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Two of Warrington’s town centre restaurants, Pendergast’s Steakhouse and Vandal, have recently been awarded silver and bronze at the Taste Cheshire Awards.
Pendergast’s Steakhouse, located at 15 Cairo Street, won a silver award for the Best Large Restaurant and were also finalists for Best Newcomer. Vandal, located at Palmyra Square, received a Silver award for Best Bar and a bronze for Best Small Restaurant.
Both restaurateurs from Pendergast’s Steakhouse and Vandal, Laura Harvey and Jenny Carey, have come together to encourage everyone to dine out more and enjoy the incredible food right here in the local community. They say, “by doing so, you’re helping to keep our local businesses open, supporting jobs, and contributing to the growth of our local economy.”
“We’re fortunate to have so many wonderful dining options right here in Warrington” says Laura Harvey. “When people dine local, it’s more than just a meal—it’s a way to strengthen our community and keep our local businesses thriving. Dining at Pendergast’s doesn’t have to be expensive or only for special occasions; we run two courses for £15.99 all day on Wednesday and Thursday, which includes our signature steak sandwich. We also offer bottomless brunch for £35pp every Saturday and live entertainment every Saturday evening. We were delighted to win an award alongside Vandal. Warrington has an up-and-coming dining scene, and we are honoured to have this recognition after twelve months of trading and are so proud of our team for their achievements and hard work”.
Jen Carey said, “We are so delighted to have received these awards; our team work tirelessly to ensure we are providing the best food, drinks and hospitality, so it feels great to be recognised. We are so proud of the whole team. These awards have always been very Chester heavy and it’s absolutely brilliant to see a number of Warrington businesses being nominated this year. Its so important to support the businesses in our own Town especially at the moment where the industry is struggling across the board”.
Owner and Head Chef at Vandal, Matthew Carey, is driven by an insatiable passion for flavour and creativity with a devotion to the art of small plates and cooked to perfection steaks and the bar offers the most fabulous selection of wines and cocktails. Their bartenders, and owners, have a deep knowledge and expertise and an unwavering enthusiasm for creating perfectly balanced ancestrals, classics and funky twists on tasty tipples.
