Lime Street · William Brown Street
Cafés near St George's Hall
There are 39 cafés within about a 10-minute walk of St George's Hall (Lime Street · William Brown Street). The closest is Costa Coffee, about 2 minutes away at Costa Coffee Liverpool Lime Street Station Lime Street, Liverpool. 16 of the 29 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 39
- Closest
- 2 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 16
- With an OTL guide
- 3
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On this spot
What was here before St George's Hall
St George's Hall stands on the site of Liverpool's first infirmary, which occupied the ground from 1749 to 1824. Harvey Lonsdale Elmes won the design competition in 1839; the hall was built between 1841 and 1854 as a concert hall and assize courts and is Grade I listed.
- 1749
The first Liverpool Infirmary opens on the site.
- 1824
The infirmary leaves the site.
- 1839
Harvey Lonsdale Elmes wins the design competition.
- 1841
Building begins.
- 1854
St George's Hall opens.
- 1984
The crown court moves out.
Old Town Time Meter
94/100
Deep time
- Time on this spot277 years, since 1749 (first Liverpool Infirmary)37/40
- Age of the present building172 years, built 185417/20
- Layers of history6 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15
- Continuity172 years in the same use (concert and events hall)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
- 1Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee Liverpool Lime Street Station Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JD 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 2Key Lime Coffee178 Market Way St Johns Precinct, Liverpool, L1 1NG 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2024)
- 3Paper Cup Coffee2 Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2022)
- 4The Coffee House70 - 73 St Johns Precinct Elliot Street, Liverpool, L1 1LR 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2025)
- 5Siwail Coffee Shop64 - 66 London Road, Liverpool, L3 5NF 5 minFood hygiene 0 – Urgent improvement necessary (inspected May 2026)
- 6Kurdistan Cafe55 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8HY 5 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected May 2026)
- 7Queensway Coffee House135 - 137 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 8Shirin cafe3 - 4 Williamson Square, Liverpool, L1 1EQ 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 9Gran Cafe OTL guideWilliamson Square, L1 1EJ 5 min
- 10Lovelocks Coffee Shop27 Old Haymarket, Liverpool, L1 6ER 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Feb 2024)
- 11Gateway Coffee Shop75 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8HY 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Oct 2022)
- 12Costa Coffee30 Clayton Square, Liverpool, L1 1QR 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 13Core Coffee & Kitchen31 Tarleton Street, Liverpool, L1 1DS 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2023)
- 14Carlisi OTL guide92–94 Dale Street, L2 5TF 6 min
- 15Bramleys Cafe29 Tarleton Street, Liverpool, L1 1DS 6 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2025)
- 16Starbucks Coffee21 - 23 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JW 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 17LJMU Core Cafe - ByromLiverpool John Moores University Byrom Street Campus Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 18Black Sheep CoffeeThe Kiosk 42 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DZ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 19Costa CoffeeUnit 6 The Met Quarter 43 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2019)
- 20200 Degrees Coffee ShopUnit 35 The Met Quarter 43 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 21Bali CafeUnit 9 And 10 The Met Quarter 43 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 22The Cat Cafe10 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 23Strawberry Fields CafeKansas Buildings 28 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 24BleuBear Coffee22 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5RY 8 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Nov 2025)
- 25Costa Coffee at Next1 - 5 Church Street, Liverpool, L1 1DA 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 26Black Sheep Coffee14 - 16 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 27Liverpool Quaker Meeting House Cafe22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 28Cafe Latino28A Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2023)
- 29Costa Coffee21 Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2FE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 30200 Degrees Coffee Shop17 - 19 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DN 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Feb 2025)
- 31Frevo Brunch Cafe OTL guide65–67 Hanover Street, L1 3DY 9 min
- 32Bekas Cafe136 London Road, Liverpool, L3 5NL 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2023)
- 33Egg CafeSecond Floor 16 Newington, Liverpool, L1 4ED 9 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jan 2024)
- 34Fruit Exchange CafeFruit Exchange Building 10 - 18 Victoria Street, Liverpool 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 35Hardware Coffee + Kitchen40 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EF 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 36Chantilly Beatles Cafe11 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2023)
- 37The Library Coffee House3 - 4 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 38Joe and the Juice60 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 39Rococo Coffee HouseFirst Floor 61A Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PB 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2019)
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 St George's Hall: your questions
What is the closest café to St George's Hall?
Costa Coffee, Costa Coffee Liverpool Lime Street Station Lime Street, Liverpool, about 2 minutes on foot.
How many cafés are there near St George's Hall?
39 within about a 10-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which cafés near St George's Hall have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Key Lime Coffee, Paper Cup Coffee, The Coffee House, Costa Coffee, Core Coffee & Kitchen and LJMU Core Cafe - Byrom, among 16 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of St George's Hall before?
St George's Hall stands on the site of Liverpool's first infirmary, which occupied the ground from 1749 to 1824. Harvey Lonsdale Elmes won the design competition in 1839; the hall was built between 1841 and 1854 as a concert hall and assize courts and is Grade I listed.
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Sources: Wikipedia: St George's Hall, Liverpool; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.