or a Seafood Special, we want to be your pub of choice every day of the week. Our chalkboard specials allow us to offer a selection of steak cuts and sizes, produce from local farms and the best of the catch of the day. We are proud to serve a wide selection of local ales. Food is served every day, with lighter options available for lunch Monday to Saturday. We are now dog friendly and you might even find a treat or two awaiting for them. We look forward to welcoming you.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
Location
Bars near The Hesketh Arms
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- The Kicking Donkey4.66774.6 mi
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good selection of beers, sports on screen, friendly landlady
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hesketh ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5924 | — | £20–30 | steak and guinness pie, fish and chip wednesday, sunday roast |
| The Rose & CrownReservations · Good for kids | 4.7923 | 3.8 mi | £20–40 | beef brisket, steak, cask ales |
| The Kicking Donkey | 4.6677 | 4.6 mi | — | sunday roast, dog-friendly pub, ploughman's lunch |
| Th' Owd Smithy InnWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.499 | 4.7 mi | £10–20 | good selection of beers, sports on screen, friendly landlady |
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