The New Merton Inn, Bootle

Changed name to Merton Inn

A similar brick and half white/black timber exterior to its neighbour, the Coach House, this terraced pub also has a beer patio. The interior is small and open plan, in red and white, with wood floor and tiled fireplace. There is Sky TV, sofas and comfy seats. The service was functional. The beer was usual tap stuff, with Wells Bombardier and Shep Neame Spitfire To me its a bland place, non-entity at best, but many will be fine with it. I prefer the choice at the Coach House

Became a Lloyds No1 Bar (J D Wetherspoon) on 8 May 2009 and is now called 'The Merton Inn' [edit: actioned 19/10/09]