EARLIER this week we asked you to tell us about the best bars and restaurants in the town when it comes to customer service.

Maybe there's a barman who always serves you with a smile or a waitress who made eating with dietary requirements so much easier.

Based on the volume of nominations we have put together the following shortlist.

You can vote for your favourite by clicking on the ballot at the bottom of this story or by emailing competition@nqnw.co.uk with the name of your winner.

If your favourite isn't on our list, you can email the name of the pub or restaurant you believe delivers the best customer service in Warrington to competition@nqnw.co.uk

You have got until 9am on Wednesday, April 17 to submit your votes.

The winner will be announced in a special supplement in the Warrington Guardian newspaper later this spring and decided based on 50% readers' votes and 50% judges' final decision.

SHORTLIST FOR WARRINGTON’S FAVOURITE BAR OR RESTAURANT

Ferry Tavern - Station Road, Penketh

Set close to the Mersey and the Trans Pennine Trail, this pub is known for serving great beer, live music and their fish and chips are always popular.

One nomination added: "The Ferry Tavern is the most beautiful little pub. It serves a great selection of cask ales and the most amazing fish, chips and mushy peas. The staff are all fantastic and super friendly. It is a pub in a million."

The Poacher – Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood

This family-friendly pub has had a big refurbishment and their beer garden appears to be a popular spot when the sun is shining.

One nomination added: "The new owners have refurbished the pub to a high standard and introduced a food menu.

"Staff are very helpful and always go the extra mile for customers.

"They also feed older people living at Mosslands 365 days a year and deliver food to them which I think is a wonderful, heartfelt gesture."

Las Ramblas - Palmyra Square South, town centre

Serving classic and modern Spanish tapas, this popular restaurant clearly has a loyal following.

One nomination added: "My fiancé and I are regular customers at and have never received anything but the most perfect customer service.

"Our favourite cocktails are made to perfection without us even ordering, they always go above and beyond for all customers and we will always be loyal customers."

Hop Co - Bold Street, town centre

The cultural quarter's first craft beer bar has been growing in popularity since opening in 2016 with DJs, themed nights and an open mic night keeping regulars and new faces entertained over a pint.

One nomination added: "They have really hit their stride over the past year.

"For fans of great beer, they no longer have to make the trip to Manchester when they can have some high quality craft beer right on their doorstep.

"They have a great, friendly atmosphere every day of the week, brilliantly welcoming regulars and staff that really take an interest in your tastes and suggestions and when they ask how your days been, they genuinely mean it.

"They've adopted a safe space mentality where people can come if they are feeling low or lonely and meet a new friend.

"When you're drinking in there you feel like one of the gang."

Mr Lau's - Springfield Street, town centre

This modern Chinese restaurant with an open kitchen serves dim sum, Chinese street food and classic stir fries with their salt and pepper ribs scoring almost as high as their service.

One nomination added: "The service is always friendly and fast and staff members never mind when I can't finish my portion and ask them to pack it up for me to takeaway."