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About The Mainbrace
On Whitefield Dr in Liverpool, The Mainbrace is a pub open daily with no need to book ahead. Bingo nights run with a caller, giving regulars a set night out beyond the usual bar routine. The bar pours Guinness and gin and tonic, and TV sport plays for anyone dropping in to watch a match. A jukebox takes £1 coins for anyone wanting to pick the music. The entrance is step-free, making the pub accessible for visitors with mobility needs, and outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to sit outside. A car park is available for customers, useful for anyone driving in rather than walking.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention guinness, bingo nights, jukebox not working and toilets dirty and smelly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention guinness, bingo nights, jukebox not working and toilets dirty and smelly.
Customer Review Summary
The clearest thread running through reviews of The Mainbrace is the friendliness of the staff, repeatedly described as welcoming, attentive and accommodating, with more than one diner crediting the owner personally for making them feel at home despite being strangers. Close behind, drinkers single out a Guinness called spot-on and a good gin & tonic, with the sport on TV noted as a reason to settle in and chill out. Complaints recur with real frequency, though. Several describe a bad atmosphere during a bingo night when noise drowned out the caller, and multiple reviewers report the toilets as dirty and smelly, lacking toilet roll or hand wash, alongside a jukebox that takes £1 coins without playing or returning the money. One reviewer also found the owner abrupt and unfriendly, a contrast to other accounts, and another mentions a heavy police presence and too many youngsters on a visit. A separate reviewer, writing as a tenant, alleges the landlord has left a mold issue unresolved. On a warmer note, staff are remembered for coming outside to check on someone whose car had broken down in the car park, and for looking after one group's gathering following a family funeral.
Customer Review Summary
The clearest thread running through reviews of The Mainbrace is the friendliness of the staff, repeatedly described as welcoming, attentive and accommodating, with more than one diner crediting the owner personally for making them feel at home despite being strangers. Close behind, drinkers single out a Guinness called spot-on and a good gin & tonic, with the sport on TV noted as a reason to settle in and chill out. Complaints recur with real frequency, though. Several describe a bad atmosphere during a bingo night when noise drowned out the caller, and multiple reviewers report the toilets as dirty and smelly, lacking toilet roll or hand wash, alongside a jukebox that takes £1 coins without playing or returning the money. One reviewer also found the owner abrupt and unfriendly, a contrast to other accounts, and another mentions a heavy police presence and too many youngsters on a visit. A separate reviewer, writing as a tenant, alleges the landlord has left a mold issue unresolved. On a warmer note, staff are remembered for coming outside to check on someone whose car had broken down in the car park, and for looking after one group's gathering following a family funeral.
Featured reviews
- tracey torney
“Excellent party experience and venue, great prices”
- Lucy Jo Coyle
“worst pub going. The landlord cant pay the gas bill but can afford drinks every week. wont sort out the mold issue that the tenants are facing. shouldnt be able to run a pub and be a landlord when u cant do ur job properly.”
- Jeanette Lewis-Parker
“Nice pub, a little quiet on a Saturday night (no music) but good atmosphere and friendly staff”
- Derek Williams
“Awful night tonight. Went for the bingo and too much noise to hear caller... bad atmosphere never again sadly. Drinks very reasonably priced service quick but atmosphere terrible”
- Lee Jones
“Best pub in Kirkby. The staff are attentive, accommodating and friendly. The Guinness is spot-on and there's always a good atmosphere, just what you want from a local.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Outdoor seating
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
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- Spirits
- Seating
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 2
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near The Mainbrace
- Carters Arms3.91150.4 miOutdoor seating
watching football on sky sports, cheap drink prices, on-site parking
- The Tavern3.7760.7 miOutdoor seating
live weekend entertainment, roast dinners, singer performances
- Blue Anchor4.01,4731.3 miWheelchair accessible
food arriving quickly, sardines with mushy peas, beetroot juice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MainbraceOutdoor seating | 4.169 | — | guinness, bingo nights, jukebox not working |
| Carters ArmsOutdoor seating | 3.9115 | 0.4 mi | watching football on sky sports, cheap drink prices, on-site parking |
| The TavernOutdoor seating | 3.776 | 0.7 mi | live weekend entertainment, roast dinners, singer performances |
| Blue AnchorWheelchair accessible | 4.01,473 | 1.3 mi | food arriving quickly, sardines with mushy peas, beetroot juice |
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