
The Red Cat
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About The Red Cat
On Red Cat Lane in Saint Helens, The Red Cat is a pub positioned along a countryside walking route, drawing customers who stop in mid-walk. The menu pairs pub favourites with small plates tapas options, and lunch includes a roast beef and onion baguette. Pie of the day comes with handmade chips and veg, and those chips turn up elsewhere on the menu too, described at different visits as thick-cut and as salt and pepper fries. It operates on a walk-in basis, with waits reported for tables at busy times and between courses. Some listed menu items run out before evening service ends.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention small plates tapas, handmade thick-cut chips, roast beef onion baguette and dog-friendly seating area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention small plates tapas, handmade thick-cut chips, roast beef onion baguette and dog-friendly seating area.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the food, with the small plates tapas and the roast beef and onion baguette named most, and close behind them a chicken and broccoli pie served with thick cut, double fried handmade chips. Reviewers also single out salt and pepper fries, onion rings and a turkey and gravy sandwich, and describe the menu as varied, with plenty of vegetarian options. Several call the staff friendly and helpful, and one notes a small dog section where a dog was offered treats. Walkers stopping mid-route mention the countryside setting, and a few describe the value as good.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the food, with the small plates tapas and the roast beef and onion baguette named most, and close behind them a chicken and broccoli pie served with thick cut, double fried handmade chips. Reviewers also single out salt and pepper fries, onion rings and a turkey and gravy sandwich, and describe the menu as varied, with plenty of vegetarian options. Several call the staff friendly and helpful, and one notes a small dog section where a dog was offered treats. Walkers stopping mid-route mention the countryside setting, and a few describe the value as good.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely lunch at the mid point of a long walk. Helpful & friendly service. Delicious salt & pepper fries & the onion rings are mega!”
- Google user
“The food was delicious and very reasonable price. The service was second to none. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Definitely going back there again.”
- Google user
“Booked a meal on a Sunday the 20th June for the 26th June Friday for birthday meal was booked for 7pm 2 people told no problem. Upon arrival at 6.50pm after being shown to our table. We were informed that there was a party of 22 to be served before us, so this would be an hour or more wait. We had to leave as the wait was to long. We rang later to speak to a manager to ask why our booking had been taken, knowing that the booking for 22 had been booked around the time of our booking. We wanted to know why we hadnt been informed before hand so we could make other arrangements. The manager would not come to the phone. The girl we spoke to although polite could only say Sorry theres nothing we can do. So after this I would NOT recommend the Red Cat. Mr A Gore 26th June 2026”
- Google user
“Visited the Red Cat in Crank today for lunch and was not disappointed. Food was delicious and service was great from the two young male staff ! We both had the Roast beef and onion baguette . Great value for money and cooked perfectly! Will definitely be back 👍😁”
- Google user
“Amazing pub with great staff. We stopped off here last week whilst on a countryside walk, it's in a beautiful location with amazing views. The food looked really good, so we decided to come back. The food is delicious and all freshly cooked. They have a really varied menu, with pub favourites and small plates. We'll definitely be coming back again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Red Cat
- Colliers Arms4.71,1670.8 mi
homemade steak and onion pie, chunky hand-chopped chips, roast beef sunday lunch
- The Moss Bank4.54431.3 mi
bottomless brunch, full English breakfast, small breakfast with extra eggs
- The Billinge Arms3.93641.6 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pizzas, well-kept pints, mixed fish grill
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red CatWheelchair accessible | 4.2687 | — | small plates tapas, handmade thick-cut chips, roast beef onion baguette |
| Colliers Arms | 4.71,167 | 0.8 mi | homemade steak and onion pie, chunky hand-chopped chips, roast beef sunday lunch |
| The Moss Bank | 4.5443 | 1.3 mi | bottomless brunch, full English breakfast, small breakfast with extra eggs |
| The Billinge ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.9364 | 1.6 mi | pizzas, well-kept pints, mixed fish grill |
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