The Bridewell, Liverpool

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The Bridewell used to be a… erm… Bridewell, which was a sort of prison for tramps and petty criminals. The entrance in the prison boundary walls opens into a compact courtyard that is full of seating that was all being used during my recent early Monday evening visit. The entrance to the old cells opens onto a flagstone bar area with banquettes to the right that are overlooked by a television that was airing muted Sky Sports and a serving counter to the left that supports craft lagers alongside Guinness, Thatcher’s cider and five hand pumps that were drawing Kirkstall’s Bitter and Three Swords, Ossett’s Riwaka and Cheating Rat as well as a Lilley’s cider. I went for the Three Swords that went down a treat. The old cells towards the exposed brick rear are still obvious, but all the old thick wooden doors now remain open, and the cells have been turned into booths. There were some locals at the bar, but I think many customers were visiting to have a nose around, much like me. This place is certainly different and worth a look.

On 21^st July 2025 - rating: 7
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