Cobden Vaults

You'll find this red-brick corner pub doing exactly what it should: serving decent pints to a mix of regulars and newcomers who've discovered that not every good pub needs to shout about itself. The Cobden Vaults operates with that particular Liverpool confidence—they know they're sound, so why make a fuss? The beer's well-kept, the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between welcoming and lived-in, and you can actually have a conversation without straining over trendy background music. It's the sort of place where you pop in for one and somehow find yourself settling in for the evening, particularly if you've snagged one of the better seats and the locals are in storytelling form.