Which of these seven venues makes the best cocktails in St Helens?

Ice cold cocktails were on order this week as we asked where in St Helens serves the best classic and modern drinks.

Whether it’s a cold mojito in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned in front of the fire, we wanted to know your favourite cocktail and where we can get one.

Do you prefer a pina colada or a margarita? Does a Long Island Iced Tea take your fancy or would you rather have an espresso martini?

In honour of World Cocktail Day, which took place on Monday, May 13, and after launching our new Best of 2024 competition in the St Helens Star last month, we wanted to hear about the venues in St Helens that serve the best cocktails.

In our first Best of 2024 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the area followed by the area’s most delicious pies and then picture-perfect nails.

At Gems is St Helens’ Best for Hair, Burchall’s took the Best for Pies title and Nails by Mandy is officially the area’s Best for Nails.

Last weekend, readers were voting for their favourite place to go on a Sunday for a traditional roast dinner.

Next up, cocktails were the order of the day and we have shortlisted a top seven, who will battle it out to be named the best in St Helens.

But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Cocktails winner from our top seven.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Cocktails shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (Thursday, May 23 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, May 26 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2024 category.

OUR TOP SEVEN BEST FOR COCKTAILS FINALISTS:

Acoustic Bar Rainhill

Acoustic Bar, Rainhill, 11 Station Road, Prescot

One recommendation said: “The best cocktails around – in particular the pina coladas.

“Great live music to enjoy every weekend as well.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088259360488

TANK Bar

TANK Bar, Westfield Street, St Helens

One happy customer simplay said: “Great cocktails and a great bar!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TankBar39

Cinema Bar

Cinema Bar, Duke Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “High quality, amazing tasting, strong cocktails that are always delivered consistently regardless of how busy the bar is.”

Another said: “No other place does cocktails like here.”

For more details go to facebook.com/cinemabarsthelens

Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill

Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill, Prescot Road, St Helens

Barman and cocktail maker Tomaz received a special mention in the nominations.

The frozen cocktails are a popular choice in the warm weather.

For more details go to facebook.com/EcclestonArmsBarandGrill

The Wine Club

The Wine Club, Dane Court, Rainhill

The limoncello, prosecco and Italian lemon sorbet is a hit with customers in the summer – a Venetian Spritz.

For more details go to facebook.com/thewineclubrainhill

The Townhouse Bar

The Townhouse, Duke Street, St Helens

This popular place won last year’s Best for Cocktails – can they make it two in a row?

One happy customer said: “The Townhouse does amazing cocktails and the staff make it like home from home.

“Can’t praise it enough.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thetownhousebarsthelens

The Online Still

The Online Still, Rainhill

This shop offers ‘make your own cocktails at home’ so you can enjoy a cold drink in the sunshine in your own back garden.

One reviewer on their Facebook page said: “Great choice of cocktails and fantastic customer service.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556335117115