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Frank Hornby, Liverpool

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Cask Ale
Opens at 8:00am
CAMRA voucher scheme
Operator: Wetherspoon
38 Eastway, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 6BR (View on Google Map)
(0151) 520 4010
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This Wetherspoon pub is named after local man Frank Hornby, famous inventor of the Hornby train set, and,unsurprisingly, some samples of his work can also be found displayed inside the pub including Meccano and Dinky Toys. Situated in a surburban street there is a decked area at the front for outside drinking, inside is spacious and light. An ever changing selection of guest ales, some from local breweries.

Alcohol served from 9am. Children MUST vacate by 10pm.

Information for this venue is provided by the Liverpool & Districts Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sefton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
MER/97
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 21 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 5.9%
Cask
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Portobello - APA TasteMatch Prediction

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Portobello - APA
Portobello - APA Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted 3 times
Portobello - APA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Portobello - APA

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly TasteMatch Prediction

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Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly
Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly Premium Blond Ale • 5% Spotted 11 times
Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Branscombe - Summa This TasteMatch Prediction

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Branscombe - Summa This
Branscombe - Summa This Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
Branscombe - Summa This
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Branscombe - Summa This

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Phoenix - Wobbly Bob TasteMatch Prediction

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Phoenix - Wobbly Bob
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob Premium Bitter • 6% Spotted 11 times
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 6%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salopian - Hop Twister TasteMatch Prediction

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Salopian - Hop Twister
Salopian - Hop Twister Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Salopian - Hop Twister
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Salopian - Hop Twister

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Beartown - Kahuna TasteMatch Prediction

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Beartown - Kahuna
Beartown - Kahuna Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Beartown - Kahuna
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Beartown - Kahuna

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 4.5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch
Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted twice
Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Frank Hornby, Liverpool.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brightside (varies) , Elland (varies) , Saltaire (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
step free access and accessible toilet on radar key.
Parking Parking
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 310; Cumfybus: 133
Closest station (1150m)
Maghull

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