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Verona Kitchen
& Bar

Italian dining, craft cocktails & unforgettable nights out

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Head chef presenting a signature dish at Verona Kitchen & Bar

The Restaurant

Italian Heart,
Newton Le Willows Soul

Verona Kitchen & Bar is Newton Le Willows' go-to destination for honest Italian cooking served with warmth and flair. From hand-crafted pastas and stone-baked pizzas to classic Sunday roasts — there's something for everyone at the table.

Whether you're joining us for a relaxed weekday lunch, a lively Friday night dinner or a long lazy Sunday with the family — pull up a chair, order a drink and let us take care of the rest.

#1 of 61 Restaurants in Newton Le Willows

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4.6  ·  1,554 reviews  ·  Excellent

Italian

Classics

Sunday

Roasts

Full

Bar

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From Our Kitchen

Menu Highlights

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Italian antipasti board at Verona Kitchen & Bar

Starter

Italian Antipasti

Starter

Italian Antipasti

Prosciutto, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, fresh basil and warm flatbread — a proper Italian opening act, right here in Newton Le Willows.

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Sunday Roast in front of the wood-fired oven at Verona Kitchen & Bar

Every Sunday

Sunday Roast

Every Sunday from 12pm

Sunday Roast

A proper Sunday done right. Roasted to perfection in front of the wood-fired oven, all the trimmings and a Yorkshire pud the size of your head.

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Stone-baked pizza fresh from the wood-fired oven at Verona Kitchen & Bar

From The Oven

Stone-Baked Pizza

From The Oven

Stone-Baked Pizza

Fresh to order in our roaring wood-fired oven. A blistered, chewy base with classic Italian toppings — just like they make it in Naples.

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Al Fresco Dining

Sun, Drinks &
The Garden Terrace

When the sun's out, there's nowhere better to be than our outdoor terrace. Pull up a chair, order a round of cocktails and soak up the atmosphere — right in the heart of Newton Le Willows.

Our rear garden terrace and front street terrace are perfect for a lazy afternoon drink, a casual lunch in the fresh air or a warm summer evening out with friends and family.

Front

Street Terrace

Rear

Garden Patio

Al Fresco

Cocktails & Dining

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Cocktails on the garden terrace at Verona Kitchen & Bar
Pizza and cocktails on the rear terrace at Verona Kitchen & Bar — ivy-covered walls
Staff serving cocktails on the sunny terrace at Verona Kitchen & Bar

The One Everyone's Talking About

Bottomless Brunch

£35

per person

Drink as much as you want & eat pizza — what's not to love?

BOTTOMLESS DRINKS
STONE-BAKED PIZZA
90 MINUTES

Tickets available online — book early, sessions sell out fast!

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Every Week

Weekly Offers & Specials

Something on every single day — great food, great value, every week at Verona.

Daily Deals

Monday

50% Off Pizza & Pasta

Half price on all pizzas and pastas — all day long

Tuesday

2 Pizzas for £25

Pick any two pizzas from the menu

Wednesday

Kids Eat Free

One child per paying adult

Thursday

Date Night — £45

2 Pastas or Pizzas & a bottle of house wine

Sunday

Kids Eat Free

One child per paying adult

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This Week's Specials

Verona Kitchen & Bar

Chef's Weekly Specials

Ask our friendly staff about this week's chef's specials.

A rotating selection from our kitchen — fresh, seasonal, ever-changing.

51 High Street, Newton Le Willows · 01925 407047

Always Something On

Live Events & Nights Out

From magic nights to karaoke, tribute bands to comedy evenings — Verona Kitchen & Bar is the heartbeat of Newton Le Willows' social scene.

Magic Nights at Verona — Every Sunday 5pm-7pm

Every Sunday

Magic Nights

Table magic every Sunday, 5pm – 7pm. Free with your meal!

Freddie Mercury Tribute — Live tribute show at Verona Kitchen & Bar, Friday 29th May 2026

Friday 29th May · 8:30pm

Freddie Mercury Tribute

Live Freddie Mercury tribute show. £30pp includes a 2-course meal.

Karaoke Night at Verona — Free shot when you take the mic!

Every Saturday

Karaoke Nights

Grab the mic & get a free shot! Starts 10pm

Bottomless Brunch at The Balcony — Last Saturday Every Month

The Balcony

Bottomless Brunch

Last Saturday every month — £35 per person, 90 minutes of themed fun

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Next Door

The Balcony

Wine Bar · Cocktails · Late Lounge

Right next door to Verona Kitchen & Bar sits The Balcony — Newton Le Willows' most atmospheric late-night venue. Think fairy lights, craft cocktails, flowing wine and a dance floor that doesn't stop until the early hours.

With a capacity of 250 guests, The Balcony transforms from an intimate cocktail bar into a full-blown night out as the evening progresses. Live DJs, themed nights and an electric atmosphere every weekend.

250

Capacity

Fri–Sat

Open

6pm

From

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DJ night at The Balcony
The Balcony and Verona exterior at night, Newton Le Willows
The Balcony interior — fairy lights and bar seating
Darts and entertainment at The Balcony

Bank Holiday Weekend

The Balcony Opening Times

Friday

5pm – 4am

Saturday

2pm – 4am

Sunday

4pm – 3am

Private Events

Venue Hire

From intimate birthday dinners to full-scale celebrations — we have the perfect space for every occasion. Full catering, bar, staff and decoration packages available.

The Coachhouse private hire room — vaulted ceiling, fairy lights and balloon decorations

Private Hire

The Coachhouse

60

Max Guests

An incredible exposed-brick room with vaulted ceilings and fairy-light ambiance — The Coachhouse is our most popular private hire space. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, corporate events and everything in between.

FULL CATERING PRIVATE BAR DECORATIONS BALLOONS DEDICATED STAFF
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Tre Barili — intimate private dining at Verona Kitchen & Bar

Private Dining

Tre Barili

30

Guests

Intimate private section within the restaurant — perfect for birthday dinners, anniversaries and special celebrations.

FULL CATERING PRIVATE BAR DECORATIONS BALLOONS DEDICATED STAFF
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The Balcony — full venue hire for 250 guests

Full Venue

The Balcony

250

Guests

Hire the entire Balcony for your event — with full bar, dance floor and DJ setup included.

FULL CATERING PRIVATE BAR DECORATIONS BALLOONS DEDICATED STAFF
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Also Available for Hire

The Cellar Speakeasy Bar — main bar room with signature green tiled bar, Ashton in Makerfield
The Cellar — atmospheric dark green bar with pendant lighting
The Cellar — 40th birthday balloon arch event setup

Speakeasy Bar

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Ashton in Makerfield

FREE HIRE

The Cellar
Speakeasy Bar

Step back in time to the clandestine glamour of the 1930s Prohibition era. The Cellar is a deceptively spacious underground venue spanning two floors — 1,000 sq ft of private rooms, plush seating and custom booths — where moments become memories.

From intimate gatherings of 20 to exclusive full-venue celebrations for up to 250 guests, The Cellar is available to hire 7 days a week. Venue hire is completely free — you simply enjoy everything we have to offer.

Dance Floor
2am Late Night Licence
Fully Stocked Bars
Cocktail Trained Bar Staff
Karaoke Available
In-House Catering
DJ & Live Entertainment
State-of-the-Art AV
Drink Packages
VIP Private Rooms
Door Security (on request)
Weddings & Corporate

Capacity

250

Max Guests

FREE

Venue Hire

Phone

01942 748830

Address

1A Warrington Road,
Ashton in Makerfield, WN4 9PL

Opening Hours

Fri: 6pm – 1am
Sat: 4pm – 1am
Available to hire 7 days

Ready to start planning your event? Get in touch and we'll put together a bespoke package for you.

What Our Guests Say

Real Reviews

4.6  ·  1,554 reviews on TripAdvisor  ·  #1 in Newton Le Willows
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Best restaurant in town

"Stunning food as always. Last night they had live music which was a nice addition. Adrian served us and made our evening enjoyable. Pasta arabiatta is our go to favourite."

Sarah M

Family · Feb 2026

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Lovely Afternoon Tea

"A lovely chilled afternoon with a friend served by Adrian. The afternoon tea was delicious — ham and salmon sandwiches, croissants, sponge cakes and jam & cream scones. We will definitely return again!"

Kerry K

Friends · Feb 2026

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Another visit, another great experience

"A great evening with amazing food and top service by Chris. Dined a couple of times and never left disappointed. Highly recommend the gamberoni pasta — yum yum!"

Adrian I · Warrington

Friends · Feb 2026

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Lovely visit

"Adrian looked after us throughout our visit. Great service, lovely food! Will defo revisit again. Nice atmosphere and reasonably priced."

Emma

Friends · Feb 2026

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Lovely restaurant

"Great service with delicious food and drinks. Adrian was really pleasant and friendly. Lovely choice of daily specials as well as the usual menu."

Sara T

Family · Feb 2026

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Great food and staff

"Food was great and Adrian was very attentive and informative. Would visit again."

Paybncc · Manchester

Couples · Feb 2026

The Perfect Present

Gift Vouchers

Treat someone special to a meal at Verona Kitchen & Bar. Our gift vouchers make the perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries or just because — redeemable on food and drink.

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Verona Kitchen & Bar

Opening Hours

Monday5pm – 9pm
Tuesday – Thursday12pm – 2:30pm & 4:30pm – 9pm
Friday12pm – 10pm
Saturday9am – 11am & 12pm – 10pm
Sunday9am – 11am & 12pm – 8pm
Bank Holidays12pm – 9pm

The Balcony

Friday: 6pm – 1am
Saturday: 4pm – 1am

Reservations recommended at weekends. Walk-ins always welcome subject to availability. Private dining available for groups of 10+.

Find Us

Get in Touch

Address

51 High Street
Newton Le Willows
WA12 9SL

Phone

01925 407047

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you visit, book, or hire the venue.

Do I need to book, or can I just walk in? +

Walk-ins are always welcome. We only ask that you book in advance if you’re a group of 10 or more so we can give you the right table and service.

Can you cater for dietary needs — gluten-free, vegan or allergies? +

Yes, absolutely. Just let the chef know when you arrive and we’ll look after you — gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free or any allergy, we’ll work around it.

Is there parking at Verona Kitchen? +

Yes — we have our own car park at the rear of the building, just off the High Street. Makes life easier than hunting for a space on Newton Le Willows high street.

Are dogs allowed at Verona Kitchen? +

Give us a ring before you visit and we’ll let you know what we can do on the day.

Do you do private hire, events or venue bookings? +

Yes — and venue hire is completely free. We have three spaces to choose from:

  • Tre Barili — up to 30 guests
  • The Coachhouse — up to 60 guests
  • The Balcony — up to 250 guests

We can sort catering, fully stocked bars, a DJ, decorations — whatever you need to make the night work.

Do you have a kids’ menu? +

Yes, we have a dedicated menu for children up to 12 years old.

Do you do takeaway? +

Yes — give us a call to place your order directly, or you can order through Just Eat.

Are you open on bank holidays and over Christmas? +

We’re open all day on bank holidays. Christmas hours vary each year — check back here closer to the date for the current festive opening times.