Cheers to The Scrap Yard – Wirral’s Best Pub 2023

Just 12 months after taking over at the pumps at The Scrap Yard on Wallasey Road, Claire can say she owns Wirral’s Best Pub 2023 and she’ll be raising a glass with customers this weekend to celebrate.

Each week, we will be searching for the best Wirral has to offer in different categories and we’ve given out 22 awards for 2023.

The winners so far:

Best for Hair – The Hair, Beauty and Nail Lounge

Best for Pies – Pies4U

Best for Nails – Ebony J Nails & Beauty

Best for Roast Dinner – Fox and Hounds

Best for Cocktails – Shaker Shaker

Best for Breakfast – Twenty Sixteen

Best for Fitness – Matt Colligan

Best for Fish and Chips - SelFish

Best for Tattoos – Nomad Ink

Best for Pizza – Pizza Mamma

Best for Pets – Sanderson Vets

Best Independent Shop or Business – Bromborough Flowers

Best for Dessert – Our Coffee Shop

Best for Beauty – Glow Aesthetics

Best for Kids – Spanish Tots and Bebes

Best Gym – Dream Body

Best Beer Garden – The Red Fox

Best for Afternoon Tea – The Coffee Shop

Best for Burgers – Chuck Wagon by Taylors Kitchen

Best Café or Coffee Shop – Aroma

Best for Curry – Kerala Kitchen

Voting for Wirral’s Best Restaurant is currently taking place – vote here

Next on the menu was the search for Wirral’s Best Pub or Bar and The Scrap Yard took the latest Best of 2023 crown.

The Scrap Yard on Wallasey Road

Claire and Gary bought The Scrap Yard on Wallasey Road, which had been established for four years, exactly 12 months ago.

It’s an independent, family-run business with “an amazing team”, headed by manager Christopher Lindon, who Claire calls her ‘Scrappy Doos”.

Claire, who lives in New Brighton, said: “In the past year, I have put blood, sweat and tears into the place and really turned it round.

“We have such an amazing bunch of staff who have become part of the family, just like every customer that comes into The Scrapyard – we’re one big family.

“We were one of the first craft beer bards in Wirral and currently have 24 types of craft beer, cider and lager on tap.

“We also have some great cocktails and a wide selection of wines and spirits.

“As a coffee shop during the day, we offer a huge variety of hot drinks and delicious cakes along with light bites.

“We serve toast, teacakes and crumpets and we also do the best cheese on toast around!”

Cocktails, spirits and craft beers are on the menu

The Scrap Yard is open seven days a week, 9am until 11pm, and is dog friendly.

There’s a garden that sits around 40 people and they provide exclusive hire of the outside space free of charge.

Claire said: “Outside has a cover and heaters so it’s lovely and cosy on a winter’s night and a great place to enjoy a drink in the summer sunshine.

“We hold regular charity fundraisers and have visits from the Easter bunny and Santa, where I dress up as an Easter chick and a festive elf – I love to get involved!”

But what do the customers think of The Scrap Yard? Why did they think the venue should win our latest Best of 2023 award?

One nomination said: “This is a lovely place with great beers and a really great bunch of people.”

The Scrap Yard is the place to be

Claire said: “The Scrap Yard is a warm and welcoming place - you come in as a customer and leave as a friend.

“We have so many regular clients that just love the atmosphere, the vibe and the feel of the place.

“My staff are absolutely one in a million and this is why I am absolutely over the moon win this award.

“This is for them - for all their hard work.

“They show loyalty and give so much support to me and the business.

“It’s a social hub for everyone and we have live music on Friday nights and alternate Saturdays.

“Our open mic night lets local musicians get up and entertain people on the last Sunday of each month, and our quiz night – two Mondays each month – is great fun.”

Claire has had an emotional week, reading all the comments and votes for The Scrap Yard after they were shortlisted for Wirral’s Best Pub 2023.

She said: “Reading all the beautiful comments from customers and regulars has been very emotional – definitely happy tears.

“I want to thank everyone for their love and support and for every single vote – it’s totally overwhelming.”

Claire added: “The Scrap Yard isn’t a job but a hobby – it’s my love, my passion and I love everything about it.

“It’s a gem of a place with something for everyone.”

For more details go to facebook.com/scrapyardbarandcoffee

Customers are part of the family at The Scrap Yard