Which of these eight venues makes the best cocktails in Mid Cheshire?

Ice cold cocktails were on order this week as we asked where in Mid Cheshire serves the best classic and modern drinks.

Whether it’s a cold mojito in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned in front of the fire, we wanted to know your favourite cocktail and where we can get one.

Do you prefer a pina colada or a margarita? Does a Long Island Iced Tea take your fancy or would you rather have an espresso martini?

In honour of World Cocktail Day, which took place last Saturday, May 13, and after launching our new Best of 2023 competition in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian and the Knutsford Guardian last month, we wanted to hear about the venues in Mid Cheshire that serve the best cocktails.

In our first Best of 2023 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the area followed by the area’s most delicious pies and then picture-perfect nails.

Oliver Gibney Hairdressing is Mid Cheshire’s Best for Hair, Ka Pie took the Best for Pies title and Samantha Dean Nails and Makeup is officially the area’s Best for Nails.

Readers have been voting for their favourite place to go on a Sunday for a traditional roast dinner with the winner being announced yesterday afternoon, Wednesday.

Next up, cocktails were the order of the day and after receiving dozens on nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top eight, who will battle it out to be named the best in Mid Cheshire.

But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Cocktails winner from our top eight.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Cocktails shortlists post on our Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich, and Knutsford Facebook and 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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, May 18 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 entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, May 22 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

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

OUR TOP EIGHT BEST FOR COCKTAILS FINALISTS:

The Grape and Bean

The Grape and Bean, Market Street, Northwich

One very happy customer said The Grape and Bean serves “by far the best cocktails in Northwich” so the venue was a must for our shortlist.

Another said: “They have a large choice of cocktails that are all made fresh and don’t come from at tin.

“Made to perfection.”

For more details go to facebook.com/GrapeandBean.Northwich

Hartford Hall

Hartford Hall on School Lane, Hartford

With alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails on the menu here there promises to be something to suits everyone’s tastes.

The popular place was the winner of last year’s Best for Roast Dinner and they’re hoping to add one of this year’s Best of 2023 titles to their collection.

One nomination said: “Probably the best and freshest cocktails in town!”

For more details go to hartfordhallcheshire.co.uk/drink

The Botanist

The Botanist, King Street, Knutsford

One nomination for this venue simply said “the Botanist of course!”

The reader loved the huge selection of amazing cocktails and the properly trained bar staff.

They added: “There is a great selection of non-alcoholic cocktails too!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheBotanistKnutsford

The Bird and Hat

The Bird and Hat, Bull Ring, Northwich

This place does “without a shadow of a doubt” “the best cocktails going” with zombies and berry juicy getting special mentions.

One happy customer asked: “Have you seen their pina coladas?”

For more details go to facebook.com/birdandhat

Antrobus Arms

The Antrobus Arms, Warrington Road, Antrobus

The Antrobus Arms is clearly popular with its regulars as it made the shortlist for last week’s Best for Roast Dinners.

Apparently the cocktails go perfectly with their Sunday dishes!

For more details go to facebook.com/TheAntrobus

Chimichangos Mexican Restaurant

Chimichangos Mexican Restaurant, Wheelock Street, Middlewich

The ‘chimichancolada’ gets a big thumbs up from customers.

It’s a mix of tequila rose, vanilla vodka, strawberry syrup, triple sec and coconut milk all topped with squirty cream!

For more details go to facebook.com/CHIMICHANGOS

Vale Royal Abbey Arms

Vale Royal Abbey Arms, Chester Road, Northwich

This is another popular place that made the shortlist for Mid Cheshire’s Best for Roast Dinners last week.

The traditional and modern cocktails are on the menu and priced at two for £12 between 5pm and 9pm Monday to Friday.

For more details go to facebook.com/VRoyalAbbeyArms

The Swinging Witch

The Swinging Witch, Crown Street, Northwich

The venue is perfect for a night and customers “enjoy every visit”.

The great atmosphere and fabulous bar staff get the thumbs up.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheSwingingWitch