new fav place to go…read more needed a quick tea break, decided to call in here. Sean (hope I spelt it right) greeted us as we walked through the door, which was lovely. My husband got a drink from him, I ordered tea and that was brought to me by a smiling Alex. we then ordered a snack, we weren't hungry but the smells coming out from the restaurant or kitchen were gorgeous! Husband ordered Halloumi fries and I ordered a slice of apple pie with ice cream. This was brought o to the table by the happy, chatty, Sophie. They made us feel like regulars, and were very happy to see us. we were made very welcome, even as the place was starting to get busier. We were even given a lovely goodbye as we left. We feel like this place is going to become our home from home .........

For lunch: avoid unless you have a couple hours to kill. The food is totally average. It's not bad…read more It's not amazing. It's just ordinary. But the food service is absurdly slow. I came one evening for dinner and ordered fish and chips. They warned me that it would be 45 minutes and at dinner that was fine. I was having a couple beers and conversation. I came back for lunch the next week and ordered a sandwich. It took a solid hour. My colleague ordered a burger, and after 40 minutes they came and informed us that they had no buns. Another 15 minutes and they had buns. But it seems like they went 40 minutes before they even figured out that didn't have buns. So prices are average. Quality is average. Location is whatever. But service is slower than slow.

I wasn't expecting much from this pub. After dawdling idly through barren estates that I'd never…read moreseen before in which the only marker to show where we were was the turbid streak of river to our left, I found this building. Seemingly propped up on one side by an outcrop of rock and with a doorway populated by glaring smokers, it resembled somewhere that would result in my gruesome death if I supported the wrong team or hated places rhyming with geranium. You can tell I was wrong. It got five stars for one thing. Inside, the Herculaneum Bridge was surprisingly well decorated, with a wide, acorn-coloured bar that had model ships and steamrollers dotted above it. The barman was the epitome of Liverpudlian hospitality- mockingly jokey and the quiz machine paid out like a dodgy cash machine. Then when I thought it couldn't get better, the barman shouted us to show he'd poured us three pints 'on the house'. It shows how plagued by cynicism I am that I was unnerved by getting free drinks off the staff. Things like that don't happen, ever. The only downside with this pub is that it's miles from anywhere and I imagine would be difficult for tourists to find if they were using it as a hotel. However, if that means it remains my hidden secret then I hope it stays lost forever in the centre of nowhere. It's mine, my own, my precious.

Village is a derrogatory term used in cricketing circles to describe something that is challenged…read morein one way or another. I suppose it originates from the association with the village idiot term which is used to describe a wierd individual in a community or one who behaves in a way that is to the dismay of the general population. Now that I have described the meaning of one of my favourite words to utter, I may continue on my merry way to review this hotel . Any how on my yelp inspired journey I bring to you my fellow yelpadres another chain of hotels in our fair greens of Kingdom of United by the name of Village hotels. Twenty be the number aye of hotels of the Village persuasion and this one has taken my fancy indeedeth!!! You see whether your stay is for business or for leisure this place does not dissappoint, as unfortunate as the name may be. There really isn't much not to like here you have comfortable bedrooms, a state of the art Health and Fitness Club, decent restaurant, ok pub, nice Café, Healthworks wellness and beauty, The Hub meeting and conference centre, VILLAGE live party nights and a Velocity Fitness Shop!!! God that was a mouthful wasn't it. Amongst all of that throw in free Wi-fi throughout the hotel and over 300 free car parking spaces, and hey presto you are in bob's your uncle territory!! There really seems to be a great package you get with this hotel chain which is going bit further and making more effort than some other hotels. It's location also isn't too bad either with it being only a few minutes from Junction 5 off the M53. Ideal launch pad really for exploring the Pool, Albert Dock and Beatles Story as well as the superb shopping on the Wirral, Chester, Marina West Kirby and nearby Cheshire Oaks. Despite having 117 bedrooms you'd still have to book well in advance as they are busy busy busy which is a good sign for a hotel. I like the decor of the rooms it creates a workable fusion between rustic and modern and of course as is the norm these days, all rooms are equipped with flat screen TV's with Sky Sports and other satellite entertainment channels. The hotel also boasts these Sealy ZZZzzz beds which are specially designed to prevent tossing and turning and relieve pressure points while you sleep. Hmmm the jury is out on that one but they are damn comfortable I tell you that because I am actually aware of the Sealy bed making company and yes they do make very nice beds!! I liked this Village hotel, and I'd definately stay in another Village hotel again might look it up when I'm next on the move.... So...why don't you look up this one now that I've introduced you...who knows you might have a great night together !!!

This is a really nice place, I've stayed here (as a hotel guest) many years ago but mainly use it…read morenow for the gym and fitness suites, the pool and the restaurant bar! Really nice staff, good place to eat and enjoy, and if you want to watch the sport a great chance to see it on one of the biggest TVs on the Wirral!