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Where to eat in Runcorn

21 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Runcorn. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Runcorn

  1. Eat

    Bridge Deli

    Family run coffee shop serving excellent fresh sandwiches, baked potatoes and cakes.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-2PM, Sat Sun closed

  2. Eat

    Devonshire Bakery

    Popular independent bakery making fresh sandwiches, pies, cakes and bread baked fresh everyday using traditional methods. Quite expensive but good for a treat!

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM–4:30PM, Sat 8:30AM-3PM, Sun closed

  3. Eat

    Esposito's Deli

    Cafe set in Runcorn Hill Park so very popular on a sunny day - especially for iced cream.

    Daily 9AM-5PM

  4. Eat

    Evenwood Farm, Dining & Carvery

    Large pub/restaurant serving British dishes and a carvery, with children's indoor play area.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-11PM, Sun 9AM-10:30PM

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    Melenio

    Cosy family run restaurant serving fresh authentic Italian food. Popular with diners before heading to the Brindley Theatre.

    Tue-Sat 4-10PM, Sun 1-10PM

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    Monks Delicatessen

    A family run delicatessen that has been selling fine food since 1884. Bacon, sausage, pies, cheese, cooked meats, sandwiches, biscuits, jam, chutney.

    Mon Wed 8AM-2PM, Tue Thu-Sat 7:30AM-4PM, Sun closed

  7. Eat

    Norton Arms

    Traditional, friendly and lively little pub in Halton Village. Serves a good range of beers and home cooked food.

  8. Eat

    Quigley's Bakery

    Busy with locals from breakfast to lunchtime, this small, cheap bakery serves up a range of pies, warm baps and even takeaway Sunday lunch.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM, Sat 9AM-3PM, Sun closed

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    Ring O Bells

    Rustic-chic pub, with contemporary fittings and a tiled floor, serving steaks and global dishes.

    Daily noon-11PM

  10. Eat

    Tandoori Night

    Indian restaurant with cool, modern decor offering Indian classics, tandoori specials and takeaway.

    Sun-Thu 5-10:30PM, Fri Sat 5-11:30PM

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    The Bake House

    Serving breakfast, lunch, gin, coffee and cakes. Dog friendly and near to Runcorn Hill Park.

    Tue-Thu 8AM-3PM, Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, Mon closed

  12. Eat

    The Ferry Boat Wetherspoons

    Located in the Old Town, this is the busiest pub in Runcorn and offers a range of cheap eats. It is named after the old ferry boat which brought passengers across the River Mersey from Widnes.

  13. Eat

    The Prospect Inn

    Family run pub serving quality beers, ales and home cooked food.

  14. Eat

    The Royal Oak

    Small family run village pub at the heart of Weston since 1865. Serves real cask ales, speciality craft gins and homemade traditional food.

  15. Eat

    Tropicana Cafe

    Popular cafe in Runcorn Shopping City. The scouse is recommended.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM

  16. Eat

    Beefeater

    Large steak restaurant next to the Premier Inn hotel.

  17. Eat

    CHI Community Cafe

    Serves light snacks, ice cream and coffee in Phoenix Park.

    Thu-Sat 10AM–4PM, Sun 10AM-3PM

  18. Eat

    FJ's Restaurant

    Basic greasy spoon cafe.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun 9AM-2:30PM

  19. Eat

    K.Lee Supper Bar

    Chinese and fish & chip take away.

  20. Eat

    Ten Lock Flight

    Familiar pub classic dishes plus steak and pizza.

    Daily 11AM-11PM

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    atmoesphere

    Trendy restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine.

    Daily 10AM-11PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Runcorn (CC BY-SA 4.0).