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.
13. The New Penny Farthing, Liverpool
The New Penny Farthing was located near Lime Street. One reader said: "Rough but a brilliant day/night." | El Pollock
14. The Flying Saucer, Speke
The Flying Saucer (later the Mill House) was mentioned by several readers. | Google
15. The Norseman, Regent Road
One reader said: "Sorry none of these compare to the Norseman." | Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 2.0
16. Dog and Gun, Croxteth
The Dog and Gun gained a reputation for being a crime hotspot and is long gone. One reader said: "The lounge had just been refitted and two lads came in and moved all the tables and cut the new carpet to size and walked out with it in the 70s." | Sue Adair