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Tap, Eastham

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Operator: Bob Jones and Callum Kee-McParlin
1a Ferry Road, Eastham, CH62 0AJ (View on Google Map)
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Friendly and cosy country pub with fantastic views of the River Mersey, next to the site of the ferry pier and situated in Eastham Country Park. Known as a bikers' pub, it is popular with all. The 3 changing beers are from the Marstons range. The black & white photo shows the Pier Bar in 1983. Wirral CAMRA Pub of the Season Autumn 2024.

Historic Interest

Dating from 1745, originally called the Tap Room, then at different times Eatsham Ferry, Ferry Tap, Carlitt Ferry, Eastham Vaults, Eastham Boat House and the Pier Bar it is now known simply as the Tap, Described in 1980 as a young person pub in an interesting riverside location selling Burtonwood Bitter by handpump.

Information for this venue is provided by the Wirral Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wirral District (B)
Last updated
20/05/2025
Last surveyed
19/12/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
WIR/061
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - Midnight
Sunday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 5:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (from Marstons range) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

Red Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Large garden area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until about 9:00pm
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In the bar area
Events Events
Occasional biker related events
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
38
Daytime Only

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