18 Liverpool pubs perfect for a festive pint

There’s nothing more traditional than meeting up for a pre-Christmas pint. 

Whether you’re meeting up with mates, planning a the office do, or looking for a Chrsitmas shopping pit-stop, here are 18 Liverpool Pubs where you’ll be laughing all the way.

Peter Kavanagh’s 

A brilliantly bonkers place to step into Christmas, PK’s is as beautiful now as it was almost 100 years ago. 

Choose a seat in the snug, bar or lounge and get stuck into local ales from Liverpool craft and organic breweries for an authentic Liverpool pub experience.

You’ll be singing Elton John with strangers in no time. Until you realise no one really knows the lyrics. 

Step into Christmas, dee de de da der. Nananana forever and ever. 

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Ma Egerton’s Stage Door 

Built in 1846, Ma Egerton’s Stage Door is named after the pub’s longest-serving landlady – and friend to the stars – Mary Egerton.

This legendary drinking haunt is famous for fine ales, wines, spirits, and the warmest of welcomes. It’s the ideal spot to catch up before seeing Aladdin at The Empire next door. 

You should defo fill your face with rustic homemade pizza from Ma’s Old Fashioned Pizza Shop before the show. 

Ma’s is open from 11 am to midnight, seven days a week. It’s a whole new world. 

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The Bridewell 

Run by much-loved Liverpool licensees Fiona and Dominic since 2019, the Bridewell is warm, cosy, and the perfect festive pint. 

So pull up a pew in an old prison cell and order from their superb range of draught, cask & bottled beers. Then mull over what Christmas was like when Charles Dickens was here as a special constable in 1860. 

But remember, Scrooge, it’s your round. We’ll have a Warsteiner. 

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Poste House 

According to its Facebook page, ‘The Postie’ is known for having the best staff around, cheap drinks, and being one of the city’s oldest pubs. 

How many more reasons do you need to call in? Okay, we’ll give you three. 

1 – The Biscoff martinis are back for Christmas

2 – Along with new strawberry cheesecake martinis 

3 – It’s 4 for £10 on bottles of San Miguel, Coors Light and Becks

What are you still doing here? Get down to The Poste House on Cumberland Street now. Wish them Merry Christmas from us. 

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The Old Bank 

Within walking distance of James Street station, The Old Bank is the perfect place to kickstart your night. 

A cracking selection of draught lagers, big booths, live sports and top acoustic musicians make it a festive all-rounder. 

The interior looks superb, and the food is good, too.

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The Ship & Mitre

If you’re searching for an independent Liverpool Pub this Christmas, follow the star to The Ship & Mitre for a heavenly experience. 

After whetting your winter whistle with one of 12 ever-changing hand-pumped beers and ciders, you can order fantastic home-cooked food every day of the week. 

There’s also a cracking quiz on Thursdays. 

Find out more here.

The Lisbon 

‘Tis the season, and there’s nowhere jollier than The Lisbon. 

This vibrant venue combines classic pub vibes with a touch of Christmas crackers. 

With quizzes, karaoke and a good time guaranteed, this long-standing LQBT community local is a legendary Liverpool pub. 

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The Railway 

Their Insta bio might read ‘Good food, good drink, good company’, but we disagree. 

The Railway is excellent on all three counts. And its spot on Tithebarn Street in the business district guarantees a Crimbo buzz. It’s the kind of place you end up staying for hours catching up with your bezzie.  

The food’s nice here, you know. Shall we stay for a bit? 

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Doctor Duncan’s

A pint at Dunc’s is more than a Christmas tradition, it’s a festive rite of passage. 

Get in handy for a spot by the log fire, then watch the lights of the Christmas Markets sparkle on St. Johns Gardens.  

Local and craft beers, check. Great atmosphere, check. Friendly staff, check. 

And with three rotating pumps featuring ale from near and far.

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The Baltic Fleet

A welcoming oasis away from the windy waterfront, the Baltic Fleet is a brilliant shout for a quick pint and a warm-up. 

With its log-burning stove, natural warmth, and impressive range of local, independent craft and cask ales, this traditional pub is a winter gem. 

Call in on your way to the M&S Bank Arena, and you might be tempted to miss the show. A Christmas must. 

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Ma Boyles 

There’s something special about nipping into Ma Boyle’s this time of year. Located next to St. Nick’s Gardens, this Ale House and Eatery has Christmas written all over it. 

With a mouthwatering menu, classic cocktails and a range of local ales, Ma Boyle’s is where you’ll want to while away the winter days.  Book now for Christmas menus and private parties. Before you miss the gravy boat.

Find out more here.

The Slaughter House 

D’you know where’d be boss for your work’s night out? The Slaughter House on Fenwick Street. 

Home of Laughter House Comedy, this much-loved local will give you the giggles all winter with MC Chris Cairns and Co. 

If comedy isn’t your thing, you’ll still find plenty to enjoy upstairs, with an excellent selection of well-priced drinks, good company and regular live music.  

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The Denbigh 

The Denbigh is a must-visit all year round, but it’s worth making the extra effort to meet a mate here for one or two at Christmas.. 

Tucked away on Hackins Hey (between Dale Street and Tithebarn Street) it’s like a present you weren’t expecting. And it’s a gem. 

This multi-award winning pub is somewhere you’ll go back to long after the deckies are down. 

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Ye Cracke 

Christmas dinner is nothing without crackers. Christmas bevs are nothing without ‘The Crack’. 

A regular haunt of John Lennon and his girlfriend Cynthia when they were at art school, it’s full of atmosphere, free-flowing conversation and festive spirit. 

There are always loads of local and craft beers available, so raise your glass and say: 

“Another year over. A new one just begun.” 

Sounds like Christmas to us. 

Find out more here.

The Vines 

Recently refurbed, the legendary big house is a sight to behold. Making it a Christmas bevy must and definitely one of our favourite Liverpool pubs.

Open from midday ‘til 1am Sun-Thurs and ‘til 2.30am Friday and Saturday, it’s a great spot for a late pint. 

We can’t wait to see the size of their tree. 

Find out more here.

Lime Street Central 

A relative newcomer compared to the rest of the list, Lime Street Central nevertheless deserves its place.

The food is fab, the drinks flow freely, and, with loads of board games to choose from in the spacious bar, it feels like a family get-together. 

As their website says, there are fa-la-la-la-loads of lovely things to get you in the spirit.

Find out more here.

Pogue Mahone

Cheeky, charming and unashamedly Irish, Pogue’s isn’t just a Christmas pint; it’s a Christmas party. 

There’s live music every night from belter bands like The Mollys and The Bootleggers, and it’s always Guinness o’clock. 

We’ll see you there belting out the Pogues an hour after you said you’d be home. 

It really is the best time of the year. 

Find out more here.

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