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#278545 29th Dec 2008 2:19pm
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91 Dispensary / Hamlet / Gallaghers 20 Chester Street
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This was known as
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I think the middle building was
90 Kossuth Hotel 18 Chester Street 18

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now getting done up as
Gallaghers Pub and Barbers

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is it ok as the new owners, to tell you that we are now up and running? Or is it classed as an ad? Sue and Franky Gallagher

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the deed is done in the asking


As a matter of interest what is the barber part
Do you have a pint whilst getting your hair cut

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Smashing little pub, nice to see it re-open.


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Barbers is in the back where there is a raised area, I think food used to be served there, you can have a pint while your waiting for a haircut or after or as is happening on a Saturday morning stick your kids in the queue and go and have a pint!( no kids allowed in bar area)You may end up with more than you bargained for if you try and drink while getting your hair done(soggy bits of hair in your pint is no good even if it is real ale)

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Sounds like a winner to me. My baldy friend needs a trim & I need a pint, so will see you this morning!

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I hope the barber isn't allowed to drink

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First class bar, looks just like a pub should do (to those of a certain age) Franky & Sue both cut hair & Franky does hot towel shaving as well. My baldy mate had a good trim, from Sue, then we both had several pints of good beer.
The bar is decorated with all sorts of military objets & pictures as Franky is ex Irish Guards. It also has a beer garden.
Definitly going again & will even take "she who must be obeyed" next time & it is even dog friendly!

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Sounds like it's got all the makings of what a "proper" pub should be ! The combination of a barber's and liquid refreshment is a brilliant idea.

Bert's comment about the barber not being allowed to drink brings to mind that classic Python sketch... Shave, blood, cut, spurt, court case.....etc.

It's on the list for my next visit to the Wirral.

Best of luck Sue & Frank.

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pic of when it was the Hamlet Inn

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Thanks to Tatey and Chris, so nice to meet you and thanks everyone for all the good wishes and the photo
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If you look hard you can just see Bert getting off the tram!


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Took the dog & the child bride there yesterday & enjoyed an excelent pint of "Trappers Hat" from the Brimstage Brewery.

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Had a few pints of "Trappers" here yesterday & a good haircut. Sue gave my mate & I the conducted tour of the premises & we lent on the bar from the Pool Inn as it was being fixed in place in the new function room.
We also looked in all the rooms all the way up to the top floor. Amazing -- untouched for many years. Now need to check out the cellar for any bricked up passages???

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Originally Posted by Tatey
Had a few pints of "Trappers" here yesterday & a good haircut. Sue gave my mate & I the conducted tour of the premises & we lent on the bar from the Pool Inn as it was being fixed in place in the new function room.
We also looked in all the rooms all the way up to the top floor. Amazing -- untouched for many years. Now need to check out the cellar for any bricked up passages???
any pics of the bar mate? as for the cellar yerr i like cellars!


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sounds great,must pop in!

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In the 1970's it was packed to the doors.

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in the 8o's there was nothing to beat it for the local groups, traveller, legs akimbo , and fred karno's circus to name a few. great nights

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Hamlet 1980's
Don't forget about The Cheats (Billy Kinsley,Kenny Parry & Terry McCusker).

the bands used to be set up between the ladies and gents toilet doors
Happy Happy days

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The "Trappers Hat" was spot on after my visit to the Town Hall on Saturday!

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just to let you all know CAMRA have presented us with the Wirral Pub of the Year many thanks for your support

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Congratulations!!! Thoroughly deserved.

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Congratulations you two smile

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Congratulations!!! Thoroughly deserved.
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well done.


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Well done indeed. When back on the Wirral in March for the History Festival, a few of us imbibed in a liquid lunch in Gallaghers.
Most impressed by the choice of good beers and the friendly service!

Keep up the good work !!

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Great news Sue. Must be time for another visit now I have my new passport!

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paying attention,where is what gallaghers?

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It's in Chester street by the police station clicky

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And their doing cider now too! That fresh, its green grin

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Originally Posted by parkgater
paying attention,where is what gallaghers?


Call me & I will guide you there. It is even dog friendly. Beer is good.

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CONGRATULATION TO FRANK & SUE ON BEING AWARDED THE MERSEYSIDE PUB OF THE YEAR BY CAMRA

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Well done Frank and Sue,see you later.

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Recognition for working hard at it, great. Well done Frank and Sue, brilliant hostelry.


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Nice to meet you Sue!
I see why Wobbly Bob is called that!!

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I think its a great pub,been a while since I was in the before last.
Goof friendly pub!
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