These are 19 of the ‘roughest’ ever pubs in Merseyside. according to local residents.
We asked our readers on Facebook to name Liverpool and Merseyside’s roughest pubs of all times and received thousands of comments. Many people mentioned the same handful of boozers, with locals sharing stories from over the years.
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Using the suggestions, we have put together a list of Merseyside’s ‘roughest’ pubs which features 15 of the most mentioned sites. The majority no longer exist, with some forced to close due to reports of crimes.
Take a look at the gallery below and let us know which pubs you think should feature.
5. The Barley Mow, Stockbridge Village
The Barley Mow received several mentions, with one local commenting: "Barley Mow in Canny Farm was pretty rough." | Sue Adair (Wiki Commons CC)
6. The Weighing Machine, Edge Hill
The Weighing Machine was once a pub but is now a corner shop. One local said: "Always heard horror stories of that place." | Derek Harper (Wiki Commons CC)
7. New Dock Hotel, Birkenhead
The New Dock Hotel - known as the Blood Tub - was located near Birkenhead North and has since been demolished. One reader said: "Everyone of a certain age knows the blood tub was rough." | Jim Welsh (Wiki Commons CC)
8. The Oyster Catcher, Leasowe
The Oyster Catcher was a particularly notorious pub. One reader said: " I went in there once scared to pull a note out. One pint and I was out of there felt like I was in a western saloon all staring at me." | Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0