The Penny Lane

You'll find yourself in stripped-back surroundings that feel genuinely lived-in rather than designed-to-look-rustic. The wooden banquettes have seen plenty of animated conversations over decent wine, and the courtyard terrace is where half of South Liverpool seems to congregate when the sun makes an appearance. The gastropub menu does what it says on the tin without any unnecessary flourishes, and the wine selection shows someone actually cares about what they're pouring. It's the sort of place where you pop in for one glass and somehow find yourself still there three hours later, wondering where the evening went.