We asked our readers on Facebook to name Liverpool and Merseyside’s roughest ever pubs and received more than 1,500 comments. Many mentioned the same handful of boozers, with locals sharing stories from over the years.
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Using the comments, we have put together a list of Merseyside’s ‘roughest’ pubs which features 17 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 are the roughest.
9. The Bow and Arrow, Liverpool
The Bow and Arrow was known for being rough, with fights often breaking out. Ricky Tomlinson previously said he ‘feared for his life’ when performing a gig at the now lost pub. | Sue Adair
10. The Bluebell, Huyton
The Bluebell is long demolished but many locals remember a wild night in there. One said: "Full on mad house." | STOCK Photo: vectorwin - stock.adobe.com
11. The New Penny Farthing, Liverpool
The New Penny Farthing was located near Lime Street. One reader said: "Rough but a brilliant day/night." | wikimedia CC
12. The Flying Saucer, Speke
The Flying Saucer (later the Mill House) was mentioned by several readers. | Google