Although Oxton Village is only a stone's throw from Birkenhead town centre, it feels like another world.
The historic village is a self-contained area filled with niche shops, artisan cafes, and Merseyside's only Michelin-starred restaurant. Tucked away at the top of a sloping uphill road, even some people who live in Wirral may have never visited the village or might even be unaware of its existence.
After emerging from the pandemic, the area is re-inventing itself as a "go-to destination" for people who want to support independent businesses, and as a foodie haven. There isn't a chain store in sight in the village. Instead you will find places such as a florist, a card and gift shop, numerous cafes, a craft beer shop, a women's clothing store and two well-established pubs - the Shrewsbury Arms (known locally as "the Shrew") and Oxton Bar & Kitchen.
