I visited the oldest pub in Merseyside and it was like a journey back in time

Merseyside is home to countless impressive pubs. No matter where you live in the region you will have no problem finding a local full of character on your doorstep.

And perhaps no pub in the region is quite as impressive as Lydiate’s Scotch Piper. The historic Grade II listed building has certainly stood the test of time, having remained on the landscape since 1320, making it Merseyside's oldest pub.

The Scotch Piper Inn used to be a part of Lancashire but after boundary changes is now part of Sefton.

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I visited The Scotch Piper for the first time last Saturday. It is a captivating building that naturally piques interest with its unique appearance, so being up close and personal with the pub allowed me to truly admire it.

Before entering I was able to take in the pub's charm and with its whitewashed bricks and traditional thatched roof setting it apart from other places I had visited, it was clear this was no ordinary pub. Barrels, hanging baskets and traditional Victorian outdoor lighting all added to the allure.

Nothing could’ve prepared me for the interior of the pub. Stepping inside you would be forgiven for thinking this was a pub from hundreds of years ago. A part of me felt like I was trespassing and had infiltrated some ancient establishment, but this feeling soon faded when I headed further in and saw a couple of friendly faces looking back at me.

With snaking black wooden beams, low ceilings and lighting so dim I almost forgot it was broad daylight outside. This is a pub that warrants attention to all of its detail.

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