House of Fraser

There used to be quite a good toy/​model department on the ground floor. l called there a few weeks ago and it’s disappeared and doesn’t seem to have been relocated elsewhere in the store. Now what am l going to find to play with? Still some other nice things in there though. Sorry, l’m not a restaurant/​café person so can’t comment on that.

This was once Beatties, the tradtional department store in the heart of Birkenhead; to be fair, other than the name, not very much has changed: the place looks a little more modern, there are a few new departments under the same roof and the prices are about the same.
I think most people know what to expect with House of Fraser: posh shops, most selling clothes, others furniture, electricals, gifts, homeware, beauty. I always come here for my make up as they have an Elizabeth Arden counter which is usually cheaper than Boots.
I think the café is lovely. I used to visit with my nan when it was still called Beatties and we loved it. It’s still as good, if not better: the furniture is more comfortable for a start and the place seems a lot brighter. There is a nice atmosphere in here, the café is spotless and very appealing, actually one of few available in Birkenhead offering such surroundings. The menu is quite extensive and offers great hot and cold food, all very fresh. It’s a touch expensive but I’d pay it to avoid BB’s or the alternative Sayers!