Beer, burgers and British staples: The best pub food in Liverpool

Yeah Liverpool has some of the best pubs around, but do you know about the quality food pub scene in Liverpool? If you’re looking for a home-made burger, want to go fancy with some oysters or in need a heavy Sunday roast, then here’s some of the best pub food in Liverpool. From British staples to small experimental plates, we've looked around for the best pub food in the city. Make sure to try the out famous classic scouse too!

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery

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When: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am-11 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 9 am-12 am

Where: 7 Tower Gardens, L3 1LG

First up is the classic Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery, a local favourite and highly recommended for its home-cooked delicious pub food. Serving up classics like Sunday roasts, fish and chips, pies, steak with chunky chips and obviously a cosy portion of scouse, no one’s complaining about their food. They also have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options for their burgers, pies and classic scouses. Light bites include their beef brisket chips, cauliflower bites, halloumi fries, nachos and much more.

The Blackburne Arms Gastro Pub

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When: Monday to Saturday, 10 am-11:30 pm and Sunday, 12 pm-9 pm.

Where: 24 Catherine Street, L8 7NL

If you’re looking for a breakfast to sort out a heavy hangover, then The Blackburne Arms’ well-loved breakfast menu has got you covered, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Along with a generous classic English breakfast, you can build your own butty, or if you’re feeling fancy, they serve heirloom tomatoes with poached eggs or smoked salmon with asparagus and eggs. For lunch, they have the pub classics that everyone loves, but you can also get adventurous with their steak on udon noodles, lamb kofte and more. 

The Railway

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When: Monday to Friday, 12 pm-11 pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10 am-11 pm

Where: 18 Tithebarn Street, L2 2DT

If you’re a fan of the hearty and classic, then this is the best pub food for you. The Railway celebrates classic British pub grub, with popular dishes being beer-battered fish and chips, steak and ale pie and a variety of homemade burgers. Their Sunday roast is well loved and generous, complete with traditional roast beef, homemade gravy and crispy roast potatoes. They also do popular loaded kebabs, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

The Ship & Mitre

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 When: Every day from 11 am-11 pm

Where: 133 Dale Street, L2 2JH

The One Pan Band is an award-winning kitchen that serves food at The Ship & Mitre, claiming to serve the best bowl of scouse in Liverpool! Some of the best pub food in Liverpool, they change up their menu weekly, keeping it interesting and fresh, but always delicious and classic. With their truffle fries being a favourite, their menu also includes options like beef scouse, Korean mac & cheese, pesto pork chops, lentil curry, battered fish and chips, and much more.

Schiller’s Hall

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When: Monday to Friday, 12 pm - 12 am, Saturday 9 am- 1 am and Sunday 9 am- 11 pm

Where: 16 Hanover Street, L1 4AA

If you’re looking for something a little different rather than the classic Liverpool food pub scene, Schiller’s Hall is a go-to spot. A European-style beer hall, they serve cosy comfort dishes as well as small plates. Pair a continental beer with small plates like torpedo prawns, crispy pork belly, Turkish bread with hummus or go for a classic sandwich. Along with their Sunday roasts, they do steak frites, chicken schnitzel, pasta alla vodka, fresh Caesar salad, along with a variety of sides.

The Dog & Collar Pub

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When: Monday to Sunday, 12pm-12am

Where: 60 Hope Street, L1 LBZ

Love a bit of seafood? The Dog & Collar Pub has an extensive menu, serving fresh meat from the grill, hearty mains, sides and classic desserts. Their food is highly praised as some of the best pub food in Liverpool, offering dishes like grilled tiger prawns, oysters, beef tartar, sirloin steak, and many more. Don’t worry, they make good old-fashioned pub food too, so there’s something for everyone.

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