Forums Forums Wirral History : Chasing the Past Wirral Pubs Past & Present 518 Leasowe Castle 1 Desmesne Street, Seacombe, Wa

No, it's not gone downhill, but it had a temporary problem when the landlady tried to ruin it for 12 months. The customers wouldn't let her so she left. The problems of late 2008 plastered all over the press were a hangover from those days.

All in good hands now (mine!) and we're still sticking to the old principles, sport, footy, and a bloody good Sunday teatime. Lots of old customers have returned as well as a good few new ones. Not a young pub, we mainly attract 30+ singles and couples.

On a side note, I'm researching the history of the pub but have hit a stumbling block due to its name, everything leads to the real Castle on Leasowe Road. If anybody has anything of interest or any pointers as to where I could look next I'd greatly appreciate it.

Looks like this is another one to bite the dust....all boarded up as of yesterday.

Yes, it is the vent for the Kingsway tunnel. Each 'leg' takes the stale air from the tunnel beneath it, sending it up the centre stack.

And I hope that this is not another permanent pub closure.