Central Commercial Hotel, Liverpool

an underrated trad pub that has an ornate interior with spleandour to match the Crown and Vines in my opinion. the beer choice admittedly not the best - Dizzy Blonde, Wainwrights, Bombardier and Rev James Original today. but at least it's something. service excellent - barmaid serving three at once, which you don't see too often these days ...

The sister pub to The Midland next door. Similar in decor with lots of ornate glass and mirrors throughout. Larger than next door, with more tellies to show horsey sports. Now 4 handpumps on the bar though these aren't the most adventurous and given the area that's not surprising. An ornate domed ceiling is above you as you enter and today it was adorned with a large upside down Christmas tree. If no karaoke on its a nice pub.

Very busy with those out on a Liverpool Saturday night; loud music and dancing of various degrees of proficiency. That aside, there is plenty of historic interest within. Two of three handpumps in use, offering the not-very-local Pride and Young's Special (£2.90).