Horse & Jockey

The Horse & Jockey is situated on a busy arterial road in Appleton, approximately 1.5 miles from Widnes town centre. Widnes is a large industrial town located on the banks of the River Mersey, around 12 miles from Liverpool city centre. The pub is just 0.5 km from Widnes train station, notable for being the location where Paul Simon wrote the lyrics to ‘Homeward Bound’. This station offers services approximately 10-15 minutes from Liverpool Lime Street and is even closer to Liverpool South Parkway, which connects to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The pub features an excellent aspect and has recently undergone significant investment, both internally and externally. It comprises a single trading area with a central servery and has been fully refurbished to a high standard throughout, including substantial improvements to the commercial kitchen.

As a detached building, it includes a car park to the side and a large garden that features a children’s play area and a separate bar with full cellar and storage facilities, as well as brand-new dispense equipment for serving keg products externally when needed. Additionally, there is a covered, heated, decked external drinking and dining area with a large screen TV, ideal for sports viewing, all within the licensed area.

The pub backs onto the popular Victoria Park, which offers numerous facilities, including formal gardens, a lake, a fountain, a skate park, a bandstand, tennis courts, a children’s play area, and a butterfly house. Nearby are also Widnes Golf Club and Widnes Rugby Union Club.

The private accommodation comprises two bedrooms, a living room, an office, and a bathroom.