The Crow's Nest in Crosby village is an interesting little pub. Located just over the road from…read morethe popular Birkey pub, The Crow's Nest could not be more different to its neighbour in terms of the clientele it attracts. From the outside, the pub looks quite traditionally designed, if a little dingy, and on entering the pub you will usually be met by several groups of middle-aged men who are no doubt regulars who have been drinking there since they were old enough to buy their own pints. The people in there are generally friendly enough, but if you're looking for a place full of young people then I'd advise you to go over the road to the Birkey. However, if traditional pubs with a bit of character and a range of guest ales on draught are what you look for in a pub rather than how busy it gets of a Friday night, The Crow's Nest could be the place for you.

A wonderful preserved interior with a tiny snug and a small bar at the front, and two lounge rooms…read moreserved from a hatch. There's waitress service in the lounge if you ask. Very nicely decorated with the usual pictures and plates, but not to excess. Grade 2 listed.

What is it with pubs and lacking originality when it comes to a name? The Railway, The Grapes and…read morenow, The Edinburgh. Most towns must have a least one of these in their local area, maybe even all three. This Edinburgh pub is on College Road in Crosby, and until recently I didn't really know much about it, or even that it existed. From the outside, it looks like a fairly large and traditional pub and inside, the setting is similarly habitual as it offers a comfortable, cosy atmosphere in which to enjoy a pint or two. The place is usually busy with drinkers, many of them regulars, and although it has a bit of an 'old man' feel about it, it's a nice place to drink anyway. Its location just down the road from the nearby AFC Marine football ground also means I'd imagine it'd be a good place to go for a pre or post match pint to deliberate over the day's events, although that may be a reason to avoid it for some people.

Very much a local pub with lots of regulars. A very well…read morepreserved traditional interior with a small front bar and two back lounges which are served through hatches from the back of the bar. I'm told the nickname (the bug and bite) is a reference to a clinic on the site which had poor hygiene standards!

The Volunteer Canteen - or The Volly as it's known locally - is a fine traditional pub in a…read moreresidential side street, a couple of blocks behind Crosby Marina and Lakes. The date above the front door is 1924, but the building dates back to 1827. This is a good place to go for a traditional pint and a chat. No sign of a jukebox or a tv. Note the interesting collection of photographs and memorabilia of Liverpool in days of old - particularly the pictures of the Liverpool Overhead Railway which served the docks and ran until 1956, or thereabouts. Note also the old Higsons etched windows and mirror in the public bar. In conclusion, the Volly is a splendid example of a good honest community local, well worth seeking out when in the Waterloo area.

Very small, very friendly, very good atmosphere and very good beer make the Volunteer or the Volly…read morea fantastic place to visit if you want that good british pub vibe. They sometimes have nice barby's in the Summer.

As my fellow yelper Elliott has already said, the Birkey is somewhat of an anomaly in the area as…read moreevery other pub that looks like The Birkey looks (and just about every other pub in Crosby to be honest) is basically an old man's pub that is occasionally occupied by the younger student crowd. The Birkey is different, however. Unlike the other pubs, it seems to hold the young crowd in high esteem and whilst they do have the usual straggle of regulars sitting at the bar every night, the pub is generally always busy with younger folk. The pub itself is rather large in size, offering ample space for all its drinkers, as well as a small outdoor area for the smokers or brave amongst you. The drinks are pretty reasonable in price and there are also a fair few different lagers and ales to choose your tipple of choice from. The atmosphere isn't too rowdy or loud either, unlike in some of the local bars that cater mainly to the younger crowd; The Birkey just seems to get the right mix of young and old in there. Its location as one of the first pubs as you walk into Crosby village from Blundellsands train station also certainly helps its popularity with me (it's also a shorter walk/stumble to the station after a few).

Been here for years, one of those places where my Dad and My Grandad used to drink but it's got…read moresomething for everyone. The Bar is full of young people and they have some great music playing there is a good Pool table and occasionally they have live bands on can get quite full when there is a party in the vicinity.

I could only feel a little disappointed and perhaps dare I say it cheated when I stepped in to The…read moreMarine for a quick pint with colleagues at lunch as the outside gave the impression of an untouched local pub. I was therefore expecting loads of guest ales, traditional features and old man with his dog that nobody was sure was still alive but topped up his pint any way. Nope none of these. It was bit bland in fact. I imagine that on a sunny day for anyone visiting the nearby beach this will be perfect stop on their way from the sands but there was little keep us there once we had slaked our thirst.

Looking at it from the outside, The Marine pub looks like it belongs in an episode of 'Last of the…read moreSummer Wine' or something and indeed whenever I walk past, elderly couples and friends always seem to be bussing in and out of the place. Inside, the pub is quite pleasantly decorated, with a range of seating providing a comfy setting for you to enjoy a refreshing pint after a walk on the front. During the week, The Marine also has meal deal on, offering two meals for less than ten pounds which represents great value for money. The food itself is traditional pub food and is fairly tasty but at the price you can't really argue anyway. Their selection of draught lagers and ales isn't particularly extensive but they're also not very pricey. Swings and roundabouts, really. Nevertheless, despite the issue with the beer, The Marine is a lovely place to go for a spot of lunch or a pint or two after taking in the sights walking along the marina

This beautiful old building contains a large knocked through one roomed pub, partly divided by a…read moreleaded glass screen and nicely done out with some fine wood panelling. Although a large pub it is still a 'Local' with lots of regulars. Usually very full when Liverpool are playing, has a very large projected screen. Food is quite good.

This is a quiet friendly place locals are always there, Beer is quite cheap. Function room is…read moregreat, This place has been here for years under different names eg, The Ice Cream Parlour, The Kiss Club, The Ferndale Lodge, Woodstock etc.

Used to be good as the Kiss but gone downhill. Always empty. Got the regulars who go in but thats…read moreabout it. Last time we went we walked in and walked straight back out. It was THAT bad.

Ah, The Crosby. I think every good town or village should have a pub named after the place it is…read morein. One of my few gripes about Formby is that there is no pub called The Formby (or at least if there is, I haven't found it yet). This pub, situated on the main road, has a lovely traditional design both on the outside and inside which is complimented well by a variety of indoor and outdoor seating. Indeed, the area at the front of the pub is a lovely place to sit in during our British summers, on one of those days when the sun comes out (the bit just before everyone complains about it being too hot because they've got burnt). The prices in there are pretty reasonable and the atmosphere is always friendly and quite lively. The weekly quiz night is a popular one for my friends and I to venture to midweek (maybe something to do with the free butties halfway through) and although I'm not a regular on the Crosby village scene, for me The Crosby is one of the better places to go for a pint when I'm there, especially in summer.

The Crosby quite a nice pub really. Externally the pub is attractive, it looks like an authentic…read moreold country pub, minus the main road running alongside, and inside the pub retains quite a traditional feel. There's lots of wood and soft seat benches and of course, a huge bar. The Crosby tends to attract a really friendly sociable clientele and I used to enjoy a few drinks in here. I have not visited since the renovation following the fire, and should go back again!

Beautiful, from the outside. The Liver looks like a picture postcard country pub but for the fact…read morethat it's flanked on two sides by main roads. Inside it's not quite so beautiful: a little dark,and dingy, but comfortable. There is a distinct sense that this is a local pub, for local ppeople, in a League of Gentlemen kind of way and the staff can be less attentive to newcomers, though still friendly enough, Service at the bar is good but fthe ood is a little slow. The food is quite nice to be honest if a little basic.

The Liver Hotel is a pub I have passed many times but I have often been driving by so I have looked…read moreforward to the opportunity to go inside. Today was that day when I finally had the opportunity to cross the olde worlde threshold and sample the traditional pub atmosphere and real ales in this Hobbit style tavern. Oh, hmm. Well the beer was cold which was refreshing but the drinks were only limited the very standard high street brands of beers. As for the atmosphere, The Liver Hotel seems to be a real central hub of the community as the mother's meeting I walked in on seemed to suggest. It was just a pity that they felt they needed to have MTV blaring over the chatter.