10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Wilcove

"What’s boss about Liverpool’s brewery scene is the sheer scope of it. You’ve got your microbreweries and then you’ve got a renovated rubber factory transformed into an 18,000 hectolitre brewery capable of producing more than three million pints. The latter goes by the name of Love Lane Brewery and houses a family of beers and gins under one roof, designed to keep the city’s rich brewing heritage alive."

"If you care about craft beer, you care about the process of it being made. Love Lane Brewery is a Liverpool bar that lets you enjoy your drink right in the heart of it all with an on-site brewery and kitchen. With delicious meals and an open layout, there's nothing to close you off to this awesome spot."

"Although these guys have been knocking about since 2015, they are but a matter of days into celebrating the launch of their brand new brewery and tap room. Black Lodge is a small batch brewery with experimentation and beer-based alchemy at its heart. Showcasing an ever-changing line up of both local and international brews, this is the place to come if you want to dabble in something a little bit different."

"The Liverpool brewery has helped get us through the past few months with their beer deliveries but nothing quite beats a refreshing pint of craft beer out in the sunshine. Black Lodge Brewery is back pulling pints, plus they’ll be serving some damn good burgers and buffalo wings too. Black Lodge Brewery, 3 Kings Dock Street, L1 8JU"

"Some of the brains behind Liverpool Craft Beer, The 23 Club and Camp and Furnace have joined forces to brew, bottle and pour some of the best and most intriguing beers the city has ever seen. Ask for the Raspberry Berliner Weisse."

"The Dead Crafty Beer Company is a beer hall that offers different craft beers from famous brewery all across the country. Offering a comfortable place where you and your friends can relax over a bottle of cold beer, you would certainly find this place a conducive area to unwind and loosen up. Apart from the comprehensive selections of beer that they have that are packaged both in cans and bottles, they also have about 20 taps of different craft beers that you can choose from."

"An independent beer company and dog-friendly bar, the Dead Crafty Beer Company encourages you to “bring your pooch for a biscuit while you enjoy our extensive selection of beers”. This trendy bar offers several unusual beers that change frequently, so there will be something at the bar to suit every taste. 92 Dale Street, L2 5TF"

"While their name's a dead giveaway of what you can expect, The Dead Crafty Beer Company will keep you on your toes with their rotating tap and hundreds of global and local brews. You can count on having the best craft beers in Liverpool at this spot, but you can also expect the delightfully unexpected."

"Regarded highly by CAMRA as one of the best local pubs (on numerous occasions, we should add), the Prairie Schooner Taphouse on Flixton Road features a selection of hand-pulled ales and craft kegs on tap. Not only that, but you can also buy a selection of bottled and canned beers from all over the world to take home with you."

"The Bluecoat is a true gem in Liverpool's city centre, but many shoppers are less aware of the shops inside. The Painted Chair has been open for three years and it is run by Jan Wooley, 52 who launched the business after leaving her previous role as a teacher. She said: "We are very much aimed at local people in Liverpool."

"One of the undisputed grande dames of Liverpool's cultural landscape, the Bluecoat gallery is housed in the oldest building in the city centre; originally a schoolhouse and dating from the early 18th century, the building enjoys Unesco world heritage and Grade I-listed status. Although boasting a rich history: it hosted the first Post Impressionist exhibition in 1911, including works by Picasso, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Matisse and Gauguin – it is, nevertheless, an institution facing forwards. Not without initial local controversy, the arts centre underwent significant architectural redevelopment in 2008 and continues to be a staple for those hoping to spot emerging and mid-career artists."

"The iconic Blue Coat started out as a school and at almost 300 years old, is one of the oldest buildings in the city centre. Work on the listed building began in 1716 after the Blue Coat school was founded by Reverend Robert Styth, rector of Liverpool, and Bryan Blundell, master mariner. Since then, the famous building has become a centre for the arts and a meeting place for people across Merseyside."

"Is thought to be Liverpool’s oldest building in the city centre, dating back to the early 1700s. Visitors can now enjoy a year-round programme of visual art, literature, music and dance here."

"A treasured monument and attraction in Warrington, Walton Hall is a Jacobean Revival mansion, built in the 1830s for Sir Gilbert Greenall, an MP who had a 45-year career at the House of Commons. The house has been owned by the council since 1941 and hosts chamber music concerts and can be hired out for weddings and other events. Immediately outside the house is a formal garden, while there are ample facilities for families in the park."

"On this five mile safari drive, get up close and personal with lions, tigers, giraffes, buffalos, baboons, bats, bees and everything in between. Knowsley Safari takes pride on educating its visitors on each animal’s unique abilities, showcased in sea lion displays, keeper talks and animal encounters. Knowlsey also has a number of ongoing conservation and research projects, helping to preserve the wildlife they display."

"Knowsley Safari is a five-mile safari experience, with over 700 animals to see. Exciting, educational excursion for the whole family. Fun Things to Do in Liverpool With Kids"

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"After opening in 2009, Eton Place is one of Liverpool’s best loved Tried and Tasted restaurants. It’s famed for the burgers on offer and popular dishes include the Cajun chicken burger and tuna burger. But it also serves up freshly prepared Mediterranean and traditional Turkish dishes."