Many historic pubs across Liverpool and Merseyside have stood the test of time, serving customers for centuries and retaining their old school charm. Others, sadly, closed many moons ago or could not withstand the fallout of covid-19 or the cost of living crisis.
Though they have poured their last pints and served their last bowl of chips, they remain in the minds of may Merseyside residents, remembered as the place people had their fist legal drink or their first date. Let us know if your favourite is on the list.
1. The Parrot, Scotland Road, Liverpool
The Parrot was once a popular pub on Scottie Road but the building has stood derelict for more than a decade. The building has been so neglected that one of the walls collapsed into the road in 2023. | Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
2. Legs of Man, Lime Street/London Road, Liverpool
Legs of Mann dates back to the mid 1800s and was demolished in 1999. It was once known as the only place to get a cocktail and was run by landlady Sadie Coventry for many years. | Liverpool's Lost Pubs via Facebook/Jon Wild
3. The John Masefield, New Ferry, Wirral
The John Masefield was one of many Wetherspoon branches closed by the pub giant in recent years. Shutting its doors in 2023, the pub on New Ferry Road is sorely missed. | Google
4. The New Penny Farthing, Roe Street
Notorious pub The New Penny Farthing, formerly The Penny Farthing, had a makeover in 2017, becoming Courtyard Bar and Kitchen. | Wikimedia CC