White Star, Liverpool

It looks like this old place has had a bit of a wash and brush up, especially in the back room, it’s looking cleaner than previously. The interior is a magnificent survivor from the 19th century, lots of polished dark wood, twisted brass that wouldn’t look out of place on a traction engine and what looks like the original Lincrusta wall paper. Masses of White Star shipping line, Beatles, old Liverpool and boxing themed pictures give an eclectic but interesting décor while you sup well kept beers from Bowland, Bass and guest are sometimes available. Good and friendly mix of customers, ranging from a big group of lads in the front to middle aged couples in the back when I dropped in, like many places in central Liverpool it does occasionally suffer from dodgy DVD sellers. The Beatles are supposed to have drunk here. A good traditional pub amongst some pretty dire bars in the Cavern Quarter.