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Observatory, Birkenhead

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65 Oxton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2TL (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

Thought to have closed by 2008.

Historic Interest

Operating from at least 1860, An Argyle Brewery pub transferred to Birkenhead Brewery in 1866. Described in 1980 as a pleasant town pub with two small back rooms and a bar serving Whitbread Special Cask Bitter on handpump. Closed and converted to a shop but old pub sign still visible in 2017.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wirral Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wirral District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/09/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Assetworld Limited
Pub ID
WIR/030
Asset of Community Value
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