The Liverpool Pigeon, Crosby

Returning to Freshfields station, I just miss my train and had 15 mins to wait for the next one.

I departed the train at Blundellsands And Crosby, then walked a mile, guided by Google Maps, to The Liverpool Pigeon micropub, currently Liverpool CAMRA Pub Of The Year.

The Liverpool Pigeon is one of many MicroPubs popping up around the Liverpool and Wirral area, and around the country!

Opening its doors in October 2013, landlord Pat has won Liverpool CAMRA Pub Of The Year two years running in 2014 and 2015.

Four real ales greeted me upon my arrival.  No food, but a selection of nuts from the Liverpool Nut Company.

After two halves, I walked another mile, this time in a straight line, to Waterloo.

The Freshfield, Formby

Getting the train from Spital, it's half and hour into Liverpool Central.  At Central I changed to the Northern Line for another half hour run to Freshfields.

A ten minute walk from the station brought me to The Freshfield pub.

A modern open plan pub, an ale lover's delight presents itself as you walk through the door!

14 hand pulls!

A good verity of local and national beers.

I didn't catch the barman's name, but he was very polite and helpful.

The current management have been there since 2012 and the pub was in the top three for national Pub Of The Year this year.

The beer was of good quality and reasonably priced.  CAMRA Discount offered.  Price varied depending on strength, discount varied depending on prices!

There is also an extensive food menu. 

I had firey chicken with blue cheese dip to start, 

and a pulled pork fajita and onion rings as my main.

The pub is dog friendly and even has a menu for them!

In addition to their regular range of 14 real ales The Freshfield is having a beer festival in July with upto 100 real and craft ales!