It's been a tough gig running a pub over the past thirty years, before the lockdowns. Haven't been in the Angel for a while, but I use to enjoy a bit of banter with Charlie, who was a decent sort for a Chemic.

I'm a big fan of the Lower Angel and pre-pandemic used to be in there once a week (usually Wednesdays) and alternative Saturdays. As you say, a proper traditional boozer.

The pubs on matchday are great, and I used to like The Royal Oak Branch near Wilderspool too.

I don't think the pubs are up to much normally. As someone a bit older now, I don't like the atmosphere in Warrington town centre on a 'normal' weekend night, there is an undercurrent of violence waiting to happen and has been for as long as I can remember.

Too many young 'uns who've drunk way too much. Manchester and Liverpool seem more civilised for a night out because there's a lot more around who are older, and better policed mostly.