The Vines (The Big House), Liverpool

Yesterday when I passed around 2pm the pub was closed and think the reason is from the Vines to just before the Crown the pavement on Lime Street is cordoned off ready for demolition.I think those 2 pubs are not affected although the 2 in the middle will suffer.

This is the sister pub to the Philharmonic. It's quite ornate on the inside and outside, but is somewhat shabbier than its sister pub. Currently only opens Friday - Sunday 10 - midnight and 3 - 11 on Monday. We called in on a Sunday night and it was alsolutely bouncing. There was a band playing in the rear room and we couldn't get through the door, so we went into the room on the right where another band were setting up. No real ale sadly, so I had a pint of Guinness. As soon as the first band finished the one in our room started up and soon this room was rammed as well. Many of the clientele appear to be slightly dodgy, spiv types and their women, so it's not for us. I'm glad we called in for a look, but we won't be doing it again.