Peggy’s Place

Diesmal ist Peggy, die Wirtin von Spotlights eigenem (fiktiven) Londoner Pub, selbst unterwegs. Gerade fährt sie mit ihrem Mann Phil durch Liverpool und sucht – was sonst? – eine Kneipe. Von INEZ SHARP

Visit Spotlight’s very own London pub

Peggy: Why is it that whenever we go on holiday or even just go away for a couple of days, we end up in a pub? We’re here in Liverpool only for two days, but at the top of our to-do list is a visit to the Phil. Phil: Actually, that’s not true. We don’t always go to a pub. When we went to Brighton last year…

Peggy: Before you go on, Phil, the only reason we didn’t go to a pub in Brighton was because we couldn’t find one. Phil: Which, if you think about it, is more depressing than actually going to a pub. Peggy: I suppose you’re right.

Phil: I think we might be lost.

Peggy: Did you put the right address in the satnav?

Phil: I think so. 36 Hope Street. I’ll check it again on my phone.

Peggy: No, you won’t! Keep your eyes on the road. I’ll check.

Phil: I know that it’s close to a crossing and the facade is a kind of beige colour and there’s a big sign on the front that says Philharmonic Dining Rooms in gold. Peggy: I haven’t seen anything that fits that description.

Phil: According to the satnav, we’ve passed it three times.

Peggy: Why don’t you just turn the voice on? I’m sure that would help.

Phil: You know I hate that voice function. It confuses me. “It’s the most famous pub in Liverpool”

Peggy: We should ask for directions.

Phil: No, I refuse. Only total losers and w…

Peggy: Don’t you dare say “women”. Phil: I was going to say “only total losers and wimps” ask the way.

Peggy: Why don’t we find somewhere to park and then walk the rest of the way? It can’t be far.

Phil: All right, if you insist.

Peggy: The Phil is the most famous pub in Liverpool. I’m sure we’ll find it really easily.

Phil: I’ve never been to a pub that’s named after me.

Peggy: That’s the third time you’ve made that joke and it’s not getting any funnier. Look! There’s a parking space.

Phil: I’m quite excited about this. Think of all that history.

Peggy: Didn’t John Lennon say it was his favourite pub?

Phil: Do you think they’ll give me a free drink because my name’s Phil?

Peggy: No, definitely not.

Phil: No harm in trying, is there? You know what they say: nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Peggy: Will you stop! No one is going to think it’s funny.

Phil: Isn’t that the place over there? Peggy: I think you’re right.

Phil: Here, let me hold the door for you. Woman: That’s very kind.

Phil: Actually, that was for my wife.

Woman: Oh, sorry. I just thought you were one of those gallant English gentlemen.

Phil: Er, right. Well, I do my best.

Peggy: Where are you from?

Woman: From Lille in France. I wanted to see this famous pub. Wow, the interior is really amazing.

Phil: Do you know that this pub is named after me?

Peggy: Phil!

Woman: Really? Is your first name Philharmonic?