Top 10 Pubs in Liverpool

Originally appeared at LiverpoolChick.

Grove Beer Tap & Grill

With astoundingly modern architecture this pub is very welcoming for all families. A beautiful mini-garden hangs and grows above the bar to add to the dark wood mahogany structure. The interior is very well lit through its full glass façade and low hanging lights above the sleek tables. Their amazing food selection is served whole-heartedly and with great attention to detail so that you can never resist eating more and more. Their menu changes on the seasons so that you can always find yourself new favourites. They hold a variety of events, which means lots of discounts available.
Address: Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4NR    Website: www.facebook.com/grovebeergarden

Brookhouse

Since Liverpool is known for its lively community that boasts in sport, this pub has the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the community spirit with burgers and amazing beer. It is a very traditional building which dates all the way back to 1878. If you’re looking for a peaceful place, this is a pub you must visit. The pub prides itself in the very British selection of traditional meals, with a special kids menu that really encourages the visits of families. Once you sign up to their newsletter and visit their website you are sure to find amazing offers.
Address: 467 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 5AE    Website: www.thebrookhouseliverpool.co.uk

Pen Factory

As the name suggests, the building that now houses a pub once was a pen factory. While enjoying the intimate atmosphere created by candlelight and a warming fire in the corner, you will certainly find a great selection of beers in their menu which is constantly updated to suit everyone’s needs. Exhibiting the community spirit of Liverpool, the Pen Factory serves beer sourced from the Liverpool Organic Brewery. The white-washed brick walls really make the place seem like it’s been around for a long while, but the post-industrial simplicity makes the canteen-looking pub really cosy.
Address: 13 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BQ    Website: www.pen-factory.co.uk

The Baltic Fleet

Brewing their own traditional, yet fresh ale downstairs in their cellars is the Baltic Fleet with a very elegant structure. The nautical décor is certainly suitable for the location of the pub, as it is really close to the docks and it is as outlandish as it can get. On a cold day you and your family can sit down and enjoy the food by the log burners which really create charming effect. It is a 19^th century pub with a very elegant mahogany bar. If you’re into ghost stories, the owners claim that the place is haunted by ghosts who will confirm it to be the soul of Liverpool itself. It even has secret tunnels that lead to the docks and to the old red light district of Cornhill. Of course these were made for the crews of ships, of which the story can be found on the pub’s website, along with their offers.
Address: 33A Wapping, Liverpool L1 8DQ    Website: www.balticfleetpubliverpool.com

The Kazimier Garden

This is a truly beautiful pub taking the shape of a garden, in which you can warm up by the large open fire burner, or inside one of the classy train carriages that open exclusively in winter to make sure your getaway is not ruined by the cold and rainy British weather. Yet if you still want to enjoy your beer and food outside, you will find yourself sheltered from the rain by the recycled plastic roof. Their drinks and food menus change and evolve frequently, so that in winter your heart is warmed by their excellent mulls, and in the summer it is cooled down by their incredible slush and ice cream. Their offers are available through their website, along with the festival atmosphere of live music events which are also listed.
Address: 32 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BE    Website: www.thekazimier.co.uk

Peter Kavanagh’s

As the locals describe it, this pub is a home-away-from-home which is visited by a variety of people – professionals, students, locals. This pub has a historic interior with very unusual décor of ornaments that hang off the ceiling. The pub contains detailed murals which depict a selection of the work of Charles Dickens, Peter Kavanagh himself has commissioned a Scottish painter Eric Harald Macbeth Robertson for this task, which even after refurbishments has remained intact. The walls that have not been painted have framed photographs which show the history of Liverpool’s culture. On shelves you will notice multiple antiques that support this history, in the form of sewing machines, plates and even a bike.
Address: 2-6 Egerton Street, Liverpool L8 7LY    Website: www.twitter.com/peterkavanaghs

The Peacock

With the inclusive atmosphere brought about by medieval feasting tables you will certainly get the sense of community in this pub, which is well lit by beautiful chandeliers. In the centre of the pub you will find a big, red pizza cooker that provides the amazing meals which is what the place is famous for. You can watch your pizza being made from scratch to suit your needs. Although they don’t have discounts, this is still the perfect spot to visit on a Friday evening, as they serve free BBQ and cocktails in their extravagant garden starting from 6pm, now that’s a great way to start off the weekend.
Address: 51 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4AZ    Website: www.peacock-liverpool.com

The Caledonia

To accompany their wide range of ales, the Caledonia is home to live music with the focus on Folk, Roots and Jazz which really built them a great reputation. It acts as a community centre for the locals, as well as for the creative clientele and students, all of which have prevented closure that threatened the young and enthusiastic landlady. Because of this, the community has grown even more united than it was before and welcomes all. The offers on their menu make sure that families get the best out of their experience here. A bonus that makes this place a gem, is that pets are allowed, so you can enjoy your visit with all parts of the family.
Address: 22 Caledonia Street, Liverpool L7 7DX    Website: www.thecaledonialiverpool.com

Ship & Mitre

This pub is famous for its traditional British meal, as well as their hand-pulled ales and a huge selection of roughly two-hundred beers which are both draught and bottled. The current name of the pub is a smooth combination of its two previous names – The Flagship and The Mitre. The pub certainly lives up to its name with the amazing décor of the downstairs area styled as an inside of a ship, which quite contrasts with the upstairs area of Art Deco features. If you’re a fan of beer, this is the place to go and celebrate their beer festival and multiple events that carry on throughout the year.
Address: 133 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2JH    Website: www.theshipandmitre.com

Ye Cracke

This popular pub is mostly known for being the place often visited by John Lennon during his studies at the Liverpool Arts College. It’s also known to have had connections with The Dissenters, to whom a plaque is displayed at the bar. After all, this 19^th century pub is steeped deep in history as it is one of the oldest pubs of Liverpool that is home to the War Room, in which overseas war strategies would have been discussed. In addition, the walls display framed artwork which dates from the late 1960s. The pub keeps the community entertained with a lot of events, which you can be updated on via their website.
Address: 13 Rice Street, Liverpool L1 9BB   Website: www.yecracke.co.uk