In a time when we're seeing many people's local pubs closing at a rapid rate, it is refreshing to see new independent venues thriving and keeping alive the 'local' culture that is so important to the people on Merseyside.
As people's tastes of what they want from a night out have become more focused on the city centre or areas with a dozen pubs and bars within walking distance, the local remains at the heart of the community.
A new local will rarely open in an area these days, but in Huyton, a new venue opened in November and has been a big success with the community.
