The Green Man, Aigburth, Liverpool

Directly opposite the Masonic Arms - but the beer quality here (despite what the local camras say) much better on my visit. Less choice, but my TT Boltmaker was exemplary. Paired with Tayto smoky bacon crips and I was in heaven. Very traditional internal feel - with lots of wood around a central bar. Some tables setup outside, taking advantage of the Lark Lane traffic calming measures. Excellent visit.

As the previous reviewer states, the Green Man is part of a chain of Liverpool pubs. I believe I am right in saying that this is the only one of their group not in the city centre. The distressed interior is reminiscent of their Monro pub in the centre. There are bare boards and exposed brickwork. Plenty of stuffed animal heads can be found on the walls. Implements hanging from the ceiling include lanterns, various jugs and tankards, a violin and a couple of pheasants. Steps from the front room lead up to toilets, whilst there are a couple of further rooms to the rear and also a small outdoor courtyard. However most customers preferred outdoor seating to the front of the pub for a prime Lark Lane people watching spot. Nevertheless, there were a handful of punters inside with atmosphere created by some music. Five handpulls in the front bar had Theakston Quencher, Neptune Ezili, Black Lodge Baltic Best, Brimstage Trapper's Hat & Ossett White Rat. There were a couple of unclipped handpulls on the bar in one of the rear rooms. The cider was Somersby and Brooklyn Stonewall IPA was also on keg. Not quite as good as their locations in the city centre. However, whilst I haven't been drinking along Lark Lane for several years, I'd imagine it's the best option for decent beer on this street.

Official site of The Green Man - www.greenmanpubliverpool.co.uk

Official site of The Green Man - www.greenmanpubliverpool.co.uk

Now called The Green Man. It is owned by the same lot who have The Vines, Red Lion and Queen Of Hope Street in the city centre. 5 handpulls for real ale now available. Arguably your best bet for real ale in Lark Lane but it's not an area I particularly like (or can afford to be honest).