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The best pubs in Southport and district plus news and views from beer land

Archive for the 'Liverpool' Category

Another vote for the Vernon – no love for the BNP

June 9, 2009

With Tandleman and Rednev raving about the reopened Vernon in Liverpool, I had to give it a go. All the rumours are true, it’s a fantastic revival of a much-loved pub.

All the original features are still there as far as I can see, including the lovely round mirror in the back room. This was the [...]

Lights out in Liverpool

January 25, 2009

There was an eerie, exhilarating feeling in Liverpool last night, a large part of the city was in darkness following a power cut. The Anglican cathedral was lit up and tolling its bells, guiding the people as they stumbled down the pitch-black streets in search of refreshment.
Out with Mr Barbar and Kenzie, we found the [...]