Hope Street · Georgian Quarter
Cafés near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
There are 13 cafés within about an 8-minute walk of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Hope Street · Georgian Quarter). The closest is Moose Coffee, about 1 minute away at Federation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool. 4 of the 9 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 13
- Closest
- 1 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 4
- With an OTL guide
- 1
On this spot
What was here before Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
This corner of Hope Street was once the home of William Hope (1751–1827), the merchant the street is named after. The first Philharmonic Hall opened here on 27 August 1849 and was destroyed by fire on 5 July 1933; Herbert J. Rowse's Art Deco hall replaced it in 1939.
- 1790s
Hope Street is straightened and houses follow from about 1800. The street is named after the merchant William Hope, whose house stood on this site.
- 1849
The first Philharmonic Hall opens on 27 August with a week-long festival.
- 1933
Fire destroys the hall on the evening of 5 July.
- 1939
Herbert J. Rowse's Art Deco hall opens on 19 June.
- 2015
The Music Room opens on 9 October.
Old Town Time Meter
76/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot236 years, since 1790 (Hope Street laid out; William Hope's house)31/40
- Age of the present building87 years, built 19399/20
- Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade II* listed11/15
- Continuity177 years in the same use (concerts on this site)10/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Every café nearby
Nearest first
- 1Moose CoffeeFederation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 2Coffee King1B Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DN 1 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Hee Kee Cafe & Restaurant37 - 41 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 2 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Feb 2026)
- 4Avenues Cafe and Lounge2A Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 5Kimos Cafe6 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DP 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 6Artefact Cafe71 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2023)
- 7Land CoffeeCafe Liverpool Science Park Innovation Centre One 131 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TF 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2019)
- 8Chapters Coffee ShopLiverpool University Sports Centre Bedford Street North, Liverpool, L7 7BD 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 9West Coast Coffee2 Bold Place, Liverpool, L1 9DN 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 10DEREK’S Coffee & Sandwiches44A Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2025)
- 11chill-O Cafe79 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 12Time Cafe2A Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 13Bold Street Coffee OTL guide89 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HF 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2023)
Distances are straight-line estimates converted to walking time. Food hygiene ratings are the Food Standards Agency's current published ratings at the date shown; they describe hygiene standards, not food quality.
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Cafés near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall: your questions
What is the closest café to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall?
Moose Coffee, Federation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, about 1 minute on foot.
How many cafés are there near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall?
13 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which cafés near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Moose Coffee, Avenues Cafe and Lounge, Artefact Cafe and Land Coffee. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall before?
This corner of Hope Street was once the home of William Hope (1751–1827), the merchant the street is named after. The first Philharmonic Hall opened here on 27 August 1849 and was destroyed by fire on 5 July 1933; Herbert J. Rowse's Art Deco hall replaced it in 1939.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall; Wikipedia: Hope Street, Liverpool; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.