The Well Barn comprises a small collection of local businesses in the heart of Litlle Crosby, a…read morequaint village just outside of Crosby and under ten miles from the centre of Liverpool. There is an authentic rural feel here as the winding roads have restricted speeds and there are no street lights. The Well Barn courtyard is easily located off the main street and houses a diverse mix of shops including: a craft shop, a holistic therapy and well being store, Corinthian furniture and a plumbing company. The stableyard itself is often used s an event space for community gatherings such as the recent summer fete. It's a really beautiful area with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The Well Barn is easily accessed from Liverpool or Southport but retains the peace of the countryside.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre is a fantastic new development near Crosby beach. It has replaced…read morethe pretty mediocre sports centre previously situated at Crosby Marina. Lakeside has retained the marine lake to perform numerous wet sports activities such as canoeing and yachting, kayaking, wind surfing and raft building. There are now lots of dry activities also available: cycling climbing and orienteering and a well appointed fitness suite. Lakeside welcome disabled and special needs visitors and people of all abilities. The facilities here are undeniably good and quite unique to the area; an invitaion for tourists and a great boost for the local economy. There is on site accommodation at "Lakeside Lodge", 14 en suite bedrooms with all guest requirements; even more incentive to visti from further afield. The dining facilities at "Lakeside Bistro" make for perfect after sports sustenance or an evening out. enjoy apertifs with sea views from the roof top terrace, or have breakfast overlooking the yachts sailing on the marina.

Nestled between the impressive houses overlooking Crosby's waterfront and the beach itself, the…read moreLakeside Activity Centre is a stones throw away from the cranes and industry of the Port of Liverpool. It looks a fairly new addition to Crosby beach, perhaps cashing in on the success of Antony Gormley's 'Another Place'. On a hot Tuesday we decided to head for the Lakeside Bistro (within the activity centre) for a cold drink and a bite to eat. The décor is modern and clean and the food is extremely well priced, we got two meals and two drinks for less than £7! I had no complaints about the bistro or its service, some of the other diners may have been less content. At one point the kitchen was temporarily closed so it could deal with a back log of orders and the large queue of hungry beach goers looked decidedly put out. The bistro looks out onto its stunning surroundings and also onto the fantastic children's play area, from which my fiancée had to hold me back.

The Lisbonian Room is an extension of the parish hall of St Edmund's. It is used for church…read morecelebrations for events such as communions and confirmations and community gatherings such as coffee mornings. There is a lovely quaint garden area in addition to the large glassed building which provides ample seating; while it is not an enormous, or indeed glamorous location, it is more than adequately suited to the requirements. It is a safe and omfortable area for such occassions

Crosby Comrades is.. ok…read more. It's a local event space hired for parties and community events and mediocre shows such as psychic nights. Personally I would not choose Comrades for a celebration of mine; it's old and dark and I just don't feel it reflects the imporatance of an occassion such as a wedding-the receptions of which are held here. The dance floor is small, the bar is small, and while there is ample seating, the whole place just feels claustrophobic and depressing. I think it's quite cheap to hire and is convenient for locals but.. it's nthing special

Crosby comardes has been around for years, i have know alot of people to have the wedding reception…read morehere or birthday parties. It has a great atmosphere with a dance floor right in the middle of a big room, a stage and seating all around the outside. There is plenty of room if you have a big party.The decoration and bar could probably do with a bit of updating as it does look a bit 80's but it is always clean and tidy in there.

It's not often that you get sequels to bars, never mind ones that are nearly in the same area…read more However, this lovely pub/bar on South Road is little sister to the excellent and very popular Stamps pub in Crosby. Like its sibling, Stamps Too is a great place to meet up with friends for a few quiet drinks or a few heavy ones before heading out to town. The atmosphere in the pub is relaxed and friendly, helped by the chatty and sociable bar staff. The drinks are fairly reasonably priced, meaning you can get pretty pissed without spending too much money (always a good way to get popular as a drinking establishment) and the ales and lager they have on offer are a lot better than most of the pubs around the area. The open plan of the front of Stamps Too also means that on nice days the pleasant weather is swept into the pub for all to enjoy. Not so pleasant on those horrible days we get quite often, though. Can get quite busy of a night-time, but if you're looking for a nice pint in an enjoyable and sociable atmosphere, I'd highly recommend Stamps Too (or Stamps, for that matter).

Stamps Too is one of my local pubs that I go in quite often. My husband is a real ale fan and here…read moreyou get a great selection of beers at reasonable prices. It proximity to Waterloo train station is great for going into town or southport for a night out and usually have a drink here before getting the train and then having another drink or two when coming home. Great live music. Only downside is there is only one ladies loo and it usually stinks. It's meant to be wheelchair accessible but it's not really. The staff are very friendly

We normally go here as a large family group because the Sunday carvery is reasonably priced and…read moregenerally of a higher quality than other competing restaurants in the area. There is a separate dining area at the back if you want a more á la carte dining experience. The bar has recently been refurbished and really looks the part. There's lots of quiet alcoves and intimate seating areas. This makes it a more enjoyable place to have a drink rather than some of the more crowded, rowdy bars in the area. It's also a good place to hold a function or to meet up for a few drinks prior to heading off to an event. Recommended if you're in the area and want to avoid South Road.

My friends, my husband and I went here for my birthday in September. Our friends enjoyed their…read moremeals quite a lot and so we said we would return. My husband and I go quite often but it was our friends first visit. In October I rang to book a table for 10/12/16. Something came up and so I rang to change the booking for last night. We paid 8.00 for a taxi and arrived 15 mins early for our table. We were all hungry and looking forward to the steaks. On arrival we waited a few mins before we were welcomed by a gentleman who asked if he could help. We said we had a table booked. He could not find the booking. I explained that I had changed the date, so he looked at the 10th and my booking was still there. No bar meals were being served, the restaurant was full and so was the cabaret lounge. It was 8pm on a cold wintery evening and the gentleman could offer us nothing. I asked for the manager and he said he was the manager. He didn't offer us the taxi fare, a drink or anything in way of apology for his staffs error. Not very good customer service, is it Liam? Loyal customers are the ones you should want to keep happy, not send away angry.

Liverpool is full of cute girls, so AFC Liverpool must stand for "Another Fine Chick." Or not…read more First-Hand Experience: Any Liverpool fan worth their salt has been to see AFCL play and I am no different. I've seen 3 of their games so far and will see many more in future. I love them very much and I love the concept even more. They've been doing well but will need to be better if they want to eclipse or even catch up with FCUM. Sounds dirty but it's not. Last time I saw them was in 2014 and they're a team full of spirit and passion that play to much larger crowds than you'd think. I'll be watching them again in 2016. AFC Liverpool have only climbed up 1 level so far in their quest to rise to the top (FC United of Manchester have come further), but the idea is what is important here. Fans of the best team in the world have decided to form their own identical club with dirt cheap ticket prices. Well done and bravo! I think every true Liverpool fan wishes AFC Liverpool all the best of luck. They play at the Arriva where Everton Ladies play, it's a nice footy venue. Good luck to them! The club is owned by the fans of course. And they don't mind if you arriva late.

So pretty much best gym in the area. wayyyy better than lakeside. Jamie is a fantastic worker and…read moreso is Monica, Jamie convinced me to spare a spiders life. I come here a lot so I am pretty much a bodybuilder, great people, great atmosphere except the music is poo but what can you expect. headphones exist anyway. needs more posters of bodybuilders and metal music and such, however is a great gym with great equipment

Initially, I rated this venue as 2 stars as, with regard to the paddling pool offered, I have…read more"experienced better". The predecessor- demolished to make room for this undeniably peculiar construction- was vast, granted it was falling apart and you shared your locker with a family of cockroaches, but it was enormous. Many galas were hosted there and the atmosphere was fantastic as cheers echoed from the stands. In my opinion its replacement is something of a disappointment; the 25metre pool seems barely larger than the learner's puddle. However, I concede this is a "leisure centre" and offers much more than just a pool boasting squash and badminton courts; cricket nets; a fully equipped, unisex gym; health suite and cafe bar. An extensive timetable is offered both for the pool- which incorporates public swim; aquazone; ladies swim; 50+; family splash and Crosby Swim Club - and the dance studio, which offers aerobics and yoga classes amongst others. I think Crosby is lucky to have such a comprehensive centre on its doorstep, but the resounding title "Crosby baths" is enduring and with each utterance comes a little nostalgia