Which of these 10 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 2024 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 2024 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.

Fox Hairdressing is Mid Cheshire’s Best for Hair, JD’s Café took the Best for Pies title and Blue Beauty Cheshire is officially the area’s Best for Nails.

Last weekend, readers were voting for their favourite place to go on a Sunday for a traditional roast dinner.

Next up, cocktails were the order of the day and we have shortlisted a top 10, 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 10.

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 23 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-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, May 26 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 10 BEST FOR COCKTAILS FINALISTS:

The Bird & Hat

The Bird & Hat, Bull Ring, Northwich

One nomination said: “There’s always a great, welcoming atmosphere here.

“Amazing staff and the cocktails are amazing!”

For more details go to facebook.com/birdandhat

The Grape and Bean

The Grape and Bean, Market Street, Northwich

This popular place won last year’s Best for Cocktails – can they make it two in a row?

One happy customer said simply: “The best pina colada I’ve ever tasted!”

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

The Beer Emporium Bottle Bank

The Beer Emporium Bottle Bank, London Road, Holmes Chapel

One recommendation said: “Amazing cocktails in unique surroundings.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thebeeremporiumHC

Goblin Coffee & Beer

Goblin Coffee & Beer, Witton Walk, Northwich

Cocktails here are made from scratch with fresh ingredients and happy hour allows you to mix and match your two favourites.

One customer said: “Their pina coladas are perfection!”

For more details go to facebook.com/GoblinCoffeeAndBeer

Kuckoo Knutsford

Kuckoo Knutsford, Princess Street

Whether you're after a classic cocktail or something with a twist, Kuckoo promises to create the perfect cocktail for you.

For more details go to facebook.com/KuckooKnutsford

Lounge Afrique

Lounge Afrique, High Street, Northwich

With cocktails called Senegal Splash, Nightfall in Angola and Tanzania Twist there’s something for everyone on their bespoke drinks menu.

One recommendation simply said that “it’s the best by far”.

For more details go to facebook.com/lounge.afrique.cheshire

Chime Hartford

Chime Hartford, Chester Road, Northwich

There are 2-4-1 cocktail deals each Thursday at Chime.

For more details go to facebook.com/chimeathartford

Cubar Sandbach

Cubar High Street, Sandbach

One review on their Facebook page said: “There’s a really good happy vibe here which it the perfect place for something to eat and drink.”

For more details go to facebook.com/CUBARSANDBACH

Bear

Bear, Barons Quay, Northwich

One nomination said: “They do a huge range of cocktails here and you can customise them too.

“Always fantastic and delicious!”

For more details go to facebook.com/bemoreNORTHWICH

The Electric Church

The Electric Church, Winsford

With specialities on the menu like Japanese cherry blossom gin fizz, Tequlia blues and chocolate Kentucky sunshine there is sure to be something to tempt the tastebuds.

For more details go to facebook.com/ElectricChurchRecords