Thomas Rigby's, Liverpool

The impressive Rigby's Building was rebuilt in 1852 (despite the date of 1726 on the facade) and decorative stucco facing was added in 1865. Now three rooms. The most impressive is the ‘Nelson Room’ to the rear, with its oak panelled walls, impressive brick fireplace, and bell pushes; unfortunately, integral bench seating was removed during the most recent refitting. The other 'must see' is the fireplace at the rear of the left-hand bar with its carved wood surround with rare inscription commemorating the refitting of the pub: 'Rigby’s. This historic house was renovated and refurbished by Ashby Tarr Ltd in the year One Thousand and Nine Hundred and Twenty-Two'.

Leaded screenwork near the entrance and some dado panelling in both bars also survive from this major refit. Most of the bar fittings are modern dating from a refurbishment in 2003 by owners Okell's Brewery, Isle of Man. Original fittings from the days when the building was a wine and spirits merchants include plaster decoration on the ceiling at the rear of the right bar and the cast-iron columns, which have since lost their casings.