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Cottage Loaf, Thurstaston

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Old English Inns (Greene King)
338 Telegraph Road, Thurstaston, Thurstaston, CH61 0HJ (View on Google Map)
(0151) 648 2837
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Right on the doorstep of the Wirral Country Park and the very pretty village of Thurstaton you will find the equally pretty Cottage Loaf. Popular with walkers and cyclists it is in a perfect location for the sandstones cliffs which are a Site of Special Scientific Interest as well the Wirral Way. Guest beer is from the Greene King list. Britstops motorhome stopover available. The black and white photo was taken in 1988 when this was a Whitbread pub.

Historic Interest

Opened in 1930 as tea rooms. Acquired by Birkenhead Brewery in 1962 and later converted to a pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wirral Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wirral District (B)
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
03/06/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
WIR/175
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Cottage Loaf, Thurstaston.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Cottage Loaf, Thurstaston.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In the bar only
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes

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