Famous Liverpool pub Coopers celebrates 100 years with commemorative plaque

ITV Granada's Victoria Grimes spent the afternoon at the iconic Coopers Town House

A famous pub in Liverpool is celebrating 100 years since opening with a commemorative plaque.

Coopers Town House near Clayton Square was taken over 100 years ago by original landlady Ada Cooper.

Her story is being commemorated with a series of events celebrating the heritage of Coopers.

Ada Cooper was a popular character at the pub.

It was originally named The Sefton, but renamed to Coopers because of how well-liked she was.

Jonathan Yates, owner at Coopers Town House said:

"The pub was originally called the Sefton. The decision was made that 'everyone was calling it Coopers, so we may as well actually title it as Coopers'," he added.

"What a woman. What can you say? You come in and make that sort of impact that you're immortalised."

The pub has made a big impression on social media with its karaoke clips.

Head of Entertainment Steve Keenan said: "It’s the smallest pub in Liverpool but it’s got the biggest heart. You bump into someone and next minute you're talking to them.

"The most popular ones (karaoke acts) are the ones where they are funny, they have a go and that's what it's all about."

Many celebrities have visited Coopers, including singers Rebecca Ferguson and Heather Small, as well as comedian Johnny Vegas, who was there for the celebrations.

Maria Azzopardi, manager at the pub said: "If you have a fiver in your pocket we’re not bothered, a million pounds, American Express, we’re not bothered.

"People who come in, they’ve only come in for one, and they’re here until the end of the shift.

"They've got no shopping when that's what they've come into town for!"

100 years down, here's to 100 more.

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