Pumphouse
Sat just to the right of the albert dock, Pumphouse and its giant
chimney are unmissable by the water’s edge. With the prices of
most of the docks’ eateries being what they are, a pub is a pleasant
find here. That being said, you’ll struggle to find a place to sit here
when dockside festivities are in full swing. Without hopping off the
Wirral, it makes a great pub crawl end. Choose a clear late
summer’s night and sit out on the benches overlooking the Mersey
with a cold cider and you’ll appreciate just how beautiful Liverpool
and the Albert Dock truly are.
Peter Kavanagh’s
If the thought the collection of dominoes boxes and coupons from
fresher’s week in your bedroom was impressive, then the eclectic
collection at this next pub will leave you in wonderment. The diamond in
the roughs of Toxteth is the fantastical Peter Kavanagh’s, where the
walls sing with all kinds of fabulous artefacts. Like a mini museum, it has
several snug rooms full of memorabilia to discover. This Georgian
quarter character is a bit off the beaten track from the city centre but you
haven’t ticked the box of quirky places to drink until you’ve tried it.
The Vines
The glassy, brassy and ornate Vines pub with its sticky-out
clock and tower have played host to many an ordinary meeting
so little more needs be said about its worthiness in any pub
crawl itinerary. On the inside, it feels a little more old fashioned
and in the heart of the city than some other pubs on this list –
where your scousers like to flock. It’s in the perimeter of
flocked-to Irish pubs close to central station, making it very
easy to literally crawl from place to place.
Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery
Another ‘Ma’ of Liverpool, this time heading on down towards the
docks, just outside of Our Lady and St Nicholas Church. Famed
for its 50 speciality rums served in its own basement bar and
cabaret bar, Ma Boyle’s sits on a side of town poorly explored by
students and it makes a great start point to some dockside or
business district exploration. When evenings of pint pulling are
done here, morning brings a breakfast menu that is rumoured to
be a delight.
Victoria Simpson, 3rd year
medical student