Contact & Info
The Sparrowhawk
Southport Old Rd
Formby
Merseyside
L37 0AB
Tel: 01704 882 350
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sparrowhawk-formby.co.uk
Local Attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us.
See a few that we would recommendThere's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us. Here are a few ideas to get you started...
Red Squirrel Nature Reserve
Victoria Road, Formby, L37 1LJ.
Tel: 01704 878 591 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356402950222/
Open all year round.
Red squirrels, miles of coastal walks.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 3.5 to/from Red Squirrel Nature Reserve.
Royal Birkdale Golf Course
Waterloo Rd Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2LX.
Tel: 01704 552 020 | www.royalbirkdale.com
Open all year round.
Championship course, home to 2014 Womens' open championship.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 3.7 to/from Royal Birkdale Golf Course.
Anthony Gormley Sculpture
Cambridge Road, Crosby, L23 8SY.
Tel: 0151 934 2967 | www.sefton.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=6216
Open all year round.
100 cast iron life size figures.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 9.8 to/from Anthony Gormley Sculpture.
Lawnmower Museum
106-114 Shakespeare Street, Southport.
Tel: 01704 501 336 | www.lawnmowerworld.co.uk/
Open Monday to Saturday, from 9-5.30pm.
1st museum of it's kind.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 4.6 to/from Lawnmower Museum.
Rufford Old Hall
200 Liverpool Rd, Rufford, Ormskirk, L40 0TA.
Tel: 01704 821 254 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford-old-hall/things-to-see-and-do/events/
Please see Rufford Old Hall website for opening times.
William Shakespeare once performed there.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 16.2 to/from Rufford Old Hall.
Formby Point
Lifeboat Road, Formby, L37 2EJ.
Tel: 01704 878 591
Open all year round.
Names for association with 1st lifeboat station in Britain.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 5.3 to/from Formby Point.
Churchtown and Botanical Gardens
Bankfield Lane, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7NB.
Tel: 01704 214 164 | www.visitsouthport.com/things-to-do/botanic-gardens-p56922
Open Monday to Sunday 7.30am to 8pm.
Gardens, boating, lakeand aviary.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 7.3 to/from Churchtown and Botanical Gardens.
Martin Mere Wildfowl and wetlands trust
Fish Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0TA.
Tel: 01704 895 181 | www.wwt.org.uk/visit/martin-mere/
From the Sparrowhawk - about 16.2 to/from Martin Mere Wildfowl and wetlands trust.
Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa
Southport Old Road, Formby, L37 OAB.
Tel: 01704 875 699 | www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk
Open all year round.
From the Sparrowhawk - about ? to/from Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa.
Southport Pier
Promenade Southport.
Tel: 01704 539 701 | www.visitsouthport.com/things-to-do/southport-pier-p92273
Open Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm.
Oldest iron pier and 2nd largest in country.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 6 to/from Southport Pier.
Albert Docks
Liverpool, Waterfront, L3 4AF.
Tel: 0151 707 0729 | www.albertdock.com/
Open all year round.
Museum of Liverpool, Maritime Museum and Tate Art Gallery.
From the Sparrowhawk - about 15 to/from Albert Docks.
Opening times
| Day | Open | Daily menu |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 8pm |
| Thursday | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 8pm |
| Friday | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 8pm |
| Saturday | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 8pm |
| Sunday | 12noon - 10pm | 12noon - 7pm |
Christmas opening times
| Day | Open | Menu served |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 12noon - 11pm | 12noon - 9pm |
| Christmas Day | 12noon - 3pm | 12noon - 2pm |
| Boxing Day | 12noon - 6pm | 12noon - 5pm |
| New Year's Eve | 12noon - 1am | 12noon - 9:30pm |
| New Year's Day | 12noon - 9pm | 12noon - 7pm |
Finding us
Here is a map of directions to the pub - Click the link to download a PDF.
Just as a note - if you enter the pub into your sat nav, it may come up a little short, so use this map to follow the road round to get to the pub.
Disabled facilities
We have full disabled access including a disabled loo and disabled parking. Please don't hestitate to ask if you need any assistance.
Service
First off, life revolves around the bar, so that's where to head for drinks, menus and to find out where you're sitting if you've booked.
If a table isn't reserved you're welcome to sit at it and have a bite to eat or drink. If you can't find a table, ask and we'll try to find one for you.
Food ordering:
Inside - someone will pop over and take your order. Outside - please find a table, note its number and then order at the bar when you're ready.
The gardens and terrace
If you are eating outside on our lawns or terrace, it is a great help if you could make a note of your table number before ordering at the bar.
By the way, could you please keep tops on and shoes on at all times. This applies to the gents as well.
Bookings
We do take bookings, but we try to make sure that there is room for customers who are not able to book in advance, so if you have not made a reservation, it's not the end of the world. If there are no tables free we run a waiting list.
Please make bookings by calling or using our online bookings calendar link at the top of the page. Unfortunately we are not able to take bookings via email or facebook.
We don't reserve any of our outside tables so if you enjoy a little alfresco dining these are on a first come first served basis.
Sadly due to our operation we are not able to cater for very large parties or groups.
Dogs
Dogs of the well behaved and 'on-the leash' variety are welcome in the bar area - we please ask for dogs to remain on the floor and not on the furniture.
If you are booking a table and bringing a dog please make us aware so we can assign a specific table for you.
Weddings
We are afraid we are unable to accommodate wedding parties or functions.
Taxis
Formby village radio cars: 01704 877777
Phoenix cabs: 01704 878585
Merseyside computer cabs: 0151 707 2525
Meal Tickets
A Meal Ticket is received for each main course or light bite purchased at full price. Six tickets can then be exchanged to claim up to £12 off the price of your chosen main meal or light bite from Monday to Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays, set menus, ticketed events and click and collect). For full terms and conditions, please click here.