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The Philharmonic Pub

Hope Street, Liverpool, England
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Ranked #5 of 32 nightlife in Liverpool
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Popped into the pub to have a drink and check out the decor - which I would add was STUNNING, ended up staying for Sunday lunch in the restaurant upstairs. Service was great and portions very generous and very good value. My daughter's roast beef dinner at £4.50 was big enough for me to eat !!!!!! A lovely pub whether... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Only went in to check out the decor! As recommended by a friend... Really something else, like stepping back in time, with the wwd panels and art deco lamps. We decided to have bite to eat whilst we were there, about half 6 on a Saturday evening I thought we might be out of luck, but we were before the... More

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Pontypridd
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

The whole pub is full of character and characters! The tiles and woodwork are joy to see. If you only go to one pub in Liverpool this should be it. Lots of good real ales but we did not eat here.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Went today to the pub for some lunch, we waited in the bar while someone sorted our table, no one came to get us so we just went upstairs after we had waited for 40 minutes and there were loads of empty tables. We sat down ordered drinks, waited another 15 minutes, asked where our drinks were and were told... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

I took my friend from NZ for a couple of pints at the Phil and it is fair to say he was gob smacked as soon as he went through the door.There is nothing comparable in NZ and he looked around for fifteen minutes before we ordered a pint as he was fascinated by the architecture and teh wood panelling.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

From the outside this pub is WOW and it just simply gets better inside. The decor will blow you away but its welcoming and warm and the staff are fantastic. A great wine selection too!

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See 5 more reviews by Lisa W for Liverpool
Liverpool, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

If you fancy a drink in a pub with character you cannot beat the Phil...it's got it all, fabulous architecture and decor, historical significance and the wonderful atmosphere and hustle and bustle of a popular pub. Great place to people watch and ideal for a group to meet and start (or finish) a night out in Liverpool.

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Scarborough, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

The interior of this pub is beautiful and as far as I know is the original interior. Polished wood, stained glass, shiny metalwork, leather seats, very clean, and divided into rooms rather than all opened up like many renovated pubs. There is a lovely comfortable atmosphere. We had a snack lunch which was served quickly and good value. This is... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

each time i visit the Philharmonic Pub, there is a horrible smell. also management should have a word with the barmaid who slings empties into the bin every 5 mins making an unbelievably loud crashing/smashing noise, without a thought for customers trying to have a nice chat with their friends.

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Finally found the place we had previously only seen from the outside. Amazing interior! Blokes loved the beer. And yes the blokes toilets are a bit whiffy, but you have to have a look at them - ladies included, never seen anything like them - only Grade 1 listed toilets in the UK!!!!

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