The Merseyside Pub Guide

by Phil Wieland

GARSWOOD

PubBeerCommentsLocation
Blue Bell
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John Smith's, Younger's Scotch / 1664, Foster's On a previous visit I described this place as plain, but it has been given a very nice refurbishment. LSTV.
Last visited 2004.
Rectory Road / Elm Avenue
Garswood and Simms Road Labour Club
Not visited.
Garswood Road / Smock Lane
Garswood Conservative Club
Not visited.
Station Road / Victoria Road
Railway
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Hand pumpguest A rather nice pub, bigger inside than the outside suggests, with an L-shaped bar, a lounge with comfy armchairs, and a side room with a pool table, all nicely decorated. And there's a pleasant beer garden at the back. Excellent real ale is served. LSTV.   QuizDay2
Last visited June 2007.
Victoria Road / Strange Road
Simms Road Inn
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Hand pumpguests, Hand pumpLandlord, John Smith's / 1664, Foster's A large one bar pub, partly knocked through with some low walls remaining and nicely decorated in traditional style. On my visits I have enjoyed pints of Phoenix Arizona, and Timothy Taylor's Landlord. The food, served in a restaurant area, is recommended, although I haven't tried it myself.
Last visited June 2007.
Billinge Road / Winstanley Road
Stag Hotel
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Hand pumpguest, Marstons / Carling, Carlsberg In 2004 I noted a plain bar and a nicely decorated lounge with a side room, all looking a little tatty in places.
In 2005 I found the place had been totally re-modelled into one L shaped room, very nicely decorated. Sadly the handpumps on the small bar counter were not in use.
In 2006 one hand pump provided a disgusting pint of vinegar, claiming to be Pedigree.
In 2007 the hand pumps had increased to three but we still got off beer. The interior remained pleasant and well cared for.
Last visited June 2007.
Garswood Road / Station Road