The Shrimper in Sefton

Tired looking pub in need of decorating could be doing better, people friendly enough, good selection of food but average quality. Needs help

The pub on the whole is a bit grotty! Went for Sunday lunch & thinking it may be busy, booked a table. No table was reserved for us & so we ordered at the till having perused the extensive menu. Ordered 2xSunday lunches, one with chicken & one with beef, from a choice of three meats, including gammon. We waited 45minutes to be served, at which time along came our meals, followed by cutlery & condiments...which really should have arrived prior to the food. A lovely dish arrived with mash, roast potatoes,stuffing ball,gravy,carrots, red cabbage & beef on one & chicken on the other, followed by a separate dish containing cauliflower, broccoli & cabbage....which was luke warm! My beef was so tough, I could not even cut it & my friend's chicken was dried out! There was no table check done & our finished plates were left on the table until we left. The meal could have been really nice, had it been hotter & cooked better. Good pricing actually but no attention paid to what could be good food. Reputation relies on word of mouth & I now see why it was not busy on a Sunday lunch time. Will not be returning.

We are regulars at the Marsh Harrier and enjoy popping in for a drink or two as the staff in there are great. The chef had only just started work for the evening so we decided to stay and have a meal, we ordered a plant based burger and chicken combo which we were looking forward to. When our meals arrived I saw that the skin on the chicken looked very crispy which I normally like but unfortunately the chicken was very over cooked to the extent that the chicken wing was totally unable to pulled apart. As I don't like to complain I told the waitress who came to take our plates about how bad the chicken was and showed her how over cooked it was. I wasn't expecting to have a refund or to make a fuss although I think I was within my rights to do so but the only response was a quip of 'oh sorry bout that' and took our plates away, end of story. Needless to say that it is with a heavy heart that we will no longer be calling in for a drink in the near future.

Although the food we ordered was nice it's the state of the toilets that let's this place down. Yesterday at 12.15 the gents were filthy with urine on the floor and no toilet paper ar all. My husband asked fir all thus to be sorted but it wasn't while we were there. Ladies toilets weren't much better. Bith need a good clean. Unfortunately every time we have been the toilets are very nice.

Not what we expected. Not very accomadating booked for a specific time and table. But was told that someone else had booked before us but when we booked we were the first name in the book so very unprofessional

It was for a 93rd Birthday Lunch, we have visited this pub a number of times recently. There is generally a deal for the food, certainly on this visit we definitely had value for money, and we each greatly enjoyed our meals - the steak pie was excellent and there were empty plates always a good sign. The manager Andy and chef Sean looked after us well and even produced some cake with a candle on top.

We recently had an evening meal at the Marsh Harrier. It was mid week so not too busy. We really enjoyed the food and thought it very good value for money. The service was excellent. Our food was bought to us by a very pleasant lady named Deana, who went the extra mile, with the attention she provided. Thanks again.

We popped in just for a couple of drinks and decided to eat as the 2 meals for £16 was very tempting. We had cheese and bacon burger and vegetarian spinach curry with all the usual sides which was perfectly cooked by Big Dee 😋 xx

Fantastic roast dinner perfectly cooked by Deana would definitely recommend and a very friendly bar service from Jen and Andy.

The waitress Deana was very polite, very quick service, the bar staff were serving us all with a smile, nothing was too much to ask for

Absolutely brilliant service from bar staff Andy and Katie but most of all big thanks to the chef Deana who cooked 18 lovely meals for myself and family who turned up 20 minutes before shutting the kitchen. So big thank you to you and we’ll all be coming back after the brilliant service and food.

Food was served less than 10 minutes after ordering. Microwaved, anemic-looking pizza and ciabatta. Thankfully, the chips were edible. The ladies toilets smelt of 'cigarettes' and the porch was full of smoke as we left. It's a far cry from the proper pub grub that the Shrimper served!

Very friendly staff, and atmosphere. Great home cooked food, and very filling. Definitely come back again, and they should bring back karaoke. Cori.

We had lunch in the Marsh Harrier as a family of 6 as returning customers and, as on the previous occasion when we went for a meal there 2 months ago, the staff were very friendly, the service was super and the quality of the food made by the skilled chef was excellent. We really enjoyed our family meal there and will definitely go again.

We last went to the Marsh harrier in March and left as they had no meat or chicken, only fish and chips and sausage and mash. 5 months later we went today,17 August, phoned first to confirm they were serving food, got thee to find, gues what? No meat or chicken, wife ordered crab cakes and sausage & mash, we asked for a plain burger for our dog( only positive thing I have to say about this establishment is they allow dogs in) the crab cakes came on there own with no garnish, three small cakes, £7.99. Plane burger for the dog..... came with chips and a tomato sauce....£7.99. I myself elected to eat in a much higher quality establishment, mc Donald's. Oh did I mention the tables were minging? As they were last time we went.....

Great food, amazing staff especially Becky who couldn’t do enough for us. Bonus is that dogs are allowed in too.

Great food , served by a lovely lady Becky she was very helpful pleasant and will definitely go back

Staff, Becky is fantastic. However no fish available, you have to check before you order to see what is missing. We were told everything available, no fish. Ordered gammon. It was inedible, as they say, tough as old boots. Manager dismissive, not interested and not prepared to resolve the issue. Did not even want to talk to us sent Becky who did her best. Asked for the gammon to be replaced by a burger, not company policy option was more gammon but cooked exactly the same or a refund. Did not have refund

Absolutely brilliant service, Becky served us and she was amazing, Cori cooked our food and it was lovely. We have eat in here every day this week and will never get enough. 100% recommend. Amazing service.

Pleasant staff , nice environment and good basic food . Dog friendly . Reasonable beer selection but no sign of real ale .

My first time dining at this venue with my wife. Exceptional service from our server Becky, she could not do enough to help us. We had a lovely meal and drinks, we will definitely be going again and again. Thank you Becky for putting up...

As usual, the food was very nice, service was fast and friendly. Becky was very helpful, especially as we had a bit of a disastrous accident at the tabe. Food and drink fairly priced . This is a great local!

My wife and I dined here this evening for our dinner. We were greeted and served by a young lady called Abi. She was very attentive and patient whilst we placed our order, despite it being particularly busy on the bar. My wife ordered a...

Lovely meal Becky our waitress was lovely and helpful. Food was lovely. Go there every week for an evening meal

We came in for happy hour,dissapointed no beer,just wine and cocktails,could bring in more business if sprits and beer put on happy hour,let's see if it may change

As a big group of runners we landed in this pub to eat and drink. We were told our food could be up to an hour which we were absolutely fine with as we arrived unexpectedly and enjoyed the outside area. We were a large...

Great pub food excellent, we had the chicken and noodles really enjoyable and decent amount Staff and manager very attentive and helpful

Had Dinner here after been recommended by friends. It did not disappoint. Food was fabulous and the service was top notch. Thanks to Ellie and the two lads in the kitchen Rob and Chris I think. We will be recommending!

My step father wanted to try here for his 81st birthday. We were not disappointed the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Service was 1st glass and were very attentive. Food was totally value for money, cooked fresh. Absolutely will be visiting again.

Just had an amazing meal at the Marsh Harrier, steak was cooked to perfection, arrived quickly despite it being really busy ( which is nice to see for a local pub) , the bar staff were excellent especially Charlie who was very attentive and polite,...

Came here with a few friends for dinner and it was Amazing from start to finish. The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive. Special mention to Chris the chef and Ellie behind the bar. Thanks for the great experience we will be...

Tried this place twice as we want to support local businesses, on both occasions we were left very disappointed. Food took an age to arrive, when it did it was poor at best. Bar staff seem disinterested and unfriendly, the whole place just doesn't come...

Waited just short of two hours for a standard meal, did not have the full menu, food when it arrived was average,we will not be eating their again

Meal was served promptly and was very good, but trying to have a conversation was difficult, Music from speakers was much too loud! Poorly run establishment, I will eat elsewhere in the future . . .

The food was delicious, not a big fan of chips but these were delicious. The food was quick and nice and hot. Service was good, friendly helpful staff.

We decided late to book here for that evening and were told only time they could fit us in was 7pm because they were doing an extended eat out to help out during September and so we thought would give it a try as we havent been for probably 2 yrs now because the last time we went it wasnt great. The covid measures were good, plenty of hand sanitizer and for the lounge bar, you entered through the front but exit through the back and there is a hand sanitizer even in the back porch as you leave. We arrived and were told our table wasnt quite ready and if we wanted to order a drink and wait in front bar and they would come and get us. We waited probably not quite 10 mins before they arrived. We were shown to our table and given paper menus. We were told that you just ordered and paid at the end of the bar (please note that this was before the extra restrictions came in about table service and about having to wear masks upon entering a pub/restaurant etc). We ordered our food and waited, we noticed a group on a table next to us were waiting and after about 20 mins they got their starters but they had been there sitting down at their table waiting when we were shown to our table. We thought think it gonna be a bit of a wait for food by looks of it. We got our food after about 45 mins wait. We did feel this was a long time to wait and frankly dont like being in an enclosed space with other people longer than we have to. We appreciated that it was busy because it was the extended eat out to help out and we had booked late but there was a table available for us so it wasnt as if they had queezed us into an extra table. The tables may I say were well spaced out and our cutlery was brought to us after ordering as was packets of condiments, just a selection of everything for you to use, brought in a individual container and tipped onto your table so no touching of the sachets by the waitress. We thought all this was very good and the food was good pub food and not expensive. So we have said that we will try again to see if when the eat out to help out thing has finished in October that it may make the food a little quicker to arrive.

Been here a few times now, staff are friendly and welcoming. We’ve had a variety of the meals off the menu and have been always been hot and cooked well, deserts are amazing too

Absolutely amazing food and couldn’t ask for more with the staff. Food was impeccable, couldn’t say a bad word about it. Service is excellent, would give them more than 5 but unfortunately I can’t. Family love the food and they would come back again and as will I. Also amazing PokeStop

My friend and I visited here and sat outside with her 2 dogs. We both had a lager and a cheeseburger. It was so tasty.. One of the best cheeseburgers I've had. The chips were great too and it's served really well on a tray. It is a great pub and it's really nice sitting outside there when it's sunny. It's a real sun trap. All the staff were very friendly. This pub is very clean too. One of the best pubs in Southport.

We visited this pub as a family of four. The place was clean, staff really friendly with a good choice of food on the menu. Food was promptly served and was really yummy and hot. We all had different meals and each one was tasty. We were discussing on our way home what we would like to try on our next visit. Would definitely recommend this place for a lovely meal.

My Husband and I visited this lovely place while on holiday. the staff are really friendly and welcoming and the food is really good. My husband had a mixed grill and I had the beef bourginon...followed by a sweet mmmm yummy. There was a family fun day going on outside and the staff were really busy but the chef made time to come by our table for a chat. we will definitely be calling in again for a meal...LOVELY ! The facilities are extremely clean and you can tell that the owners take great pride in every aspect of their business.

Popped to our local pub for a family get together. Decided to all try fish and chips. Four meals for £18 . Amazing. Fish and chips were the best we had ever tasted. Light batter, delicious. Great choice. Everone give the Shrimper a go, you wont be dissapointed. Forget Fish and Chip shops this is the best Fish ans Chip shop in southport.

Great service and surprisingly good food for a local pub!! Would definitely recommend the food!!!!!!

After a busy day you can't beat a 241 offer especially on burgers. We loved the ultimate burger, very filling and tasty.

Called in for lunch with my granddaughter yesterday, staff were very pleasant and accommodating, food was good, nice and hot and served quickly.Standard pub fare but as good as any I've had before and prices are very reasonable so full marks to the Shrimper, we will call again!

Can't complain about the food at all! Excellent quality for the price and piping hotGood service especially on match nights, barely any waiting time at all which is a real bonusCan get a bit loud on match days but then most pubs are so no complaints thereA couple of slight improvements I would suggest however is to add real ales to the bar menu...they are becoming a staple nowadays and add real diversity and selection Also possible add a smoking area at the side of the venue so you don't have to wade through 4 or 5 people crowded around the entrance Would return and recommend

Went for our evening meal last night. 3 meals for £16.95!! Real bargain. The offer is 2 meals for £10, 4 meals for £18 and 6 meals for £25. Food arrived and was tasty and piping hot. The only downside was people in the lounge watching football which made it quite noisy when you are trying to enjoy your meal. But don't let this put you off, really good value for money. We had our meals and three rounds of drinks and spent around £45

Went for Sunday evening meal. Sign outside for offer on steak from 5pm. We arrived at 6, went to order food to be told they don't serve food after 6pm. Attitude of lad behind the bar was appalling - that bad we will not return. shouldn't be working in the service industry with an attitude like that. Disgraceful.

I went with some friends and was impressed with the new decor. The landlady, Janice, was very welcoming and chatty....a lovely hostess. The food was excellent value and very well presented. I had fish and chips...delicious. We went again for lunch a few days later and once again had a great meal ....beef and ale pie, my friend had lasagne and salad and said it was the best she had ever had. This is definitely going to be my " go to " pub for future meals and friendly service.

Had the grilled ham egg and chips, very good value and tasty. Staff are lovely very helpful nothing too much trouble. Would visit again!

Heard this pubs had a refurb so decided to give it a try.Met up with some workmates and had a fantastic meal, we all had different things and all enjoyed it.The landlady was really friendly and told us about the afternoon teas shel be doing for the summer.I was even allowed to take my dog in.Wel Definately be returning highly recommended.

Called here for lunch and greeted by friendly, smiling staff. The food, whilst being cheap and plentiful, was disappointing. My vegetarian Lasagne was smothered in stodgy cheese sauce and the vegetables appeared to be out of a tin - diced carrot and peas. The Pub is clean, smart and welcoming but I would pay more for better food.

Took my daughter and grandchildren for a spot of lunch.The food is good basic pub grub which was very nice and very affordable Staff are very friendly and helpful. Will be back.

Myself and a work colleague called in before travelling to site. I drive past it to work every day but never called in for food. We had the 2 for £10 and it was a bargain. Food was piping hot and great tasting. Will call in again soon.

Not a bad pub. Good menu at decent prices for pub grub. Service with a smile. A bit too noisy in the lounge for eating when there is football on TV which, when you are with company a little disturbing. It's a pity they couldn't partition off the bar section to create 2 separate bars to make the lounge quieter. Private function on Saturday in the lounge which, being the only pub in the area stops the locals going for a quiet drink, which doesn't seem very fair.

As the Shrimper was under new management we decided to have a pre-Xmas meal there. We enjoyed it so we booked our Xmas Day meal there and enjoyed it. We could not fault it. We went again this year and what a difference. Two of us had the roast dinner and because there was so small amounts of potatoes we could have eaten two dinners each. I asked for a small dinner and got 3 pieces of roast potato and my friend who had normal size roast dinner had 4 pieces of roast potato. We both had a small amount of mashed potato. We had plenty of meat so why skimp on the potato? We had sponge puddings to fill us up but there was hardly any custard in a small jug each. We asked for more and was pointedly told we had two helpings of custard each. I presume we were charged twice. To skimp on potatoes and custard, probably the two cheapest items, doesn't make sense to us. We haven't been since.

Ate here with family; fairly average meal but staff were friendly and helpful enough. Burgers looked the best option of our choices.

We booked in as a group of fourteen people and had a selection from the Christmas Fayre. The food was...

Three of us ate here today. It is local but we haven't been for some time. As it is under...

Can't believe lived in this town nearly all my life and never once been here. Visited with friends for tea...

We visited southport for the day & came across this place. Good service , really tasty food and really nice...

We had a some good drinks and chips. The food is great. It was quite hot outside the front of...

Mi friendxand llamé aquí para una cena esta noche 2 de agosto, cuando llegamos me comentó que mejor ser rápido tgat elegir, ya que teníamos 20 minutos para pedir, el aviso decía que dejaron de servir a las 8 de la tarde. Cuando fui a...

We have been here a couple of times now, first time on a Sunday afternoon to see what it was like now it had been refurbished for a drink and liked what we saw and said we would definately be back to sample the food. We went there firstly on Father's Day afternoon (when Dad's or the cheapest meal was free), I had the mighty burger (I think that is what it is called - see photo) and son had fish & chips and he said it was one of the nicest fish & chips he had eaten and he more often than not eats fish & chips when we go out for a meal and he is now 19 so a lot of fish and chips been sampled over the years, so praise indeed! Hubby had steak which he said was really good also. He also enjoyed the quarter of my burger that I was unable to eat!

Estaba sorprendido de que la reforma era tan bueno, sobre todo el exterior. No había estado aquí durante dos años. Así, la comida es preparada con excelencia por Alex y para una comida entre semana es mejor que la media de té pub. Actualmente están asadas dejando que el inconveniente. Turquía debe ser asado lo que dice y rodajas no procesados. No pudines yorkshire, arándanos, etc. así necesita mejorar, pero la metamorfosis está en buen camino y con visión continuará. Buena relación de seguro.

Magnífica comida fresca, montones para elegir. 2 por 1 en postres cuando las comidas principales de compra. 2 por £10 de lunes a viernes.

Went on a Thursday evening, my Daughter and I both enjoyed our Meal's of Fish and Scampi, with chip's etc. Bar service was fast and efficient . . .

This has been my second visit following refurbishment. The first was at lunchtime on a sunny day and the second for tea however we still sat outside due to the good weather.Both times we had enjoyable meals. The food came out hot and good portion sizes. The service we received was very good and choice of food on the menu variable and reasonably priced. We will return again as it is local and we enjoyed our visit here!

After the refurbishment locals expected a nice local pub. What a shame. Cheap but poor food and poor service, despite it being empty. We will not bother to visit again.

Went on Monday night with a few colleagues as we were in Southport for a business meeting, nicely refurbished pub and friendly staff, had a really good evening and would definitely return when in the area

we went to the shrimper for our meal for our son's 8th birthday, the food was lovely and freshly made and presented, the pub was clean and the people were lovely and very helpful, I played bingo there that night also which it was nice to be asked!, the people who were playing the bingo also did a shout out for my little boy and sang happy birthday and gave him some chocolate, and he thought it was great! so we had a great experience and will return again if we holiday that way again :), thank you Amy

I decided to go and see the new refurb and go for dinner one night. Soon realised you had to be a regular to get noticed but gave benefit of the doubt and go ahead with picking what we wanted! Went to order and one guy smelt like an ashtray, and the girl was too busy flicking her hair whilst flirting (that's a very mild way to put it) once again, benefit of the doubt, ordered food, then the ashtray took the ticket off her and I watched him proceed into the kitchen and start our meals without washing his hands!! I mentioned I'd prefer him to wash to which I got the response "food is cooked long enough to kill any bacteria that were on hands so it is not necessary or a hygiene issue!" I couldn't rate the food as we left! I'd hate to think the state of the kitchen if they argue personal hygiene!! I have been many many places with younger staff working (the shrimper last year was one) and never had a problem with lack of manners or basic respect! But maybe they need a senior member with them to guide them? And keep their love lives/stories to after work hours? I did try to communicate with owners before writing a review as I believe everyone is entitled to an off day, but whenever I called on several occasions "he's not in try again tomorrow"

The food is nice, nothing exciting but nice worth the money you are paying. the service was good, the only thing I will say is it is disappointing as a customer when you've ran out of so many dishes, I ended up with bangers and mash.

Went to the Shrimper for lunch today the place was almost empty. We wanted chicken New Yorker only to be told no chicken so had the scampi and chips and fish and chips waited about 40 mins for these to arrive I was sorry I had, it was terrible really awful the only good thing about it was it didn't cost the earth but wouldn't have paid even the £5.00 if I'd know how poor it was going to be. Don't waste your money.

My 2 friends and I had an evening meal at the Shrimper on Monday 15th May and the main meals and puddings which we had were all tasty, well presented and very reasonably priced and the bottle of wine was far cheaper than at most other pubs (we did not have a starter so cannot comment on that). The premises have recently been renovated throughout and the service was very good and the food was good value, pub grub.

Visited last night for meal with family. When we arrived we asked one of the staff for a high chair she said she would get one after waiting ages for it to arrive it never did so had to ask for it again. We then went and ordered our food where the girl behind the bar didn't seem to have a clue what she was doing (she may have been new so I appreciate she might have been learning). We then get asked if we would like any sauces and they didn't arrive so had to get our own - quite happy to do this but don't offer them if your not going to bring them over. Once finished meals we got told by waitress oh what flavour ice cream would you like (we hadn't ordered any) she then went to kitchen to say that the tickets had been mixed up! Food is not bad for the price but service needs to be worked on!

The refurbishment is lovely. Staff are great and food is lovely and good value. Highly recommended and we will be back soon.

All above was experienced on Easter Sunday, topped off with very pleasant staff! Finding the Fylde Fish bar shut and mid-walk (some way from the end) we popped in to take a look. Pretty extensive, varied menu covering most tastes.....ended up with Bangers and Mash for me and Cannelloni for my better half (. :)). Both well acceptable versions.... not restaurant standard (but not their prices either). I'd come again. And , to repeat myself, very pleasant staff. Probably deserves between 4 and 5 but I feel it's current rating deserves a lift so I'm going for 5, decision capped by my looking out from the cosy table at a somewhat disappointing blustery, chilly Easter Sunday!

The shimper has been done up really nicely since it closed down last. The food is good especially for the price. I enjoyed my grilled salmon salad and chocolate fudge cake.

The Shrimper Southport has had a lot of money spent on it over the last couple of months and I have to say it's a big improvement however unfortunately it doesn't change my Tripadvisor rating.Went last night as a group of 3 adults and 2 children. We were keen to see the improvements and were pleasantly surprised. The toilets are 100 times better now and the whole place looks a lot more modern.We went to eat but was told that unfortunately the chef hadn't turned up and there was a 20 minute wait. We didn't mind and got a drink while we waited.We order food (fish and chips, steak, new yorker, chicken nuggets and pasta). Sadly the food tasted exactly the same as previously which is no bad thing as it was consistent for the price however I was expecting perhaps something a little more exciting.Overall big improvents to the interior and exterior but little seems to have changed with the food except a new menu.

I went into the pub at 3 and they were still serving Sunday lunches. Good food, great prices, excellent friendly service.Definately worth a visit whether as a family or just as a couple.Keep up the good work.

called in today for a lunch with my wife and child One word Brilliant Food staff everything about the place nice and friendly

Live local but never been the Shrimper for food. Anyway, I feel like we have missed out. Fab, fresh, plate full of home cooked food. I had the hunters chicken and husband had chicken and blackpudding and both were delicious. Staff friendly and menu was varied so plenty to choose from. We will return without a doubt.

I live locally to the Shrimper and visit at least once a month for lunch.Sunday roast is to be recommended due to its taste, size and value for money, combined with prompt friendly service.It also seems a regular haunt for elderly citizens who enjoy the quiet relaxed atmosphere.

Food was lovely staff where amazing and lovely atmosphere in there. Lots of choice even a 3 course menu for £5.25 when buying a drink. Highly recommend xx

The food is well cookedalways hot and tasty.The staff are very pleasant. Give your order at the barand each course is brought to the table.To qualify for the excellent 3 course dinner, you have to buy a drink.Alcohol or coffee/tea.

Monday to Friday three courses lunch time special for £5.25...Used to be cheaper but the portions were really small, whereas now the main was a good plateful.. and a lot more choice than before. Excellent value..... but yes it's an estate pub, the beer is a bit hit and miss, and the tables are still sticky... but the place was almost full when we there, only three tables left.

I ordered a steak, it came and there was more fat than meat.Then I asked if I could change it for a burger, and they wouldn't change it without a big fuss.

Meals are lovely, substantial portions and reasonably priced. Drinks reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and helpful

My friend who was returning to Canada treated me to lunch here. At £4.95 for three courses it seemed to good to be true. Not so! Everything we had was delicious. The main courses were piping hot and very tast. Lovely staff were attentive and pleasant. Can't recommend it highly enough.

fish isn't worth the large price tag , most of it ends up stuck to the crap paper they wrap round it . Fish cake is very stodgy and not very fishy .Chips are average . In all a bit if a let down ,

Been to the Shrimper on and off for years, always been a nice pub with good wholesome food, visited again with family last night and it was noticeable that standards of cleanliness and general appearance of the place have dropped at a fast rate, menus are old tatty and sticky, the place mats were sticking to the table, the table was propped level by beer mats, food was just OK nothing special, as for value a portion of onion rings x7 about 3 inches £2.95 ????? Dont know whats going on Shrimper but lets get back to the old ways.

Was on holiday in Southport this year and came across the shrimper and thought we would give it a try . Only one thing to say defo won't be going again and would help if it have a refurbishment. Should of gone to the chippy next door that's all

I popped in yesterday with my girlfriend and the pub was dead ordered the garlic bread with cheese and it was black and burnt underneath tried to hide it. Fish and chips was nothing special ordered it with mushy peas and it came with garden fresh out the microwave peas were shrivelled and chips were smelly and my fish was soggy discusting no excuse guys is there ! :) will not be back

We visited the shrimper on Saturday evening as part of my father in laws birthday, it was really good we ordered two steaks and wine for £20, could you ask for more, well cooked! tasty and served with good sides, the service was quick and efficient and the pub has a good atmosphere.Price, quality and service, all excellent, it's a local, I wish it was my local!!!We wil return

good jazz band, good pub grub meal, a great evening just a one night visit for the jazz. typical town suburbs local

We have been to the Shrimper on several occasions and have found it to be fine. Ok, so the quality seems to vary from week to week. The veg is probably frozen and the salad is very basic.The portions however are large, the staff on the whole friendly and the decor is OK.The men's toilet is disgusting though and I'm sure it turns people of going. So, if you are looking for a local pub to go to for a cheap meal then you won't go wrong but avoid using the loos unless you are so drunk you don't care

We are never disappointed when we have visited the Shrimper whether it be lunch time or evening. Whilst the decor may look a little tired, don't let that put you off as the food is very good value for money.

In the past we have had some great family meals at The Shrimper. We visit this pub when in Southport as we firmly believe in small businesses And they should always be supported.Today sadly we had an atrocious meal of fish and chips and peas, which looked great - upon commencing the meal it was noticeable that there was a strange atmosphere at table, nothing initially said just people picking and pushing food around their plates.Eventually the silence was broken and the fish was discussed. One really cannot spoil fish and chips and mushy peas, however today's meal was the exception to the rule - the fish was quite terrible, quite inedible and mostly left on the plate.It was tasteless, bland, opaque and pretty awful - thought to be Vietnamese Basa ( river cobbler ).We will say nothing to the landlord, but request they either take this fish off the menu, and replace with the usual cod or similar as they do their reputation little good.We will return hopefully and pray our suggestion has been headed.

Been for lunch on a few occasion and have never been disappointed. The chef is heavy handed with some protions which I don't mind at all and shows they don't penny pinch like some. Lovely little pub, it may be near a supermarket and car show room but who cares when your feeding the belly babies.At least its stumbling distance from front door which is a bonus.