Which of these top 12 pubs and bars in St Helens is king of the pumps?

Where do you go for a quick drink after work or to meet family and friends at the weekend?

Is there one pub that is better than the rest and deserves to be crowned Best Pub or Bar in St Helens?

In the latest instalment of our Best of 2024 competition, pubs are taking centre stage and it’s time to reveal the shortlist in our search for St Helens’ best pub or bar – which will you vote for?

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 21 awards so far in St Helens for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find the best bar or pub in the area.

We’ve shortlisted our top 12 pubs and bars that will now battle it out to be named the best in St Helens.

We need your help to choose an overall Best Pub or Bar winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Pub or Bar posts 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 (September 19 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 different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 22.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

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

OUR TOP 12 PUBS AND BARS SHORTLIST:

Cinema Bar

Cinema Bar, Duke Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “Cinema Bar by far!

“More than 50 cocktails and they’re all handmade fresh to order.”

Another said: “This place is so stylish and immaculate.”

For more details go to facebook.com/cinemabarsthelens

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn, Corporation Street, St Helens

One regular said: “The Lamb Inn has become the best pub in town in just 18 months!

“It’s gone from one of the pubs with the worst reputation to becoming the place to be.

“Everyone and anyone feels welcome!”

For more details go to facebook.com/thelambinnsthelens

The Market Tavern

The Market Tavern, Bridge Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “The loveliest landlady who has turned this pub into an amazing place.

“It has friendly staff and an amazing choice of drinks at reasonable prices.

“It’s a spacious clean pub with lots of seating and a massive modern bear garden.

“Lots of entertainment and all sports on a humongous screen.

“What more can you ask for?”

For more details go to facebook.com/st.helens

Ice Bar

Ice Bar, Ormskirk Street, St Helens

One happy customer said: “Family-run and great entertainment every weekend.

“There are fantastic DJs and singers and the staff always provide a friendly welcome.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Ice-Bar-100028560085213

The Nelson

The Nelson, Bridge Street, St Helens

Regulars say there’s great customer service, great food and a great atmosphere at The Nelson.

Others would “highly recommend” it.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheNelsonStHelensNew

The Brown Edge Pub

The Brown Edge Pub, Nutgrove Road, Thatto Heath

One nomination said: “The Brown Edge Pub has great food.

“It’s such a welcoming and great, friendly pub.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thebrownedgepub

The Wheatsheaf

The Wheatsheaf, Mill Lane, Sutton

Customers say this place has “the best food” and friendly staff”.

One said: ““Amazing home cooked food and Sunday dinners and a great beer garden with a fabulous atmosphere.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheWheatsheafOfficial

The Boars Head

The Boars Head, Elton Head, Road, St Helens

One nomination said: “Clean, safe and friendly staff!”

The beer garden always pulls in the customers.

For more details go to facebook.com/theboarshead.sthelens

The Millhouse

The Millhouse, Mill Lane, Sutton

This popular place took last year’s title – can they make it two in a row?

One regular said: “Fab staff with great customers and there’s always great food and entertainment.”

For more details go to facebook.com/millhousewa9

The Turks Head

The Turks Head, Morley Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “Good food, a tasty range of ale and really friendly staff.

“What more could you ask for?”

Can they add Best Pub or Bar to their Best Beer Garden title, which they picked up earlier this year?

For more details go to facebook.com/theturksheadsthelens

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms, Peter Street, St Helens

Customers say this is “without doubt” the best place in St Helens.

Another said: “Why go anywhere else?”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/The-Cricketers-Arms-100063707419141

The Bowling Green

The Bowling Green, Robins Lane, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “Brilliant pub.

“They've got pool, darts and affordable drinks and the staff always look after you, making you feel welcome.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/The-Bowling-Green-100057215539431