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Good Beer Guide
(Key). Published on 25-10-2020

James Atherton, New Brighton

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117-119 Victoria Road, New Brighton, CH45 2JD (View on Google Map)
(0151) 638 8022
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Refurbished and reopened in 2019 as part of the regeneration of the Victoria Quarter of New Brighton and renamed after one of the founders of the town. Single room pub split into three areas served from one bar. Tastefully decorated with local photos and comfortable seating it is bright and airy with a lively atmosphere. Situated on the main shopping street with outside seating on the pavement, close to the seafront attractions and the Floral Pavilion Theatre.

Historic Interest

Dating from 1891 as the Railway, a Birkenhead Brewery pub, then a Bent’s (from 1967 Bass) brewery pub, later leased to Higsons. Selling Higsons beer in the 1980s. Described in 1990 as a large street corner pub with basic bar and quiet back lounge, by that time selling Stones Bitter and Draught Bass by handpump. The Railway closed in November 2017 for over a year and reopened in March 2019 with a change of name to the James Atherton. The pub was renamed again on a temporary basis as the Three Bellends in October 2020.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wirral Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wirral District (B)
Last updated
02/03/2024
Last surveyed
26/01/2024
Pub ID
WIR/127
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Hawkshead - Iti

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Friday & Saturday
Garden Garden
Outside seating on pavement
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8.00pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (400m)
New Brighton
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