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The Blackburne, Liverpool

24 Catharine Street
Liverpool
L8 7NL
Phone: 01517099159
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Blackburne

After a hiatus of about 10 years, I decided to pay the Blackburne a repeat visit early on a Thursday evening. The outside of the pub describes the pub as a gastropub. So, it's clearly aiming for a certain market.

However, walking through the door, we were met with a crowd of drinkers. It was difficult to even get inside. This was in spite of most of the tables being free. The reason soon became apparent, as most tables were reserved, presumably for diners due to arrive later in the evening. In fact, a couple of dozen customers were present and all of them were drinkers only. There was nobody eating.

I always recall this as a pub that despite being unexceptional, can often serve some interesting beers. In that respect, nothing has changed. 3 real ales were on - Weetwood Cheshire Cat, Salopian Firkin Freezin & Wily Fox Yule Be Back. A fourth clip had been turned around.

None of them were really my kind of beer, but they were kept in a reasonable condition. This is a pub that does market itself more on its food than on its beers, but if you're taking the trouble to visit any of Peter Kavanagh's, the Caledonia or the Belvedere, it's probably worth popping in to have a swift one. I certainly need to visit a little more often.

On 21st December 2023 - rating: 6
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Blackburne

As previously, this remains a cosy intimate restaurant. Although you’re more than welcome to just drink, all the furnishings are big chunky dining tables and waitresses will come to take your order if you sit at them. The food is really excellent and so is the ale but I just can’t rate it as a pub, maybe at night it takes on a different atmosphere?

On 24th September 2023 - rating: 5
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Blackburne

Four ales on handpump on our Saturday afternoon visit. The line up was Weetwood Jester IPA, Oaks Brewing Escapism, Black Sheep and Red Willow Feckless. I went for the Oaks Brewery Escapism which was excellent at £3.70 a pint. The only downside was it was served in a Peroni glass and Mrs Ale's beer served in an Estrella glass.
The clientele was a mix of drinkers and diners and the staff were all friendly and upbeat, so all in all, I quite liked the place and would return for the beer quality.

On 30th April 2022 - rating: 7
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21st Dec 2023, 18:53
Review submitted by Blue Scrumpy
 
24th Sep 2023, 08:54
Review submitted by Brainy Pool amended by Brainy Pool

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 05 November 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 05 November 2021 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Car Park : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Darts : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Function Room : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 January 2022 by Al Bundy
  • Jukebox : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Karaoke : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Micropub : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Pinball : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Pool Table : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 05 November 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 05 November 2021 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 05 August 2018 by Al Bundy
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