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Published on 27-12-2013
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Ferry Tavern, Penketh

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Station Road, Penketh, WA5 2UJ (View on Google Map)
(01925) 791117
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Lying between the River Mersey and the St Helens Canal, the Ferry Tavern was first licensed in 1762. A single bar serves eight rotating guest ales from all over the country. The bar also stocks over 100 whiskies from around the world. Homemade pies available at all times. Open all day Bank Holiday Mondays. Four beer festivals are held throughout the year, each offering 20 beers. Additionally, the Ferry Tavern is famous for its annual music festival “Glastonferry”. This event is held in July and features local bands and regionally well known tribute acts. To the right of the bar, a quiet lounge features photographs and information about the pub's 250 year history, mostly compiled by present licensee Andy. With the Transpennine Trail nearby, it is a popular stop-off for walkers and cyclists.The pub clocked up 25 years continuously in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide with the 2023 edition, whilst being a former Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year and Community Pub of the Year winner.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Warrington (B)
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
06/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CNC/345
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Ossett - Silver King
Ossett - Ferryman's Pale - House Beer
(Ossett - Silver King)

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly.

Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Pale Ale
Cumbrian Ales - Loweswater Pale Ale

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Cumbrian Ales - Esthwaite Bitter
Cumbrian Ales - Esthwaite Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

Up to 5 changing beers

Changing beers typically include: Hawkshead (varies) , RedWillow (varies) , Titanic (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Bi-annual event
Garden Garden
large garden with plenty of tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night Sunday plus smartphone speed quiz Wednesday
Function Room Function Room
balcony area upstairs
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
4 per year offering 20 cask ales each
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
32
Closest station (2000m)
Sankey for Penketh
Directions
Bottom of Station Road, cross the railway and canal bridge

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