Village Hotel Warrington

You might not expect much from a hotel bar tucked away in Centre Park, but this place actually holds its own. The space feels less corporate chain and more like a proper local - comfortable seating, decent lighting, and bar staff who know their way around a cocktail shaker. The fact it never closes means you can rock up at basically any hour, which is genuinely useful when everywhere else in town has shut. The drinks menu covers all the basics plus some surprisingly well-executed cocktails, and the food goes beyond typical hotel fare. It's become a go-to for business meetings during the day and casual drinks in the evening, especially for anyone working around the town centre who wants somewhere reliable that won't break the bank.