Liverpool Pub Nicknames

[Quentin_Sharples]

I think that's the pub people referred to as 'John Shepherds'. Nice, tidy little place typical of older Higsons pubs.

Quite a lot of Liverpool pubs have been named after their landlords - officially or not.
Perhaps a thread could be started?

I don't drink much.
I spill most of it.

[lindylou]

The Willow Bank on Townsend Lane was always known as 'Ma Pate's'

[pablo42]

Quite a lot of Liverpool pubs have been named after their landlords - officially or not.
Perhaps a thread could be started?

I don't drink much.
I spill most of it.

Ha, nice one Quentin.

[RonnieW]

Quite a lot of Liverpool pubs have been named after their landlords - officially or not.
Perhaps a thread could be started?

I don't drink much.
I spill most of it.

The Dundreary on Wavertree Road near Edge Hill Station was always known as 'The Widow's'. The Queens Arms was known unofficially as The Parifin Oil Shop and now has the name officially and, of course, The Big House is probably the best known these days.

[lindylou]

The Clubmoor pub is known as the Titch.

years ago it was also known as the Greyhound.

[pablo42]

The Clubmoor pub is known as the Titch.

years ago it was also known as the Greyhound.

Never heard that Lindy.

[wsteve55]

That was the Villiers I think, but I have pics of both so will take a look.

Thanks Ged, that's where I had my first drink,in town,but couldn't remember the name! It would be good to see a pic'!

[Ged]

The Villiers is on the streets ahead page and the pubs page of my site.

I expect Colin is referring to pubs that are actually called after the proprietor rather than known as.....

For another few known as pubs...

The Derby Arms which was on St. Anne Street was known as Pat Molloys.

The Royal Standard on St. Annes Street was known as Kings.

The Australian Vaults on Gt Crosshall Street was known as Ma Moores.

[RonnieW]

The Derby Arms which was on St. Anne Street was known as Pat Molloys.

I remember Pat Molloy very well. I also remember his wife, but I can't recall her name. I worked in Clare's from 1972 until 1977 and we'd go for a drink in Pat's most Friday nights. A Tetley pub. Pat must have been in his late 40s/early 50s black hair but going bald. Always smartly dressed and a friendly man.

[pablo42]

Nice one ged.

[Davec]

It was even quiet in there around Christmas time when I was in there, a friday night too. There was another Egertons on Cases Street, Parker st/Elliot st end, I wonder if it had any connection as i've never heard of any mentioned.

The Egerton's in Cases St. was owned by a fella called Dick Whittingham - this would be around the 50's going into the 60's. My Ma worked there then along with a girl called Muriel (better known as Kiwi) who was from erm... New Zealand.
Always remember me ma volunteering to wash the pub curtains at home, she put them in the sink and the water ended up like brown ink - that should have been enough to stop me ever smoking.

[jacky gunnion]

the plough.on scottie rd,,,..the widows... facing plough ..the holy house..nxt to church....nxt pub along on corner silvester st... the foot hospital

[Debra]

the plough.on scottie rd,,,..the widows... facing plough ..the holy house..nxt to church....nxt pub along on corner silvester st... the foot hospital

Oh i hated the Widows , i used to be stuck in that hell hole almost every New Years eve , all dressed up with nowhere to go ..

[Kev]

Quite a lot of Liverpool pubs have been named after their landlords - officially or not.
Perhaps a thread could be started?

I don't drink much.
I spill most of it.

Done, hope u like the title, which I can change if anyone has any better suggestions.

[JMLE]

The West Derby is still nicknamed Barry's after a former manager.

The Old Stanley (closed) was know as Dixie's, again after a former manager.