The Hare and Hounds is my local It has good food and a friendly atmosphere in very comfortable…read moresurroundings The pub hosts a quiz night and entertainment regularly and now holds a business networking event regularly.

The Boat is afloat !!…read more Nestled right up alongside the River Dee and recently reopened, the Boat has lost none of its charm or ambiance. I like the fact that they support the community around the area by buying their Beer and Produce locally whenever possible. Records date an Alehouse here right back to the 13th century and the interior decor reflects how the building has grown through the centuries.Lots of Oak beams and stone floors add buckets of character. You can choose one of the quiet corners for privacy or park up in one of the larger open areas and banter away or, weather permitting, take a table outside. Called in for lunch the other day and the menu, although not extensive, has everything for feeding all tastes from a wake-up morning coffee (open at 11am) to a refreshing pint of ale and home baked pie, or spend an easy evening with a fondue and some warm torn bread washed down with a pint of locally brewed traditional free house Cask Ale. They also have an excellent choice of Wines should you fancy a change. Once you have had your fill then ease down that food and drink by taking a riverside country walk!! The scenery is stunning. The great thing about 'The Boat' is that is a place for all seasons. When the weather is warm you can sit alongside the river and watch folk fishing for Trout, Salmon and Eel and may even catch a glimpse of the Otters who live on the opposite bank. When colder weather arrives you walk through the door to be welcomed by open log fires, and feel like you are home. Turning up here on a snowy Winters afternoon is a Dickensian delight. Word of warning - double check your directions before you set out as the Boat Inn is off the beaten track at the end of a long winding lane. ..... Maybe it should be called The One Way Inn ?

What a secret little haven The Boat Inn is! It's only about 10 minutes from our house, but we…read moreliterally stumbled across it on one of our daily jaunts around the countryside. And what a lucky day for us! Charming snug of a place, the open fires, low ceilings and original beams transport you back to a simpler time. The staff is wonderfully warm and welcoming, with excellent food to back it up. A combination of traditional pub food and higher-end "gastro-pub" fare, you really can't go wrong here. And the portions are impressive-- beware if you're ordering a starter and main. You may not have room for their excellent desserts! Ample seating inside and out-- can't wait for warmer weather to sit outside at the picnic tables alongside the River Dee. The best inside seating is in the original building as opposed to the more modern conservatory (though it depends on your taste). Bookings are not necessary, but if you want a seat by the fire, definitely call ahead!

Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

AMAZING!!! As far as I remember this place has won pub food…read moreof the year ever year since Ive lived in the area. Super tasty quality food, I noticed that on the menu it even tells you which farm the meat came from, or where the ice cream was made etc. The Greek Lamb and the Gammon are both brilliant. The portions are huge and I'm always left with enough food for another meal but save room for the Holly Bush sundae because you wont ever have a such a selection of tasty locally made ice cream :) The prices are great too, last time I went it was around 30quid for the 2 of us.

Went there for Sunday roast - which was nice. Tasty and with loads of veggies!…read more The pub itself is fine - but what we enjoyed the most was the children's play area. It's on the outside and fully fenced, so it provides a nice alternative for kids that find the pub itself boring. The ambience and service were fine - make a reservation, though. It can get busy.

I have never been treated so bad my family and I had just been to Springwood cemetery to put my…read morebrother's ashes in with my mum and dad and decided to go for a drink and was told by a member of staff that we would have to sit outside if we were only having a drink it is the dead of winter and was told to sit outside so we order some food to stay inside in other words we were blackmailed to stay inside there were 15 of us and not one of us was very pleased and we will not return to the pub in the park on Springwood Ave.DISGUSTING!!!!

Ahh, the Grapes is your traditional village-esque pub. The clientele are true locals and although…read moreat first looked at us as though we were slightly lost, welcomed us in with open arms. (Well, she smiled when she poured my drink.) It's busy and ringing with chatter, the races on in the background. There is a community vibe about the place. Everyone seems to know each other but are more than happy to involve you in their conversation. One guy told me that he scored a hat trick against Bill Shankly in his hay day and another bloke was telling the newest joke about Rooney and the shocking state of the England team which contained a swear word. He turned to me and apologised 'sorry, love! I used a naughty word', I half expected him to tip a top hat to me and send me back on my way to a place where there is only birdsong and laughter. What a thoughtful man, but it was a funny joke! A proper place for a pint and a chat.

Neither majestic nor momentous, the Woolton Grapes (not to be confused with the Chinatown Grapes or…read morethe Mathew Street Grapes) is a pub that still oozes charm. Everyone here, from the skinhead barmaid to the Meatloaf lookalike to the coven of cackling oldies in the back corner, exudes a gentle insanity that you find it hard to resist. I've been here twice and both times were the epitome of the season they took place in. In winter, with snow blanketing the ground outside, I sat with my feet toasting by the roaring fire, discussing the situation in the Belgian Congo- either that or the new Expendables film. In summer, I sat drinking cider with the sunshine pouring through the window onto me. It's a place you can't help but feel at peace with the world in and I'd go there a lot more if the seasons occurred more regularly.

Large menu with varied meat,vegan and vegetarian options. Fellow diners had vegan scouse (stew),…read moreHummus w/toast points, salt n pepper fries and I had beet root and feta salad. Nice large portions so everyone could share. Service was friendly and efficient. Outdoor beer garden, dog friendly and free large parking lot. Great place to enjoy a game.

This is one of those locals for all walks of life. When I was last here, the vibe was positive and…read morefilled with excitement, which was perfect for my visiting guest from the US! She was in love with this "pub" setting, yet it was more than she had expected. The interior of the Dovey is a bit jumbled with walls and columns and steps to other areas, but there is so much seating for everyone. Despite all the expansive space available, the interior is very warming and homey: the dark wood filling the space, the original tiled flooring, and the bits of vintage pub decor dotting the nooks. I've visited the Dovey on a few occasions, but I think it gets better with each visit. Definitely recommend this local for anyone residing in Allerton or anyone visiting Penny Lane. Great atmosphere and very inviting! Oh, and dog-friendly!

Delicious Sunday Roast in a charming setting. Professional and friendly service. Look forward to…read moregoing back next time I'm at Cheshire Oaks.

Since being taken over by new management in 2010 this sucsesful little family run pub has only got…read morebetter. It hostes a selection of guest ales including my personal favourite german larger Warsteiner and various other real ales all worth a try. The small pub does offer food but I'm yet to try any, so I can't comment on the quality but all looks rather nice. The staff are as warm and friendly as the surroundings making it the ideal place for a pint and a bag of nuts after a hard days graft.

If you've got a few hours to kill at the airport before your plane drives cloudwards or, as was the…read morecase with me, you're seconds away from it flying off and leaving you stranded, have a pint at the Wetherspoons pub past the security check. The prices of this dark pub seem to be based on adding all holiday prices together and if the cost of your drink ends with 99p, you can expect the barmaid to just keep the penny without asking. Even though I'm off on holiday and have no need for one stirling penny, I still want the damn thing. It's the principle. I also don't like the idea of taking my belt off and shoving my belongings through an x-ray machine just to drink. Yes, that's the exact reason they made me do that.