tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post911658029507062223..comments2024-03-03T19:52:17.901+00:00Comments on ReARM ~ RedNev's Blog: Burscough pub savedNeville Grundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-44915585647977192242010-05-09T15:10:39.807+01:002010-05-09T15:10:39.807+01:00Yes of course David, the pure and simple 'Roya...Yes of course David, the pure and simple 'Royal' - I remember now. The Waterfront I think, is an opportunity missed. Wasn't it done up like a 19th sailing ship at one time? Brass plaque (trip hazard) screwed to the floor saying "Nelson fell here!" Ta-da!Clive Powncebynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-48603770471429956072010-05-09T11:41:41.038+01:002010-05-09T11:41:41.038+01:00According to the web site the Hopvine was called t...According to the web site the Hopvine was called the Royal Hotel, but that was even before my time!(1874)The Packet House, now know as the Waterfront, was given a re-vamp a few years ago. It was opened up and offered a dining area overlooking the canal, but as far as I am aware it does not offer a selection of real ales.David Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562923889207393348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-41606792895210834102010-05-09T11:11:35.251+01:002010-05-09T11:11:35.251+01:00An upstairs function room too, if I remember right...An upstairs function room too, if I remember rightly? Useful for meetings. Good to see this pub (what was its name before the Coaching House? - that was a '70s change) restored to something decent. Wish something meaningful would happen to the big one by the canal which when I lived locally, was called the 'Packet House.'Clive Powncebynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-18186691764710589302010-05-08T12:25:47.899+01:002010-05-08T12:25:47.899+01:00A brilliant pub, superb beer and such a friendly a...A brilliant pub, superb beer and such a friendly atmosphere! I hope Southport CAMRA are giving serious consideration to including the Hopvine in next years Good Beer Guide.David Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562923889207393348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-15797981941881515832010-05-08T00:29:59.020+01:002010-05-08T00:29:59.020+01:00No, it's definitely brewed by Prospect, and it...No, it's definitely brewed by Prospect, and it's a fine pint.Neville Grundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923209266005338452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285162121291357473.post-14615282462992998342010-05-07T20:59:39.557+01:002010-05-07T20:59:39.557+01:00I really like the Hopvine, don't go that oftem...I really like the Hopvine, don't go that oftem as I live in Ormskirk but it's a cracker!<br /><br />Their Hop Vine Bitter is pretty good, I think it's brewed by the Prospect brewery but that might be complete drunken rubbish.Baron Ormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440684094621860149noreply@blogger.com