Merseyside bootleggers' place (6)
I believe the answer is:
bootle
This clue could be a double definition.
'merseyside' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'bootleggers' place' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bootle that I've seen before include "Port" , "Liverpool neighbour" .)