Hope Street · Georgian Quarter
Pubs & bars near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
There are 41 pubs & bars within about an 8-minute walk of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Hope Street · Georgian Quarter). The closest is Anti Social, about 1 minute away at Federation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool. 21 of the 31 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good). 2 trade in a listed historic building.
- Within walking distance
- 41
- Closest
- 1 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 21
- With an OTL guide
- 6
Old Town Liverpool guides
With the story behind the building
Philharmonic Dining RoomsThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms · built Late Victorian (1898–1900) · Grade I listed · NHLE 1207638
White Hart23 Hope Street · built Early 19th century · Grade II listed · NHLE 1207569
Ye CrackeYe Cracke (formerly the Ruthin Castle) · built 19th century
The Roscoe HeadThe Roscoe Head, 24 Roscoe Street · built Inter-war (1930s) interior refit
The Dispensary87 Renshaw Street (former Grapes) · built Victorian
Café Tabac126 Bold Street
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 pubs & bar nearby
Nearest first
- 1Anti SocialFederation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW 1 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 2Shandon BellsFederation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW 1 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Queen of Hope Street1 - 1A Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DP 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 4Philharmonic Dining Rooms OTL guide34 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2020)
- 588th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and AnchorHope And Anchor Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2022)
- 6Flute35 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 7The Belvedere8 Sugnall Street, Liverpool, L7 7EB 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2024)
- 8The Casa29 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 9Habibiz Lounge7 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DN 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2026)
- 10Beer Engine14 - 18 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 11White Hart OTL guide23 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 2 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2026)
- 12Ye Cracke OTL guide13 Rice Street, Liverpool, L1 9BB 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 13The Caledonia22 Caledonia Street, Liverpool, L7 7DX 3 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2022)
- 14The Fly In The Loaf13 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 15Liverpool Masonic Hall22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 16Liverpool Arts Bar22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2022)
- 17Arts Bar Hope Street22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 18Tom Thumb Bar4 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2017)
- 19The Pilgrim34 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 20The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub and Hotel24 Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2022)
- 21The Font Bar1 Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7JE 4 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Feb 2024)
- 22The Cambridge51 - 53 Mulberry Street, Liverpool, L7 7EE 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 23The Roscoe Head OTL guide24 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
- 24The grapes60 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 25The Scholar BarUnit 4 City Gate West 9 Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2022)
- 26Vox Karaoke Cocktail Bar27 - 35 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 27Red Door21 - 23 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2016)
- 28The Dispensary OTL guide87 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2026)
- 29Danny Macs Tavern1 Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jun 2025)
- 30Blue Angel106 - 108 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BL 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2012)
- 31The Oracle79 - 83 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 32Café Tabac OTL guide126 Bold Street, L1 4JA 7 min
- 33Outpost77 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 7 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Aug 2021)
- 34Berry & Rye48 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2018)
- 35Pogue Mahone77 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 36Petit Cafe Du Coin60 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Mar 2019)
- 37L'Aperitivo112 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2023)
- 38M Box66 - 68 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EN 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2021)
- 39Goldies PizzaManolis Yard 8 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 40Bar BodegaBasement 14 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 41La'go20 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 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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Pubs & bars near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall: your questions
What is the closest pub or bar to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall?
Anti Social, Federation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, about 1 minute on foot.
How many pubs & bars are there near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall?
41 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which pubs & bars near Liverpool Philharmonic Hall have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Queen of Hope Street, Philharmonic Dining Rooms, 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor, The Casa, Habibiz Lounge and Beer Engine, among 21 in total. 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.