Prescot, Merseyside. A historical and magnificent Georgian building built in the late 18th century as a dower house for the widow of the Earl of Derby. It is in close proximity to the beautiful Knowsley Hall (ancestral home of the Stanley family, the Earls of Derby). It was originally called the West End House. The present name refers to Prescot being a historic watch making town.

The recently refurbished interior is welcoming and spacious. But as usual I am drawn to the beer garden - a large space with lots of picnic tables (and lots of sun on this day!). This is a Thwaites (brewers since 1807) pub and I enjoyed their delicious Amber ale. Sweet and smooth with nice hops overtones. Yummy!