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Staff and beer in this bub are great, the only problem seems to be the managment, If i am correct it is run by a husband and wife team, who i have seen on numerous ocassions bring there sreaming matches into a very busyl pub, creating an akward feeling wich prompted me and my freinds to leave.
On sundays there is a very good Jazz band that play in a small alcove, but sadly i did not get to see them on my last visit as the husband shut the pub early, drunkinly telling anybody that would listen to him that it is was his wifes fault as she was not there to her shift. This also left the poor barman looking very embarrased.
Sadly to say i have given this pub far to many chances and shall not be returning.
Please Little Grapes sort it out.
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Since the Community College has opened up next door it's undergone a little revamp and now looks quite nice. Fairy lights and tatty chandeliers is the look they've gone for. They usually have at least four local ales on tap as well as a few odd things in the fridge and the bar staff are dead friendly.
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Finally got in here for a second time yesterday. Previous visits have found it closed on a weekend lunchtime. According to the friendly landlord, they are planning to open earlier in the future to attract the local student crowd for breakfasts. The first time I came here, there were a number of Liverpool Organic beers on. This time there were none. Ales available were Tatton Blonde, Higsons Bitter, Deuchars IPA, Jennings Cumberland Ale, Tetleys & Greene King Old Speckled Hen. There are still no real ciders. This time, we chose to sit outside in the enclosed 'garden', which is actually more of a yard. This seemed to intrigue the locals who also came out to discover the yard. Apparently none of them knew it was there!
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First time I have left a beer in a longggg time. Maybe it was just an off night.
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Herd to find - Roscoe Street extends both ways off Hardman Street - but worth it. Sunday night Latin Jazz from 9PM is very popular, beer has improved from Cains & Deuchars (always running out) to a proper range.
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Have managed to pop in here a few times over the last couple of months. Always empty when I've been here in the afternoon mid-week and they always have at least one well kept Liverpool Organic Brewery ale on tap.
Good place to come if you're doing a crawl in this part of town as it's only a short walk from Ye Cracke, Philharmonic, Fly In The Loaf, Roscoe Head and Dispensary.
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Was at one time a street corner Higgo's house populated by old miseries but has been altered inside to give it a more continental bar feel to it. Plenty of ales on, mainly from the Liverpol Organic Brewery, and I tried their Autumn Gold. Found it a pleasant enough small street corner local which is a rarity these days when most small pubs tend to be shop conversion 'Irish' bars.
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Had a day off work a couple of weeks ago and thought "where can I go? I know - The Grapes!"
I hadn't been there for over a year and was looking forward to seeing what ales they had on - but when I got got there at 2pm it was closed!
Does anyone know what the opening hours are?
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Not likely to be a pub you would stumble across at its in a quiet part of town. Outside it is very neat & tidy, however inside I suppose the kindest description would be it has a "distressed" look. High Georgian ceilngs, bare floorboards, tatty paintwork & couches that look like Freddie Krueger has been let loose tearing them up. There is no doubt that all expense has been spared in maintaining the interior. The main reason for my visit was to try Liverpool Organic Brewery - Pale Ale which didn't disappoint & was well served. My only irritation was the barman who decided to take his own tip without being invited - very poor.
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This pub was recommended to me and didn't disappoint. We were the only customers. But I'm convinced that soon word will go round and this pub will become extremely popular. It has been sensibly restored and the construction of a new college building nextdoor is sure to help its fortunes. There are 6 handpulls. During our visit, these were dispensing Deuchars IPA, Jennings Cumberland Ale and 4 beers from the Liverpool Organic brewery - Liverpool Pale Ale, King John's Ale, William Roscoe & 24 Carat Gold. My only criticism was the lack of a real cider. Comfortable place. I'm fairly positive I'll be back.
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I'm glad to report that THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN LIVERPOOL has gone from 3 cask ales to six.
The grapes is a great little pub with great beer, great music an great staff( the 2 lads with curly hair are great entertainment). Sunday nite jazz is fantastic nite out if you have the monday off to recover, with a cool smoking area out the back and chilled mellow lighting inside its brill place to meet friends and take it easy in the laid back atmosphere, defintly never miss a visit when am in liverpool.
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Back street city-centre pub that has recently increased its selection of real ales. It's a basic, L-shaped place around a bar, modern but with some pleasing original features, including the outside signage and brewery mirrors. It has a gas fire and is generally pretty smart, although one couch is in dire repair and is severely ripped, which is incongruous and you wonder if its a deliberate style statement? Beers now include Deuchars, Everards Tiger plus a range from the Liverpool Organic Brewery. I tried the IPA from here which was pretty good. Moderately busy on my visit, a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. With so many outstanding neighbours for pubs I have often overlooked this place, but it's improving and I'll probably be popping in again.
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fantastic back street boozer with a good selection of real ales including one from the liverpool organic brewery, well worth a visit if your in liverpool
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Sympathetically modernised old pub with some of the more interesting details left untouched. Bare boards, tongue and groove wainscotting and some nice floor tiles. A bit tatty in places but with some novel art work to enjoy. Three handpulls serving Cains, Deuchars and Jennings on my visit, fairly average beers in fairly average condition maybe even a touch too warm. San Mig and Becks Veir among the more usual kegs. Friendly efficient american barman, there were only a few customers in and those were a fairly mixed bunch. Probably gets a lot more lively later in the evenings with music etc.
anonymous - 20 Feb 2009 10:06 |
Good food, and a very good smokers area.
Many pubs have something to learn from The Grapes
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Must agree with all the other reviews on this pub- definitely a superior watering hole!
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This is a nice friendly old fashioned pub with decent beer.
anonymous - 29 Oct 2006 19:05 |
Lovely little place.
anonymous - 15 Mar 2006 11:51 |
Fantastic interior, the windowless room at the back is 'a blast from the past.'
anonymous - 30 Nov 2005 01:01 |
Definitely the best kept secret in Liverpool!
B. Maid - 17 Nov 2004 21:40 |
The best kept secret in town!
Bethan - 30 Oct 2004 12:47 |
