Foot of Bold Street · Liverpool Central
Pubs & bars near The Lyceum, Bold Street
There are 115 pubs & bars within about an 8-minute walk of The Lyceum, Bold Street (Foot of Bold Street · Liverpool Central). The closest is The Irish House, about 1 minute away at 37 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool. 68 of the 88 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good). 4 trade in a listed historic building.
- Within walking distance
- 115
- Closest
- 1 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 68
- With an OTL guide
- 12
Old Town Liverpool guides
With the story behind the building
The GlobeThe Globe, 17 Cases Street · built Victorian (1888)
The Vines (The Big House)The Vines public house · built Edwardian (1907) · Grade II* listed · NHLE 1084210
Neapolitan Pizza & BarLime Street, opposite the station
Crown HotelCrown Hotel · built Edwardian (1905) · Grade II listed · NHLE 1208085
Voyagers Restaurant & BarThe Halyard, 123 Duke Street (restaurant entrance at 38 Parr Street)- The Brunch and Cocktail ClubFormer multi-storey car park
On this spot
What was here before The Lyceum, Bold Street
Before Bold Street was built up, its line was a ropewalk where rope for sailing ships was laid out and twisted. At its foot, Thomas Harrison's Lyceum opened on 17 December 1802 as a newsroom and the home of England's first subscription library.
- 1700s
The line of Bold Street is a ropewalk for the port's rope makers.
- c.1780
Bold Street is laid out for housing.
- 1802
The Lyceum opens on 17 December.
- 1874
Liverpool Central's high-level station opens on 2 March.
- 1942
The Liverpool Library leaves the Lyceum.
- 1973
Central's high-level station is demolished.
Old Town Time Meter
79/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot246 years, since 1780 (Bold Street laid out on the ropewalk)33/40
- Age of the present building224 years, built 180220/20
- Layers of history6 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade II* listed11/15
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
- 1The Irish House37 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JP 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2021)
- 2Lanigan's33 - 35 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JP 1 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2026)
- 3Fitzgerald’s At The Midland Hotel25 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JP 1 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 4The Central31 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JP 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2018)
- 5The Globe OTL guide17 Cases Street, Liverpool, L1 1HW 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 6Cheers Big Ears48 - 50 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2023)
- 7Coopers Townhouse13 Cases Street, Liverpool, L1 1HW 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2026)
- 8Albert’s SchlossRadiant House 18 - 26 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2023)
- 9Blob Shop Liverpool46 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool, L1 1HU 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 10Coyote Ugly Saloon Liverpool52 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA 2 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2026)
- 11Lanigans24 - 26 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 12Electrik Warehouse16 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 13The Celtic CornerThe Celtic Corner 47 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JR 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2021)
- 14Ava’s Bar1 - 3 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SB 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 15Fusion17 - 21 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AR 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2018)
- 16The Empire70 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AG 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2024)
- 17McCooleys Irish BarHolmes Building 46 - 50 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 18Pop World2A Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2015)
- 19Wood Street Bar & Kitchen58 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 20Motel5 - 7 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AR 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2022)
- 21The Richard John Blackler (JD Wetherspoon)Unit 1 And 2 Charlotte Row 53 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool, L1 1HU 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2026)
- 22Ruby Blues / Cotton ClubUnit 4 Charlotte Row 53 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool, L1 1HU 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2022)
- 23Brownlows Inn10 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5RY 3 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2026)
- 24The Vines (The Big House) OTL guide81 Lime Street, L1 1JQ 3 min
- 25Mchales Irish American BarBasement To Ground Floors 62 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JN 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
- 26Tonight Josephine87 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 27The Blarney Stone33 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SA 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2026)
- 28O'Neills68 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AG 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 29Level18 - 20 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AN 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 30The Vines81 - 87 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JQ 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 31Riley’s Bar16 - 18 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5RY 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 32The Head of SteamHead Of Steam Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DZ 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 33Einstein Bier Haus26 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AN 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2021)
- 34Black Rabbit41 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AR 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 35Baa Bar43 - 45 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AR 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2012)
- 36Neapolitan Pizza & Bar OTL guide57 Lime Street, L1 1JQ 3 min
- 37The Lime Kiln (JD Wetherspoon)Concert Square Concert Street, Liverpool 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 38SohoConcert Square Concert Street, Liverpool 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2017)
- 39Woody's70 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
- 40Lounge 69Ground Floor The Bling Building 69 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 3 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Dec 2019)
- 41Ball Park13 - 21 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2022)
- 42Only Fools13 - 21 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2021)
- 43Hoggins at the Park13 - 21 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 44Present Company37 - 39 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DA 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
- 45Be at One13 - 15 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2018)
- 46Rack Em Up13 - 15 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 47Bar 5419 - 21 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2019)
- 48Brass monkey Liverpool ltd35 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DA 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Aug 2026)
- 49Lime Street CentralUnits 1 And 2 51 - 55 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JQ 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 50Shipping Forecast15 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BW 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 51Rileys Sports Bar39 Bolton Street, Liverpool, L3 5LX 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2019)
- 52Ink78 - 82 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2016)
- 53The Jacaranda21 - 23 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BW 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2017)
- 54Phase One40 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BE 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 55Kazimier Garden32 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BE 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2019)
- 56Angel Inn90 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 57Moloko Bar2 St Peters Square, Liverpool, L1 4AS 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 58Crown Hotel OTL guide43 Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JQ 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2026)
- 59The Swan Inn86 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 60The Peacock51 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 61Dough Bar231 Hilbre Street, Liverpool, L3 5GF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2022)
- 62M Box66 - 68 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EN 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2021)
- 63The Red Lion36 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 64Voyagers Restaurant & Bar OTL guide38 Parr Street, L1 4JN 5 min
- 65Dicey Reilly’sBlock D Wolstenholme Square 1 - 5 Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 66The Athenaeum12 - 18 Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Feb 2026)
- 67The Merchant40 - 42 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2023)
- 68Roxy Ballroom (Hanover Street)26 College Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DS 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2025)
- 69Everlast GymsEverlast Gym 35 Church Street, Liverpool, L1 1DF 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 70Rubels61 - 63 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 71Outpost77 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 5 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Aug 2021)
- 72L'Aperitivo112 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HY 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2023)
- 73Manolo41 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 74El Bandito41B Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BX 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 75Pure7 - 9 Back Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4NQ 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 76Brooklyn Mixer78 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2013)
- 77Danny Macs Tavern1 Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jun 2025)
- 78Heebie Jeebies80 - 82 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 79KikuLever House 16 Gradwell Street, Liverpool 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 80Carnarvon Castle5 Tarleton Street, Liverpool, L1 1DS 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2016)
- 81Nq6422 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2021)
- 82Goldies PizzaManolis Yard 8 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 83Lost in Seel Street84 - 86 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 84The Brunch and Cocktail Club OTL guide37 - 41 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2024)
- 85Mean Eyed Cat Bar71A Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2025)
- 86The Dispensary OTL guide87 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2026)
- 87Bar BodegaBasement 14 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 88La'go20 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 89Café Tabac OTL guide126 Bold Street, L1 4JA 6 min
- 90Down The Hatch62 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AA 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2022)
- 91The Scholar BarUnit 4 City Gate West 9 Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2SU 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2022)
- 92The Monro OTL guide92 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 93Shiraz Bar5 Williamson Square, Liverpool, L1 1EQ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2023)
- 94Royal Institution Bar24 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2025)
- 95Richmond Pub32 Williamson Street, Liverpool, L1 1EB 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 96Duke Street Food & Drink Market OTL guide46 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AS 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2021)
- 97Escape Live Liverpool3 College Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DS 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2023)
- 98Futurist7 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3BL 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2025)
- 99Pogue Mahone77 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 100Alberts Schenke16 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2025)
- 101The Oracle79 - 83 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 102The Roscoe Head OTL guide24 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 2SX 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2018)
- 103A Tavola Italian Deli12 Madison Square, Liverpool 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 104Sky Lounge2 Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2022)
- 105The Welkin (JD Wetherspoon)7 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DS 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 106Blue Angel106 - 108 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BL 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2012)
- 107White Star2 - 4 Rainford Gardens, Liverpool, L2 6PT 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 108Doctor Duncan’s OTL guide2 St John's Lane, Queen Square, L1 1HF 8 min
- 109Reem Lounge9 Madison Square, Liverpool, L1 5FD 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2021)
- 110Ma Egerton's Stage Door9 Pudsey Street, Liverpool, L1 1JA 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2019)
- 111Red Door21 - 23 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2016)
- 112Vibhuti BarUnit 38 To 40 Vsc Food Hall The Met Quarter 43 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 113Kabannas LiverpoolKansas Buildings 28 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2026)
- 114Berry & Rye48 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2018)
- 115Vox Karaoke Cocktail Bar27 - 35 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
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 The Lyceum, Bold Street: your questions
What is the closest pub or bar to The Lyceum, Bold Street?
The Irish House, 37 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, about 1 minute on foot.
How many pubs & bars are there near The Lyceum, Bold Street?
115 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which pubs & bars near The Lyceum, Bold Street have a 5 food hygiene rating?
The Irish House, The Central, Cheers Big Ears, Albert’s Schloss, Electrik Warehouse and The Celtic Corner, among 68 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of The Lyceum, Bold Street before?
Before Bold Street was built up, its line was a ropewalk where rope for sailing ships was laid out and twisted. At its foot, Thomas Harrison's Lyceum opened on 17 December 1802 as a newsroom and the home of England's first subscription library.
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Sources: Wikipedia: The Lyceum, Liverpool; Wikipedia: Ropewalks, Liverpool; Wikipedia: Liverpool Central railway station; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.