Ahh, the Grapes is your traditional village-esque pub. The clientele are true locals and although at first looked at us as though we were slightly lost, welcomed us in with open arms.(Well, she smiled when she poured my drink.) It’s busy and ringing with chatter, the races on in the background. There is a community vibe about the place. Everyone seems to know each other but are more than happy to involve you in their conversation. One guy told me that he scored a hat trick against Bill Shankly in his hay day and another bloke was telling the newest joke about Rooney and the shocking state of the England team which contained a swear word. He turned to me and apologised ‘sorry, love! I used a naughty word’, I half expected him to tip a top hat to me and send me back on my way to a place where there is only birdsong and laughter. What a thoughtful man, but it was a funny joke! A proper place for a pint and a chat.
Dave L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Liverpool, United Kingdom
Neither majestic nor momentous, the Woolton Grapes(not to be confused with the Chinatown Grapes or the Mathew Street Grapes) is a pub that still oozes charm. Everyone here, from the skinhead barmaid to the Meatloaf lookalike to the coven of cackling oldies in the back corner, exudes a gentle insanity that you find it hard to resist. I’ve been here twice and both times were the epitome of the season they took place in. In winter, with snow blanketing the ground outside, I sat with my feet toasting by the roaring fire, discussing the situation in the Belgian Congo– either that or the new Expendables film. In summer, I sat drinking cider with the sunshine pouring through the window onto me. It’s a place you can’t help but feel at peace with the world in and I’d go there a lot more if the seasons occurred more regularly.
Jemma P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Largs, United Kingdom
The Grapes Inn is another Woolton Village classic pub, it has a comforting and relaxing atmosphere, making it a great place to de-stress after a long week at work. The bar has a wide range of ales which attracts the«real» drinkers of the village. The staff are really friendly, it almost has a country feel to it. The Grapes is a definitely a must if you fancy somewhere a bit different from the usual pubs in town.