Merseyside's best pub: Surviving, famous owners and Dave who has been pulling pints for 50 years

The best pub in Merseyside was named by ECHO readers17:17, 22 Aug 2026In recognition of Merseyside’s outstanding public houses, The Liverpool ECHO asked readers to vote for the best pub in the region. After all the votes were counted and verified, one venue among many nominated was named the victor.‌Taking the title of ECHO readers’ favourite pub in Merseyside is one of the region’s oldest establishments: The Jawbone, on Litherland Road in Bootle, first opened its doors in 1802. Its name is a nod to the whaling fleets once based at Bootle Docks.‌Over the years, the pub has weathered many changes, but one person has remained a constant - their current manager, who has been pulling pints at The Jawbone for five decades.‌For many customers, it is the sense of familiarity, along with consisten