The Magazine, New Brighton, Wallasey

a very lovely multi roomed pub for civilised drinking. it was an idyllic spot for a pint this afternoon although it deserves to be far busier than it is. Where is everyone, seriously? Only negative is the dire Ed Sheeran background music, which just doesn’t fit somehow.

A cracking pub just up a few steep steps from the promenade. 3 roomed with all rooms having a homely feel. A beer garden is to the rear but a very small area at the front outside gives you a tantalizing glimpse of the River Mersey and the docks on the Liverpool side. Real ales are available. Its a lovely pub.

A traditional pub tucked away down a side street in a residential area. The pub consists of the main lounge and bar on the right as you enter the pub. There were a couple of small rooms off the main room and a room at the back mainly set out for dining. There was a welcoming open fire in the main lounge and the deco was painted black timber work and cream walls and carpeted throughout. There were six handpumps hosting some bizarre tasting Christmas ales, so I went for the Bass, which was in excellent condition .