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James Atherton, New Brighton

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Opens at 11:00am
117-119 Victoria Road, New Brighton, CH45 2JD (View on Google Map)
(0151) 638 8022
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Refurbished and reopened in March 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 close to the seafront attractions and the Floral Pavilion Theatre. The pub was renamed again on a temporary basis as the Three Bellends in October 2020.

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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wirral Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wirral District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
WIR/127
Asset of Community Value
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.

Regular and recently seen

Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter
Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at James Atherton, New Brighton.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4%
Ossett - White Rat
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly at James Atherton, New Brighton.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hawkshead - Iti

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Evening Meals Evening Meals
South Indian food
Live Music Live Music
Friday & Saturday
Garden Garden
Outside seating on pavement
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8.00pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (400m)
New Brighton

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