The Hoptimist
For Bar of the Year, Merseyside 2026
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The Hoptimist is a new independent-style micropub on Seabank Road in New Brighton which opened in April 2026. The single-room neighbourhood bar serves cask ale within a comfortable and informal setting. Current CAMRA records and photographs confirm that the business is actively trading.
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