inks guide to drink

It’s the build up to Christmas, time to get back in training again for all that festive drinking. What better way to begin than to resurrect that fantastic British tradition - The Pub Crawl.

The Grapes - Knight Street. L1 Tel: 0151 709 8617
Traditional pub with a twist - free email for a kick off.
Recommended tipple:Pint of lager
Clientele:Students and fans of Ism
Toilets:Small but perfectly formed

The Brewery - Berry Street. L1 Tel: 0151 709 5055
Brew own beer, put sawdust on floor. Upstairs Lemon Lounge home to eclectic dance nights (see Listings)
Recommended tipple:Celebration or Devils’ Delight (bitters brewed on the premises)
Clientele:Students, alcoholics and unscrupulous characters
Toilets:Down some dangerous stairs

Hub - Berry Street - L1 Tel: 0151 707 9495
Vegetarian cafe/bar/venue and bike shop
Recommended tipple:Bottle of Budvar
Clientele:Eco warriors, cyclists and hippies
Toilets:Recycled loo roll, disabled access and potted plants.

McCartneys - Bold Street. L1
Ex-Strip bar turned cheap drinking establishment with party tunes to match
Recommended tipple: Bottle of Carlesburg with shooter
Clientele:Afternoon drinkers (expect to see tall girl from Bold Street)
Toilets:Sometimes home to alcohol induced vomiting

Buro - Bold Street. L1
European in the Italian way
Recommended tipple:Glass of Chianti
Clientele:Scary looking fellas in well cut suits and their lady friends.
Toilets:Perfect for touching up your make-up. Boys might like to take a rain check on this one.

The Old Ropewalks - Hartington L1 Tel: 0151 709 2254
Traditional pub. Serves Scouse.
Recommended tipple:Pint of Mild.
Clientele:Nice old men with a tale to tell about the Beatles
Toilets:Cold and smelly.

Edwards - Bold Street. L1
Same as all the other Edwards in the land (God rest Waterstones)
Recommended tipple:2 bottles of Hooch
Clientele:Office workers wearing comedy ties. Your aunty and uncle.
Toilets:Brand new and shiny...for now!

Rat & Parrot - Bold Street. L1 Tel: 0151 707 9990
Like every other Rat & Parrot in the country
Recommended tipple:Cocktail of choice
Clientele:Afternoon shoppers and trainee drinkers
Toilets:Brass door handles

Modo - Concert Square. L1 Tel: 0151 709 8832
Ash flooring and sumptuous lines, overpriced drinks and fish in the walls.
Recommended tipple:Jug of Rococo Kiss
Clientele:Fashion hierarchy, pop wannabes
Toilets:Queues for miles. 2 at a time downstairs or unisex stables upstairs

Life - Bold Street. L1 Tel: 0151 707 2333
Stylised interior
Recommended tipple: Shot of Tequila
Clientele:Fashion victims and cast of Hollyoaks
Toilets:Make strange noises...