Bars · Liverpool
An Irish pub on a side street that manages to feel small and snug despite the room being fairly big — a fire to sit near, music, TVs for the footy, and Guinness that regulars rate as highly as anywhere in the city. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, but be clear-eyed about what this is: a proper drinking pub, busy most of the time and rowdy on big nights, so a quiet weekday afternoon is your window — one parent found it "really welcoming" at four o'clock with just a few people in. Drinks are broadly affordable, though a pint can hit £7. The bar team are often warm and patient even when run off their feet, though not everyone's had that; a few have found service brusque when it's heaving.
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Lively Liverpool Irish pub with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free options.
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