The Dispensary, previously the Grapes, 87 Renshaw St, Liverpool , Merseyside, England, UK, L1 2SP

The pub in Liverpool, was once a Tetley House called the Grapes, and was given its current name when it was owned by the former Cains Brewery. It is now run by the team that created the Dockleaf drinking hall in the former Cains Brewery building. It is a traditional pub on the corner of Renshaw Street and Oldham Street, about seven minutes walk from Central Station and just around the corner from the famous Roscoe Head that I have discussed previously. It has a single room on two levels with some etched and stained glass windows, old enamel advertising signs and mirrors on the walls, and behind the bar you can still see the gold lettered sign from when it was called the Grapes. When we arrived, the real ales were Oakham Citra, Liverpool Brewing Cascade, Magic Dragon Obsidium, Titanic Plum Porter, Ossett Butterley and Ossett White Rat, which is quite a comprehensive choice. As always when I drink in this pub, the beers were in great condition. The pub offers pies at lunchtime, WiFi, TV sports, live music, outdoor seating at roadside tables and it welcomes dogs. It is at 87 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SP. Telephone: 0151 709 2160