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The Vernon Arms
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We're Putting The Ale In Dale Street. One of Liverpool's premier freehouses serving up cask ales from across the UK, hot food, live music & top sporting events. You can find us at 69 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2HJ
Did you know: By 1877, Bass had become the largest brewery in the world & the company's red triangle became the UK's first registered trade mark.

Bass is on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now. Have you tried it yet?
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Saturday, 7 February, 8pm. Be here @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM
We have Junction from Wigan Brewhouse.

It's a traditional English bitter. Copper coloured with a slight fruity aroma. Try it today @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Fresh on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social we have Silver King from Ossett Brewery.

An original Ossett core beer from 1998 & SIBA national champion. A timeless classic of UK-grown pale malt with American Cascade & Chinook hops. A crisp, dry & refreshing pale ale. Gluten free.
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Here's a new one for us. The Bends from @SalopianBrewery.bsky.social

A fresh field of grapefruit and tropical fruit cascade across the pallet and descend to a long fruit filled finish. ABV 5.2%

On the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social today.
January 25, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Fresh on the bar we have Anchorman from Wye Valley Brewery.

A sessionable pale ale. Brewed with extra pale Maris Otter barley for a light, straw-coloured finish, alongside US hops that bring tropical & stone-fruit flavours.

On the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Postlethwaites from Coach House is fresh on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.

A rich, straw coloured ale, dry & fruity. Dry hopped in the traditional manner giving the beer a fine hop aroma. You'll be brassed off if you miss out. ABV 4.6%

(Beers subject to change)
January 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Jarl ("J" pronounced as "Y") from @FyneAles.bsky.social is a light & golden beer with a strong citrus & hop aroma.

Citrus and grassy hop flavours dominate the palate with a light & refreshing dry finish.

ABV 3.8% it's on the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social Try it today. 🍺
January 20, 2026 at 4:43 PM
We have Oyster Catcher stout from Brimstage on the bar.

A smooth, easy-drinking stout with rich chocolate aromas leading to a mellow roasted coffee flavour & lingering bitter finish.

ABV 4.4% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.

(Beers subject to change)
January 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Hotspur from Stonehouse is on the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

Crisp English pale ale with bright notes of white berries & grapefruit. Godiva, Nelson Sauvin & Moutere hops unite in a beer that treads the line between loyalty and rebellion.
January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Frosty Ferret

Brimstage Brewery

3.7% Citra-hopped pale ale.

Nuff said.

On the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.
January 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The Rev James Original from @brainsbrewery.bsky.social is one of our regular beers @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

Pale brown, it's malt & fruit aroma and flavours dominate the taste. An easy-drinking ale of deceptive strength.

ABV 4.5%. A fine ale revelation!
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
We've got the classic Gunpowder Mild brewed in Cheshire by Coach House.

Stronger than average it's a very dark mild with a deep, full flavour, roast malt hints & a slightly bitter aftertaste.

ABV 3.8% on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Theakston Best, the definitive English Bitter. This fine golden-coloured beer has a full flavour, good bitter sweet balance and a subtle hop character described as citrus am& spicy. A refreshing and very satisfying pint. With Fuggle hops. On the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social🍺
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Vanishing Point from @SalopianBrewery.bsky.social is on the bar now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

Soft and slick with a twang of tropical fruit & lime zest with a soft bitterness and touches of light honey. Try it today before it disappears 🍻
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We've got the classic Gunpowder Mild brewed in Cheshire by Coach House.

Stronger than average it's a very dark mild with a deep, full flavour, roast malt hints & a slightly bitter aftertaste.

ABV 3.8% pouring @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.
January 11, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Are you a Hophead?

Then you'll want this full bodied, full flavoured ale from Dark Star brewery. Hoppy and golden with a distinct floral aroma and a mighty elderflower hit from the Cascade hops.

ABV 3.4% it's available @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social now.

(Beers subject to change)
January 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Fresh on the bar we have Citra from @OakhamAles.bsky.social

A Citra hopped session IPA, light gold in colour, bursting with citrus & tropical hop flavours & sensationally refreshing.

ABV 4.2% available now @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

(Guest ales subject to change)
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We have Panela. From Colombia it's a natural dehydrated juice derived from sugar cane. Combining Colombian coffee to their classic porter recipe @thornbridge.bsky.social created a complex & layered beer with a phenomenal flavour & Bramling Cross hops.

ABV 5% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This'll blow you away. We've got Hurricane Jack from @FyneAles.bsky.social on the bar @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

A well-balanced blonde ale with fruity Cascade & Amarillo hops on a pale malt base. Biscuity malts, sweet citrus & smooth floral notes with a light bitterness. Gluten free.
January 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Have you tried Merlin from Stonehouse brewery?

It's a light-copper bitter with British Jester, Endeavour & Harlequin hops bringing soft citrus & berry notes. Smooth, balanced and as reliable as the engine it’s named after.

On the bar @VernonArmsL2 now 🍺
January 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Panela from Colombia is a natural, dehydrated juice derived from sugar cane. Combining Colombian coffee to their classic porter recipe @thornbridge.bsky.social created a complex & layered beer with a phenomenal flavour profile & Bramling Cross hops.

ABV 5% @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Fresh on the bar our first new one of 2026 @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

Merlin from Stonehouse brewery is a light-copper bitter with British Jester, Endeavour & Harlequin hops bringing soft citrus & berry notes. Smooth, balanced and as reliable as the engine it’s named after.

Try it today. ABV 4%
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
What are you doing in 2026? 19 February?

Here's something a little bit different to put in your calendar. Unsolved with Adrian Finney @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social

Tickets available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/liverpool-a-…

They're limited so you'll have to be quick.
December 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
From Brimstage brewery we have New Zealand Pale. A light, refreshing pale ale with passion fruit aroma and crushed white grape flavour from the Rakau & Nelson Sauvin hops. That's NZ Pale. ABV 4.3% 🍺

Why not drop in @VernonArmsL2.bsky.social and try it today.
December 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM