Dock Hotel Birkenhead

Hi All

Does anyone know if this pub is still open? i have been told it is due to be demolished, not sure if thats true.

My family ran this pub, i would love to go and look around it.

cheers

Tony

[wallasey]

Last time I went past on the bus, it was still open.

Didn't know it was getting pulled down...will have to investigate that un'!

[drone_pilot]

you don't mean the blood tub do you

Originally Posted by drone_pilot

you don't mean the blood tub do you

Explain Explain lol

Im glad it is still open, I must get over there. take some pics.

[drone_pilot]

Originally Posted by Gnomie

Explain Explain lol

Im glad it is still open, I must get over there. take some pics.

in the 60's my dad ran the Raven Hotel (Higsons) on Exmouth St, and i heard the nick name then, it was because at the week end the place was awash with blood from all the fighting.

[wallasey]

Originally Posted by drone_pilot

in the 60's my dad ran the Raven Hotel (Higsons) on Exmouth St, and i heard the nick name then, it was because at the week end the place was awash with blood from all the fighting.

Thats sorta moved over the Golden Strip...Conway Street!

Originally Posted by drone_pilot

in the 60's my dad ran the Raven Hotel (Higsons) on Exmouth St, and i heard the nick name then, it was because at the week end the place was awash with blood from all the fighting.

OMG my lot ran it then

My great Uncle John Hogan and his wife Sarah ran it from the 1950's until into the 70's. family members would help out in the pub.

I know nothing of the area, so i dont know the Raven Hotel sorry, I assume it is close to the Dock Hotel. If i get the ferry over, is it easy to find? I believe it is near to the tunnel entrance?

I wonder if anyone is still around who remembers my family running the pub?

[HollyBlack]

Originally Posted by Gnomie

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I know nothing of the area, so i dont know the Raven Hotel sorry, I assume it is close to the Dock Hotel. If i get the ferry over, is it easy to find? I believe it is near to the tunnel entrance? ...

The disused tunnel entrance. There were two, now only one.
Easy walking distance from the Norfolk Line ferries.
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[wallasey]

What road was the Raven on?? Must say it doesn't ring a bell.

Gnomie...I'll ask around, I think one of my mates parents comes from around the Dock Cottages and Oak/Eldon Heights.

[drone_pilot]

Originally Posted by wallasey

What road was the Raven on?? Must say it doesn't ring a bell.

Gnomie...I'll ask around, I think one of my mates parents comes from around the Dock Cottages and Oak/Eldon Heights.

28 Exmouth st, demolished in the early 70's new estate there now.