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Gallaghers in may 2018. (Pub, Key). Published on 09-05-2018
Image: Gallaghers in may 2018. (Pub, Key). Published on 09-05-2018
February 2020. (External). Published on 03-03-2020
Image: February 2020. (External). Published on 03-03-2020
(Sign). Published on 14-12-2020
Image: (Sign). Published on 14-12-2020
1907. Published on 09-05-2020
Image: 1907. Published on 09-05-2020
Dispensary in Cains era. Published on 10-05-2018
Image: Dispensary in Cains era. Published on 10-05-2018
Published on 09-05-2018
Image: Published on 09-05-2018
Published on 06-07-2016
Image: Published on 06-07-2016

Gallaghers Traditional Pub, Birkenhead

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20 Chester Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5DQ (View on Google Map)
(0151) 649 9095
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Multiple award winning free house, rescued after closure and refurbished in 2010 as a unique pub with barber's shop. The barber's shop business closed in 2016 creating more room for pub customers. Close to the Mersey Ferries, the pub is decorated with a fascinating range of military memorabilia and a collection of shipping images. The pub can be dominated by several TV screens. The outside area at the rear of the pub has a retractable roof. The mural on the side wall of the pub was completed in February 2020 and commemorates the sinking of HMS Birkenhead and the Birkenhead Drill, 'women and children first.' Live music every Sunday from 6.30pm. Quiz night on Tuesday. The pub sometimes sells real cider. Pub of Excellence Award in the local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year Competition 2024.

Historic Interest

Built around 1826 it was possibly trading as the Prince of Denmark into the 1850s - it was listed in Bagshaw’s Directory of 1850. Changed name to the Hamlet by 1860. A Yates' Castle Brewery pub from 1898, later John Smith's. Change of name to the Chester Arms in the 1980s before being acquired, renovated and renamed the Dispensary by Cains Brewery in the 1990s. Sold and renamed Gallaghers Pub & Barbers Shop in 2010. A further change of name to Gallaghers Traditional Pub followed. The old photo shows the Hamlet in about 1907 in the centre of the picture with the Kossuth Hotel next door on the right.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wirral Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wirral District (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
22/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WIR/022
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter
Brimstage - Trapper's Hat Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 11 times

Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 39 times

Brimstage - Oyster Catcher Stout
Brimstage - Oyster Catcher Stout

Session Stout

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brimstage (varies) , Hawkshead (varies) , Ossett (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Not Sunday
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Monday
Live Music Live Music
Usually every Sunday from 6.30pm
Garden Garden
The outside area at the back of the pub has a retractable roof
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (150m)
Birkenhead Hamilton Square

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