Central Commercial Hotel, Liverpool

A wonderful riot of etched glass and mirrors, marble fireplaces, dark wood, comfy pub seats and Britannia tables make this one of the splendid old pubs of Liverpool. Then there’s the super ceilings, the wrought iron work, and the odd but lively customers, it would be a great place to drink but for three things. The same boring old keg beers found in nearly every pub in the country, the staff appear to lack enthusiasm and a bloody irritating flashing light pipe round the bar.