The Bow-Legged Beagle micropub opens fourth Wirral venue

Situated on Telegraph Road in Heswall, the latest venue has four taps, 10 kegs and a fridge full of constantly revolving alternative drinks, a beer garden and plans for an upstairs events space.

Wirral’s multi-award winning micropub, The Bow Legged Beagle, has opened its fourth venue on Telegraph Road in Heswall (Image: Justin Hopper)The quirky, dog-friendly craft beer concept opened its first venue in New Brighton in 2017, becoming one of the first ‘micropubs’ in Wirral and soon soared in popularity — developing a cult-like following.

The multi-award-winning concept was founded by Andy Williams and John Smith in 2017 with their first venue in New Brighton.VSuch is its appeal, within six years The Bowlegged Beagle also has venues in Upton and Bromborough.

Wirral’s multi-award winning micropub, The Bow-Legged Beagle, has opened its fourth venue on Telegraph Road in Heswall (Image: Justin Hopper)The latest venue is similar to the others — with the same stripped-back wooden pallet furnishing with exposed brick walls, a great atmosphere and a wide range of beers, ciders, ales, IPAs and stouts.

What is said to set the Heswall venue apart is the beer garden at the rear.

There are also exciting plans for an upstairs events space that’s ideal for private hire and events such as tap takeovers and movie nights.

Drinks on offer at Wirral’s multi-award-winning micropub, The Bow-Legged Beagle, which has opened its fourth venue on Telegraph Road in Heswall (Image: Justin Hopper)During times when the hospitality industry has been hit hard, The Bow Legged Beagle is a mighty success story — going from strength to strength.

Picking up awards along the way such as The Cellarman’s Award for Best Kept Real Ale, the key reason for its success is not only the great drink but the friendly atmosphere as a community hub.

Co-founder Andy Williams explained: "We’ve had a solid ethos of great beer and great atmosphere from the outset and that has remained across all venues.

"So many friendships have been made over the past six years and we’ve developed a reputation for being a safe and friendly space for people to come and escape whilst enjoying quality, alternative drinks."

Inside The Bow-Legged Beagle's latest venue on Telegraph Road in Heswall (Image: Justin Hopper)He continued: "We see it as much more than just a pub — it’s a meeting place for the community.

"When John and I first started out in New Brighton, we knew we’d created something special but we didn’t envisage such growth.

"We’ve just been going with the flow really and we don’t have a business plan — the concept has just taken off and it’s grown organically. It must be said, our staff have been a huge part of its success."

The Bow-Legged Beagle's founders Andy Williams and John Smith (Image: Justin Hopper)

Keeping things simple has certainly worked for the two friends and together they have built an army of great staff and loyal customers who all help make The Bow Legged Beagle an incredible place to drink.

The new venue in Heswall is the latest evolution of The Bow Legged Beagle juggernaut that’s showing no signs of slowing down and continues to provide one of the best drinking spaces for the people of Wirral.

Andy summarised: "It feels great to be opening our biggest venue yet, with a beer garden and plans for a unique events space upstairs.

"We’ll still be keeping with our values and it will have the same great atmosphere and revolving range of quality drinks, but the beer garden and upstairs will give us scope to do more.

"Watch this space for some big beer events coming to Heswall next year.”