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Waterfront · Pier Head

Pubs & bars near Pier Head & the Three Graces

There are 88 pubs & bars within about an 11-minute walk of Pier Head & the Three Graces (Waterfront · Pier Head). The closest is The Bentley, about 3 minutes away at 50 Brunswick Street, Liverpool. 52 of the 69 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good). 4 trade in a listed historic building.

Within walking distance
88
Closest
3 min
Hygiene rating 5
52
With an OTL guide
13
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On this spot

What was here before Pier Head & the Three Graces

Before the Three Graces, this was George's Dock, opened in 1771 as Liverpool's third dock and too small for shipping by the 1890s. The Port of Liverpool Building (1903–07), the Royal Liver Building (1908–11) and the Cunard Building (1914–16) now stand on its site.

The full story of Pier Head & the Three Graces

  1. 1771

    George's Dock opens, Liverpool's third dock.

  2. 1890s

    George's Dock is too small for modern ships.

  3. 1907

    The Port of Liverpool Building is completed.

  4. 1911

    The Royal Liver Building is completed.

  5. 1916

    The Cunard Building is completed.

Old Town Time Meter

76/100

Landmark

  • Time on this spot255 years, since 1771 (George's Dock)34/40
  • Age of the present building115 years, built 191112/20
  • Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
  • Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15

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

  1. 1The Bentley50 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PL 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2018)
  2. 2Liberte (second floor and roof top)Second Floor And Roof Top 50 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PL 3 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Nov 2021)
  3. 3Ma Boyles Alehouse & Eatery2 Tower Gardens, Liverpool, L3 1LG 3 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2024)
  4. 4The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop)L Oriel Bar And Restaurant Oriel Chambers 14 - 16 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8TD 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2023)
  5. 5The Pig & Whistle OTL guide12 Covent Garden, L2 8UA 4 min
  6. 6The Liverpool Pub14 James Street, Liverpool, L2 7PQ 4 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2023)
  7. 7The Cornmarket2 Old Ropery, Liverpool, L2 7NT 4 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected May 2024)
  8. 8Jenny's BarJennys Seafood Restaurant Old Ropery Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7NB 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  9. 9The Alchemist LiverpoolHeywood Building 5 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PQ 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2019)
  10. 10The Captain Alexander (JD Wetherspoon)15 James Street, Liverpool, L2 7NX 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2020)
  11. 11The Old Bank2 - 8 James Street, Liverpool, L2 7PQ 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2023)
  12. 12Slaughter House13 - 15 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7LS 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
  13. 13McGuffie & Co10 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NE 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
  14. 14Black Barrel6 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NA 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Apr 2021)
  15. 15All Bar OneAll Bar One The Queens Hotel Derby Square, Liverpool, L2 7NU 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
  16. 16BoBo46 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LA 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Apr 2022)
  17. 17The Underground Gin Society48A Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQ 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2022)
  18. 18Co.Co. Liverpool48A Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQ 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  19. 19Heritage Restaurant & Bar OTL guide40 Castle Street, L2 7LA 5 min
  20. 20Neighbourhood Liverpool62 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2023)
  21. 21Liverpool Gin Distillery52 - 54 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQ 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  22. 22Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar OTL guide1 Castle Street, L2 4SW 6 min
  23. 23Castle St Townhouse OTL guide25–27 Castle Street, L2 4TA 6 min
  24. 24Tailors LiverpoolHarley Buildings 11 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9HT 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
  25. 25Queens Wine Bar & Bistro OTL guide8–10 Queen Avenue, L2 4TX 6 min
  26. 26Abbey Road Bar & KitchenGround Floor 17 Harrington Street, Liverpool, L2 9QA 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Feb 2022)
  27. 27Reds26 Exchange Street East, Liverpool 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  28. 28City Vaults14 Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9QU 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Oct 2021)
  29. 29The Crocodile19 Harrington Street, Liverpool, L2 9QA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  30. 30Slug And Lettuce16 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 4SA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2022)
  31. 31Ye Hole In Ye Wall OTL guide4 Hackins Hey, Liverpool, L2 2AW 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
  32. 32The saddle Inn OTL guide13 - 15 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2EZ 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Sep 2026)
  33. 33Hummingbird Cocktail Bar4 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 4SA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2024)
  34. 34Scruffy Murphys25 Harrington Street, Liverpool, L2 9QA 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2026)
  35. 35The Denbigh Castle OTL guide10 Hackins Hey, Liverpool, L2 2AW 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2022)
  36. 36Be at One Liverpool Victoria18 - 22 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 9RL 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  37. 37Flight Club DartsFlight Club Darts 5 - 6 Kenyon's Steps, Liverpool, L1 3DF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
  38. 38Lady of Mann19 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2SH 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
  39. 39Thomas Rigby's OTL guide23 - 25 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2EZ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
  40. 40Tempest on TithebarnTempest 12 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected May 2024)
  41. 41Cavern Pub5 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
  42. 42The cavern pub5 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  43. 43Artists Club5 Eberle Street, Liverpool, L2 2AG 8 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Oct 2025)
  44. 44GBar1 - 3 Eberle Street, Liverpool, L2 2AG 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  45. 45Loretta'sUnit P14 8 - 9 Kenyon's Steps, Liverpool, L1 3DF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
  46. 46Wyld SaunaWyld Liverpool 12A Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BG 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  47. 47Wall of Fame4 - 6 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
  48. 48OMG Liverpool9 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QA 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2018)
  49. 49Jaloux5 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QA 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2025)
  50. 50Sgt. Peppers4 - 6 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2026)
  51. 51Cross Keys13 Earle Street, Liverpool, L3 9NS 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Nov 2025)
  52. 52The Railway OTL guide18 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2DT 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
  53. 53Queens ArmsPacific Chambers 11 - 13 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QQ 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  54. 54Kaiserkeller11 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
  55. 55MansionMansion Temple Street, Liverpool, L2 5RH 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2017)
  56. 56The Lion Tavern OTL guide67 Moorfields, Liverpool, L2 2BP 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  57. 57Eric's LiveErics Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2026)
  58. 58Heaven Nightclub10 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
  59. 59The Merchant’s Rest10 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QE 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  60. 60The Cavern Club10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2017)
  61. 61Bierkeller6 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW 9 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jan 2025)
  62. 62The Dubliner2 Temple Court, Liverpool, L2 6PY 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  63. 63The Grapes OTL guide25 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
  64. 64Roxy Ballroom (Cavern Quarter)8 - 8A Rainford Square, Liverpool, L2 6PX 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2025)
  65. 65Superstar BoudoirSuperstar Boudoir 24 - 26 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AF 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  66. 66Flanagans Apple18 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2025)
  67. 67La Famiglia OTL guide12 Stanley Street, L1 6AF 10 min
  68. 68Molly Malones25 - 27 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6BD 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2026)
  69. 69Imagine5 - 7 Temple Court, Liverpool, L2 6PY 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  70. 70Hardys Bar20 - 22 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  71. 71O'Briens20 - 22 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2026)
  72. 72Hush Gentlemens Club20 - 22 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2018)
  73. 73McCooley's9 - 13 Temple Court, Liverpool, L2 6PY 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
  74. 74The Navy Bar Inc. Dysco and Benidorm Bar27 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  75. 75Legends Liverpool20 - 24 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
  76. 76Erotica34 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AL 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2023)
  77. 77The LisbonLisbon Buildings 35 Victoria Street, Liverpool 10 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Dec 2022)
  78. 78Masquerade Bar10 Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L1 6BU 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  79. 79Vernon Arms69 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HJ 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
  80. 80Kabannas LiverpoolKansas Buildings 28 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2026)
  81. 81The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon)7 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DS 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
  82. 82Poste House23 Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L1 6BU 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
  83. 83White Star2 - 4 Rainford Gardens, Liverpool, L2 6PT 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
  84. 84Futurist7 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3BL 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2025)
  85. 85Vibhuti BarUnit 38 To 40 Vsc Food Hall The Met Quarter 43 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  86. 86Escape Live Liverpool3 College Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DS 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2023)
  87. 87The Brunswick Vaults69 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2EN 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  88. 88Rose And CrownRose And Crown 7 Cheapside, Liverpool, L2 2DY 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 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.

Good to know

Pubs & bars near Pier Head & the Three Graces: your questions

What is the closest pub or bar to Pier Head & the Three Graces?

The Bentley, 50 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, about 3 minutes on foot.

How many pubs & bars are there near Pier Head & the Three Graces?

88 within about an 11-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.

Which pubs & bars near Pier Head & the Three Graces have a 5 food hygiene rating?

The Bentley, The Oriel Bar (Oriel Close Barbershop), Jenny's Bar, The Alchemist Liverpool, The Captain Alexander (JD Wetherspoon) and Slaughter House, among 52 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

What was on the site of Pier Head & the Three Graces before?

Before the Three Graces, this was George's Dock, opened in 1771 as Liverpool's third dock and too small for shipping by the 1890s. The Port of Liverpool Building (1903–07), the Royal Liver Building (1908–11) and the Cunard Building (1914–16) now stand on its site.

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Sources: Wikipedia: Pier Head; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.

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