The Good Beer Guide, which surveys 4,500 pubs, is considered to be the ‘definitive beer drinker’s guide’ for those seeking the best pints in the nation’s pubs and is published annually by The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
We have scoured the list and picked out 15 of our favourite pubs in Sefton hat you need to try.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 15 of the Sefton pubs listed in the CAMRA guide – and find out why they were included.
5. Corner Post, Crosby
CAMRA said: "This micropub is located in a former post office (hence the name), and is easily spotted by the postbox outside. As well as real ales and cider, bottled continental beers, wine and soft drinks are available. Interesting pictures depicting the history of the building and the local area adorn the walls." | Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0
6. Beer Station, Freshfield
CAMRA said: "Beers are sourced to promote local brewers, with the exception of one beer a month from outside the region. The few spirits available also have their provenance checked. A fridge with bottled beers adds to the variety. Food comes in the form of local pies and nuts. The walls are decorated with work by local artists. Dogs are welcome on a lead." | Beer Station
7. Scotch Piper, Lydiate
CAMRA said: “This Grade*II-listed, thatched, medieval building, just north of Lydgate, takes its name from an incident in 1745 when a highland piper, injured in the Jacobite rebellion, took refuge here. The entrance opens into a traditional bar with a servery on the left. A passage to the right leads to a further two rooms, the middle one with old, basic woodwork." | Google Street View
8. The Tin Shed, Formby
CAMRA said: "New micropub on the main street in Formby, handy for the local shops and the leisure centre. There is ample seating inside for such a small pub, and the owners are starting a collection of pumpclips for the real ales on sale. The pub is also keen to support local breweries including Parker and Southport." | The Tin Shed