Quarry Brook is one of Maghull’s best-known buildings. Built in the early 20th century, it was the home of the toy manufacturer Frank Hornby (marked by an English Heritage plaque) and is now a convent. Hornby was born in Maghull in 1863. He began making toys for his sons, in 1899, and subsequently produced some of the most popular toys of the 20th century: Meccano, Hornby Model Railways and Dinky Toys. Hornby died in Maghull in 1936 and is buried in the grounds of St Andrew’s Church.
Called in for breakfast muffin and coffee. Plenty of clean tables and food was served very quickly. Staff always very helpful.only scored low on atmosphere as quite empty due to early visit.
Good really. One of the better Wetherspoons. I ordered a hot sandwich but people were finished meals before it came. Nice tho.
Spoons #117, Looked nice when we approached, but first impressions were soon spoilt, sat on the terrace no smoking area, not controlled….. so smoking. Tables were dirty, sauce all over table and chairs, tables inside were no better, we requested a table wipe, ignored… Wine glasses had lipstick and other marks on, not my shade Couldn’t use the app for table service as there were no table numbers Interesting display indoors representing mr Hornby the founder of Mecano and Hornby trains, Was very busy with the sun out and they seemed to be short staffed. Unusually there was free car parking on the premises We were put off eating due to the poor housekeeping
I ordered an 11" pizza with the kids the other day. Pizza was around 8" so I complained it wasn't the size I ordered. The member of staff came back with the pizza and said it was 11" just thicker. Again I told him its not 11" and he had the cheek to say he didn't carry a tape measure. Avoid this dump. Ormirk wetherspoons is lot better. That was the pizza I ordered in the photo. The plate is 11"
Came for tea and it was fish and chip friday! Excellent value nice size fish and hot!! Had choice of garden or mushy peas, I chose none. Had with a disbury gin! Lovely pub with all the photos from meccano and the Hornby family!! Food still good and have good meals of the day on!! One of the better spoons I have been too.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 08:00 – 23:30 |
| Tue | 08:00 – 23:30 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 23:30 |
| Thur | 08:00 – 23:30 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 23:30 |
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