Liverpool. Opened By Kay Boyle in 1860 as a coffee house, it later became an oyster bar, and finally the alehouse and eatery that it is today. It has been located in the iconic Tower building since 1974, initially served professional traders dealing in fine goods (it has always been located near the Albert Dock) before establishing itself as a favorite haunt for legal and professional services due to it's close proximity to the business district. Surrounding the central bar (with a marble bar top) are several rooms featuring hardwood floors, brick walls, woodwork, and a beautiful tin ceiling. A stunning mosaic tribute by renowned ceramic artist Jean Powell featuring Old Hall Street, the Liverpool docks, and the business district is the centerpiece in the bar area. I sat outside in the shadow of the Liverpool Parish Church (Our Lady and Saint Nicholas) steeple and enjoyed a Ma's Liverbird Amber Bitter (a rarely seen style that I found twice on my crawl on this day!) from Rock the Boat (Little Crosby Brewing Co.).