Which of these eight venues makes the best cocktails in Wirral?

Ice cold cocktails were on order this week as we asked where in Wirral serves the best classic and modern drinks.

Whether it’s a cold mojito in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned in front of the fire, we wanted to know your favourite cocktail and where we can get one.

Do you prefer a pina colada or a margarita? Does a Long Island Iced Tea take your fancy or would you rather have an espresso martini?

In honour of World Cocktail Day, which took place last Saturday, May 13, and after launching our new Best of 2023 competition in the Wirral Globe last month, we wanted to hear about the venues in Wirral that serve the best cocktails.

In our first Best of 2023 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the area followed by the area’s most delicious pies and then picture-perfect nails.

The Hair, Beauty and Nail Lounge is Wirral’s Best for Hair, Pies4U took the Best for Pies title and Ebony J Nails and Beauty is officially the area’s Best for Nails.

Readers have been voting for their favourite place to go on a Sunday for a traditional roast dinner with the winner being announced later this afternoon, Wednesday.

Next up, cocktails were the order of the day and after receiving dozens on nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top eight, who will battle it out to be named the best in Wirral.

But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Cocktails winner from our top eight.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Cocktails shortlists post on our Wirral Globe Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (Wednesday, May 17 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, May 22 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TOP EIGHT BEST FOR COCKTAILS FINALISTS:

Wild Inn

Wild Inn, Banks Road, West Kirby

With a new cocktail menu launched at the beginning of this month, there is certainly plenty of choice at this popular venue.

Mixed in with the premium cocktails and the classic drinks are Wild Inn’s very own ‘rocktails’.

One happy customer said: “Amazing creativity – check out their rocktails.

“Perfect flavours!”

For more details go to facebook.com/WildInnwestkirby

Shaker, Shaker

Shaker, Shaker, based in Wirral but serving the north west

This mobile bar can travel anywhere in the north west keeping partygoers happy with their cocktail creations.

They also provide a delivery service so you can create your favourite cocktails in your own home.

One nomination said: “This great little business serves the best cocktails.”

Another said: “This mobile bar really sets the tone for a great party – champagne and cocktails!”

For more details go to facebook.com/shakershakerbar/

Franklyn's Bar & Kitchen

Franklyn’s Bar & Kitchen, Heswall

This cocktail bar and restaurant based in Heswall has two for one deals on your favourite cocktails between 4pm and 9pm Wednesday to Saturday and all day Sunday until 9pm.

A happy cocktail drinker said: “Franklyn’s serves the best authentic cocktails.

“The staff know exactly how to make them and they’re super friendly.”

For more details go to facebook.com/franklyns.barkitchen

Broadway Steak & Wine

Broadway Steak & Wine, Broadway, Bebington

This venue does “the best cocktails” with customers saying they’re “not shy with the alcohol as you can actually taste it – not just the mixers”.

For more details go to facebook.com/Broadwayisthebest

Grand Ave

Grand Ave, Grange Road, West Kirby

This popular place made the shortlist for Wirral’s Best for Roast Dinner last week and is now in the running for the area’s Best for Cocktails.

According to one satisfied customer: “This venue never fails to impress on all levels.”

For more details go to facebook.com/GrandAveWestKirby

21st Amendment

21st Amendment, Hoylake

This is “without doubt” the best place to order a cocktail according to Wirral Globe readers.

The live music adds to the atmosphere and makes for a great night out.

For more details go to facebook.com/21stAmendmenthoylake

Blind Pig

Blind Pig, Telegraph Road, Heswall

One review on their Facebook page said: “I really enjoyed the cocktails here and it’s a lovely environment to sit and have a drink or two.”

Another said: “Some of the best cocktails I’ve had!”

For more details go to facebook.com/blindpigheswall

The Turkish BBQ

The Turkish BBQ, High Street, Bromborough

This is another venue that made last week’s shortlist for its roast dinner and is now hoping to take the cocktails crown.

With deals like two cocktails for £12, what’s not to like?

For more details go to facebook.com/TheTurkishBBQ