The North Western (JD Wetherspoon), Liverpool

Wetherspoon have really gone to town here turning a small part of this listed old building into one of their pubs. I entered and left via the back entrance from the station concourse. I failed to notice where any other entrances are but I assume there must be some. Inside it has taller tables around the central bar area with low tables and chairs in the areas away from the bar. There is a staircase leading to an upper area that I didn't investigate. They've relied mostly on the Victorian decor rather than going overboard but there are some fancy chandeliers and a collection of old railway posters on the walls of the far room where I sat. The bar is two sided and has two sets of six hand pumps. on these were the two GK beers doubled up, Old Speckled Hen, Brain's SA, Beartown Bruin's Ruin & Kodiak Gold, Wadworth Summer of 1842, Peerless North Western, Liverpool Craft American Red and Coach House Flintlock. I went for the American Red (£2.30) which was in excellent condition. Compared to all the other station Spoons I've been to this one is currently good value. The prices here are identical to the two closest Spoons £2.30 for a standard guest but the food dearer with the clubs being a pound or more above normal. It wasn't overly busy on my morning visit but it had only been open less than a fortnight and people might not know about it. I did notice there was still a Head Of Steam hoarding in the station. Defo a good job done here and worth a look even if you're not using the station. Let's hope they don't ramp the prices up.