The Bridewell, Liverpool

Interesting conversion of a former police gaol, especially the rather spooky cells lining the central corridor. As a listed building, the barred windows and cold stone floors have also been retained and there is naturally little in the way of decor. Fairly basic furniture throughout, supplemented by some wooden tables out in the courtyard. Four of five handpumps, offering Liverpool Organic 24 Carat Gold, Titanic Plum Porter, JW Lees 'The Governor' and Seven Brothers Water Melon Wheat Beer (£2.95). All a bit odd really, but certainly worth a visit if in the area.

Interesting eatery with a public bar at the front. As reported it's a former police station with eating areas in the old cells and still with the doors in place, it's tempting to shut a few on the diners as you pass by on the way to the gents. The bar is stone flagged with high level tables supported on barrels with high stools. Nice brick barrel vaulting as well. My visit was enlivened by the arrival of a few noisy drunk members of the lower orders - they didn't stop long. Very disconcerting that the sound system only played one channel of a stereo track. The beer was ok but not GBG quality which it's made an appearance in; I read the GBG and despair sometimes.