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.

This is probably the best cocktail bar in the north west you've never been to! Hidden away…read morealongside Wakiki on watergate street my first visit here was short lived as fashionable lateness had cost me last orders. Howevver we promptly returned the week after and immediately fell in love with the place. What an incredible experiance. First thing you notice is the size of the place. (Tiny) It genuinely feels like a hidden bar from the prohibition era with incredible decor and music that suits the Blues/Jazzy environment to perfection. Being here is like traveling back in time to the 20's when alcohol was illegal and small secret bars like these were littered across America. The theme is consistent with the menu hidden inside a book that's handed to you upon arrival. So mesmerized were we with the vibe and conversation the cocktail taste bud memories are hazy at best. (I'll leave you with a visual of the cocktails we had. One was lemon based the other strawberry based?) This is THE perfect place for those who like sophisticated conversation with your aptly aesthetic cocktails. It's not noisey, it's not busy, it's just right. Definitely worth a visit. I'll certainly be returning.

After being handed the drink menu in a Bible I was hooked. I wish this was the Best Kept Secret in…read moreChester but unfortunately it is a popular place to be so get there early; grab a table with some friends; sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. My one criticism would be that may be the music is too loud but that's that's it. They have an extensive cocktail menu however if there's something not on the menu just asked for it and you will receive. All in all, this is one of my favourite places to go in Chester

The Dealers has a grim exterior, like it once stood in some city where everybody was killed by a…read morecloud of toxic gas and, after thirty years left unmanned, it was dragged to Garston by tractors. The yoofs crowded round the door don't help either. Step inside though and you'll find the place to be relatively decent. This is one of those places that goes to show how, provided you don't do anything ridiculous like insult the landlord's mum or wear naught but a mankini, rough pubs are generally quite difficult to find. The comfortable leather seats and dark, wooden furniture make the back seating areas a particularly good spot to sit, sup a pint and remember the war.

The quiet Masonic is a quiet corner pub that sits down a quiet side street in a quiet area of…read moreGarston. It's not a loud place, is what I'm trying to say. Being situated so out of the way in a residential area means it is almost certainly frequented only by customers from the adjacent houses, like the Rovers Return but without all the unrelenting rubbishness that comes with being in Coronation Street. This works both for and against the Masonic's appeal. In the daytime, with its 'news room' and pleasantly pubby decor, it's a relaxing spot for an afternoon pint. At night, I'd imagine it to be as vividly energetic as the exact centre of the Moon.

South Liverpool's Premiere Cask Ale Pub - with 7 hand pumps and four nights entertainment- a truly…read moretraditional public house, great atmosphere and lots of friendly banter

This pub/restaurant is fantastic. The owners are very welcoming and the pub is split into two…read moresections. The staff are freindly and the customers are just as pleasant! We stayed in the dog friendly seperate section so if you aren't so keen on dogs, there is a beautiful seperated restaurant next door. The food is immense, very original menu with locally sourced food and a twist on some pub classics. I would recommend the samosa starter and chicken pate.

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.

Very impressed with the choice of starters and main meals. The portion size is very generous and…read moretop quality steaks! Would highly recommend this new addition to the North Wales Coast. Home made coleslaw is great!

Well, where do I start?…read more Flames is a fab American steakhouse who have a great variety of Classic American meals. There is also a snooker/pool table and some other arcade type furniture as well as the American flags dotted around with some other cool photos hung on the walls. The food was absolutely amazing! We had the hunters chicken and a sirloin steak and they were perfectly cooked and tasted delicious! I would definitely recommend to anyone hungry for some proper grub! Linda the lady who runs the restaurant is very friendly and would do anything for you. We were a group of 4 so she moved the tables around so that we could all sit together. She also came out with us as we were leaving to wish us well as we were leaving the day after. Fab food and awesomely furnished restaurant. WE WILL BE BACK!

Mitchelin star chef, all the food is freshly made. Very reasonable prices, must visit for anyone…read moreinto quality food, will even cook to order for anybody with specific needs, food allergies. Great venue for parties special occasions

Great little bistro. Small but impressive menu with locally sourced food. Not a very big place so…read morewould advise booking. Great for a mid-week treat

Best underground bar in town ! It is really easy to miss if you aren't looking for it however once…read moreyou are inside you feel like you're in another world. Lots of fun stuff to look at and great drinks. Good ambiance too !