The Grapes, Liverpool

A former "Mellor's Noted Fine Wines & Spirits" and later Pubmaster outlet, as evidenced by the retained exterior signage, this backstreet local comprises a small 'L'-shaped bar plus a little back room. Basic furniture and decor. Narrow patio beer garden. Nine handpumps offering a decent range of local beers such as Josephine Butler Elderflower Ale from the Liverpool Organic Brewery (£2.80). Overall, a bit rough and ready, but I liked this place. (NB - Review dates from September 2011.)

Another pub recommended to me to include on my crawl, and we found it busy with a hub of conversation giving it a traditional local feel. We enjoyed our Liverpool Organic Rakau, a 5% beer at a reasonable £2.80.

pub has had some work done, a lot less tatty but still retains its character - bearing in mind it is the oldest building in this area. Now serving 6 handpull ales, always Organic Brewery offering plus rotating guests, always in excellent condition, certainly not warm! 5 lagers plus Erdinger are also available, plus over 20 rums and 13 gins or more..... Live music every Thursday, Sunday nights are Jazz Con Fusion, live jazz with a latin twist and every Wednesday sees 'I know you got soul', one of our dj's specialising in northern soul, stax, motown etc. Friday and Saturday nights dj's also laying down some great tracks..... always informal, friendly and a good place to chat with friends.