The Bow-Legged Beagle, Wirral

This is the original version of the Bow-Legged Beagle. There are now 2 other branches on the Wirral and I believe a fourth is opening soon. Situated in an area with plenty of pubs and bars, this is probably the best of them. It's a bright and airy micropub selling a good mix of real ales and craft beers. I only had time for a swift one before catching another train. I tried the Beartown Hazelnut Mild. Other cask options were Coach House Blueberry & Farrier, Neptune Ukrainian Golden Amarillo & Oaks Amarillo. Craft beers were Pentrich Happy In Sunburst & Heavy Glimmer, Vault City The Muffin Man & Cocotella, Chapter Steadfast Companions, SALT Loom & Lilley's Apples & Pears. I was extremely tempted to try the Cocotella, a 10% hazelnut pastry stout, which seemed to be the obvious next step after the hazelnut mild. But it would have meant me missing a train. Still the best pub in New Brighton, in my opinion.

A micropub situated in a former corner shop. The L-shaped interior is very woody with wooden tables, wooden floor and a wooden bar. 4 handpumps on the bar with 4 taps on the wall behind the bar. Beers today were all local ales: Peerless Oatmeal Stout and Lottie Dodd, Westwood Best Bitter, Neptune Triton. Its a pleasant, friendly place.

Micropub due to open December 15th.