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The first Wirral Real Ale Trail, back in June 2016, was such a success that it was shortlisted for Event of the Year 2016 by Wirral Tourism Awards now it’s back for its third consecutive year with some incredible pubs having already signed up.
The next Wirral’s bus-based Real Ale Trail Festival will be on 8th June 2019 and we will be visiting some of the best pubs dotted around the Wirral
Beers aside, the Trail gives real ale lovers the opportunity to sample some of the fantastic scenery, wonderful villages and crisp seaside air Wirral has to offer, with the bus taking in New Brighton, Wallasey, Hoylake, Irby, Oxton and Birkenhead.
With stop-off points on previous trips including the New Brighton’s hidden gem the Queen’s Royal, Wallasey’s 19th century Cheshire Cheese and the Irby Mill, there’s bound to be at least one or two hostelries you’ll be making a return trip to.
Gallagher’s in Birkenhead – another pub on the trail – walls are adorned with military memorabilia. It was also Highly Commended by Wirral Camra in its recent Pub of the Year awards so it’s not too shabby on the ale front either.
All pubs are hand-picked for the selection of Real Ale, atmosphere and hospitality. Sample unique ales some of which are just brewed for the trail – but don’t worry, the pubs also support local Gin makers, cider and lots of other bar drinks too. Cheshire Cheese even has a dedicated Gin bar in the beer garden.
“If you haven’t done it then do it. It’s a great way to see some of Wirral’s finest pubs and enjoy a great day out with your friends. The more the merrier.” Andrew Hurley.
“First time “On the trail” yesterday and we absolutely loved it !! Great weather, cracking beers, pubs made great efforts to make sure we had a good time and the buses between the pubs got funnier and funnier as the night went on. Met some cracking people who were just out to have a great day and a good laugh as we were. Cannot recommend it enough.” Dave Moore.
Gallagher’s Bar, Birkenhead
The Wirral Real Ale trail has a uniquely diverse selection of pubs and venues with one thing in common, great Real Ales. All of the pubs have great ale at the heart of what they do.
There’s no need to worry about how to get to all these pubs as the event is set up so you don’t need to drive and allows you to concentrate on one thing, enjoying the hospitality and your friends along with our Great British Ale including from local microbreweries such as Peerless and Brimstage.
As ever, there is a minimum of three real ales in each pub (with at least 50 ales on the whole Trail) but if ale isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other drinks available and lots of atmosphere to soak up as well!
8 fantastic Real Ale’s are available from Irby Mill, Irby
We organise the transport between these unique pubs, so you and your friends don’t have to worry who’s driving. Buses aim to arrive at each pub every 30 minutes from 11am and 10pm.
Tickets are £15 in advance, £18 on the date. Tickets will be available from all participating pubs soon and online.
Remember you can start and finish anywhere on the route, any time between 11am and 10pm.
Next Wirral Real Ale Trail will be held in June 2019 and follows the same principles as all the other trails. Start where you like, when you like, but make sure you do it with great friend.
Marine Promenade, Wallasey CH45 2JT
Wallasey Village, Wallasey CH44 2DH, United Kingdom
Ship Inn Hoylake, Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, UK
Mill Lane, Greasby CH49 3NT, United Kingdom
Chester Street, Birkenhead CH41 5DQ, United Kingdom
Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside CH49 3NG, UK
Rose & Crown, The Village, Bebington, Wirral, UK
Caernarvon Castle, Bidston Road, Birkenhead, Prenton, UK
The Scrap Yard, Wallasey Road, Wallasey, UK
New Brighton’s hidden gem for ale enthusiast’s with 6 Cask Ales on tap at all times. Located on New Brighton’s recently transformed promenade, enjoy your pint and salty sea air in their great beer garden. On our first trail the sun was belting down and sitting outside in their beer garden with a cold ale was just what dreams are made of.
Cheshire Cheese pub dates from 1885, but a pub was known to be here as early as 1561. The Cheshire Cheese has new owner and has been refurbished, with a good selection of Real Ale and quirky beer (and lots gin) garden!
The Ship Inn • Hoylake
The popular Ship Inn returns to the Trail after a year away! Under new management, the Ship serves 6 to 7 well kept Real Ales. A stone’s throw from Hoylake Train Station.
The Coach and Horses • Greasby
This pubs dates back over 300 years and is in the heart of the village of Greasby. The Coach and Horses is as traditional as you can get and that goes for the ales they sell.
The quintessential British Country pub, small rooms and traditional features make you feel you’ve gone back in time. This little pub serves great food and a good selection of ales. This pub has a car park too.
The Caernarvon Castle was rebuilt in 1954 by Birkenhead Brewery after the original pub was destroyed by bombing in the second world war. Now a great Real Ale pub, serving up to 10 Real Ales with a great beer garden, as it catches the sun for most of the day.
Recently under new management, the Rose & Crown is located on the edge of Mayer Park in the village of Bebington. Known for hosting great live entertainment and quiz nights, as well as it’s wide range of Cask ales from Thwaites Brewery alongside monthly Guest Ales. Located close to both Port Sunlight and Bebington train stations.
A unique pub where great ale and a military memorabilia are put together in an unusual but successful mix. A lot of people embark on tend ays events from this pub and proves to be busy throughout the days events. Great transport links to the event from this pub.
The Scrapyard • Liscard
NEW to the Trail this Summer! The Scrap Yard has a whopping 24 taps rotating local ales, stouts, ciders and more! You’ll be spoilt for choice.
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