Baltic Fleet, Liverpool

Distinctive wedge-shaped building with bright red chimneys that can be seen from some distance along Liverpool's main dock-front road. Inside, the bar is rather smaller than you might expect, but there is still room for a proud display of handpumps from the in-house Wapping Beers microbrewey (including delights such as their fine stout at £2.65). With light paintwork, plain furniture and decor limited to a few nautical pictures and prints, it gives the impression of being part-way through a refurbishment (which may well be the case). Would particularly recommend getting a table in the little room at the pointed end if you can.

Had the pleasure of sampling the excellent brews this week when at a conference and staying accross the road. Unfortunately the drinking time was curtailed as the pub opening times on a wednesday are not as shown in GBG 2010. Note the pub closes at 11pm Wednesdays.

The ongoing refurbishment continues. The toilets have been moved upstairs since our last visit, still not fully painted up yet but they are much better than the cellar hole on offer previously. Now opens for breakfast on Saturday & Sunday. All handpumps on the go on Saturday evening, I tried three of the beers and all were excellent if a little similar to each other. The other half liked the wine, which is why we had 3 and the fact that it was lashing it down outside. We sat at a window table right at the pointed end. Candles on the tables, very cosy. We'll be back the next time we're in Liverpool.

Called in hoping for food as well as a drink of their own ales, but no food on a Monday. Did enjoy their own brewed Summer Ale and Blondie that was a blond wheat beer. Also had a bottle of the Belgian Dubuisson Cuvee des Trolls. Lovely pub.

Located near the Albert Dock. It's interior is not in great condition but as Liverpool's only "brew pub" the main reason for a visit is to taste it's own "Wapping" ales. They are kept in good condition. In the Good Beer Guide 2010.

A disapointing pub for a brewery & tap house run down