17 Prenton Rd W, Birkenhead, CH42 9PY, United Kingdom
Why is The Mersey Clipper good for fans?
The Mersey Clipper is a popular pre- and post-match venue for both home and away supporters due to its proximity to Prenton Park, just a short walk from the stadium. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The pub broadcasts live football on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, providing a lively atmosphere for fans to enjoy the game. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} It offers a diverse menu featuring British pub classics such as burgers, steaks, and vegetarian options, catering to a wide range of tastes. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} The venue also provides entertainment options like quiz nights and live music, enhancing the matchday experience. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Beer List
Greene King IPA
Shows Live Football
Yes
Serves Food
Yes
Home or Away?
Mixed
Recent Reviews
reviews from Google
Gregory Briton★★★★
5 months ago
Nice atmosphere. Got drinks and ordered food from a beaded guy at the bar. Lovely lad, all good. We were doing the Thursday 2 for 1 burgers. The 2 burgers come and one is cooked perfect the other is very obviously burnt. Bun and patty. I take it back to the bar where there’s an older blonde lady with glasses. I politely say sorry to be that guy but could we get a redo on this burger it’s definitely burnt. Without even looking at me properly she sluggishly says ‘yea sure’.
She comes back to the table 2 mins later with the exact same burger and says they’ve done it again for me but it looks the same because it’s ’flame grilled’.
At this point im still polite and with the two burgers on the table i say ‘yes but flamed grilled doesn’t mean it should be burnt, you can see the other burger that we have here is perfect compared to the burnt one.
She looks at them both and just genuinely doesn’t care and says no it’s flamed grilled so it’ll always look like that. At this point she’s basically already walking away and keen to dismiss us says ‘is that all good?’
At this point I know Im talking to someone who doesn’t care and face either making a bit of a scene in front of my partner or just saying okay keeping everyone relaxed.
I say ‘okay’ and the night was fine, it’s not that deep it’s just frustrating. We had one burnt burger which was just easily avoidable.
I’ve still given 4 stars because I know that lady doesn’t do the place itself justice. She was dismissive, rude and just wrong about the burger. I know it’s just a job, we all get by and do what we have to do but have a little pride in the work you do surely.
I just took a pick of both the burger buns side by side to show the normal vs the burnt burger. Normal on left vs burnt right. You be the judge. I should have taken a pic of the patties but just wasn’t that bothered.
Would go back obviously, good little pub. Up the Rovers!
Dawn Bradbury★★★★★
9 months ago
Went here for the first time in years.
Firstly although it says you must pay for the car park, a friendly customer said there is a tablet inside for free carparking so take note!
Welcomed by staff when we entered. Checked out the menu, so many options. I went up to order food and drinks, and treated partner to a Jack Daniels as it was his birthday.
We had nachos to share, then ribs and fish and chips. OMG lush. The Rib meal was massive with chips and corn on cob and slaw. He couldn't finish it, fortunately the pub is prepared and kindly provided a box to take them home. The fish chips and mushy peas were delicious, very fresh and gorgeous batter.
When we left, the man behind the bar said bye and remembered it was his birthday and said enjoy the rest of his birthday. Now whilst this may seem a little thing, it is great customer service 😀 👍 We will return
Hannah Mort★
a week ago
Came tonight as a table of 14. We had a tab open so when I approached the bar the lady behind it (blonde hair) had a sour face, she wasn't afraid to hide it either. She made me feel like she couldn't be bothered, really unwelcoming and unfriendly. Definitely not the first face you want to see.
We ordered our food and had to wait a while, when it came my sons boneless chicken was hard as a rock, they were black and completely burnt. I should have sent them back but we'd waited long enough and my son was hungry. The same blonde lady came out with the food looking so miserable and full of attitude. We were then told we had to leave for 8 as we had children, which I get but we'd not long finished eating by that time. I won't be back in a hurry, the food was rubbish if I could give no stars I would, service was shocking and that blonde lady needs to learn to leave her attitude at the door or have some lessons in customer service!!
Ashleigh Stading★
a month ago
Booked for Father’s Day, after previously visiting on Mother’s Day and the Staff member serving was really helpful regarding allergies and food preferences (vegan).
This time was awful, staff member was rude, wouldn’t accommodate a vegan roast dinner for the children with us and giving us latter mate options that then turned out to not be vegan. Not a place to visit if you have any allergies, intolerances or preferences.
The option offered to young children was a soggy mushroom tart on an adult roast dinner. A like it or lump it attitude so we left and moved on elsewhere. Funnily enough another branch of the same pub that were more than happy to accommodate the changes.
Derek Crawford★★★
a month ago
Myself and the better half called in for some grub as we have not been to the Clipper for a long time and unfortunately won't be going back. The pub itself is great and very clean, but the food which we ordered through the app was not great. Firstly we ordered a starter to come with the main meals as there is a specific box to check on the app. Low and behold it came 15 mins earlier than the mains. When the mains did arrive the chicken was like rubber, i,m guessing been microwaved to within an inch of it,s life and still lukewarm and the wife,s scampi was tasteless. All in all a very disappointing experience as the pub wasn't busy. Not that it should make any difference if it's busy or not as the quality should be there all the time. When you are paying a decent amount for food you would expect it to be hot and tasty at least.
Matt H★★★★★
6 months ago
A really nice pub with a great atmosphere. This is a really lively place to grab a drink before a game and watch live sports at a reasonable price.
Jemma Edwards★★★★★
5 months ago
Came today as a party of 11. Booked through the app and got reply within 24 hours to say booking accepted.
On arrival I found the table and staff even came over to check I was the correct person who booked the table very politely.
We did 5 separate orders through the till as seperate couples and this didn’t seem to be too much hassle either. They kept us upto date about waiting times which flew and all 11 meals came out hot and fresh within 2 minutes of the first plate to the last plate so we could all eat together!
Pub had a lovely atmosphere and staff were friendly welcoming and nothing was too much.
We chose for a cheap and cheerful birthday meal but family who had never been said they would definitely return even without current offers as we’re happy with prices for food received.
Thank you.
Paul Lewis★
4 months ago
We went at 16:30 tonight for a meal for my aunty's 60th birthday. We pre booked a table for around 9 of use. Including 3 childrend. Aged from 7-9.
There was a specific older lady who worked there, who would hover over to us, every time the kids got up and moved. She would go over to them and tell them to not touch that, or don't stand there and don't sit there. Every single time they moved, she would navigate over to by us, and jump all over the kids for moving.
I'm a strict parent and when ever it thought they was getting a little to loud or whatever, I would tell them myself to sit down and chill out for a bit. I would never ever allow my children to be ferral and run around in any environment let alone where people where eating.
On third occasion when she hovered over to the kids, I asked her to leave them alone and get of thier backs. They wasn't doing anything wrong. And I am watching and parenting them myself. She rudley snapped back at me, "this is a pub and the kids can not run around"
Firstly, I do not appreciate her tone and secondly, if she had an issue, she should have come to me and explained if she had an issue. But she was quietly going over to them every single time they moved.
Appalling behaviour by her. My kids are good, they have manors and they know how to behave. This women is an absolutely terrible example of your staff. She should be ashamed of herself.