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The Shippons Pub & Kitchen — Bars in Wirral

The Shippons Pub & Kitchen

BarsWirral

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(1,589 reviews)

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Quick info

0151 648 0449
8A Thingwall Rd, Irby, Birkenhead, Wirral CH61 3UA, United Kingdom

About The Shippons Pub & Kitchen

On Thingwall Rd, The Shippons Pub & Kitchen occupies a red-brick building that has been renovated while keeping its original character. The menu runs across a global range of twenty dishes, including chicken pot pie, lasagne and pate, with lemon cheesecake and custard among the desserts. A gin selection sits alongside the drinks list. Televised sport plays in the pub, and the format is walk-in, with no reservations taken. The result is a straightforward setup for dropping in for food or a drink at the counter.

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Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Custard
  • Lemon Cheesecake
  • Pate
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Gin
  • Lasagne
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Reviews

4.4/5
1,589 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention two-course £9.99 lunch deal, christmas menu in marquee, live music on saturdays and traditional scouse.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often return for good-value pub food, with the two-course deal and reasonable prices raised repeatedly. Diners name traditional scouse and braised steak with peppercorn sauce as piping hot and delicious, and one praises a huge slice of carrot cake. Friendly, attentive staff come up in most reviews, and a few mention a bustling room, dog friendly seating and live music on Saturdays. The complaints are specific. One reviewer describes beef brisket in congealed gravy that was not reheated well, with peas like bullets. Another found a bacon and cheese burger a little dry and a sticky toffee pudding portion of about two bites. A 60th birthday booking made weeks ahead soured for one party when the manager asked them to move after they had sat down and ordered drinks. Still, one Christmas menu diner, moved into the marquee during a cold spell, describes staff switching on extra heaters until it felt like a private Christmas wonderland.

Featured reviews

  • p
    “We found this place on our way home from somewhere else on the Wirral. It has plenty of tables and it was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were friendly and attentive. Worth visiting if you are passing that way.”
  • Cathy Pallombella
    “Title: Ruined 60th birthday celebration – terrible service and management Review:I booked a table weeks in advance for my 60th birthday based on a family recommendation. After we sat down and ordered drinks, the manager asked us to move …”
  • Jay Woods
    “I have been very reluctant to leave a one star review for this establishment. I visited one busy Wednesday afternoon and had the Beef brisket in some sort of congealed gravy that wasnt reheated well. The peas were like bullets and the beef …”
  • Google user
    “Matthew made the experience! My friend and I were seated next to a private party and without hesitation Matthew moved us to a better seat. Helpful at every step, gave recommendations and such lovely service. Never normally write a review but this was needed. Can't fault him or the other staff that day.”
  • Google user
    “2nd time at this pub and it's delicious. We had traditional scouse and braised steak with peppercorn sauce. Service is great, food is piping hot and it's reasonably priced too. Would absolutely recommend.”

Hours

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Good to know

“Classic red-brick pub renovated sympathetically and serving an eclectic global menu with TV sport.”

  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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