Fir Tree Farm Shop and Cafe in St. Helens

Not very impressed with the Barn today. They have really let it go. It opened at 10am, we got there at 10.30am. It was freezing!!! Warmer outside!!! Ordered 2x toasted tea cake and coffees. It was cold and over cooked, butter frozen. How can you mess such an easy order up??? ☹️ The toilet had a full bin, come on. 😱

booked a table on christmas eve but walked straight back out again and went somewhere much better after walking in… place was freezing and empty. staff were awkward and didn’t welcome us, didn’t offer us any menus or drinks after we were sat there for five minutes and we had to ask ourselves, only to be given a menu of mediocre items i could make myself at home. it’s a shame as it’s in a nice location and interior has lots of potential. they need to tell the staff to liven up, and make the place less gloomy and dull. we just felt as if we weren’t welcome or wanted there. coming from a current waitress at a popular cafe, i would never treat my guests like this, especially at christmas time.

Came here few years ago for afternoon tea and it was fabulous but how things have changed so I am updating my original 5 star review! Food - shop bought items placed on plates produced as an afternoon tea, very disappointed. Fridge in the service counter with lovely big cakes, but yet we were served Mr Kiplings Fancies and Macroons from Lidl... we got just the 1 drink each too not a pot like we've had previously. Place - oh my days it was freezing inside we could see our breath and couldn't even take our coats off to eat. There is a big fire inside but it was not lit! Shelves are half empty and full of dust, not at all festive and no christmas music playing quite sad ambience really as its a gorgeous barn and could be amazing and cosy. We ate up quickly and left food and 1 drink went cold quicker than ever such a shame yhings have changed.

Bit of a shame really, brought my 91 year old Grandad for some lunch, waited around 45 mins in the freezing cold for our food, my poor Grandad was dithering by the time we left. I really didn't enjoy my breakfast either, a strange charcoal / kinda flame grilled taste to the bacon & sausages, hash browns were crispy but mush inside, didn't get chance to give any feedback in person as we weren't asked, oh FYI the ketchup sachets went out of date in July. Regretfully I wouldn't come back, but don't be discouraged by my review, it's not a slating, just my honest opinion. Support small businesses and try for yourself.

Once a lovely barn interior but needs lots of TLC. Car park as the first impression is shabby. Choices today largely limited to sandwiches or cooked breakfast. On a cool September day, it was too cold to take coats off.

Visit this place often and usually lovely food and lovely coffee but this time, our two cappuccino’s tasted like just hot milk with no coffee in and chocolate sprinkles on top. Very disappointed. Sausages on the 3 breakfasts were extremely burned on one side (they tasted like ash). Hoping this is just a one off as the staff are lovely

Are currently on site. We found this beautiful place through the Brit Stops booklet and are standing in front of the door with our camper for an overnight stay. We were welcomed very friendly. Registering previously by phone was not possible because the phone is currently not working. But it wasn't a problem to come here spontaneously. The cake is very very tasty! It's hard to decide, they all look great!

I do like this place,the only thing on this day is how cold it felt in there even though it was summer and the full English breakfast wasn't the best,but I'll take one off day if it improves the next time I go

I had the full sized English Breakfast and a very generous pot of tea. The chef had it on the table in no time and it was really hearty and well put together. A side order of toast rounded it off perfectly. A great little find in a spacious barn. The barn could do with a couple of skylights maybe to brighten it up.

This little Barn is full of charm and delicious food prepared to a high standard...Will return as we loved the tasty specials board 👌🏻

A hidden gem not far from Rainford. My friends and I had a lovely afternoon tea here recently. Everything was lovely and we were well looked after. Highly recommend.

A great dog friendly cafe in a beautiful location in the countryside. A menu to suit everyone and they make their own amazing cakes.

Sat outside on dirty wooden furniture that has seen better days . Bins outside overflowing with rubbish . Ice cream was good but expensive for the amount you got .

Great food and friendly staff highly recommended

Quiet but relaxing and food is great Great to unwind and rest after a walk

Came in for a coffee and was unimpressed with it sadly, tasted mostly of milk with a hint of coffee, can't comment on the food as we didn't have any.

Great food a bit of a wait as freshly cooked ! Chips are amazing as is bacon and Brie toastie Awesome view on a nice day and you can have a beer outside . Take a walk after and enjoy the woods

Amazing as always- we come here often as a family and the staff are so friendly and kind. The food is such good quality and delicious. Thank you so much!

Beautiful little gem of a place, lovely staff and venue. Food and coffee was lovely . A lovely peaceful little retreat 😊👏

Wanted to meet my freind here for breakfast so checked the opening times, we turned up and was closed!

Absolutely loved it, the Cream Tea was just divvvvvinnnne, utterly gorge 😁 😍

The website stated it was open so we travelled from 18 miles only to find it closed. Other people also turned up and were surprised it was closed as they said they were regulars and expected the cafe and shop to be open. Unfortunately there was no explanation or advice on when it would next be open so we left.

Sadly it was not a nice day, but having seen a tourist sign for the venue we went along. Nice rustic decor but it was cold and damp. There was only one other table being used. The staff were friendly, sadly the food offer was a bit sad, we ordered tea for two and one scone. When it arrived the tea was quite weak, but the scone was totally stale!! Really stale. It is far better to not sell anything than offer stale food

Service was slow although we'd pre ordered. Very cold so had to keep coats on.

Nice and chill, dogs enjoy their sausages 😂 the cheesecake is lovely, friendly staff and friendly people Dogs allowed in the cafe 🐶

Walked it, very cold, no one acknowledged us so we left.

Terrible experience… there was no heating and the food was overpriced, greasy and poor quality tea and coffee. We spoke to our waitress about it but she just shrugged.

Never seen a farm shop that doesn't sell eggs and milk and charges £4 for instant coffee.

Pleasant visit but problems include very cold, very expensive (£6.90 for cake and small coffee) and seemed a bit grubby.

A really lovely place for coffee and brunch after a walk with the dogs. Relaxed, clean, casual and very welcoming.

Called in for breakfast between xmas and new year. A good breakfast but barn was very cold, sat by wood burner but room didn't warm up and service wasn't the quickest. Pot of tea was nice with free top up. We would return but on a warmer day.

Intimate cafe with great outdoor visuals. The experience is dinning in a barn with beautiful scenery. Great views for summer and a log burner in the winter. Would come again. Great brunch and lovely tea and cake.

Came over from the US to visit my boyfriend and we came to this place for brunch and coffee:) we really enjoyed the environment of Fir Tree and ended up staying here just to relax and chat by the fire for much longer x)

A large group of several generations and extended family members got together on 3.12.22 at the Cherry Tree for lunch. The food was excellent, meeting the needs of several different dietary requirements, and the staff were fantastic. Particularly special in her care and attention to us, and her general friendly and helpful manner, was Elaine. Thanks Elaine very much. We hope ypu and your family had a lovely Christmas on your boat.

A regular stop for us after a good walk along the local footpaths through the woods. Food is freshly prepared, good sized portions and they even have a dog menu which is appreciated by the four legged members of the party. Popular place and always made welcome...

Tasty food, with especially nice poached eggs and black pudding... but take a coat if cold outside, because it will be chilly inside this original stone barn.

Called in for a coffee nice food and drinks

Very nice food freshly made so don't go in and expect it to be served like a fast food outlet

Cute place. We just had a ice cream and cake that’s okay, not too sweet.

Been here quite a few times and had mixed experiences, sometimes the service is very good and at others it can be diabolical. We've had a few occasions where we've had to wait an age for a coffee and cake, even at quiet times, and others where it's taken just a few minutes. Pleasant place though to sit for a natter over a cuppa and bite to eat.

Nice place, quiet and calm Tried it with RoSPA motorbike as it was a resting station between training sessions

Absolutely delicious!! Best breakfast we've had out ever & the scones are perfect. Lovely place, lovely staff, can't wait to go again

Were welcomed and taken to our seat. Asked if it was table service and were told somebody would come and take our order. So we waited and waited and waited before asking again for the lady to disappear down the stairs without taking our order. The couple who came in after us and had their drinks 10 minutes before we even ordered but they appeared to be regulars and staff spent time chatting to them whilst we were ignored. I appreciate return custom is the bread and butter of any business but the e staff did not know that we weren’t locals trying the cafe for the first time and would have become regulars. The latte was good and lemon drizzle average. Spent most of the time holding on to table as we were upstairs and each time people walked across the floor vibrated - felt a bit like we were in Jurassic Park and the dinosaurs were approaching! A shame as it’s very nicely decorated just need to up their game.

A nice cafe if your going to the garden centre but quite expensive - £2.20 for a cup of tea. The seats are nice and comfy and your not hassled to hurry up.

Very nice place to spend time and something to eat with family

Great little place for sausage bacon breakfast bap and a cup of tea. Dropped in after motorbike round out. Tables outside if sunny and nice farm shop / cafe atmosphere inside. Good selection of cakes as well

Lovely lunch in lovely surroundings.

Great place for lunch, nice location.

Lovely lunch and a very pleasant dog walk

Food very nice but a 45 min wait when very few customers in isn't really that good for a cafe

Really nice place to have a nice coffee, slice of cake and enjoy a country side experience inside an old barn.

Both myself and my partner visited for the first time and had a lovely time. We ordered, a Hot Chocolate and Scone for my partner and I have a Latte and a Bacon & Egg on toast both of us totally enjoyed what we had....

Lovely countryside location, delicious food (huge portions), dog friendly and a great area to go for a walk, friendly staff- definitely recommend 👍🏼

A nice, rustic place with nice food but was so cold in there today (Sun 30.01.2022). It's a big space to heat but it shouldn't be unpleasantly cold.

Tucked away a little. But worth a trip to this very dog friendly cafe. Good mix of food. Definitely need more veggie and vegan options. But staff super friendly and helpful. We arrived as the kitchen was about to close. But they went out of the way and reopened it for us! Veggie breakfast was cooked to perfection. Fresh tomatoes and mushrooms. All really tasty. And don’t forget your doggo is more than welcomed!!!

Lovely place to come for a piece of cake and a coffee. Nice staff and great service. Another visit to Fir Tree (27.01.22), they'd stopped serving hot food about half an hour before we got there because of staff shortage however the chef saw how disappointed we were and went and made a full breakfast which we shared. We've been here a number of times and go for a walk when we get there with our dog and then we go for a pot of tea and a bite to eat. Our dog loves it as he's partial to a bit of bacon and is allowed inside. Really recommend and can't wait to see their future plans come to fruition 😊

Let me start with... we had a very warm welcome by 3 young girls. We ordered drinks for 4 and 3 breakfast that at £8+ didnt come with around of toast. Our breakfast came and it went down hill from there. Cold toast served with...

We hadn't been there for a long time, so tried it at about 2 - 2.30 today. It cost nearly £19 for 2 baked potatoes, a latte & a tea. It came with a few leaves for dressing. But the potatoes were black on the...

Had a fabulous lunch with family today. Food was sumptuous. Dessert to die for and the service brilliant. Many thanks.

Very good atmosphere but needed to have their heating on...was quite cold.. a very nice place to pop in for a coffee and cake with an all day breakfast..

Closed on 16th Oct 2021. Google says it is open. Listing meed updating

Food good and staff very helpful and polite

Hadn't been for a long time. Staff very nice. The place needs some TLC. Good if you want to get away from the crowd and have a coffee

Me and my partner visit here quite regularly, we also bring family/friends when they are visiting because the food is just so good! Staff are always friendly even when busy, there is food for everyone, drinks and cakes are gorgeous. There’s a real cosy/homely feel...

Went for breakfast on a warm Sunday morning. Very busy when we arrived but managed to get a table inside the barn. Breakfast was cooked fresh and excellent quality products. Served very good coffee which made for a nice time and meal.

Having visited for breakfast numerous times at the weekend over the years, we called today for a bank holiday cooked brekky treat. Unfortunately, we were greeted by a member of staff that seemed put out at having to clean a table for us and then...

Took a half decent walk having checked the opening times, only to find it closed. Google shows its open. It's only a 2 min job to update your Google listing if you've had to close for unplanned events.

Best afternoon tea!! Called up two days in advance to organise an afternoon tea for pick up. It was presented to a very high standard. It included a variety of delicious foods: sandwiches, quiche, sausage rolls, crisps, salad, macarons, cakes, scones. This is the third...

Lovely home made cakes great coffee and very pleasant staff will be back

What a little treasure in the heart of our countryside. Paul is so accommodating as are all the staff. So much so we've booked our wedding venue. Love it

Not much point having a website that says open at 9.30 on Saturday if you are still closed at 10.00AM Bit of a wasted journey.

Excellent quality food & friendly staff. Lovely location.

I visited with my family and children and sat upstairs in the barn and it was so cosy. I had soup and a sandwich and the soup was homemade and absolutely beautiful as was the sandwich. My brothers had a breakfast and a baguette and...

Took my dad, mum and brothers out for Fathers Day. Never been before but friends have recommended the barn to me. Even though it was extremely busy and every table was taken we had a lovely time. The coffee was the best I've ever tasted...

Went for Father’s Day with my family to treat my dad, from the beginning the staff where unwelcoming it was like they were scared to tell us where to sit. Ordered an orange juice and for the price I was very underwhelmed as my dad...

All freshly cooked. Good hearty breakfast

Best if you book. I had a nicely cooked small breakfast, service with a smile. 😃

Really nice cafe, especially if you want to sit outside on a nice day. Latte was good, ice cream was yummy. Staff are very polite and friendly.

First visit and sat in the courtyard because of restrictions. Cafe just over billinge Hill and a very pleasant place. Had a very tasty bacon barm with an equally excellent latte. First visit but will not be my last

Great little breakfast served all day.

Good coffee shop to get a cup of tea

Friendly service , tasty latte and good size potions . Nice views. Well worth a visit

Had a selection of takeaway cake slices for a garden visit, they were so delicious 😋😋 The staff member I spoke to was welcoming, friendly and gave fab advice about the cakes. Terry's chocolate orange cake - divine 😋😋😋 Thanks, we will be back 😁(Not a threat lol)

Nice little outside seating area with 5 tables. Pleasant service & decent menu.

Friendly service and delicious cakes. They make a good brew too.

Friendly service, great selection of cakes,Yummy

Been walking up to the farm with my friend every weekend since lockdown in January. Have a coffee and bite to eat, then head back home. Nice choice of food, and tasty. Staff are friendly, always greated with a smile. Nice to chat to other...

Fab little place, tried the carrot cake, delicious

A nice setting and good quality food. Very expensive.

Been here a lot over the years and popped in this afternoon. Partner had a soup which was nice. I had a special that was on. Unfortunately it was not very nice, greasy and underwhelming. I gave it a go but as i was eating...

Delightful, great staff, enjoyed it very much

Great food, great service, and good coffee. 5 stars in summer, 4 in winter due to its cold in the barn.

Love it here & have visited regularly for several months now. Really like the atmosphere, staff are great & very friendly. The food is delicious & well worth the wait when the cafe is busy

Lovely staff.. chearful Ella-Rose, lovely George, the 5 star chef and the rest of them! Me, hubby and lab Love our weekend big breakfasts here..my Ralphie gets a sausage too. Top quality menu.. yummy scones with jam and cream-best I've ever had..even better washed down with the perfect cuppa!! Love this place ❤:-)

Just had an impromptu stop at this hideaway tearoom. Very lovely it was too. Accommodating and friendly staff, good choice of food and reasonable prices. Its in a lovely rustic old barn that you could easily pass by. Sorry, didnt get any photos but am deffo returning soon so will take some then!

Always great. Staff and food, spot on. To Paul and the team, thanks. Pete

I honestly can't believe the attitude of the staff here- rude, unwelcoming, unfriendly, incompetent... the list goes on! I can't believe this place is operating in such a way?! To work in hospitality yet have the attitude of everything being too much trouble. Cold, damp, dark, stony (and that's just the atmosphere). The place needs bulldozing down and starting over. Jeez, never been anywhere and experienced staff as rude as I have here- avoid at all costs people!

Great stop off for walkers and cyclists. Outdoor seating but probably due to covid restrictions on the kitchen, quite a long wait for food

Very friendly and helpful staff. Me and my big dogs were made very welcome. Delicious home made food.

Dog friendly place where you can enjoy genuine food with friends and family.