Whether you already know your way around a beer festival or you’re simply looking for a good pint in Crosby, you’ll be very welcome at Stamps.
Cask ales start from £3.95 per pint.
What’s on Cask at Stamps?
One of the best things about cask ale is variety.
Rather than keeping exactly the same beers on the bar week after week, we regularly rotate our selection and bring in ales from breweries across Merseyside, the North West and the rest of the UK.
Depending on when you visit, you could find:
- Pale ales
- Golden ales
- Traditional bitters
- IPAs
- Amber ales
- Porters
- Stouts
- Seasonal and speciality ales
- Locally brewed beers
Our pumps change frequently, so if you enjoy trying different beers, there is always a good reason to come back.
See What We’re Pouring
Want to know what’s currently available?
Check out our latest beers or ask our team at the bar.
If you have a particular brewery or beer you’d like to see at Stamps, let us know. We’re always interested in recommendations from our customers.
A Real Ale Pub with History
Stamps Bar first opened in Crosby in 1996, and cask ale has been at the heart of the bar ever since.
Our commitment to real ale was recognised when Stamps received the CAMRA LocAle award in 2010.
Since then, we’ve continued doing what we enjoy most — keeping good beer, finding interesting breweries and giving our customers plenty of choice.
Over the years, hundreds of different breweries and thousands of different beers have appeared on our pumps.
Some become regular favourites.
Others may only appear once.
That’s part of the appeal.
Try a Cask Ale Tasting Paddle
Can’t decide which beer to have?
Try a third-pint tasting paddle and sample several different ales.
It’s an ideal way to explore our changing cask selection without committing to a full pint of each one.
If you’re new to real ale, tell us what sort of beers you normally enjoy and we’ll be happy to help you find something to try.
What Is Cask Ale?
Cask ale — often called real ale — is beer that continues to condition naturally inside the cask from which it is served.
Unlike many keg beers, cask ale isn’t dependent on added gas to create its carbonation. Instead, its character develops naturally during conditioning.
It is normally pulled from the cask to the glass through a traditional hand pump.
The result is a beer with a softer level of carbonation and a flavour and character that can differ considerably from keg beer.
Why Does Cask Ale Taste Different?
Cask ale is a living product.
Its condition, temperature and how it is looked after all have an impact on the final pint.
A well-kept cask beer should allow the malt, hops and other ingredients used by the brewer to come through clearly.
Different beer styles can deliver completely different experiences.
A traditional bitter might be malty and balanced.
A modern pale ale could be packed with citrus and tropical hop flavours.
A porter may offer deeper roasted, chocolate or coffee notes.
That’s why exploring cask ale can be so enjoyable — no two beers need to taste the same.
Supporting Local & Independent Breweries
We’re big believers in supporting good independent breweries.
While our beers can come from all over Britain, we particularly enjoy putting locally produced ales on the bar whenever we can.
Merseyside and the wider North West have a fantastic brewing heritage and a growing independent beer scene.
By regularly rotating our pumps, we’re able to showcase beers from established breweries as well as smaller producers you might not have encountered before.
It also means there’s usually something new for our regular customers to discover.
New to Real Ale?
Don’t worry if you don’t know your pale ale from your porter.
You don’t need to be a beer expert to enjoy cask ale.
If you’re unsure what to order, just ask us.
Tell us what sort of drinks or flavours you usually enjoy and we’ll help point you towards something suitable.
You might discover a new favourite.
More Than Just Great Beer
Of course, there’s more to Stamps than what’s on the hand pumps.
We’re an independent bar in Crosby Village with a relaxed atmosphere, regular entertainment and a mixture of familiar faces and new visitors coming through the doors.
Alongside our cask ales you’ll find a wider choice of beers, lagers, wines, spirits and other drinks.
Stamps is also known for live music and entertainment, including our popular Friday karaoke nights.
So whether you’re visiting specifically to find a great pint of real ale or simply meeting friends for a drink, there’s always a reason to call in.
Cask Ale Near Crosby, Waterloo & Blundellsands
Stamps Bar is located on Liverpool Road in Crosby, making us convenient for beer drinkers from:
- Crosby
- Waterloo
- Blundellsands
- Thornton
- Seaforth
- Hightown
- Bootle
- Formby
- North Liverpool
- The wider Merseyside area
We’re also around six miles north of Liverpool city centre.
If you’ve been searching for a real ale pub near Crosby, cask ale in Crosby or somewhere to try local beer in Liverpool, come and see what’s currently on the pumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Stamps Bar serve real ale?
Yes. Cask and real ale have been an important part of Stamps Bar since we opened in 1996, and we regularly rotate the beers available on our hand pumps.
What cask ales do you have?
Our selection changes regularly. We serve our own locally produced Stamps Brewery ales alongside guest beers from independent breweries around Merseyside, the North West and elsewhere in the UK.
How much is cask ale at Stamps Bar?
Our cask ales currently start from £3.95 per pint.
Can I try different cask ales?
Yes. Ask about our third-pint tasting paddles, which are a great way to sample several different beers.
Do you serve locally brewed beer?
Yes. You’ll regularly find beers from Stamps Brewery in Bootle as well as guest ales from other local and independent breweries.
Where is Stamps Bar?
You’ll find us at:
Stamps Bar
4 Crown Buildings
Liverpool Road
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 5SR
Come and Try What’s on Cask
If you appreciate a properly kept pint, or you’re interested in discovering real ale for the first time, come and see us at Stamps Bar in Crosby.
With locally brewed beers, regularly changing guest ales and plenty of different styles to discover, you never quite know what you’ll find on the pumps next.
Good beer. Good company. Proper cask ale.
See What Cask Ales We’re Pouring
Our beer selection changes regularly, so check our latest updates or simply call in and see what’s on.
Have a beer you’d like us to stock? Get in touch and let us know.