Dead crafty is a cracking boozer especially if your into that type of Beer , even if you aren’t it’s really decent . As you say Along Ship & mitre is recommended and along Dale street the Excelsior is an old school boozer and even the Angus isn’t too bad . I’d always recommend the Denbigh just off on Hackins Hey because it’s a proper pub and owned by Evertonians , decent pint and good service
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@COYBL25 recommends the Baltic Market , few years ago I was of a similar mind . Post covid I think it’s a bit concert square but just my opinion, also you’ll be overpaying . That said bongos bingo is always a great experience.
On Hannover Street and now on the bottom of bold street the two German Albert pubs , Albert Schloss (the big one on bold ) and Schenke on Hannover . Not too expensive, nice interiors , mixed crowds and service is ok.
As always in my opinion the Bridewell is up there as the best pub in town , always busy but no waiting . @Barnfred 55 will highly recommend I’m sure .
Loads of decent places mate , really depends what you’re looking for .