Social Scouser was on the ale for the last home game v Chelsea. It was an early start, 11am for the first. Here's how he got on.
1. Rileys - Mount Pleasant. Tough characters in this boozer. One lad drinking through a straw. And it's only 11am. €1.90 pints. Top class barmaid.
2. The Grapes - It's just opening up over at The Grapes at midday but the sounds are already on and great beers on tap.
3. Fly in the loaf - Still early so dead quite but it meant a fine chat with manager Dominic over a Shipyard IPA. Quilmes in the fridge too.
4. The Globe - Lunchtime on a Wednesday in The Globe and it's like Christmas. Top atmosphere from the old guard.
5. The Belvedere - Sun streaming in the door and a few punters streaming in too. Great beer. Great gin. Passed the team bus and Emre Can at Hope Street Hotel on the walk up.
6. King Charles - Anfield calling. Stop off for one at this classic back street shrine to LFC.
7. Arkles - Anfield calling closer. Sticky and sweaty in the big house. Warm beer. Plastic cups. Perfect for the Chelsea crew in there.
8. The Albert - See above minus the Chelsea set.
Post Match:
9. Vernon Arms: Back to town to a fave Dale street haunt.
10. Salt Dog Slims: Across town for hard liquor. Sounds pumping. Take refuge under the stars out back.
11. Kazimier Gardens - It's midnight. It's been a long day. It's time to sit in the garden. And such a fine garden it is. Fine whiskey too.
12. Jacaranda - There was no need for a twelfth pub, especially at 1am, but Jen and Alex from the Kazimier were having none of it. So just to be social.
Next day:
13. Peter Kavanaghs - Dust of the cobwebs with a shot of espresso at Root Coffee then a half one here at midday.
14. The Caledonia - Didn't make it here yesterday so it would be rude not to. Outside table in the glorious lunchtime sun.
15. Que Pasa - All good things must come to an end. Over to Lark lane for lunch at Moon & Pea, a chill in the park and a final drink at Danny Aggers old flame Que Pasa.