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What has happened to this once great pub? The Wobbly Bob was undrinkable! So much for nostalgia!It will be a while before I venture though the Swans doors again.
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Dunno what all this talk of bnp is.... I used to work there a good few years ago and definitely no nazis then. Great relaxed pub. They didn't mind the fact that I was pissed most of the shifts I worked and shagged quite a lot of the birds who drank in there. Recommend it to anyone.
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Food no longer on. That was a waste of time.
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The slow decline of this once great pub continues.
Never quite the same following its refurbishment,
the quality of the beer has taken a nose dive of
late. Crop Circle was undrinkable, and even the
usually trustworthy Wobbly Bob was bland and tateless.
Usual mix of interesting clientelle, still retains
some of the old atmosphere, but like the beer, somewhat watered down.
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Swan Food Menu - Now back on 7 days a week. Curry Evening on Wednesday.
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My original comment seems to have been removed, no idea why. Some people...
Never noticed any Nazi/BNP presence in there, never had a bad night, VERY rarely had an indifferent pint and it was home to the best pint of Timmy Taylor's Landlord I've ever had. It's always been adventurous with respect to its guest beers and was always a friend to Oak/Phoenix.
Yes, it's loud and some of the music's not to my taste but sod that, it's one hell of a boozer.
RIP to You Know Who. If you don't, then you don't know The Swan.
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Poor quality beer in here. Tried four or five different ones recently and all were poorly kept. Perhaps they should cut down the amount they sell and concentrate on keeping three or four in good condition. This place has been relying on its reputation for far too long.
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fantastic pub, some very friendly regulars, even when i got caught using the wrong toilet (accident!), you can get a few dirty looks though if you're wearing trainers, varied ale at times, and decent bar staff
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Brilliant place. Downstairs bar hasn't changed in years (except that you don't have to wade into the Gents now). Went there on a crawl last Xmas and got completely shitfaced. Good real ales but none under 5.2%. More comfortable than an old shoe however long you leave it between visits. Great jukey.
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One of the best rock pubs in the country. A fantastic, loud jukebox with every rock/metal album you could wish for. Lovely range of beers and ciders. The Cains ales and lagers are very good. Dark inside with a huge picture of Karl Marx on the wall but it is actually very friendly and welcoming.
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Without question or any shadow of a doubt, this is the greatest, most legendariest pub on the planet. Amazing jukebox (downstairs) which reverberates throughout the entire building, really amazing people, great beers and basically a great laid-back atmosphere. This really is a you-have-to-see-it-for-yourself experience. Best. Pub. Ever. Quiz in the upstairs attic (with less amazing jukebox than downstairs) bar on thursdays.
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Fantastic pub,groovy people,great beer and the best jukebox anywhere!!
anonymous - 15 Mar 2007 13:33 |
Ignore my last comment, it's not the best pub in Liverpool but the best pub in the World, with the best jukebox in the world. I live in Chippenham and lived in Bath for 6 years (where i still work). Dozens of decent pubs down here - but not as good as the Swan!
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Best pub in Liverpool. Always loads of real ales, but if you're not into that the lagers cheap and the juke box is best in England. People from well known (and not so well known bands can be found here) - but it's so dark in here you wouldn't notice. Less bikers than there used to be.
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Just think this is a really amazing pub, If a pub like the swan was showing an inclanation towards being Racist, what the fuck would they be doing with Carl Marx on the wall, as someone said earlier, I wouldn't say that it was either being run by BNP supporters or that it is advertising itself as a hub for these kind of people, you get this wherever you go, certain types of people tend to opt for the same kind of place.
I'd say it's one of the friendliest pubs, kind of resembles a ghostly piratesque boat. Always much conversation, you're always welcome to join a conversation about music, without getting funny looks for intruding.
Cheap good ale, brilliant jukebox except for when you tend to have a jukebox battle with someone who doesn't quite have the same taste as you.
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way way back in 1996 - we started my sisters hen night here (shes a bit of a rock chick and to be fair there were more blokes than girls on the actual hen night) i had teh best time ever, and more importantly so did my sister - whatever were were drinking certainly worked! after going there and a few other places we decided to go for a meal and play frisbee with some king prawns - good times! :-)
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The Swan is just a great place to have a night out.The Jukebox is amazing,the staff are pleasant and the beer is always fine.
anonymous - 17 Nov 2006 23:42 |
You get people from all walks of life coming into the Swan because it's a friendly pub with great staff and the beer is fine.As for the jukebox being loud..Yes that's a fair comment however,If I am not in the mood to listen to loud music when I go in I sit at the front of the pub where it quieter/go upstairs.Most of the time though I like the music being loud because it is after all a rock pub and not one of those awful soulless trendy bars!!
anonymous - 29 Oct 2006 18:51 |
The Jukebox is loud, as this is a Rock Pub. What makes the Swan so great is that it is different from all the other so called trendy bars and pubs that have sprang up around it. Even so, if the musics too lound, just ask the bar staff if they can turn it down.
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My previous review of this pub in December 2005 met with harsh criticism in June 2006. Having now paid a subsequent visit to the pub in September 2006, I am prepared to accept that my comment about the pub being intimidating and hostile to strangers is probably not entirely fair. However the jukebox was excessively loud and conversation with other customers is well nigh impossible with music at this volume and for this reason alone, I still do not like this pub. Why cannot a pub in such a good reasonably central location make an effort to appeal to a wider cross section of customers. ?
Interested in comments from the management, thanks.
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Easily the best Pub in Liverpool.
anonymous - 23 Aug 2006 19:56 |
Look no further than the Swan for a great night out. Great beer,Jukebox and conversation. Give Wobbly Bob a try !
anonymous - 20 Aug 2006 20:04 |
The swan is the most friendly and laid back pub I have ever drank in !! The staff are great and the regulars are the most non judgemental people you will ever meet.A mixture of rockers/people in suits/punks/goths etc etc in fact a really good mix of people and conversation.I have been drinking in the Swan for 26 years and it's the only pub that I feel comfortable going in on my own ! As for being a BNP pub you must be joking!! You see..The Swan is a well run pub and rascist behavour would simply not be tolerated !!
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Except for the recent influx of emo/goth/scalls without tracksuits, this was, is and always will be the greatest pub anywhere. Great staff, Great beer, Great Jukebox
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This is a great pub, and the comment by the loser who said The Pilgrim was better surely realises that the same people own The Swan, Ye Cracke and The Pilgrim don't you? Or are you another stirrer talking about something you have no knowledge about? The wan S
still has THE best juke box in the world and better beers appearing regularly these days.
anonymous - 4 Jul 2006 19:03 |
I have been drinking in this pub since I was old enough, I am not a real ale drinker but I do find the selection impressive.
The staff are friendly and excellent company. I would highly recommend this pub, many of my friends both in and out of the city agree with me.
The final haven for the "True Blue" drinker
anonymous - 27 Jun 2006 13:09 |
This is the most friendly, non judgemental pub I have ever drank in. I've been drinking in this pub for over 20 years and feel that it is absolute rubbish about this being a BNP friendly pub! Most of the people that drink in the pub are regulars and I know, for a fact, that non of them would condone ANY racist behaviour! if anyone hears any individual voicing derogatory comment towards anyone... please tell the staff as it will not be sorted unless people stand united to deal with problems! So if there are any nazi idiots out there... steer clear of this pub... for your own safety!!
anonymous - 26 Jun 2006 12:07 |
I work and socialise in this pub, and I'm astounded by the comments regarding the BNP. There never was a BNP problem, just the odd nazi loser you'll find in any pub (are we supposed to vet everyone that walks in?). The management and staff do not, and have never condoned any racist comments or behaviour, and people practising or acting in this manner have and always will be ejected from the premises & barred. I have been drinking here for many years and would not socialise if this kind of behaviour was acceptable. As for silent_force the comment about the oldest barmaid was low and uncalled for (and no, I'm not her). You must be proud of yourself.
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ot the above "anonymous" posters, yes the probelm with the BNP has been sorted out, and to John Bonser, you clearly have no idea what you're talking about, all of the above named pubs are for pretentious t***s and old men (save for Ye Cracke, which is the local refuge from AA)
anonymous - 14 Jun 2006 17:33 |
A haven for nazis,losers and the proud workplace of the worlds oldest barmaid.
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Wnet in early evening, mid-week. A decent selection of ale which unfortunately doesn't appear to be kept that well. Got a pint of Nethergate which was worryingly warm. Followed this with a different brew - vinegar! Didn't notice anyone else in there drinking ale - now I know why. Decent juke box though.
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Was a nice pint an tidy jukebox when I went in last year. Has the BNP situation been sorted?
anonymous - 30 Apr 2006 23:26 |
i have to agree about the bnp . this pub has always been accepting of everyone but the bnp is a step too far . i know many regulars are being put off by the fact that the bnp are slowly worming there way in .
come on management . what are u gonna do ?
anonymous - 7 Apr 2006 12:54 |
Liverpool has a reputation for good friendly traditional locals where the passing visitor is made more than welcome and treated like a long - lost friend - eg The Globe, Philharmonic, Roscoe Head, Lion Tavern, Poste House, Ye Cracke, Peter Kavanaghs, Midland, The Crown ( by the station ). The Dispensary etc
Sadly this pub is not among them. Very intimidating and hostile to strangers. Not recommended
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found this place very easily from lime street station...10min walk. great jukebox (brought back a few memories) and a very nice pint of hydes bitter, friendly bar staff. well worth a visit
senna - 17 Oct 2005 12:50 |
Great juke box and beer range similarly. Very mixed crowd with friendly atmosphere. Is it just me or have prices spiralled over the last year or two ?
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the hub
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Unfortunately going to have to give this 0/10 until the manager does something about the bnp who seem to be moving in. "There not causing any trouble" is not good enough. One day it might be too late. And what about the Outlaws? Are you going to let them take over your pub?
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Best jukebox in Merseyside bar none.
Den - 4 Nov 2004 11:58 |
This pub is ace. i've been drinking there since 1986 and even though live on the Isle Of Man I'm there that often it's still my local ... and the Wobbly Bob is an excellent beer ... great crowd of all types of people ... great beer ... great metal juke box ... relaxed and groovy place (wich it was still 20 minutes awya on the train)
konkers - 26 Aug 2004 23:32 |
my ex local from about 1980 to 1990. Great pub, great people
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excellent pub for the regular and newer visitors. Real ale, real music and good lookin (male) bar staff add to the pleasant atmosphere. long reign the swan inn!
ceecee - 17 Jun 2004 21:05 |
I've been going there since 1981, and it still has the same atmosphere, thank God. It's a combination of the music, the friendly banter, and the large collection of old ! regulars, with the ever changing new arrivals, who are all as appreciative as we were when we first came . Long may it continue!
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This pub is an istitution. It has survived the redevelopment of the area and survived it's own refurbishment without major change. (The picture of Karl Marx is still in the same place) The only proper pub amongst a noose of overpriced 'bars'.
Not as many bikes parked outside as there used to be. The younger staff seem to be dominating the jukebox with dodgy nu-metal but there are still plenty of people who've been drinking there for years, some of whom don't seem to have moved from the same spot at the bar in all that time. Spot various members of the Addams Family about the place.
A great pub, a haven.
palmwinedrinkard - 15 Apr 2004 18:30 |
If you like Heavy Metal, Real Ale and the early 80's unreconstructed, look no further!
Acid Sorceror - 23 Feb 2004 10:35 |
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