Abbey hotel in St. Helens

It’s not good..Visited for the first time for drinks, it’s a Joseph Halt pub so they only serve Holt beers which are pretty terrible. If you want a branded beer you have to buy it in a bottle, which, if I was going to do that I’d buy one from Tesco & drink it in at home in the garden.Also got a pint of coke which was flat, took it back and swapped it for a lime and soda which was also flat.The actual pub is decorated really well, the food also looked really good but I’ll never return. Far better places around it.

The abbey is a beautiful place, lovely and cosy and amazing food, I can only give 4 stars because we ordered sticky toffee pudding which was 5 pounds, the price didn't bother me but when it arrived, it was served with VERY LITTLE CUSTARD, I don't think for that price you should have to pay a further 1.50 for extra custard,

Nice locals pub with a good beer selection at decent prices.Just visited after their recent refurbishment and was extremely impressed. Much nicer inside and out with a whole new traditional look that works very well.Beer, wine and gin selection was awesome and decent prices. Outdoor television screens are a nice touch and will bring people outside in nicer weather than the day we visited.Wow five stars to one star in one visit !!!Bartender ignored me to change the television channel for someone so I waited until another employee came to help .Sat down in a comfy armchair only to be told they were only for show . Now this is when stupid just becomes insulting. The table had a menu on it plus beer coasters and a table number. If you don’t want me sitting there just say but please don’t insult my intelligence. Left and went to the Gerard across the street and immediately felt welcomed and a much nicer vibe .Please see my attached photo of the forbidden show seats 😂

Left a bad taste. My partner and I normally go to the Richmond pub in Southport, they serve the same menu and we always have a lovely time at that pub. Sadly the menu on offer is where the similarities end. Took my mother and my two sons for a meal Sunday tea time to The Abbey, which we had booked in advance. To start off the bar was on the loud side which some could say is to be expected but unfortunately it affected the atmosphere of the other rooms where people were trying to eat, maybe it’s the norm for their clientele but not something I’m happy to try and enjoy a meal through.The tables were too close together and you couldn’t have a conversation without other people being able to hear, not a relaxing environment at all. I was also shocked that when it came to ordering food we were told we had to chose our deserts *now* before we had even eaten our main in order to be able to have the 2 courses offer?? never experienced this before! When I asked if I could please order another drink when they brought our food they said we had to go up to the bar, which meant squeezing past other diners and going into the crowded bar area.The food was bland and expensive for what it was, had better elsewhere unfortunately.Didn’t order more drinks or stay for desert and left soon after, didn’t even finish our meals. Wouldn’t recommend

Lovely pub, no banging music and a nice atmosphere to have a cracking meal with friends and loved ones. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Top notch and another benefit is its only 100 mtrs from my front door. Did I mention the food was spot on.

Lovely warm inviting place for a lovely meal and drink. However, we were happy that well behaved dogs are allowed in so the same should go for children. It was unacceptable that 2 children were allowed to run wild and play with a football almost knocking drinks from our table. Staff seemed to be oblivious. People trying to have a sociable drink were not.

This was our first visit to the Abby .Food was amazingStaff were polite and friendly.I can honestly say it was the best home cooked food I have ever had . And I have been many places .The pub itself has a very calm atmosphere and was quite relaxing and this made the night very special for my husbands birthday meal .Thank you for the great service . We will definitely be paying another visit x

I only ever visit this establishment after funerals but on the whole a decent pub. There are better pubs within a short walk but can't really knock the place.. (edit) visited this place outside of my normal habit of only going after funerals. Had some grub with the in-laws and I have to say it was bang on. Decent choice for us awkward vegans and was proper tasty.. had to wait a while for food but the food was good and was with good company so didn't matter too much..

Lovely cosy pub! Great food and choice of drinks. Friendly staff too!

We used one of their offers available for certain dishes " buy 2, pay 13 pounds". We enjoyed the meal, also the quantity was enough to get us full. I Would recommend reading the conditions for this offer very carefully.