The Lion Tavern in Liverpool

Saturday 12th October 2024 This Liverpool pub has to be one of the most unspoilt victoriana pubs in Liverpool. The windows, the bar and jug, and bottle hatch superb. The staff superb the locals a pleasure to be amongst and 5 good hand pumped ales on When in Liverpool drinking real ale find this gen odmf a pub out

The Guinness was served in a non-guinness glass and was very thin and watery. Only 2 other people in, so atmosphere was non-existant. Nice original decor inside, but I don't think I'll bother visiting again.

A bustling pub with good service. There’s a great selection of craft beers on offer and the decor inside is traditional, with original features and wood panelling.

Great range of ales, great staff. Very good Guinness.

I think I first went for a pint here in the early seventies. That's over 50 years ago, and in all that time it's not changed one iota. I'm glad it's not changed, you need to preserve some pubs so you can remember what pubs used to be like in the good old days. I assume most of the regulars wouldn't like it to change either. One thing that always reminds me of this pub is the pork pies, they've been selling them for many years now. There's not many pubs where you can still get a nice pie and a pint. They've always got a good selection of Real ales on offer.

Great Traditional Pub, located 2 mins from Moorfields Train Station 👍 The inside is beautiful, very ornate and in fantastic condition, which makes for a really comfortable place to drink 👍 It has a decent selection of Beers that are reasonably priced, Service is good (I didn't try the food, so can't comment) One of the best things (at least for me 😉) is that they have a Jukebox 😲 and even better, it's on free-play 😎 Such a great Bar to visit 👍

Before starting a week's holiday in Torreblanca ( Costa Del Sol ) my twin brother and I decided to jump the train down from Kirkby to Liverpool City Centre and visit some of the great pubs our city is justifiably famous for, one of the first pubs we visited was The Lion Tavern Pub, been here many times over the years, always had a good time and so it proved on our latest visit. I love the look of this Victorian era pub, interior is superb, very traditional, multi roomed, a very eye catching island style serving bar, pubby decor and furnishings, a cool looking faux skylight, big screens to enjoy the sport and plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub, its a great pub to unwind in. We were here on a Thursday early afternoon, we ordered a cider each, these were served in excellent condition being iced cold and sparkling, we chilled out and planned out the day ahead while sipping our ciders. Cider served in here was spot on, dry,effervescent, very refreshing, bursting with taste, very easy to drink, its hardly a surprise that this pub is so popular with beers and ciders of this quality. We both really enjoyed our ciders in here before we moved on and as on every other visit to here we had a great time . The Lion Tavern Pub is easy to locate along Tithebarn Street facing Moorfields Railway Station. Opening hours are; Monday to Sunday, open from midday. A wonderful pub ,one I highly recommend you seek out if you're in the area.

Disinterested barman. Drunk Irishman only other patron in the lounge bar. Ale was good.

Lovely iconic old pub. Sorry but nearly 12 for a Guinness and pint of cider, no atmosphere and having my songs deleted off the (albeit) free jukebox and manky toilets doesn't make it worth paying over the odds for.

Called in at this great little pub for a quiet lunchtime pint. The Liverpool Brewing Company Bier Head bitter was 5* and so was the pub. The interior is fabulous and unspoilt. The only downside was the incredibly scratchy and unnecessary music from the juke box. Sounded like it needs an urgent service.

Decent selection of real ale. Grumpy barman.

Not been in for a few years and delighted to say its not changed 1 bit! Gorgeous place with all original fixtures and fittings - still have the match stick strikers in front of the bar!! Beautiful decor with various places to sit, drink and relax. Next time I shall be having 1 of their famous pies or pastie🥟

Traditional pub with beautiful original features. A great selection of real ales.

Awesome little pub, great service, great beers, great dukebox. No televisions, you'll have to actually have to interact with folk. Always the way forward . 🥰🍺🍻

Nice, old-fashioned pub. Excellent range of ales, including some new ones we hadn't tried from the Liverpool Brewing Company. Pity they hadn't lit the fire in there as we would've stayed longer-it was just a bit too cold.

Our first trip into Liverpool City Centre of the new year saw my twin brother and I visit some of our favourite pubs, one of the first pubs we visited was The Lion Tavern, one of Liverpool's finest real ale pubs. I love the look of this great Victorian era pub,interior is as traditional as it gets, multi roomed, an eye catching island style serving bar, pubby decor and furnishings, great tiled features, a cool looking faux skylight, big screens to enjoy the sport and plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub, its just a really good pub to unwind in. We were here on a Saturday early afternoon, pub was just starting to get busy,a quick study of their real ale's and we both opted to have a pale ale each from Peerless Brewery, these were served in excellent condition, we just kicked back and planned out the day ahead while sipping our pale ale's. My pale ale was outstanding, a golden,well balanced pale ale, hints of toffee and a delicious aroma and aftertaste with a slight bitter finish to it we both enjoy, hoppy but not overhopped, just a classic British pale ale served in a classic British back street boozer, hardly a surprise that this pub is so popular with real ale's served in this good a condition. We both 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 The Lion Tavern we had a great time. The Lion Tavern is easy to locate along the busy Moorfields ( Tithebarn Street ). Opening hours are; Monday to Sunday, open from midday. Well worth checking out if you're in the area.

The Lion Tavern is a fantastic cask ale pub on Moorfields.Established in 1865'this is an historic pub that could be older as there is evidence there was a pub located here as early as 1842. This superb pub is grade-II listed and looks stunning with a multi-roomed interior which has superb fixtures and features and many original decor and furnishings.With superb tiling and etched glass feature's and many more interesting items throughout its whole interior far to many to list on this review. We visited here early in the afternoon on a very wet day and we were one of the first in here.On our visit we had cask beer's which were superb and well priced. This is a superb pub in a brilliant area that is well worth visiting and very easy to get to from Moorfields train station its only a very short walk.(This is my 5th review of the Lion Tavern). Opening Hours. Monday-Saturday-12.00-23.00. Sunday-12.00-22.00. Public Transport. Train Station. Moorfields Train Station.

Nice little traditional pub in the centre of town. It's always a good place to stop by for a pint, especially if you're getting the train from Moorfields. Not a great selection of beer but it's cheap as chips. Decent selection of spirits, also cheap for what you get. Recommended.

Proper little nice pub real ale

Nice clean pub, but very limited choice of beer. Two pints for £10, both drinks weak and instantly forgettable. No wonder drinkers are staying at home.

Lovely atmospheric, city centre pub

Old fashioned pub and great beers.

Always friendly and a selection of good spirits and ales on offer. Local beers on offer as well as big names, the pork pies are also a delight.

Unusual spirits and liquors. Great jukebox and the young barmen on Monday good.

One of the old favourites in town.

Doing a pub crawl through Liverpool this pub was the only one where we didn’t have a friendly welcome. Lovely looking historic pub, but it was full of miserable old men who were only outdone in their miserableness by the bar man. Avoid

Old Liverpool pub ,bit a bit dark and dowdy

Lovely pint of ale nice staff and nice customers

An original boozer. Plenty of well kept real ale. One for those who appreciate good beer

Like this place. No frills. Old.fashioned.but comfy. Friendly staff and punters

Fantastic beer amazing old pub don't get character in a pub like this anymore. Try the gunpowder beer

One of Liverpool’s best pubs. Great range of ales and excellent pies.

The Jam on the jukebox...... should get 10*

Nice pub, friendly staff, good selection of draught beers.

Very nice pub, friendly barman. Lovely decor.

Great pint of Citra. Had a good chat with the barman about beer and whisky. Fabulous interior decor.

Last time I tried to visit here it was too crowded and I knew I had to return to see why it’s so popular. Fantastic city centre pub that has kept the real pub feeling alive with a great selection of cask ales and lots of original woodwork and ornate glass. Sat in a very comfortable back room with a nice music mix playing and enjoyed the ambience over a couple of real beers . Definitely on my city centre list now and looking forward to the next visit.

An essential part of the local environment. Good choice of beers a Nd a good place to meet friends.

Fantastic original tiled street corner pub with lots of unique features. A must see interior + a good selection of beers.

This is a good old fashioned real-ale pub. A great place to meet up with friends. Service and atmosphere are good, only marked them down on food as they only have a very limited range....

Always great when I call in here.

This pub is a must great range of wickets 🤣👍

Great proper old fashion pub selling great well kept real ale. There is also an extensive collection of whiskies available.

Brilliant oldie worldie pub with great choice of guest beers. Staff are excellent too

Enjoyed the evening in the Lion..but the place could do with a clean up. Toilets were a disgrace and glasses dirty

Love this pub Great beer and atmosphere

One of the best pubs in Liverpool without a doubt. Visited here 5 May 23 and still a great pub

This is an easy one. Just don't go. 3 staff on , 1 knew what they were doing, others so rude and clearly don't know how to deal with customers and carry out their duties. Sad really as the barmaid was very good but she had told us she was only back to help out.

Mega authentischer und gemütlicher Pub. Dazu nette Bedienung und leckere Pints. Bis bald. Cheers!

Authentischer Pub in Liverpool. Wir waren nun schon zweimal dort und kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

A wonderful pub , great service... love the Whisky menu 🥃 well worth the visit.

The best pub in Liverpool. Always a fabulous range of beer, history aplenty and a warm welcome

Wonderfully well preserved pub serving real ales. Apparently the 2022 regional winner in the best pubs awards by CAMRA. Would come back every day if I could.

4 pup run 2/4 very cool real pup. 5 Stars very cosy.

£5.20 for a pint of Heineken served by the most miserable barman I've ever come across in Liverpool City Centre!! ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

Its ok , not many draught beers , plenty of cider . Sold out of pies !!!! And not a worry about it ! Clean and tidy .

Great real pub. Brilliant staff and atmosphere

Beautiful pub with a lovely interior.

A great well preserved traditional pub serving a great choice of beers. A pub for locals to go for a chat, as well as anyone passing by. Friendly staff. Best pub in Liverpool.

One of the best real ale pubs in Liverpool, the jukebox is free and full of the best music in history....Dave Hardman is a legend

Last night's visit will probably be my last to The Lion. I've been visiting The Lion for many years albeit maybe only 4 or 5 times per year, but I'm afraid in my opinion, the decent array of real ales alone does not make a pub. It's not really my pub of choice, but once again last night it was selected by the friends I was with and I doubt they will return either. The Men's toilets are an absolute disgrace, and the curmudgeonly Manager sets anything but a welcoming tone. After a visit to the disgustingly smelly loo, there was no soap, a tap with the pressure of a fire hose and a hand drier that wouldn't work at all no matter how good your Tommy Cooper impression was, I mentioned it to the Manager, who was working an optic and he simply snarled about serving drinks. Sadly, this is not an isolated experience of his miserable attitude and, although he may think it endearing to the pub's ambience in a perverse way, he is very much mistaken, he just comes across as rude. Lord knows how the bar staff put up with his moods, as the young lady who served us was very pleasant to be fair. I think I'll stick with The Railway next door in future, which is infinitely better in every way.

Great little place, a little gem of a pub, had many a good night in there back in the day

Used to drink in here years ago, glad to see it's not changed

Traditional old place. Nice pint in here.

Great traditional Liverpool pub. Great ales, great atmosphere, lovely decor. Pity its run by a Red, but you can't have everything!! 🤣🤣🤣

Cracking traditional style pub with separate bar. Good choice of well kept real ales

Pleasant surroundings with good beer

A stalwart of the Liverpool boozer scene! Great selection of well kept real ales, fabulous interior & amazing free juke box! Oh, the pork pies! Amazing pork pies!

Quick, friendly visit. Great pub with well kept ales and great whisky choices, Irish & Scotch ask the manager for recomendations.👍

Fantastic authentic city pub with a long proud history, great atmosphere and excellent beer! A reminder of times gone by with a great feeling of community, warm and friendly.

Multi-roomed heritage interior, plenty of real ales, a must visit if you're in this part of Liverpool.

Beautiful building with great beers!

Probably the best pub in Liverpool, great cask ales, always a good atmosphere

Great ales, friendly pub and fantastic decor.

Nice pub, good atmosphere and a decent range of beers

Nice traditional pub,dark woods central bar separating bar from lounge Pretty busy,so mid week best if you want a seat Yes I recommend

The pork pies alone make this pub worth a visit! Proper traditional city centre pub with great selection of ales. (Oh, and did I mention the pies!?) 👍

absolutely wonderful, very friendly and family, beautiful bar and ceiling

Lovely pub,and the staff alway's nice.

It's a lovely old pub with a decent ale selection

Just love this pub. It's a real old oub with so much atmosphere. Beautiful bar and lovely glass domed ceiling.. It is reallly worth a visit. You won't be disappointed.

Good little pub in town. Dog friendly is always a bonus

Great relaxing atmosphere when we visited definitely be returning in the near future

Nice old pub. The wooden bar (pre ww1) is impressive as is the tiling throughout the pub. . Serves a wide range of real ales and ciders. Has a couple of snugs🍻

Listed grand ll. Named after a steam locomotive. Mosaic floor. Tiled walls. Etched + stained glass. Good selection of real ales.

It lick going back in history just think who may have sat it there seat having a beverage or 3 😁 plus a fre jukebox amazing 👏

Excellent bees and great atmosphere

Nice traditional pub, with craft beers. Good selection of spirits. Two snugs.

Nice pub loved the decor friendly staff

Great pub. Excellent real ale and interesting interior

Lovely pub but expensive £5 for a pint of🍺

Proper pub!! Fantastic experience x

An excellent local with a range of real ales

Amazing put traditional and cute ... definitely worth a visit

The Lion Tavern is probably my favourite pub in the city. Its got everything you could ask for in a local. Great selections of beers and ales changed regularly. Knowledgeable and friendly staff who are happy to help with any enquiries. Fresh pork pies available along with a plethora of other bar snacks. Seating available in the two snugs or propped up around the bar itself. It's also got a free jukebox with a selection of classic hits. Can't recommend it enough.

Decent guest ales. Free jukebox for the win

Nice local pub. Serves moretti - always a good start.

Best real ale pub around, lovely friends day staff, great interior and atmosphere. Jamie, Rob and Dave are brilliant and I honestly couldn't have got through the last year without our lovely Jamie! 😘

Very quiet, super nice atmosphere. Good beer and good cider. Would recommend!

Great character pub, one of the few remaining gems left in the city centre. Great staff, good pies and range of good beers. Only blip for me toilet smells. Regardless worthy of a visit.