The Swinging Arm, Birkenhead

Discovered this pub 18 months ago - ticked all the boxes:
* great beer
* great views
* great music (bands and juke box)
* pool table
* good bar service
* footy on tv - what more could you want?

However on my last 3 visits the quality of the real ale has dropped, notably the t taylor landlord. Also at �2.75 per pint i think its a bit steep. Maybe the extended range of other beers, means that the TT Landlord is not turning over quickly enough?

I found it really hard to post this, as the pub has many many plusses, but the most important one, the beer (real ale i am referring to), has certainly declined in quality...and a bit pricey too. Unless there is an improvement in quality, then I think other establishments, such as the excellent Stork, may see a bit more of my hard earned brass instead. I hope this review has a positive impact as this pub has many many plusses, but not in the most important one. If the TT landlord and bombardier was up to scratch, I would rate this a minimum of 9/10.

2 Oct 2009 15:45