As lockdown start to ease and we’re allowed to drink and dine outdoors as a six from 12th April, reacquaint yourself with some wonderful places that have adapted to serve you outdoors.
Whilst a home cooked meal is often revered sometimes you just want someone else to do the cooking for you!
Aiming to enjoy a nice cold beverage with friends? We’ve also featured a few places you can drink outdoors too.
Eat Undercover
The Barn at Moor Hall
Sister to Mark Birchall's Michelin 3* Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms. Casual dining restaurant The Barn has received it's own Michelin Star and a Michelin Plate - a sign of very good food!
The Cricketers
The Cricketers combines the traditional and modern, in décor and on the plate too; you can enjoy simple pub classics or chef specialities
The Fat Italian Ormskirk
The Fat Italian Restaurant promises a vibrant atmosphere with outstanding modern and classic Mediterranean dishes, offering something for everyone.
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head sits perfectly on the banks of the Leeds/Liverpool canal, in the heart of Halsall, just a 3 minute drive from the centre of Ormskirk.
The Ship at Lathom
The Ship at Lathom is a traditional ‘Great British Pub’, serving a wide range of real ales – always at least six on offer; premium lagers and stouts; fine wines and spirits – including a range of malt whiskies.
The Wayfarer
The Wayfarer Brew, Pub and Dining rooms is an award-winning, independent family run pub and restaurant set in the heart of the village of Parbold in Lancashire.
Eat Outdoors
Cactus Ray’s Bar & Graze
Cactus Ray’s Bar & Graze is a family run bar and eatery, set in a corner of Burscough Wharf boasting a friendly, quirky and arty atmosphere.
Eden Tearoom and Galleries
Eden is located in the village of Newburgh with a tearoom, art gallery, artisan retail and a workshop area for creative events.
Hugo’s Cafe Bar
Hugo's is an independent family café day but on a Friday and Saturday evening it is the perfect place to head for drinks with friends.
Owd Barn at Bispham
Owd Barn is a rural West Lancashire 16th Century listed barn, with rustic farm shop, unique gift loft, country store and lovely tearoom too.
The Bagel Deli
The Bagel Deli opened in August 2018 and are purveyors of freshly made bagels, including poppy, onion & jalapeno alongside your delicatessen favourites.
Drink Outdoors
The Cork
The Cork wine bar Ormskirk offers a warm, friendly welcome, featuring beautiful decor with an outside terrace perfect for al-fresco dining.
The Green Room
The Green Room is one of Ormskirk's unique independents, located in Moor Street in Ormskirk town centre. Whether you're feeling peckish mid-day or fancy a few drinks in the night, stop off at The Green Room!