Ambiance was amazing, coffee was the best in town. Very quaint and amazing location with beautiful…read morescenery. 11/10

Now, apparently we're having an Indian summer, so of course that is a good enough excuse for a…read morecoffee with the parents at their favourite Neston independent chain. To be honest they don't need an excuse to come here. As I type this sipping another beautifully made latte (skinny of course, got to watch the figure!) mum is sat reading a free paper and dad is regaining us about how much this place is compared to Mosquito, a rival shop. Oooh, he's picked sides already! They had a chat with our waitress (who's new, they spotted this since they know everyone else by name in here!) and then argued about having to find out what roast this place uses hut not having the relevant equipment to make it at home. None of this has any baring on the coffee but it gives you an idea of the ambience of this place - relaxed and so engrained in life here after a year with the regulars that it's won a young business award already. Coffee is still as good as ever ;) time to try their soon to open second shop, stay tuned!

I've always loved the original Elephant Coffee Shop in the town where my family now live. As of yet…read moreuntouched by the coffee chains (save for a Costa Express in the big Sainsburys) it's great to see that there is space for the independent coffee shop in these country villages. So when the company decided to open another coffee bar in the next village down, of course we all had to go and check it out! This place is a bit bigger than its counterpart - gorgeous location situated on a road right by the front, in the summer I can totally see people ordering coffee and sitting outside to drink in the view across to nearby Wales. In slightly chillier spring though, we sat inside - although the sun did come out as we left, so I imagine that the back area could turn into a bit of a sun trap. There were already some families out there with their dogs (since it's an animal friendly area), very comfortable and quaint! The coffee is a mild roast, but with a really nice deep nutty flavour, I almost prefer it to Starbucks! (This is actually quite a big deal to me, I know how many people hate the company but I CANNOT get enough of Starbucks coffee!). The decor is stripped back - exposed wooden walls and pipework visible in the ceilings gives the shop a cool, slightly industrial feel to it. Obviously done to appeal to a younger clientele, the premise also stays open later as a bar to attract some nightlife later in the evening. Definitely have to pop down to check that out when I'm back!

Lovely venue, great quality food (we did breakfast there) and excellent service. Would definitely…read morerecommend

For a dainty, traditional English cafe, look no further than Emma's Coffee Shop in Lower Heswall…read moreVillage. It's one of them cafe's that definitely isn't a greasy spoon! Its decor is floral and old fashioned, the food is homemade and fantastic and the staff are lovely and helpful. The cafe has a lot of regulars that nip in at the weekends, and a lot of them are little old dears from around and about Heswall, therefore there is an air of familiarity when you eat here. They serve homemade soup, homemade quiches, a selection of sandwiches and a selection of salads. They also stock a selection of homemade cakes, these are amazing, last time I went we tried the carrot cake and the coffee and walnut cakes, both were incredible! The owner is lovely and she came over and spoke to us for a while, very friendly and very happy with her lovely little cafe!

Friendly and cosy cafe in Lower Heswall village. All the food homecooked with a very wide and…read morevaried menu. The homemade cakes are excellant and always something new to try. Hot scones from the oven first thing in the morning are delicious as are the breakfasts.

Great cafe serving excellent food at really reasonable prices. Friendly staff and an excellent…read morechildren's play area out the back. Brilliant place for a main meal, quick snack or just a brew. They also do a breakfast menu. Definitely recommend this place.

Linghams Heswall is the original of the two Wirral based independent bookshops, and indeed the…read morebest! There is a great intellectual atmosphere within this bookshop, one unrivalled by larger chain stores such as Borders and Waterstones. It's as though all the staff have been vetted for their intelligence and knowledge before being allowed on the shop floor, rather than just handed a job because they're prepared to work for minimum wage. Linghams has been in Heswall over 20 years and continues to thrive as the local community support the store! They have a great little cafe serving homemade delicacies towards the back of the store, and they can order any book with an ISBN number. The only problem is, you'll probably find any book that they sell much cheaper on the internet. I guess that's why even the bigger bookshops are in decline. Long live Linghams! They have all the sections you'd expect to see in a huge book store!

I love this little book shop company. I've been in the one in West Kirby as well. The staff seem…read morevery attentive and friendly. It reminds me of the movie You've Got Mail. This particular Linghams has a very nice café in the back. I was really impressed by the layout and style of the café. It looks very homey, yet posh with dark wood round tables and a long bar, behind which are arranged all sorts of yummy looking teas, coffees, and even some potted jams for sale if I remember correctly. There is a great children's area which includes some small toys and plushies for sale as well as books, and I really like the local books section, as well as the poetry section as you will find some local authors in both including poetry chapbooks. Great shop.

Famous British chocolatier, Thorntons, have struck gold in Heswall with their fantastic little cafe…read morewhich they've successfully affiliated with the local Post Office. What a great idea, you actually have to walk through the chocolate infested Cafe to get to the post office and send off your letters. Who can resist a bar of choc and a freshly ground coffee before the long walk back to the Tesco car park to drive home. What's more, you can get a box on continental chocolates to take home with you on your way out! There are Thorntons everywhere, but not many of them have a successful little cafe attached to them. In fact, the Thorntons Cafe inside Liverpool central station is always quiet when I pass it by, so it's nice to see this one booming in the heart of Heswall!

Whenever I go to see my friend in Heswall we always seem to end up here. She may have a secret plan…read moreto make me fat! Whatever, this is a guilty pleasure I allow myself. Hard to find a place to park though as always in Heswall.

Ah yes how I love glocalization. Bring the global to local. On a hot summers day walking into this…read morerestaurant will have you thinking you really are somewhere near the Mediterranean rather than the Irish sea. Sitting outside in the sun surrounded by luscious greenery it really is a delightful dining atmosphere. Even the rest of the year on a pleasent day the heated patio exterior is more than hospitable. On a cricketing trip to the wirral, I remember dipping into my chicken wings starter cooked delightfully in peri peri sauce served with sour cream and chivedip...mmmmm For mains I chose an option not many go for but let me tell you I'm a sucker for livers.... chicken normally but here I had Pan fried Calves liver with parsley, sage and mushrooms served with sautéed potatoes, lettuce leaf salad drizzled with Orleanais dressing. Now that might be a mouthful, let me assure you it really was delishisssimo!!!!!!!!!!! After it yes you have guessed, I had no room left for dessert and didn't even bother looking at the menu. Even if I have to reroute a little bit I always manage to pay this gem of a restaurant a visit when I am near the Wirral.... so should you my peeps so should youuuu!!!!!!

Dining Room 107 is a great little successful restaurant and probably the best in Heswall for fine…read moredining!. They serve a number of a la carte dishes, with steaks, different fish, salads, and a good variety of mains and specials. They have an early doors menu for those of you who love a bargain, and the food is just as good as that on their late evening menu. The service here is great, and they have a lovely seating area outside, which is great for a light lunch in the summertime! When you eat in Dining Room 107, you really feel important and looked after, and you really get the sense that this place is well managed, as the staff are extremely attentive and knowledgeable. They have a full bar and a nice wine list, as well as a selection of bottled beers! I would fully recommend this place, but make sure you book rather than just turning up at the weekend!