Nestled next to the Leeds and Liverpool canals, you’ll discover a pub with a beer garden that’s a surefire magnet for any weary rambler. The Ring O’Bells in Lathom, West Lancashire, has just scooped not one, but two accolades in the prestigious LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2024 – bagging the Country Pub of the Year and Best Sunday Lunch awards.
Proudly presenting itself as “a country pub – reimagined”, The Ring O’Bells swung its doors open once again in November 2023 after a top-notch refurbishment. The establishment strikes an impeccable balance between sleek, contemporary style and the warm embrace of classic country pub charm.
The crown jewel of this delightful watering hole is undoubtedly its sizeable beer garden. When reporter Dan Haygarth visited last November, he found the splendid outdoor area absolutely captivating, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Welcoming patrons with promises of ‘Ale, Cider, Meat’, a neatly chalked sign outside the charming 19th-century pub was all the encouragement Dan needed. He said: “Inside, vintage posters Vintage posters adorn a bar area which retains a…