by Scouser » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:44 am
The attempts on the official site to organise a meet are painful - someone even mentioned the Rat & Parrott!!!! Pete would be turning in his grave. Its all plastic decor and Fred Perry polo shirts. Disgusting.
I dont know what issues you have had on the official site, but Id steer clear of official meets if I was you. There is only so many times you can say "Oh mY God...you are exactly as I imagined you" or "Oh My God...you are nothing like I imagined you" before you want to ram your head into the drip trays and end the misery.
Word of advice - DONT head to Matthew Street whatever you do, unless you want to have WKD spilt all over you by some drunken farm labourer from Skelmersdale whilst constantly sidestepping pools of Smirnoff Ice flavoured vomit. If your idea of a good night out is standing crushed in a bar with "I Will Survive" blasted out at ear splitting volume whilst clutching a vodka jelly - go for it.
Liverpool has a massive ammount of iconic pubs that were built by the tradesmen who made the Titanic, Lucitania etc
The Philharmonic - nowhere near the venue but a great looking boozer with a laid back, arty crowd.
The Vines - as above with less arty crowd.
The Swan - great jukebox (incl EATB). Eclectic mix of bikers, students and goths.
Ye Cracke - bizarre looking pub. Great beers. Great crowd - dead friendly.
The Pilgrim - students, lecturers. Always packed but a great atmos. Bunnymen on the jukebox.
The Railway - one of those pubs thats like an old slipper. You just instantly feel at home the minute you walk in. Scary barmaids.
Of the new arrivals -
Alma De Cuba. OK, its abit poncey. But its got to be seen to be believed, even if its only for one drink. A converted Polish church, you can have a drink on the altar.
Modo - not so new but I still like the ambience.
Thats just a snapshot - there are loads more. All I am trying to say is theres no need to go to mass produced shite like the Rat and Parrott or the alcoholics paradise that is Matthew Street.
Enjoy!
Mr. Brian, I find that offensive.
Scouser's inability to se others' point of view is rather grating.