The Black Bull

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  John Wheeler

  ·1 month ago

  “The Black Bull on Walton Vale is a pure local treasure mostly because it looks less like a traditional pub and more like a high stakes social experiment. Calling it a bit of a rough diamond is generous, it’s more like a brick of unrefined granite. The bar staff (who all seem to answer to the name Debs) are absolute heroes, navigating the chaos with the efficiency of A&E nurses and pouring a pint so good it almost makes you forget the carpet is slightly adhesive. Then you’ve got the regular clientele, on any given afternoon, stepping through the front doors feels less like popping in for a quick drink and more like auditioning for a live action remake of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. You’ll find a bloke across from the bar having a deeply intellectual, full volume argument with the fruit machine, alongside an old guy who looks like he's been sitting in the exact same seat since 1972. Yet, for all the madness, it’s genuinely one of the friendliest spots on the Vale. You can walk in as an absolute stranger, and within five minutes, a bloke named 'Mad Dave' who hasn't worn shoes since Tuesday will offer you half a bag of dry roasted nuts and treat you like a long lost brother. Add in the weekend entertainment where the local karaoke legend (Pauline) hits notes only dogs can hear and you’ve got an absolute masterpiece of Liverpool pub culture. Utterly unhinged, completely brilliant, and you wouldn't change a single thing about it.”

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  E Bocaj

  ·4 months ago

  “If you fused Mordor with Mos Eisley Cantina then it wouldn’t come remotely close. I spent over £100 because I couldn’t physically leave the place. Dopamine sanctuary with a serotonin chaser. * Sub Par fruity, albeit adds “reel” nostalgia, if you’d pardon the pun!”

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  Christopher Thomson

  ·7 months ago

  “Great boozer with good ales and friendly staff”

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  Paul Heap

  ·8 months ago

  “Started going in there again good pint and barmaids are nice girls”

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  Paul

  ·9 months ago

  “Long standing friendly local pub. No airs and graces what u see is what u get. Welcoming warm and old fashioned..building is beautiful and nice to look at..been around a long time. Service great prices great”

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  Dan Adair

  ·1 year ago

  “Always good service and very decent prices on drinks. Have not had any food so no rating for that.”

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  Sara Williams

  ·2 years ago

  “Near exactly how it was before it closed many years ago which for me personally was perfect for the nostalgic side of visiting. This pub brought back to me a huge amount of super times and happy memories i made in an instant. Could do with a lick of paint to improve the decor side of things but if your after a great night of times gone by and old school tunes this is the place to go and relive your youth... 🌟”

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  Spud Man (Smurphy)

  ·4 years ago

  “Last Friday had a brilliant end to a day on the ale with freinds, first town. Then local on my own just heading to the Spoons when spotted another friend, we ended up in here he had 1 and I stayed for Karaoke 🎤 plenty having a go which is always fun.. and plenty of people dancing and encouraging others to join in which was great fun...”

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  Danny Phillips

  ·7 years ago

  “We are sadly losing our landmark public houses at an alarming rate I hope the same fate doesn't befall this place? I don't think it will though as it's a lively vibrant pub with lots to offer . I particularly like live music and this is a mainstay here. The licensee seams to have got on top of some of the more offputting elements and this has greatly improved what has always been the heart of the community.”

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  Andy Rose

  ·8 years ago

  “Lived in this area for over 2 years never fancied it. Went in with a mate the other week, I love it. New owners hilarious and fun punters. Karaoke, boss people. Cheap enough beer. Top staff it's brilliant.”