The Imperial Hotel in Sefton

Great breakfast - fast, tasty, good value for money. Only negative was the scrambled egg as it was far too wet for my liking. Friendly, efficient staff. Would go again.

been going to the imp for a for years now about once a week but in the last month the food seems not to be up to its normal standard sad but staff and service still great

Called here for breakfast yesterday. We both had the Traditional breakfast which was excellent.It is excellent value for money and you also get coffee or fruit juice included in the price. It consisted of bacon,egg,hash brown,sausage ,tomatoe,,mushrooms,beans and if you like it black pudding.As we don't like black pudding the Manager gave us an extra piece of .bacon.He was very welcoming when we arrived and friendly throughout. We eat here quite often and always find the staff very friendly and helpful.Also it is always very clean.

Last time we were here food was great gone downhill now small portions and tough chicken sorry won’t be in a hurry to return

A spotlessly clean and well maintained restaurant. The male toilets were immaculate.. Highly efficent and welcoming staff staff. Excellent varied menu well cooked and presesented. Well laid out dining area,

Food is excellent and not expensive ideal for walking to Hesketh park and walking into Southport shopping area of Lord Street and Chapel Street

After reading some of the reviews I'm hoping our experience was a flux. Our server was a round-faced brunette girl who was incredibly rude, she slammed our plates down and as for ‘service with a smile’ this was more ‘service with a frown!’ Never have I ever felt so unwelcome. The food was average, but we had to ask for any condiments as she never asked if we wanted any. Very disappointed after reading how nice the staff usually are. This girl clearly thought too much of herself and came across as spoilt. Don't know her name, but she spoiled our romantic evening.

The waitresses were great but the food not so. I had chicken korma there was only 3 small peices of chicken and the sauce was very watery. The popadoms were stale. All 3 of us had the malteeser and salted caramel sundae i had half a malteeser my mum had none . Wouldnt go again

Brilliant and that applies to the food, the staff and the service. In particular our young table waitress.

We had a family gathering for Dad/grandads birthday as well as our daughter, grandson and granddaughter. Food was brilliant , service was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. Even though there was around twenty of us there. Would definately recommend it. Thank you all. 👍

We celebrated my husband 40th birthday with all our family and friends and it was a fantastic night with amazing food and amazing services from all the staff we thank u all for the best night many thanks from the Foxleys xx

We rang and booked as it was the air show in Southport. There were 14 of us including children. The imperial has a good car park with some tables outside too. The interior is very pleasant and all the staff are well dressed. We found everyone efficient and pleasant. I had fish and chips they were delicious and the mushy peas too (I make mine at home, so I know good mushy peas!) Everything was hot, crispy, and very enjoyable. My husband enjoyed the ultimate burger, again hot tasty and good portions. We tried the house wine which was very good too. Will definitely go again when in Southport. Worth the little extra walk beyond lord street.

Visiting Southport on a day trip, decided to walk into the centre. Passing The Imperial Joseph Holt pub had a sign advertising breakfast so decided to try it. Had traditional breakfast and eggs Benedict with unlimited tea and coffee. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent quality and enough to satisfy an appetite. High chairs clean and working properly with straps . Will definitely call again.

Been few times with my son very nice ,good food, friendly staff lovely beer garden plus short walk to southport shops so will definatly be going back

This pub was close to our accommodation in Southport, so handy for a drink or two! It is a big dining pub with lots of room inside and outside - with nice patio seating areas and beach huts. There was a weekly quiz going on when we frequented and we joined in the music round. The staff were incredibly friendly and good at their job. The place was spotlessly clean including the toilets. We also looked at the menu which was impressive and we planned to eat there the next day but something else cropped up - maybe next time we visit Southport!?

Beautiful food. Not a bad price. Plenty of inside and outside eating space including cute little colourful beach huts. Staff were professional, helpful and friendly.

We visit a lot as a family of four and always have a great experience. My youngest daughter has a peanut allergy and the staff here are right on top of it. The first question they ask when ordering is ‘are there any allergies?’. They’ve changed the menu a couple of times to make it more expensive which is the reason I’ve only given 4 stars. The food isn’t fantastic but it is good, the service from the staff is excellent and the whole experience is a great one!

Must say from the off we totally enjoyed our food and the staff looked after us impeccably..what ruined our dining experience was the presence of a group of people..who we believe were visiting management..talking aloud above our enjoyment of our meal..they made our dining experience very uncomfortable ..

Booked the imp for my wife's birthday on Sunday 23rd April We had 18 adults and 2 children all family The area we had was brilliant all together and a separate table was laid in with an ice bucket for the prosecco We had a variety of meals ranging from Sunday roasts with either beef, gammon or falf a roast chicken,buttermilk chicken burger, steak/ale pie, cheese/onion pie fish/ chips and kids meals, All were brought out at the same time, piping hot and excellently presented, hygiene was spot on The atmosphere was great ,the service was excellant the ambience was superb and nothing was to much trouble Danny and his team are to be congratulated on a well run venue Special thanks to the kitchen staff who fed us, we'll done ,keep bringing that standard of food out and we will keep coming in to eat it Thank you all for a great day, my wife really enjoyed her special day

Called here today for Sunday Lunch The food was piping hot and excellent. We both had the Sunday Lunch... I had the Beef ,Hubby had the gammon.Lovely Yorkshire puddings,lots of Veg and Meat. The staff here are always friendly and welcoming. Will be calling again in the week soon.

Service very good food very good. Went twice in December once 23 people second time 4 people. Well organised.

Manager put our preferred channel on, on the small TV. Drinks were crisp & refreshing. Didn’t eat but food looked & smelled delicious.

Fantastic meal, and the help that Katie gave to our family with a baby and then the fun she brought cleaning our table, a real bundle of joy

Food was fantastic, pleasant and clean tables, service was quick, family atmosphere, price reasonable,

This pub never ceases to amaze We have regular meals there and the standard is fantastic Went again for the festive menu 24th December, daughters birthday, there was 10 in the party all having the 3 course menu The atmosphere was great, the service was...

Been today with family always found it good meal but very disappointed today food cameone meal was cold one meal did not have vegetables on service was not as good as normal asked if the manger was on but was not available to speak with...

Visited because we fancied a Sunday roast but wouldn't return. Service was slow and our kids were starving. Child portions were ridiculously big and the gammon was incredibly salty. Shame, as this was my nan's favourite but it's gone downhill.

Hi came with my family on the 20th of October , we all had different meals apart from me and my dad, we had chicken Tikka masala, I wanted korma but it was sold out , the amount of chicken in the masala was terrible...

Visited yesterday for tea had the fish and chips can honestly say they were perfect fresh nicely presented have had many meals in the Imp always excellent I do think they have a great team who are always smiley and professional brilliant customer service 👍

Had the fish n chips last week and found the price had been increased by £2 this week! Also the "Two meals for £14" is no more. Nearly twelve quid for a medium sized fish served in a soup bowl. Will be looking elsewhere I...

The food is tasty cheap if you stick to the range of offers my salad was lovely. What really made my visit was Patricia the waitress. So polite keen to please and just a special kind of lovely. I would be so proud to be...

Excellent pub for beers, food, live sport and nice atmosphere. Although The Imperial is part of a chain it didn't feel like it. Nice outdoor seating area as well.

Food came out fast, all nice food, but found a price of dry skin on food. A woman I can only assume to be the general manager came over and lied saying it was part of the burger bun…. I work in kitchens as a...

Had lasagne, the salad was wilted, the lasagne tasted like tinned spaghetti but the bread was OK. It wasn't bad food just not to my taste. Service was good.

The imperial has started serving breakfast so we decided to call in on our way to southport. The menu had choice , the service was fantastic warm welcome and friendly. The breakfast was fresh ,hot and very tasty . Great value for money and a...

Great family pub. Lots of choice on the menu and the food arrived quickly. Enough drinks for a thirsty family. Friendly and helpful staff. Good find for a visit to Southport.

What absolutely lovely and helpful staff! Super friendly team! Big Thanks to Terry and Dan🙌😀 A lovely lunch with you thank you

I came with my Parents for evening meal, the food was excellent we had chicken, steak and cheese pie. All dishes were great the beer and wine lovely too. draft Beer went off but lots of alternative and the same great atmosphere.

Great pub, stoped for an evening meal whilst staying at Southport for the weekend. Walked to this place looked popular, interior was nice, staff were very friendly, food was served quickly and was very good. Starter s were good I had kofta and husband had...

We arrived without booking and were told it wasn't a problem, it was quite busy but we ordered our food and it arrived pretty quickly, the food was lovely, decent portions for the children's meals. The staff were friendly and served us quickly. The only...

Our local, Can't fault it. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Tables are cleaned as soon as previous customers leave.

My husband and I went for Bank Holiday food. We had Sharing Nachos which was the best Nachos I ever had,all home made. The other two courses was fantastic too. So we'll worth . Staff absolutely amazing.

Went for a fish meal deal Friday with our eldest daughter and her husband had a fantastic fish meal, huge excellant value for money , well cooked and served efficiently Went back next day Saturday for a family get together for my wife's 75th birthday...

Went on the recommendation of the hotel we were staying in and we were not disappoint. Staff were friendly and attentive Food was served quickly and was really hot. Nice atmosphere

I was up in Southport and one night my family and I visited here again and was amazed as usual at the quality of the menu. There have been some changes slightly to it i believe and was astounded at how good the Fish finger...

We have been here in the past and really enjoyed the old Monday 2 for 1 offer, would love to have it back....However, we had intended to visit another establishment in town off Lord Street but when we arrived it was closed, even though the...

Enjoyed a lovely meal,the service was excellent & we were looked after well,for the duration of our meal,by Nathan

Been here many times before, we keep coming back because its great! Quality menu, well cooked food, welcoming staff who are very helpful and polite. Special thanks to the waiting staff (Nathan, Teri, Ellen, Clare) and the chefs (John, Edwardo & Suzi). Cheers see you...

I go to this pub regularly for tea with my girlfriends. It’s the usual pub menu and the food seems freshly prepared at a reasonable price. Can be chilly if you are sat near the door though.

Had two excellent meals here in the last few days.The first time we had the gammon which was the best gammon I have tasted in a long time.It was really thick and juicy. The meal we had today was equally as nice. The service is...

I was a bit hesitant about the festive menu after not the best experiences over the past couple of years, however, everything was excellent this time. We had soup & pate, turkey & beef and Christmas pudding and blackcurrant sorbet. For the price you can't...

I love this pub/restaurant wonderful food love the waitresses especially Katie always kind to kids and in a good mood. All the staff are understanding and non discriminatory. Make us feel welcome. Xx

We visited The Imperial as a family, having booked in advance for the festive menu. I chose the goats cheese and beetroot tart to start, followed by butternut roast with all the trimmings. Other family members chose a variety of starters, and traditional turkey roasts...

Me and my wife came to here for a “festive” meal. I had the sea bass and she has the festive turkey. My wife said the turkey tasted microwaved and the vegetables were not fresh, the same on my sea bass. The sauce on the...

Party of five - 3 ordered Traditional Roast Turkey, 2 ordered Sea Bass Fillet. Avoid the Turkey roast unless you don’t like home cooked food and prefer everything frozen. Sprouts under boiled and inedible, parsnips undercooked. Turkey is pre-sliced and ‘nasty’. We all wished we’d...

Just been for a meal at the Imperial, had a starter of salt n pepper squid, tast was nice but 6 small squid rings for £5,95 not good. My main was a mixed grill, the majority overcooked except the rump steak, chips and peas. Very...

We would not eat here again ,goats cheese tart was very overcooked it should not have been sent out by the chef. also the two sea bass well overcooked. christmas pudding very poor quality, hardly any fruit in it ,two spoons of brandy sauce,I had...

Shame dogs not allowed in this pub, which is a great place with excellent food and a great team. I don't know why they are not allowed inside as with other Joseph Holts pubs such as the Horse & Jockey in Manchester which is one...

Went again for a family meal Food great, great value great service great atmosphere We had a mixture, gammon, all day breakfast,pasta, fish finger sandwich,burgers and a child's meal all presented excellently and hot Although it was busy, we were served within a reasonable time...

As one of those annoying people who has dietary requirements, going out for dinner can often be a bit of a trauma. The staff at The Imperial, particularly Katie, take pride in understanding dietary requirements and are able to answer any questions you may have...

Called in for Sunday lunch and order a beef roast dinner for three of us. Plenty of food, piping hot, really tasty. Best roast dinner we have had in some time. Compliments to the Chef and catering staff and thanks to the friendly and helpful...

So pleased to have the Imp on our doorstep. Had another lovely meal there tonight, friendly, welcoming staff, good choice of beers and the food is always excellent. Hesketh Arms take note, this is how pub food should be!

Visited on a saturday night and we were lucky to get a table as we had not booked,the food was very good and reasonably priced, lovely big pub the staff were all very friendly .

Had a late lunch here today and it was a great experience. The two ladies serving were really welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent and good value for money...2 meals for £13. I had Wexford Chicken and hubby had Sausage and Mash. We will...

Went again to the imp for our granddaughters birthday, there were 8 adults and 2 children The meals were fantastic , well presented and piping hot The service was excellant from the staff as usual We have been many times either just as a couple...

We arrived at 12pm without a booking, all the staff including Katie at the bar were welcoming and helpful. There was a funeral booking and several reservations but we were given a good choice of seating. The pub was busy but we didn't have to...

The last time we visited the Imperial, we saw what looked like a lovely chicken dish being delivered to an adjacent table, so we both decided to give it a go this time. We were not disappointed. It's very easy to over cook chicken, but...

A great family lunch, with good food, and exceptional customer service by our waitress Katie. We had a family member in a wheelchair and several children with us, Katie spotted this and went the extra mile to make our visit to the restaurant a lot...

Went to the imp again twice in July 75th birthday and 55years anniversary with all the family Both times the food, service and customer service was excellant Although they have been under pressure with staff absence the team at the imp delivered the highest of...

Would not recommend, we arrived for a few drinks and dinner. We ordered our dinner but we where refused drink service shortly after,I approached management, who where extremely rude( shift manager sat eating thier ice-cream) the shift manager processed to treat us with utter concent...

Visited this restaurant for teatime service, it is maintained to a very high cleanliness standard along with very friendly, kind and attentive staff. The food was very nice and responsibly priced, along with a nice selection. Would recommend.

Visited without a reservation for lunch. We were taken immediately to our table, where the server took our contact details, and handed us the menu. She returned a couple of minutes later to take our order of veggie lasagne x 2, side of chips and...

We usually go here when we visit my father in law when we come across from Yorkshire. I’m coeliac and it’s a minefield sometimes explaining that even though something might not have gluten in, the way it’s cooked will change that. The manager came across...

I am staying in the area for a week due to a family emergency. Have been eating here every night and not once has the service and food less than excellent. Very friendly staff. Hot delicious food. A good choice of drinks. The vivid set...

Just been again to the imp for fathers day They are spot on with the track and trace and cleaning every table when people leave Food was again brilliant and hot we had 5 separate dishes and each one was superbly cooked and presented This...

19th june....table 15...fantastic food....fantastic service great team helpful...downside was a Karen on table 13 ...very rude nothing was right with her 3 steaks....but staff professional...I would have asked her and her father to leave the food was perfect just wanting to spoil everyone else's evening...

I was over whelmed with the lady saving use to night Katie is her name very lovely and bubble even went out her way to help me get what I whated to eat and cooked a different way as I have allergies to a uncommon...

Booked table for a meal for the Monday as I was staying close by Monday to Wednesday and ended up booking for the Tuesday and Wednesday too! Can't fault the place, good food (the steak and ale pie was amazing! Far better than many I've...

Pea pasta the blandest pasta ive ever eaten the ten pound price tag appaling for the food recieved service terrible noone asked how are meal was even the salt was rationed i mean salt thats basic stuff .wont ever go back here again

First visit since lockdown, we were served by Jordan who helped to make our visit a pleasure, he got it just right, not too in your face but attentive. We had such fun with him, a lovely young man. The food was delicious and plentiful...

We went in between xmas and New Year. We took advantage of the Sunday offer and really enjoyed our meal. Service was good, value good, and quality was good. Will definitely visit again

We enjoyed our visit on a Saturday evening. Lovely place with a good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Efficient service and good food. We will definitely return. Keep up the good work and thank you.

We have eaten at 'The Imp' for the last 9 or 10 years and, sadly, it is not as enjoyable as it used to be. The place is fine with tables well spaced apart, most of the staff are good (special thanks to Katy) and the food is ok, although the menu has become boring. Our major disappointment this time was with the young man (assistant manager?) who took our drinks order. I specifically asked for a wine on the 'buy 2 large glasses and the rest of the bottle is free' offer but, when our bill came, our PG Blush was almost £19! It would have been good if he had told me that our wine was not in the offer. That kind of 'sharp practice' is not what we expect at 'The Imp'. I couldn't find him to discuss it when we paid.

Wow... the Imperial on Albert Road Staff where amazing, really friendly and helpful and all wearing masksThe menu is a really good selection, especially as a lot of places are running a limited menu atm.Food arrived in good time and was absolutely spot on. Hot and clearly cooked fresh and well. The gravy was particularly nice We'll definitely be back 10 out of 10 x

Superb service and outstanding staff. Please give yourselves a pat on the back. See you all soon. loyal customer

I came here for lunch last Tuesday and it was very nice, I had sausages and mash and I had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The facilities were very clean and many precautions were taken in order to ensure that you could dine safely. It was nice here and I would come again.

This is my local, I have previously only had positive things to say about this place. I was very disappointed today. Was not greeted with the usual welcome. The woman who normally runs the dining area was clearly not working tonight, and it showed. We had prebooked a table, which is advisable. When ordering at the bar I asked a question about the 2 for £13 offer, and was informed by the server that this was not running as it was 'half price' INSTEAD. I questioned this, the girl asked another girl working the dining area to clarify, and she confirmed this was the case. Now, I'm no legal expert but isn't FALSE AND MISLEADING advertising illegal in this country? I had already checked on the website that the 2 for £13 offer was running, indeed it informed me that the deal was on Monday to Thursday for selected mains. The paper menu on the table ALSO confirmed this. And a large blackboard in the pub also had the same DEAL written on it in large lettering. Shame on you for advertising this deal in 3 separate media and failing to comply with it. Your reason being the food is half price. The 50% off is a benefit to me, the customer, you claim the money back from the government! I realise revenue was dessimated during enforced closure, and your offers are your business. However, do not advertise them FALSELY as you are. I wonder what trading standards will think of such false advertising? As for the food, we tried the sharing nachos which we had never had before. The portion for sharing was sadly disappointing. The sour cream was very firm, and no where near the quality of a supermarket tub of it. I had the house salad which was very good. We were not even given napkins for the nachos which can be messy - we had to ask for them. We were provided with cutlery after our meal was served. We were never checked on during our meal, but did notice tables nearby were asked if everything was OK part way through. We have been here so many times in the last 2 years (moved to the area 2 years ago), and we have had many of our family celebrations here. This was the first place we wanted to visit after lock down (and did). I am extremely disappointed and really don't think I want to return.

First time here on a Sunday and have to say thoroughly enjoyed the Sunday roast. My friends all had different meals but all enjoyed them. Staff were very friendly and very attentive. Was quite happy to get our meals from the table behind us so the staff didn’t have to come too close. Would definitely come again.

We have now eaten at 'The Imp' twice since the reopening and we have felt very comfortable and safe both times. The staff have been well trained for the new normal, there are screens on the bar, the tables are well spaced with a serving table between two dining tables for distancing to the server. Ok, the menu isn't wonderful but the food is good, the service is very good and the value for money is good. It just feels great to be able to go out for a meal again so, as I said, it's great to be back.

I was visiting Southport to see my family and my sister recommended we go here. I saw one member of staff the whole time, we had to ask for the table to be wiped down and the young girl that was serving our food put the food on a completely different table for us to go and get ourselves. I understand she didn’t want to get too close but she was wearing a mask and many other restaurant staff give the food to us and then step away.

The imperial was always going to be our first port of call coming out of lockdown.On arrival we were greeted by the manager Dan and asked to scan the track and trace app and hand sanitise. The pub was well laid out and has everything in place, not the usual buzzing atmosphere but calm and organised, spotlessly clean disposable menus ,food was delicious as usual and staff well organised, we will be back very soon well done, the beer garden appeared to be very organised too.

You a greeted by a member of the team with a friendly face. They walk through what you need to do to stay safe(COVID-19) in a ver professional manner. You feel safe and informed while you visit. The price for beer is very good too!

My partner and I have come here quite a few times - each time bringing someone with us to enjoy the experience. And we have never been disappointed! Beer is reasonably priced, and the food it's delicious! Decor is nice, although I never like to see a arcade grab machine in a venue - cheapens it slightly! The Hanging Kebabs are to die for and come with a beautiful garlic butter that drizzles down from a hole in the top of the skewer! Maybe 2 slices of pitta would be better for the size of the kebab though!

Visited today 19th Feb lunchtime with a friend. The food was above average “pub grub”. Well priced, presented and tasty. What stood out to me was the fabulous friendly service we received. I was asked immediately before ordering if anyone in party had any special food allergies or requirements. Never been asked that before in a pub. We didn’t, but full marks there! At the time a young girl was being trained and I was impressed with the way this was handled. She wasn’t left floundering as is case in so many situations. Lovely warm ambience and although busy we didn’t feel rushed or had to wait long. We had a long leisurely catch up in comfortable surroundings. Very well done to all at The Imperial.

Just been again for the 2 for 1 night meal deal The food served is fabulous and the portions generous The staff are excellent and the atmosphere is great We also go on other nights and are never disapointed Keep up the good work

My partner and I called in as a last resort when we couldn't find a convenient takeaway open on a Sunday evening visiting my mother in Southport - a town that I hate. Staff were lovely and friendly. We were delighted to find they were serving until 10pm so we didn't have to rush. We were even more delighted when we both saw tasty interesting menu items at a reasonable price so it took no time at all to choose.I am vegetarian with an intolerance of starchy foods such as potatoes and pasta, so was overjoyed to find a vegan curry served with cauli rice on the menu... and it did not disappoint. My partner loves flavoursome meat dishes so was also overjoyed with his lamb tagine. We were enjoying ourselves so much we chose two vegan desserts and again they were stunning. The beer (Two Hoots) was lovely and one I've never seen anywhere else.I usually hate eating out due to my dodgy digestive system but this turned out to be a rare treat, and an oasis in a horrible town.

What a wonderful evening we had to welcome in 2020. Met with a delightful cocktail on arrival, food hot and plentiful. The staff were very attentive and went out of our way to meet one of our party's specific food allergens.Music and atmosphere great. Thank you to management and staff for making our evening enjoyable

Not been here for a while as it had somewhat gone off. New owners, new group I believe. Staff were very attentive on such a busy day. Couldn't fault any of the staff throughout. We were only there for a snack but after we had ordered we looked around and people were leaving a reasonable amount. The reason was not quality but quantity. Even our snack was quite well stacked. We ordered a sandwich that came with fries and coleslaw. The sandwich itself was very edible if not plain looking. The fries were hot and the coleslaw was tasty. The speed of the service was inline with just how busy they were so hard to tell if it was an ordinary meal time not near Christmas. We will probably return to sample one of the main meals as our faith in the place has been restored..

To start with the positives the staff were very friendly and welcoming on arrival, pointing out facilities for the baby if needed. The dessert (cheesecake) was lovely and the main meals mostly good, although mine was a little on the cold side it was still ok.Less positive was the length of time the food took to come, although not a huge problem as we were chatting and enjoying the time but my little girl was very hungry.The biggest concern for me was when we discovered a piece of what looked like broken plastic in my daughters ice cream. On making a staff member aware we were told we would be refunded the cost of the dessert. Not really the point as it was only a couple of quid. What we really wanted was for it to be taken a bit more seriously as my 4 year old could have hurt herself eating a piece of sharp plastic. The pub was busy and staff were clearly working hard, but in my view this could have been dealt with better.We will probably return as its conveniently located for us when visiting family with small children and nothing about the food was terrible, but would like assurance that this h&s concern will be looked in to.

We stayed in Southport on Saturday 7th December and found the imperial just up the road from our hotel, meal was outstanding and the staff very friendly and good welcome, would recomend if you are visiting southport and want somewhere nice to eat. will be returning if we are in southport again, thank you for making our night so good. We were asked when we booked if there was any allergies they needed to know about which is good that you get asked.