Popped into The Alchemist while walking and exploring Liverpool and it did not disappoint. From…read morelight bites to a full menu, to non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, there was truly something for everyone. And wow, the drinks were quite the experience. The oyster aperitif shots came in a real oyster shell and were filled with mini popper boba balls. The color changing drinks were smoking and filled with nitrogen ice. The non-alcoholic drink even came with a lollipop and would be perfect for any age. The drinks were delicious and definitely drank way too quickly. The service and waitress could not have been more welcoming, fun, and hospitable. Definitely put the Alchemist on your list when traveling to the UK. With many locations, you can expect a fun drink and an even better experience all throughout the country.

We stopped in for drinks at The Alchemist in Cardiff. Absolutely beautiful, rooftop garden with…read moregreat views of the city. The bartender was very nice and super knowledgeable, and made a killer Old Fashioned.

Simply electrifying…read more.. Packed yet an amazing atmosphere, I think everyone in Liverpool is here lol, it's definitely the place to kick off the night!

Having to provide photo ID, that is scanned and saved on file, seems a bit OTT to buy a pint…read more I guess it stops under 18s getting in. It also stopped a wedding party getting in, 2 senior citizens and 2 lads who must have been 40. But they did let in a lady who was so so very drunk she needed help up the steps, was pole dancing on a pillar and generslly falling over. But she did have photo ID so it's clearly fine. Afterasll, Policy is Policy! The decor inside is fine. The outside courtyard area curiously reminds me of a village train station platform.

Update : We came,…read morethis is a few doors down from the original club. But restored exact as it was before right down to the graffiti, the stage , the bar and the bathroom. At a fiver each entrance , we even heard a good singer playing Beatles in the right , original, way. A pleasure to be with others singing along. As real as it gets!!

Cool spot where beatles played apparently…read more They do charge cover charge even during day. And I believe the beers are a little pricier than local pubs. But it's worthwhile imo even if you are not a Beatles fan (I personally don't like them at all after having to listen to my parents over play them, but still enjoyed the experience). Venue is nice and there's quite a bit of seating. No ale on tap (they did have a pale ale from Liverpool which was decent).

Food was ok. The fries were very good, the scampi and fish were good. I've had a lot worse. Nice…read moreatmosphere

So, I was wandering back through Liverpool from the waterfront (namely because I wanted to check…read moreout the waterfront), and I wandered past this place. Well, the reason I went inside and ordered a beer was simply because I thought the name was pretty cool, until I realised that it was because there used to be a slaughterhouse in the area. Yeah, it isn't too bad a pub, but it didn't really jump out at me as some of them have. Yeah, it's nice, but there are no doubt much better ones in the area.

I've read the reviews, and yes, I was a tourist, so I did enjoy my visit to The Grapes. In fact, I…read morewent there several times during my vacation there this summer. The place is packed even on the Monday and Tuesday nights when I was there. Plenty of locals depsite what previous reviewers have called "a tourist" trap. In fact, I seemed to be the only tourist there. The bar hosts are friendly, happy people, and the patrons are ready and willing to tell you their life stories--especially if you meander into the smoking section out back. For women, it's the type of place where your best friend is the woman you met in the bathroom 5 minutes ago. For men, it's a place where you can relax and drink 3 or 16 pints (as "Tony", a local I had a chat with,) does five nights a week. Of all the bars on Mathew Street, I thought this one was the best.

According to legend, The Grapes is the pub The Beatles used to go to relax and drink a couple of…read morepints between sets at the nearby Cavern Club. There's memorabilia of the band dotted around including a photo strategically placed above the spot they used to sit. Whilst it remains s a cheap and cheerful pub run by friendly staff, the only people likely to frequent The Grapes these days are nostalgic locals and tourists. Both the decor and layout have changed since the Merseybeat days and the whole place could do with a bit of TLC and elbow grease. If you're drinking spirits, there's vodka, whisky and so on but the beer section is disappointing compared to other pubs in the city. Ironically, the worst thing about The Grapes these days is the entertainment. It might have housed the hippest Liverpool band back in the day but it now runs deafening karoake sessions early evenings followed by average singer-songwriters and bands.

The nineties are old school now? Hang on, weren't they just.....um....oh holy Christ on a stick!…read more1995 was fifteen years ago! Where in blue blazes did that time go? My memory completely blacked out this place and it wasn't until I checked out their Facebook profile that the memories came rushing back like gullet phlegm. Although it's more of a nineties club than the other place across the road, the Old Skool 90s Bar's soundtrack will never really appeal to my sensitive musical palate. Classic dance anthems from your yoof do indeed crop up, but since they're little more than classic dance anthems, I won't be booking my wedding here. Better to just revisit your own 90s memories than come here.

Still coming to terms with the fact that people treat the nineties as 'old school' now. Ok, 1990…read morewas twenty years ago, but dammit stop making me feel old! Old Skool is a slightly better alternative to the 90s bar over the road, if only because the spaces are smaller and encourage a bit more impromptu dancing and chatting. Last time I was here it was a bit of a desperate move as me and my mate were trying to ditch the double dates we had, so ducked into this place. We actually had a fairly decent time here, but then we stayed for less than an hour. It's a nice trip down memory lane and there's some really good club anthems that gets everyone going, but I still can't get to grips with a 90s bar. It's just weird!

Never mind that the faded old sign hanging above the door says The Rising Sun, that's just part of…read morethe ragged charm of Shenanigan's Irish Bar. It's a small, ramshackle kind of place but with a statue of the Virgin Mary hanging over you at the bar, you'll feel in blessed hands getting hammered here. I'm not sure what it is about Irish bars that feel the need to display the collection of odds-n-sods that have been gathered over the years but this place also has plenty of them filling the spaces on the walls. The strange addition of a display case in the corner filled with china plates and jugs next to an old fashioned stove only adds to the sensation that the bar was converted from Ma O'reilly's home. However there is not just a strong Oirish contingent who come here as I have often noticed a good Polish representation here which adds to the lively mix of nations who like a drink! Situated near plenty of Liverpool's clubs this place makes for an unconventional start to a good night out.

Irish pubs have got the right idea. Obviously, by that I'm not referring to those godawful boozy…read moregulags that plague any city centre (I'm presently thinking of the Irish American Bar by the way). No, they can all burn in heck for all I care. Sorry about the language. I am of course talking of places like Shenanigans. This is a delightfully shabby pub cluttered with all manner of bric-a-brac that (like the Oxford and Pig & Whistle) stands all alone in an area of wasteground. "Yeah sure, knock the whole street down. See if I care. Just don't touch the pub!" It's a massive shame that 'Irish pub' can often be interpreted as a byword for 'painfully fake and tacky' but if they were all as inherently groovy as Shenanigans, the world would be a better place.

We went across the way to the Cavern Pub after the Cavern Club got a little too packed. The Cavern…read morePub is the sister venue to the legendary Cavern Club and showcases smaller, lesser known bands. The night we went we saw a band whose lead guitarist had only one hand. They were surprisingly good. The drinks were just as cheap and it was less crowded in this smaller venue. No cover was charged although I did get a double take from the bouncer as he checked my ID. The legal drinking age in the UK is 18, and I'm well over that I assure you, but he actually did a double take and exclaimed, "No Way!" "Way!", I replied and walked myself inside out of the cold. Definitely a great place to watch live music up close and get your drink on. It was walking distance to Liverpool One and our hotel so we didn't even have to cab it home. If the Cavern Club across the way is full, check out the sister venue which has a more mellow vibe.

I guess because I'm not as familiar with this place as I thought I was, I ended up walking into the…read morewrong pub. You see, I wanted to go and have a beer at the Cavern Club, and discovered that I had ended up walking into the Cavern Pub, which is the sister pub, but not quite the same one (though I believe that the original one is no longer there). Still, this place isn't bad, and you don't have to pay to go inside, which is cool. They also have regular bands, though these bands pretty much play Beatles covers. Oh, and you aren't out of place if you happen to be wearing a Beatles t-shirt (as I happened to be doing at the time).

We visited while on a weekend away with friends for a drink and some snacks and really enjoyed…read moreourselves. The rugby was on and was showing on the big screen and TVs downstairs which looked like a great atmosphere. We went and sat upstairs as we were getting food but they still have pleanty of tvs to keep a wee eye on the game. The sound is turned off though which made nice atmosphere for those not interested in sports. Not sure if they made it gassier but we had pints of strongbow dark fruits which were the best I've ever ordered! Deliciously refreshing. We enjoyed saw the breakfast on the menus so we popped back in the next day and got some. I had the full breakfast with all the usual stuff, was delicious and decent priced. My wife got a breakfast muffin which looked incredible, she was a little hungover so didn't get to finish it all but assured me she would've! All in all a great pub in a great city!

Great spot for an inexpensive meal . Right on Mathew's street in the Heart of Liverpool ,…read more l

Love this classic style pub. Seated and ordered at the bar. Food came out pretty quickly. Prices…read morewere very reasonable. It was so good! Would definitely come back!

This is exactly what we were looking for. It was recommended by our hotel, and was only a short…read morewalk away. The food was great English comfort food, the beer was perfect, and the prices were good. It was busy, but not too busy. There was music playing over the radio, but it wasn't too loud to talk. It looked like many of the guests were locals. It was a great English pub experience for travellers.