STANDARD readers had plenty of suggestions for last week as we asked them which long-gone pub they would bring back.

Whether its infamous nights out with friends, special sports matches watched in crowded bars or a regular venue for family parties, many of us have fond recollections of boozers that are sadly no more.

And Standard readers are no different, as we were inundated with suggestions as to which of their old haunts they missed the most.

One which was included in several people’s recommendations was Brannigans, the once cavernous night club, bar and restaurant on Foregate Street was first opened in 1995.

A popular venue for more than a decade, Brannigans finally closed its doors in 2010 and is now the site of a Caffee Nero.

Another popular comment was for the Beehive to make a return, with its Saturday rock nights a fond memory for many.

Ian Little said: “Saturday night in the Beehive, heavy rock bands, great.”

Kevin Beatty added: “Beehive with Judy at the helm, best pub ever with young and old enjoying sport and live music.”

The pub on Hoole Road closed just a year after Brannigans in 2011.

There were mentions also for The Talbot Inn, often referred to as ‘The Dog’ due to its hanging sign.

Once a thriving local, the Talbot was closed in the summer of 2019 after being sold by owners Marston’s Brewery. It has since become apartments.

Another popular venue, although a bar and restaurant rather than a pub in recent memory, was The Red House.

The iconic building which had sat on the banks of the Dee since the 1850s was demolished this month.

It had served thousands of customers as Et Alia restaurant in the last decade of its existence and thousands more as The Red House before that.

A campaign to keep the venue as an asset of community value was ultimately rejected and the site is set to become luxury apartments.

Another favourite was The Ship Victory, which featured in several people’s comments.

Like many of the pubs mentioned, ‘The Ship’ had hundreds of years of history behind it, with its roots stretching back to the mid-19th century.

Standing alone on Gorse Stacks, this old school pub remained a popular drinking spot until it sadly closed in 2014 and was demolished a year later to make way for the city's bus interchange.

A bronze plaque was installed at the site to commemorate the pub.

There were also mentions for the The Liver, The Royal Oak, and Joe’s Wine Bar. However, some simply said “All of them.”

Which pubs have we missed out? Let us know below.