The Philharmonic, Liverpool - pub details

Philharmonic
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Address: 36 Hope St, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BX [map] [gmap]

Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 6273)

Nearest train stations Liverpool Central (0.4 miles), Lime Street Liverpool (0.5 miles), Moorfields (0.9 miles)

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> Current user rating: 6.7/10 (rated by 70 users)
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This architectural gem suffers slightly from being part of the Nicholsons chain, with its standardised point-of-sale material, menus, etc. but that cannot take too much away from the imposing exterior and richly ornate interior. The service area is a reasonable size, but rather inconveniently placed with respect to the drinking areas and main corridor when the place is busy (meaning that getting served can be a bit of a challenge). However, with a pint in hand you could spend ages looking around and noticing all the different features (followed by the obligatory visit to view the gents toilets...). I counted eight handpumps (usual suspects plus seasonal ales from the M&B booklet such as RCH Pitchfork at £2.75), but there may have been others hidden round the other side of the bar. A 'must' for any pub lover visiting Liverpool.
rpadam - 20 Jun 2010 20:29
@ mattbeer. i go to many places in town that you get served quickly no matter how busy it is. the staff in here just seem like they cant be arsed and arent trained in the aspect of look up an see who comes to the bar rather than just serve the next person who is standing next to the person you just served.
Realalebum - 17 Jun 2010 22:16
@ realalebum - you went on a friday? Let me guess, late afternoon, early evening? No wonder it took "a lifetime to get served"!

Go during the week from lunchtime to late afternoon and you'll get served straightaway.

I've been impressed the last few times I've been here with the service, the beer, the prices and the surroundings.

Yes, it can get very very busy in here in the evening - especially Friday and Saturday - which is when all the sheep come here!

Anyway - The Philharmonic is getting refurbished in September this year and will be closed for 10 days.


mattbeer - 17 Jun 2010 03:43
was here last friday and took a lifetime to get served. pint was substandard. will probably return in a few months to see if things have changed but i feel the only thing that makes people go to this pub is the toilets and the name.
Realalebum - 11 Jun 2010 12:36
God bless my colleagues in the Fire Service as they worked very hard to stop the fire at The Korova (adjacent) from spreading into the Phil`. It would have been a monumental disaster had this building been damaged / destroyed.
Thankfully, all is well and the "new look" Philharmonic is a vast improvement on what used to be.
Scousefire - 2 Jun 2010 11:21

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