The Excelsior
Corner cask-ale pub on Dale Street, named after a sailing ship
The Excelsior is a traditional corner pub at 121–123 Dale Street in Liverpool city centre, serving cask ales including Timothy Taylor Landlord. It is named after a sailing ship and stands next to the former offices of Higsons, the Liverpool brewery.
- Address
- 121–123 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH
- Cuisine
- Traditional pub · cask ales
- Building
- 121–123 Dale Street
- Nearest station
- Moorfields
A Dale Street corner pub with a maritime name
The Excelsior stands on a corner of Dale Street, one of Liverpool's oldest streets, at numbers 121–123. The pub says its name comes from a sailing ship, a link to the port on which the city built its fortune.
It stands next to the former offices of Higsons, the Liverpool brewery, which gives it a place in Dale Street's brewing history. Inside, a three-sided bar serves the main room, and there is a separate area to the rear.
Signature dishes
The Excelsior is a drinks-led pub with a rotating cask range.
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Timothy Taylor Landlord
Permanent cask ale on the bar, according to CAMRA
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Rotating cask ales
Four changing cask ales alongside the regular
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Pies
Mentioned on the pub's own website
- Monday–Thursday
- 12:00–22:30
- Friday
- 12:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:30
Good to know
Where is the Excelsior in Liverpool?
At 121–123 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2JH, on a corner in the city centre.
Why is it called the Excelsior?
The pub says it takes its name from a sailing ship.
What time does the Excelsior open?
From 12:00 daily except Saturday, when it opens at 11:00. It closes at 22:30 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and at 23:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Does the Excelsior show football?
Yes. CAMRA notes sports TV, with local football shown on three screens.
