The Ferry Tavern
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About The Ferry Tavern
The Ferry Tavern is a pub on Station Rd in Warrington, set between the River Mersey and the Sankey-St Helens Canal on the Trans Pennine Trail. A large beer garden looks out over the river, and a stove fire heats the inside. The bar usually pours at least six real ales, rising to around 20 when a beer festival runs. Food is limited to warm pies and snacks, with no lunch menu, and food vans visit for events. The car park sits before the railway crossing.
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What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention riverside beer garden, real ales selection, warm pies and trans pennine trail walkers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention riverside beer garden, real ales selection, warm pies and trans pennine trail walkers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the large beer garden over the Mersey, where drinkers watch the boats pass, and many arrive on foot or by bike along the Trans Pennine Trail. Close behind is the beer, with at least six real ales on most visits, more during a beer festival, plus craft options and Camden Hells, served by quick, friendly staff. Food is limited to warm pies and snacks, and one reviewer wanted a lunchtime menu beyond pies. The sharpest complaint concerns a Foodie Friday burger week run by an outsourced takeaway company. Orders took far too long, many people asked for refunds before getting food, and there was no system for orders, though the pub's own bar staff were praised despite a long drinks queue. That reviewer suggests arriving at the earliest time. Others mention a low ceiling for tall visitors, a well organised Glastonferry with a mix of age groups, and a sat nav that misdirects, since the car park is before the railway crossing. One visitor notes the flood level markers behind the bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the large beer garden over the Mersey, where drinkers watch the boats pass, and many arrive on foot or by bike along the Trans Pennine Trail. Close behind is the beer, with at least six real ales on most visits, more during a beer festival, plus craft options and Camden Hells, served by quick, friendly staff. Food is limited to warm pies and snacks, and one reviewer wanted a lunchtime menu beyond pies. The sharpest complaint concerns a Foodie Friday burger week run by an outsourced takeaway company. Orders took far too long, many people asked for refunds before getting food, and there was no system for orders, though the pub's own bar staff were praised despite a long drinks queue. That reviewer suggests arriving at the earliest time. Others mention a low ceiling for tall visitors, a well organised Glastonferry with a mix of age groups, and a sat nav that misdirects, since the car park is before the railway crossing. One visitor notes the flood level markers behind the bar.
Featured reviews
- DaleyMovements
“Went for my first glastonferry. Well organised and a great atmosphere. Good mix of age groups. Can't wait for the next one in September.”
- Roy Evans
“Lovely pub with friendly staff in a great location. We would have liked a lunch time menu, not just pies, but it was very busy so I can see why they don't. NB. Don't follow the sat nav. The car park is before the railway crossing. Don't follow the road to the right!”
- Carol Carter
“This is a great pub to sit inside, but even better to enjoy the view from the beer garden. It is also a great base for walks.”
- raymond ashton
“Great little old pub on the river mersey. If your over six foot were a hat low ceiling height. Good selection of beers especially craft beers”
- tony “Tony” c
“Great pub on the Mersey with fantastic views from large beer garden. Very popular with walkers and cyclists on the Trans Pennine trail / Sankey Valley, as well as locals. Usually at least 6 real ales, and 20 when there's a beer festival on. Food limited to warm pies and snacks, with various food vans on a Friday and other events ( check website / Facebook for up to date details). Bar has flood level markers from flooding over the years”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A charming olde worlde inn, The Ferry is light and airy in the summer where customers can take advantage of the views over the river from our large beer garden and welcoming in the winter with a roaring stove fire”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Ferry Tavern
- Chapel House4.42031.1 mi
karaoke on tuesday night, football on multiple screens, cold beer selection
- Trigger Pond4.32,2161.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
mixed grill, roast beef Sunday dinner, desserts
- Chapelford Farm - Farmhouse Inns4.43,8811.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday carvery, burgers, buffet breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferry Tavern | 4.61,490 | — | — | riverside beer garden, real ales selection, warm pies |
| Chapel House | 4.4203 | 1.1 mi | — | karaoke on tuesday night, football on multiple screens, cold beer selection |
| Trigger PondReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,216 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill, roast beef Sunday dinner, desserts |
| Chapelford Farm - Farmhouse InnsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.43,881 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | sunday carvery, burgers, buffet breakfast |
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