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Travellers' Choice2023
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About
The Marsh Harrier is a great British pub at the heart of Southport community. With our warm welcome and family friendly atmosphere we offer the perfect place for catching up with friends, family celebrations or just a quiet coffee. Our menu is bursting with traditional pub classics, delicious desserts and award winning kids dishes. Behind the bar, an explorative selection of beer, cider, wine and cocktails as well as a great choice of low or no alcohol options.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Very friendly staff, and atmosphere. Great home cooked food, and very filling. Definitely come back again, and they should bring back karaoke. Cori.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

We had lunch in the Marsh Harrier as a family of 6 as returning customers and, as on the previous occasion when we went for a meal there 2 months ago, the staff were very friendly, the service was super and the quality of the...food made by the skilled chef was excellent. We really enjoyed our family meal there and will definitely go again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 August 2023 via mobile

We last went to the Marsh harrier in March and left as they had no meat or chicken, only fish and chips and sausage and mash. 5 months later we went today,17 August, phoned first to confirm they were serving food, got thee to find,...gues what? No meat or chicken, wife ordered crab cakes and sausage & mash, we asked for a plain burger for our dog( only positive thing I have to say about this establishment is they allow dogs in) the crab cakes came on there own with no garnish, three small cakes, £7.99. Plane burger for the dog..... came with chips and a tomato sauce....£7.99. I myself elected to eat in a much higher quality establishment, mc Donald's. Oh did I mention the tables were minging? As they were last time we went.....More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

Great food, amazing staff especially Becky who couldn’t do enough for us. Bonus is that dogs are allowed in too.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

Great food , served by a lovely lady Becky she was very helpful pleasant and will definitely go back

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 28 July 2023

Staff, Becky is fantastic. However no fish available, you have to check before you order to see what is missing. We were told everything available, no fish. Ordered gammon. It was inedible, as they say, tough as old boots. Manager dismissive, not interested and not...prepared to resolve the issue. Did not even want to talk to us sent Becky who did her best. Asked for the gammon to be replaced by a burger, not company policy option was more gammon but cooked exactly the same or a refund. Did not have refundMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 12 July 2023 via mobile

Absolutely brilliant service, Becky served us and she was amazing, Cori cooked our food and it was lovely. We have eat in here every day this week and will never get enough. 100% recommend. Amazing service.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023

Pleasant staff , nice environment and good basic food . Dog friendly . Reasonable beer selection but no sign of real ale .

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 June 2023

My first time dining at this venue with my wife. Exceptional service from our server Becky, she could not do enough to help us. We had a lovely meal and drinks, we will definitely be going again and again. Thank you Becky for putting up...with us and you most certainly deserve a wage increase, you are a credit to the team.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023

As usual, the food was very nice, service was fast and friendly. Becky was very helpful, especially as we had a bit of a disastrous accident at the tabe. Food and drink fairly priced . This is a great local!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 2 June 2023

Lovely meal Becky our waitress was lovely and helpful. Food was lovely. Go there every week for an evening meal

Date of visit: June 2023
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Paul Roberts, Owner at The Marsh Harrier, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review we're really glad you enjoyed your night and look forward to seeing you again soon I will pass your comments on to the team Kind regards The Marsh Harrier team

Reviewed 2 June 2023 via mobile

My wife and I dined here this evening for our dinner. We were greeted and served by a young lady called Abi. She was very attentive and patient whilst we placed our order, despite it being particularly busy on the bar. My wife ordered a...chicken platter, and I a chip shop platter. (Which might I add, that the fish was battered to perfection). My wife and I also ordered two glasses of coke with our meal; which on a day like today was absolute carbonated glory. As stated earlier the bar was busy, and to prevent us from waiting; the chef, a polite young chap. Who I believe was named Robin, came and served us our food. Exceptional service. Highly recommend, LyndonMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Paul Roberts, Owner at The Marsh Harrier, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2023

Hi Lyndon Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review we're really glad you enjoyed your night and look forward to seeing you again soon I will pass your comments on to the team Kind regards The Marsh Harrier team

Reviewed 31 May 2023

We came in for happy hour,dissapointed no beer,just wine and cocktails,could bring in more business if sprits and beer put on happy hour,let's see if it may changeMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Paul Roberts, Owner at The Marsh Harrier, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2023

Hi Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Thank you for your feedback we will take this into consideration and see what we can do in the future. We look forward to seeing you again soon Kind regards The Marsh Harrier...More

Reviewed 29 May 2023 via mobile

As a big group of runners we landed in this pub to eat and drink. We were told our food could be up to an hour which we were absolutely fine with as we arrived unexpectedly and enjoyed the outside area. We were a large...group and as it happened the food came much quicker than an hour. Even though the chef came out and apologised for any delays. Bar staff were great and it was all in all a lovely experience!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Paul Roberts, Owner at The Marsh Harrier, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review we're really glad you enjoyed your night and look forward to seeing you again soon I will pass your comments on to the team Kind regards The Marsh Harrier team

Reviewed 27 May 2023

My step father wanted to try here for his 81st birthday. We were not disappointed the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Service was 1st glass and were very attentive. Food was totally value for money, cooked fresh. Absolutely will be visiting again.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Paul Roberts, Owner at The Marsh Harrier, responded to this reviewResponded 3 June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review we're really glad you enjoyed your night and look forward to seeing you again soon I will pass your comments on to the team Kind regards The Marsh Harrier team

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The Marsh Harrier is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5