Motel Bar in Liverpool

Pub and bar hopping around this part of the city my twin brother and I decided to drop Motel Bar,been here before, always had a good time and so it proved on our latest visit. A great looking bar,interior is superb, eclectic decor and furnishings, neon lit features, a cool looking serving bar dominates the main room, big screens to enjoy the sport and plenty of seating options spread throughout this bar, its a great bar to chill out in. We ordered a pale ale each, these were served in excellent condition, we chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular bar. My pale ale was really good, a well balanced, well crafted pale ale, hints of toffee and a delicious aroma and aftertaste with a smooth finish,its hardly surprising that this bar is so popular with beers served in this good a condition. We really enjoyed our pale ale's in here before we moved on and although our visit was only fleeting as on every other visit to Motel Bar we had a great time. Motel Bar is easy to locate along Fleet Street. Opening hours are; Monday to Sunday, open from 1pm. Well worth checking out if you're in the area.

Great place to be, made to feel very safe by the lovely door lads, mick, ian and the tall fair haired fella (amazing attitude) will definitely be visiting again xx

Great little bar, good music, great atmosphere.

Full of bizarre people but was sound enough

Was in last night and the bartenders Darian and Chloe were absolutely lovely and made my experience a lot better, will definitely be going back!

Used to like it here and was a regular bringing in a LARGW group of students weekly , male bar tender was extremely aggressive and rude. Will not be returning. Suggest you teach ur staff some manners.

Went here in April of 23. Had a great time! Did karaoke and had a ton of fun. Just went back in February of 24 on a Thursday night. We were stopped at the door by two guys and told we couldn't come in because i was wearing black sweatpants and tennis shoes. While leaving, i looked and and saw that the place was empty. What a joke. I know they are trying to keep up with the other clubs in the area, but to turn money away on a Thursday night when you are empty is not the way to do it. This is especially true when you call yourself a "dive bar". Clearly, they should research that term. What a joke.

Can anyone let me know why the door policy of no access for lone males has been implemented please? I arrived last night around midnight but was refused entry after being asked “Who are you with” Door security where polite enough but said the owners didn’t want single males at the venue. Seems discriminatory and perhaps you can start a membership system for people like myself who just want to sing 🎤 🎵

We came for my birthday on 5th /6th December and had a lovely evening as per usual. There was one aggressive man there who was man handling a woman inside, and Mike (the best bouncer) jumped in to protect her. He was ensuring all night to protect all females and make everyone feel safe! Even with the creepy guys in motel, Mike made me and my friends and this other girl feel safe. Thank you Mike!!

Brilliant place for a drink a proper dive bar

bouncer Michael was homophobic wouldn’t let me and my girlfriend in 30 seconds after we’d left to stand outside and we were physically shoved down the stairs, he laughed in our faces even the other bouncer agreed we were not intoxicated to a too far extent and didn’t see why we weren’t allowed in others after that it was because of his homophobic opinion

looovley place for a good night out! Chloe and Theo were great bartenders, absolutely made my night, should definitely go here! x

Super cool atmosphere, seems like lots of people in their 20s go here. Drinks were very expensive. £9 for a double vodka lemonade.

There so raciest , we give him or id’s and the bodyguard refused to let us in because we’re from different culture and religion!! Don’t go there guys save ur time and money

Me encantó. El ambiente de gente joven de liverpool. Son muy cariñosos.

Excellent bar, the live karaoke is totally unique and the band is fantastic. Drinks are more expensive than other places on sleet street/seel Street. So bear that in mind if you're looking for a cheap night out. Side note: the DJ last night (15/09/2023) was brilliant!

They claim to be a dive bar but have random, non-advertised rules like “no single males” allowed and they also have an automated response to messages, neither of which align with common dive bar believes. Just another corporate establishment posing as one of the good bars.

Just the most incredible night! Happened upon this place on Sunday night after finishing group karaoke and wanted to carry on. Oh my god! Amazing, none of us can speak after coming out

Always a good time, great music with the live band karaoke.

Such a good place fantastic music and atmosphere

Interesting pub. We found it on a list of best secret pubs in Liverpool and it was very interesting. We arrived on a karaoke night and found it to be very hopping. The karaoke was been backed up by a live band which made it very cool.

Such a good night here. Live band were really good and accommodating song choices not on the set list. Lovely crowd and atmosphere.

Ok for a drink, little quiet in the day.

Nice vibe but it was rly loud and we couldn't hear each other speaking so we had to leave, maybe it's just like that on a Saturday

Good decor, decent drinks and music. The only downer is the person behind the bar who thinks they're owed a tip for doing their job and will call you a Tory if you don't tip.

One of the best bars in liverpool. great environment and perfect staff and nice bouncers.

Great music, had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend.

Having a sign saying tories don’t tip is the most tory thing a bar can do, we’re not American, pay your bar staff properly. You must make enough money because the prices of drinks are obscene, London prices in Liverpool, but we’re tories for not paying EXTRA 😂not a clue how this bar is still open

Absolute disgrace, Was out last night in liverpool over from ireland with a friend and we visited many bars throughout the 3 days not once had we any problem till we came across motel went to walk in (bouncer)big tall bald lad asked where we are coming from then when i spoke he said only english people allowed, I taught all that type of nonsense was a thing of the past, I still can't believe there's still people like that about and especially in his position...

TERRIBLE customer service! The girl behind the girl treated us as if it was a chore to get us a drink and spoke to us like something on the bottom of her shoe, constantly rolling her eyes when we were speaking and talking about us with her other person behind the bar. Wouldn’t mind if we came in very drunk but it was our first Bar of the night! Definitely made it a horrible experience, will not be returning.

Had a great night here despite a man next to me at the bar grumbling in gammon about the light up board. Atmosphere and staff made up for it

Great atmosphere, however staff is not very interested in serving customers. Drinks are okay, again it could be better with service with smile.

Great atmosphere like that you can do Karaoke with live was great

Nice bar with good service and good music

Got absolutely fleeced here last night, this is not a review of the bar as only popped in for about ten minutes with a colleague, i can't drink due to suffering from stroke so while my colleague had a drink i thought I'd grab a quick can of fanta which they charged me £3.50 for, not even a pint this was a simple can of fanta! No doubt you will be buying these in bulk being a bar of course so the mark up must be immense, i honestly don't see how you can justify charging me £3.50 for a can of fanta? £1 to £1.50 max would be more than fair for us to pay, I'd appreciate you returning me some of the profit and I'm not even joking. Let me know please.

One of the best karaoke Sundays I have ever had. Highly recommend.

Fab quirky bar good vibes great variety of music played!

Probably the best bar to watch any game in the city. Lots of screens, lots of drinks and great music, what more is needed?

Super cool music. Great DJ. Good drinks.

Third time lucky getting in here as first two visits very busy , too busy in fact . Good atmosphere and the karaoke 🎤 seems a good laugh, nice selection of beers but a bit pricey , two pints £11, we drank up and went to Teddys bar which we just love. Despite the prices I'd recommend Motel bar to anyone who wants a good laugh and a singalong to the karaoke.

Overcharged for 2 drinks after having the craic with the bar man. Opened 2 ginger beer and didn’t use 1 between 2 doubles. Rot in hell.

The music here is so varied one minute you're dancing to Abba and then seconds later its the Artic Monkeys. This is the sort of place you go for 1 drink and end up staying the whole night.

Crammed bar playing really boring music on a Saturday night. I went yesterday and the fire alarm went off and even the staff didn't know what to do. Also it seems that crammed bars seem to attract the creeps, avoid this place on a busy weekend if you can.

Thursday night is a blast, greatest bar person (lady) I've seen.....since I used to tend😉😉

Amazing bar, fair prices and fab music. We danced all night. A big thank you to Ellie for looking after me and the hens. ❤️

Love this place. Great music and atmosphere. Particularly enjoyed the ‘Velvet Underground’ cocktail.

eclectic music and crowd, fab cocktails and chilled vibe for a Saturday night 😊

Came here with mum and sister. I only drank water (as they didn't had the alcohol I liked there) but that didn't stop me from enjoying my visit. Staff were lovely and I enjoyed using the photo booth so will deffo visit again

Very busy at the weekend, a young crowd. Lovely and energetic. Good music.

Booked the place for a late party for a couple of hundred people. From the moment I met Ellie, the manager, I knew that we were going to be well looked after. 5 hours of constant work from three bar staff serving us and they were "on it" the whole time. The bouncers were great too. Charming whilst assertive. Toilet attendant also very charming. Great atmosphere and great drinks. I'm just pleased that Ellie hasn't yet taken up the job offer below. Ellie: When you're ready for a career with a slightly earlier knock off time, please come and work for us... if you can drag yourself away to Manchester that is.

I love this place, easily one of if not the only one bar that feels genuine and hasn't been bought by a chain. The individuality of this bar and its music will make you want to keep coming back for more and more!

Great vibe, young crowd with great music

Popped I with my wife and a lovely meal in the Thai restaurant next door. Plenty of screen up for the football and my pint and the barman were nice enough. Worth a go if your in the city.

Great small bar, fab music and atmosphere 🎶

Quirky,good atmosphere,music mixture,prices ok.Recommend for something different.

Bouncers sets the rules if they meet brown skins and same rules not applicable for whites such a racist place. Not suitable for foreigners and people of colour.

Came into your bar because my friends are regulars here. I’ve been here a couple of times before, it’s been good fun each time, karaoke, great atmosphere, cannot complain about anything. However, one member of staff I really need to highlight is Ellie, she really looked after me, each time! “Service with a smile” doesn’t cover it. Cannot praise this lady enough! Working in H&C industry, I understand how hard it can be, but she made sure I was served quickly, few jokes and this happened each time! She is brilliant and, sorry to put it on a review but I would love to poach her haha, however she looks like she enjoys her job which reflects in her service. Keep up the great work Ellie!

Went for karaoke on 2/12/2021, was a v busy night but was having a great time. Unfortunately one man took it upon himself to harass my friends (and a few other girls in the venue), we went straight to the bar and told the bartender (girl with red hair) who got the bouncers and the guy was kicked out straight away. 10/10 girl boss

Went for karaoke on 2/12/2021, was a v busy night but was having a great time. Unfortunately, one man took it upon himself to harass my friends (and a few other girls in the venue), we went straight to the bar and told the bartender (girl with red hair) who got the bouncers and the guy was kicked out straight away. 10/10 girl boss

Son went here 30/9 and thinks drink was spiked as didnt have much to drink and cant remember getting home, luckily his friend was there to look after him. He also had his phone robbed. Will be reporting to police!!!

Great music, buzzing on a Saturday night. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Generally a good atmosphere in here.

The drinks were tasty and the staff very friendly. Everything was clean and the music was fantastic.

Has a lovely vibe but stopped visiting when they were accused of continuously spiking customers drinks.

Great drive bar. Good music. Went for one drink and stayed for many.

We had such an amazing experience in here for my 21st. The bar staff are absolutely lovely and the place is so colourful not just with lights but people. I love it so much will return.

Great 'dive bar' aesthetic and good place to watch the footie on a later Sunday afternoon after eating on Bold Street. Warm welcome from James who'd been chasing his tail to open up after being let down, but still made time for a cheery chat whilst pouring our first beers. Having heard us explain that we were heading on to see Elbow that evening, he even programmed an Elbow playlist for half-time in the match to get us in the mood. Top man!

Only place in Liverpool I can go out for a night.

Myself and my friend stumbled across this bar last night during our one night stay in Liverpool. We had an amazing night singing along to some top tunes and I loved the fact that no one cared how good or poor the karaoke singers were, it was enjoyed by all! The only reason I hadn't given it a 5 * is due the bar staff putting in double measures without asking the customer first although they had asked throughout the evening until after 12.00am where I guess they assume people wouldn't notice due to being intoxicated although we were not.

Amazing atmosphere and super friendly staff!

Love it here..excellent music..

Very beautiful boys on the bar.

Great bar, great music, lovely door staff. A great place for a good night out.

Slow service, waited 45 mins after ordering for drinks

Absolute gem of a bar...fantastic atmosphere and staff ...we didn't want to leave ( in fact we didn't until 4am) definitely time better spent in here than queuing for the concert Square bars. Bar staff made decent cocktails 🍸 and the door staff were gents ( especially the little angry one 😁 his bark was far worse than his bite ha ha) Will definitely be making a trip back to this place very soon xx

Music is so loud on the weekends and it's great! they have the best playlists (70/80s & modern alt.). Bar staff always seem to be enjoying themselves - probs because they're normally in charge of the music. Karaoke on Thursday - normally pretty busy.

the best night to go is karaoke night

Just after the 1st coronavirus pandemic lockdown restrictions were lifted and pre tier three coronavirus pandemic restrictions that ultimately led to the 2nd lockdown my twin brother Stephen and I decided to drop into Motel Bar ,a cool dive bar I alway look forward to visiting. I love the look of this bar ,an industrial style decorative scheme, eclectic decor and furnishings, cool neon lights,superb wall art and plenty of seating options spread throughout this bar, a really good bar to unwind in. We were here on a Saturday late afternoon, greeted with a smile by a very pleasant member of the staff and after giving our details of name and phone number to assist with the governments track and trace system and then sanitising our hands we had a quick study of their beer range and we both opted to have Camden Brewery " helles " and these beers were served in excellent condition, we just kicked back, chilled out and planned out the day ahead while sipping our beers. My beer eas really good, a crisp,well balanced lager style beer bursting with taste, very easy to drink, a beer style both myself and my twin brother Stephen are particularly fond of, it was just so good being in such a lovely bar enjoying a quality brew. We both really enjoyed our beers in here before we moved on and as on every other visit to here we had a great time. Motel Bar is easy to locate along Fleet Street. Opening hours are; Monday to Thursday, Open from 3pm. Friday to Sunday, Open from 1pm. Until the 2nd lockdown is lifted on the 2nd of December all pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK are closed.

Motel is a fantastic dive bar on Fleet street that offer a superb range of drinks and is a great bar to go when visiting Liverpool city centre.Located in a lively area where there are many pubs and bars'Motel has a really lived in Interior with excellent lighting with many interesting fixtures and features and superb seating options and reminds me of the bars we visit in Berlin. We visited Motel early in the evening and it wasn't that busy as it had only just opened up'we gave our track and trace details with the new NHS covid app and were seated in the main bar area. When here we had a few half's of Camden Town brewery Helles ale a superb ale well served and priced for a bar of this quality.A great bar that offers a great drinks range in a lively area with a good atmosphere and a bar well worth visiting.Motel is a very easy bar to find from Central train station take a left onto Renelagh street to Hanover street and left down Fleet street.(This is my first review of Motel bar). Opening Hours. Monday-Thursday-15.00-22.00. Friday-Sunday-13.00-22.00. Hours Above Are Due To UK Covid 19 Restrictions. Nearest Train Station. Central train station. Nearest Bus Stop. College Lane.

Cool place, good music, friendly staff and shows football

Such a chilled cool vibe. The waitress was lovely

Brilliant place. Great atmosphere. Lovely staff. Would definitely recommend 👍🙂

Decent bar with well priced drinks

Favourite bar in Liverpool. Great drinks. Only place in the UK, let alone Liverpool, that I've managed to get a srrong serving of Finlandia vodka with grape Fanta. Ace service. Awesome music. Great crowd.

Rude bar staff. Sticky tables. Ridiculously priced drinks. Overall a bit of a disappointment. Certainly would never visit again.

I used to love Motel until they hired a known rapist and stopped going. But he has been fired, thank you Motel Bar for seeing sense! Now I can go back there and feel safe again.

The bar staff are extremely aggressive. Please avoid going here if you want to have a good night out

Chanced upon this place wandering from bar to bar, queued and was let in by very friendly door staff. Ordering app and table service really good, staff friendly and great cocktails! Would go back for sure.

He estado aquí muchas veces antes y siempre me encanta el bar, la música y el ambiente. Estoy bastante destrozado por mi visita de anoche, me senté en una mesa que los invitados habían ofrecido cuando se iban (tengo entendido que deberíamos haber esperado a que nos sentaran, pero me disculpo por eso). El chico que estaba trabajando en la puerta se acercó y nos dijo que el bar estaba cerrado y que saliéramos. . En otras palabras, echarnos en lugar de venir a tener una conversación cortés y decirnos que tenía un problema con que nos sentáramos. Fue verbalmente agresivo al hacer comentarios personales sobre las personas con las que estaba, como 'eres un idiota calvo', fue intimidante y su reacción no fue de ninguna manera apropiada para la situación. cuando nos paramos afuera, procedió a romper las latas que habíamos comprado en su bar de nuestras 4 manos.De ninguna manera fuimos agresivos, groseros o violentos y no nos elevamos a su nivel. Ni siquiera tuve la oportunidad de hablar o discutir la situación. 2 x miembros del personal estaban tratando de calmarlo y lo empujaron adentro antes de que la puerta se cerrara en nuestras narices.Entiendo que covid y una gran noche para lfc es un trabajo duro cuando el mundo es un poco extraño y sus niveles de estrés probablemente son altos, pero también soy un cliente que paga y que un miembro del personal me rompa una bebida de la mano en absoluto bueno. . Es violento.Realmente quiero volver y espero que pueda evitar que esto le suceda a otros en el futuro. Liverpools se enorgullece de ser un lugar amigable, ¡no estaría escribiendo esto ahora si este tipo hubiera sido amable y educado!

Great atmosphere relatively expensive

Friendly bouncers and staff. Felt really safe and was able to have an amazing time, great music and beer

Decent atmosphere and decent music. Happy days.

One of the best bars in liverpool, always brings in a good crowd, great live music and brilliant staff. Definitely Recommended.

Dive Bar Karaoke on A Thursday is a great night out

Door staff were really welcoming and amazing. Felt so safe with them on. 100% will go again thanks to them

I loved the Motel Bar. Well, they played Bowie for starters, and the crowd was up for a bloody good time, all the time. Beers aren't so cheap, but what the hell - it was free entry  and there's plenty of entertainment going on inside.

Great vibes, really good bands for the live karaoke, I enjoyed my night and had fun

What night is karaoke night please?

Nice place. They play good music. Karaoke night is also fun.

Best bar in liverpool. Absolute belter of a gaff. Great atmos, great drinks