please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
I went there last year when the Mathew Street festival was on and there was a good atmosphere with a band playing. I went there last week and it was empty apart from a few dodgy looking poeople, talking about when they were next going to the Magistrates court, and it smelt of stale beer. I was served by an uninterested scally bar man and paid about £2.70 for a pint of cider - which is expensive for Liverpool!
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Another of my Liverpool favourites and now Bowland Brewery beers seem to be regulars which was a bonus. Right in the middle of things in town and a good place to hang out, we prefer to go through the back rather than scrum down near the bar. It has a nice calm atmosphere.
Good stuff.
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Re The Scallies: I was once offered a box of maltesers, the said Scally wanted more than the shop he presumably borrowed them from would normally sell them for. Class!
On a more amusing note I overheard a barperson/maid ask her colleague what time it was. He replied and she then retorted "Good, 'cos that means in half an hour I'm going to chin you" Oh the wit! ;)
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Fine traditional welcoming pub with a handsome tiled exterior , just round the corner from Matthew Street in the Beatles area of the City.
The interior features much wood pannelling, plus comfortable leather banquettes and numerous splendid shipping pictures, including The Titanic and the White Star liners. There are also numerous boxing photos / memorabilia ( Clay/ Cooper etc ) and, perhaps inevitably, a Beatles corner. It is said that musical promoters used to pay their pop groups, including the Beatles, in this pub.
Note also the large Bass mirror on the back wall.
I had a good pint of Bowland Gold on my recent April visit.
Given the location of this pub, close to the Beatles area, it is pleasing that it has not been "improved" -pleasingly it remains a comfortable homely welcoming pub, well worth seeking out.
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A really nice little boozer, A good selection of real ales to be had in a bit of a desert.
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This was a lovely pub to wander round and see the rooms, and also a lovely pub to drink in. Friendly staff serving well kept beer.
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My type of pub friendly, original features and propper beer. One for tourists AND locals to look up.
Check out their own website it's very good @ thewhitestar.co.uk
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Fantastic haven ,especially safely esconsed in the back room with a pint,a chaser and a newspaper.Respect to any pub that bans dogs.
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should be more concerned with the regular Scallies that come in and try to sell you all sorts of rubbish be it stolen or otherwise rather that refusing us entry to the bar with our little well behaved Westie dog! Won't be back. ( Want to buy some cheese or socks mate?)
anonymous - 20 Jul 2006 19:45 |
I just read in a book that this is the pub where Pete Best got sacked from the Beatles...worth a pint just for that, for Ringo's sake!
anonymous - 27 Apr 2006 00:55 |
Spoiled somewhat by being in the middle of the tourist district so you get people coming up to you trying to sell you stuff. Mind you, the Deuchars IPA was well kept.
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An oasis of proper beer and atmposphere.
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A proper pub! Original victorian decor. Good beer served to people who want to drink and talk not muck about eating or playing music. One of the last real pubs left in Liverpool. Fantastic place.
Den - 4 Nov 2004 11:51 |
Probably the best pub in Liverpool for dozens of reasons. Always friendly, but yesterday Alfie passed wind and cleared the place in under four seconds.
Stanley - 4 May 2004 15:06 |
excellent pub in a great drinking city traditional pub with good selection of draught beers. very cosy.
fat dog - 12 Apr 2004 12:47 |
The White Star was one of the Beatles favourite haunts. There are tasteful gold plaques in the lounge bearing each of their first names. Tourists can sit under them and take a photo. The lounge is classy with leather seating and oak wall panelling. It has remained consistant over the years and loyal to its history. It is one of the few remaining 'character' pubs that would rather be dead than trendy. One of its more original features is the daily newspapers that are available for customers to read. The only downside is it can become quite smoky, especially in the bar. Another original feature was the piano, which I think (and hope) is stil there. People used to have a tinkle...
Sue - 14 Jan 2004 14:04 |
A real Gem. A traditional community pub right in the centre of a city.
Keith Smith - 2 Oct 2003 14:41 |
Get in the backroom if you can!
Matt Le Ross - 6 Aug 2003 16:15 |
Quality alehouse.
Richie - 27 Jun 2003 11:58 |
Traditional old pub with real ale and a local feel to it. situated in the famous cavern quarter of Liverpool city centre. visit www.thewhitestar.co.uk for further information on contacting the manager Alfie Buxton (on holiday until Sept 30th)
anonymous - 21 Sep 2002 17:27 |
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