Bromborough could be about to get its second micropub, if plans are approved.
The shop unit at 122 Allport Road has remained vacant since former bakery 'Baker Street' left the premises in the summer.
And now an application has been officially lodged with Wirral Council's planning department to turn it into a drinking establishment.
Included in the application (APP/21/01998), which was submitted by a Mr Graham Hardcastle, is a detailed proposed floor plan with a bar layout that suggests seating for around 32 customers.
The row of shops on Allport Road in Bromborough is a hive of activity, especially on weekends
Bromborough welcomed it's first micropub to the area when the Bow-Legged Beagle opened its doors in Bromborough Village, shortly before the first national coronavirus lockdown in 2020.
The opening of the Beagle has been well-received locally, with punters appreciating an alternative option to the long-established national chain pubs in the area.
Bromborough itself has become a more viable evening destination in recent years with new businesses driving footfall.
The Mediterranean Kitchen (now known as the Turkish BBQ) brought new cuisine to the village before the Bow-Legged Beagle opened its doors in 2020.
Regular live acts at Burnt Toast and Wellies has created another point of interest and this month sees the opening of Mexican restaurant Pina Loca on Allport Lane.
But the location of the proposed new micropub on Allport Road is sure to catch the attention of not only local real ale and craft beer drinkers but also others from further afield thanks to its proximity to Bromborough train station - a mere three minutes walk away.
More footfall has been driven to Allport Road after Chatwins Bakery opened in the summer
So far the planning application has received 15 comments from the public - 14 supporting the proposal and one objecting to it.
Consultation was held with local neighbours on Monday, November 15 and members of the public have until Monday, December 20 to add comments to the online application, either supporting or rejecting the plan.
The row of shops on Allport Road has experienced an increase in footfall itself since Chatwins Bakery opened on the corner of the block in the summer. But competing bakery, Baker Street, closed soon after.
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