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The James Atherton

Pub

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery People often mention staff, friendly, atmosphere, Great, great, Brighton,


Address

117-119 Victoria Rd, New Brighton, Wallasey CH45 2JD, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 151 638 8022

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (317 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (13) friendly (11) atmosphere (10) Great (9) great (8) Brighton (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Paul A. 1 year ago on Google
    Warm welcome, we visited during New Brighton's first pride and the pub was busy and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken C. 4 years ago on Google
    Attended an open mic. Musical event at this recently revamped New Brighton pub. Great friendly atmosphere with performers, characters and the public all mixing openly. Friendly staff and unusually you are not kept waiting long to be served. Will definitely be returning.

  • 4/5 John K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good pub with a nice atmosphere. Good selection of cocktails

  • 3/5 Andrew T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beer fine, but a bit antiseptic as a venue (it was pre-easter Thursday afternoon, so might be better at other times).

  • 4/5 Gaz J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pub, decent selection of beers. Staff nice. Lovely and warm! Toilets a bit grim (gents)

  • 5/5 Chris N. 1 year ago on Google
    Always great, friendly service with a real community feel to this New Brighton pub. Whether the staff, the owner, or the security team, you will always be welcome and safe. Split over two floors, the ground has plenty of natural light with seating for around 80 people with standing for another 80+. The ground floor has a long bar, split into a front and rear area, which means you can always get served. The rear bar area has a raised area that will sit two groups of people of around 10 each. Upstairs is great to rent out for functions- I've been to many birthdays, funerals and business events. Dog friendly, too, with bowls, water and biscuits provided for all customers' dogs. Whilst more expensive than most pubs in New Brighton, it is worth paying the extra. Located halfway down Victoria Road, it is usually easy to find a parking spec. Visitors travelling into New Brighton can easily access The Jsmes Atherton via public transport, with trains coming into New Brighton Station, with The JA a short walk down the road from the station. Buses also travel nearby to New Brighton promenade.

  • 5/5 Rishi S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, attentive staff, good Guiness (keep practicing those Shamrocks). And best of all England beat Senegal 3-0

  • 5/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb pub. Poker on a Tuesday. Quiz on a Thursday and Live music on the weekend. Staff are superb.

  • 5/5 Paul W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub and well worth a visit. Great staff and excellent service all round 👍

  • 5/5 Del McNicholas (. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent pub. Great beer choice. Brilliant atmosphere

  • 5/5 stuart b. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pub .was in the area fishing .so decided to have couple pints .found this place nice place inside .some tables outside as well...staff were very friendly and the beer was great as well

  • 4/5 KTD 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff,nice pint.dog friendly. would recommend

  • 5/5 Em R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub in a fab location with a great vibe/atmosphere any day of the week. Fairly priced drinks and chatty, attentive staff! Lucky to have this as one of my locals!

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great Pub with super friendly staff good price's an excellent vibe inside an out also make a great coffee

  • 5/5 Jane C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good location in Central New Brighton. Well positioned outdoor seating in the sun. Interesting art work to look at on the nearby buildings. Efficient and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Carl S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant. Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. Place even smelt like proper old pubs used to. Will be going back again soon beer was quality.

  • 5/5 Tom F. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice venue. I was sat by the fire til the live band showed up to play. Great atmosphere. Recommended 👌

  • 5/5 Justin D. 2 years ago on Google
    Our new local. Cleanest, best staffed pub in the area.

  • 5/5 Michelle 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, wide selection of drinks and amazing staff.I hope to become a new regular!!

  • 4/5 Karl H. 2 years ago on Google
    Yeah decent. Busy on a Friday night maybe more suited to younger than older but it don't matter really

  • 5/5 Blyth L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub, great friendly staff. Serves lunch, tasty real ales that are always well kept. It has varied live entertainment on some nights of the week. A great friendly local pub that is very welcoming for visitors.

  • 5/5 G S K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely old-fashioned pub with a homely atmosphere. Bathrooms are surprisingly immaculate too. Absolutely loved the new rebrand (but not the pictured 3 b*****s whose names will be left unmentioned for they're unmentionable). Will definitely be back next time I'm in Merseyside.

  • 4/5 Keith M. 2 years ago on Google
    A decent place to get a pint and to watch sportsball. There's several TVs and plenty of room on the tables for larger groups. A good selection of local brews, and the staff are legends.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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