St James's Mount · south end of Hope Street
Pubs & bars near Liverpool Cathedral
There are 73 pubs & bars within about an 11-minute walk of Liverpool Cathedral (St James's Mount · south end of Hope Street). The closest is The Pilgrim, about 5 minutes away at 34 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool. 44 of the 57 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good). 4 trade in a listed historic building.
- Within walking distance
- 73
- Closest
- 5 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 44
- With an OTL guide
- 8
Old Town Liverpool guides
With the story behind the building
Ye CrackeYe Cracke (formerly the Ruthin Castle) · built 19th century
Peter Kavanagh'sPeter Kavanagh's, including 4 & 6 Egerton Street and cast-iron railings · built Early 1840s terrace; rebuilt c.1877; interior 1929 · Grade II listed · NHLE 1468405
Philharmonic Dining RoomsThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms · built Late Victorian (1898–1900) · Grade I listed · NHLE 1207638
The Roscoe HeadThe Roscoe Head, 24 Roscoe Street · built Inter-war (1930s) interior refit
Café Tabac126 Bold Street
The Dispensary87 Renshaw Street (former Grapes) · built Victorian
On this spot
What was here before Liverpool Cathedral
Below the cathedral lies a former stone quarry, worked out by 1825 and turned into St James's Cemetery, which took burials from 1829 until 1936. Above it, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's cathedral rose over 74 years, from Edward VII laying the foundation stone in 1904 to its completion in 1978.
- 1700s
A stone quarry is worked on the slope below St James's Mount.
- 1829
St James's Cemetery opens in the exhausted quarry.
- 1836
John Foster's memorial to William Huskisson is completed.
- 1904
Edward VII lays the cathedral's foundation stone.
- 1924
The first section is consecrated on 19 July.
- 1936
The last burial in St James's Cemetery, on 10 June.
- 1978
A service in October marks the cathedral's completion.
Old Town Time Meter
77/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot197 years, since 1829 (St James's Cemetery in the old quarry)26/40
- Age of the present building122 years, built 190412/20
- Layers of history7 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15
- Continuity122 years in the same use (cathedral)8/10
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 pubs & bar nearby
Nearest first
- 1The Pilgrim34 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 2The grapes60 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Ye Cracke OTL guide13 Rice Street, Liverpool, L1 9BB 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 4The Belvedere8 Sugnall Street, Liverpool, L7 7EB 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2024)
- 5Petit Cafe Du Coin60 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Mar 2019)
- 6The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel24 Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2022)
- 7Vox Karaoke Cocktail Bar27 - 35 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 8Peter Kavanagh's OTL guide2 - 6 Egerton Street, Liverpool, L8 7LY 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
- 9Berry & Rye48 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2018)
- 10Red Door21 - 23 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2016)
- 11Anti SocialFederation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 12Shandon BellsFederation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 13Blue Angel106 - 108 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BL 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2012)
- 14The Oracle79 - 83 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 15Beer Engine14 - 18 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 16Tom Thumb Bar4 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2017)
- 17Pogue Mahone77 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 18The Caledonia22 Caledonia Street, Liverpool, L7 7DX 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2022)
- 19Reem Lounge9 Madison Square, Liverpool, L1 5FD 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2021)
- 20Flute35 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 21Queen of Hope Street1 - 1A Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DP 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 22A Tavola Italian Deli12 Madison Square, Liverpool 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 23Philharmonic Dining Rooms OTL guide34 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2020)
- 24The Fly In The Loaf13 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 25Royal Institution Bar24 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2025)
- 26Baltic MarketBaltic Market Cains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2021)
- 27Arts Bar BalticGround Floor 27 Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 5RN 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2023)
- 28Habibiz Lounge7 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DN 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2026)
- 29The Roscoe Head OTL guide24 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
- 30Hobo Kiosk9 Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, L1 0AR 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2026)
- 31La'go20 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 32Café Tabac OTL guide126 Bold Street, L1 4JA 9 min
- 33Bar BodegaBasement 14 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 34Goldies PizzaManolis Yard 8 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 35Mean Eyed Cat Bar71A Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2025)
- 3688th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and AnchorHope And Anchor Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2022)
- 37Botanical GardenFormer 5 New Bird Street, Liverpool 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 38Hippie Chic / Yellow Submarine BarCains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ 9 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jun 2026)
- 39ContentCains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2024)
- 40PicanteCains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ 9 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Aug 2026)
- 41Hot Shot DartsCains Brewery Village Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 42Nq6422 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2021)
- 43Lost in Seel Street84 - 86 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 44The Casa29 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 45Pure7 - 9 Back Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4NQ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 46L'Aperitivo112 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2023)
- 4724 Kitchen Street24 Kitchen Street, Liverpool, L1 0AN 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 48Heebie Jeebies80 - 82 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 49The Dispensary OTL guide87 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP 10 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2026)
- 50Brooklyn Mixer78 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2013)
- 51White Hart OTL guide23 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 10 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2026)
- 52Rubels61 - 63 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 53Punch Tarmeys31 Grafton Street, Liverpool, L8 5SD 10 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Oct 2021)
- 54Liverpool Masonic Hall22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 55Liverpool Arts Bar22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2022)
- 56Arts Bar Hope Street22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 57Danny Macs Tavern1 Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 10 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jun 2025)
- 58The Scholar BarUnit 4 City Gate West 9 Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2022)
- 59Outpost77 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 10 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Aug 2021)
- 60The Swan Inn86 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 61Camp and Furnace67 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BY 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 62M Box66 - 68 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EN 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2021)
- 63The Monro OTL guide92 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 64Angel Inn90 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 65The Peacock51 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ 11 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 66Moloko Bar2 St Peters Square, Liverpool, L1 4AS 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 67Ink78 - 82 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2016)
- 68Manolo41 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 69El Bandito41B Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 70The Cambridge51 - 53 Mulberry Street, Liverpool, L7 7EE 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 71The Jacaranda21 - 23 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BW 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2017)
- 72The Red Lion36 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 73Shipping Forecast15 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BW 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
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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Pubs & bars near Liverpool Cathedral: your questions
What is the closest pub or bar to Liverpool Cathedral?
The Pilgrim, 34 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, about 5 minutes on foot.
How many pubs & bars are there near Liverpool Cathedral?
73 within about an 11-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which pubs & bars near Liverpool Cathedral have a 5 food hygiene rating?
The Pilgrim, Ye Cracke, Peter Kavanagh's, Berry & Rye, Red Door and Beer Engine, among 44 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Liverpool Cathedral before?
Below the cathedral lies a former stone quarry, worked out by 1825 and turned into St James's Cemetery, which took burials from 1829 until 1936. Above it, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's cathedral rose over 74 years, from Edward VII laying the foundation stone in 1904 to its completion in 1978.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Liverpool Cathedral; Historic England: St James's Gardens (list entry 1001585); Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.