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Grasshopper, Hillside

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Opens at 4:00pm
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Operator: Independent
70 Sandon Road, Hillside, PR8 4QD (View on Google Map)
(01704) 569794
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North Merseyside Pub of the Year 2024 and Cider Pub of the Year 2025.Housed in what used to be an old Martins Bank branch until 1978 (the logo of Martins bank was a grasshopper). It is situated in the row of shops close to Hillside train station. There is outdoor seating at the front of the pub and a secluded Beer Garden to the rear.

Eight changing real ales and six real ciders are served. Oversized pint glasses are available on request.

The pub hosts monthly meetings of CoLAPs (Coast of Lancashire Ale Preservation Society) on the first Wednesday of each month which feature regular speakers on beer related topics. CAMRA members are welcome to attend. The changing selection of Real Ales can be found on the Real Ale Finder App.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southport & West Lancs Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sefton District (B)
Last updated
01/07/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SOU/325
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Salopian - Oracle
Salopian - Oracle Session Golden Ale • 4%
Salopian - Oracle
Salopian - Oracle

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Elusive - Oregon Trail
Elusive - Oregon Trail New World IPA • 5.8% Spotted once
Elusive - Oregon Trail
Gold Award
Elusive - Oregon Trail

New World IPA

ABV: 5.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Off Street
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (47m)
Nearby Station (500m)
Hillside

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