The Philharmonic Dining Rooms in Liverpool

Dinner booking was for 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We were completely ignored by wait staff and had to approach the bar to get anyone to notice we were waiting for service, so getting just our drinks and starter took almost an hour. Several tables who entered after us were served first. We nearly closed out our bill and walked out after our starter because no one arrived to pick up our empty plates or deliver our mains for another hour. By this point, we had approached the bar multiple times - wait staff were unhelpful and unbothered. The Nicholson's burger we ordered was inedible (tough and rubbery) and our chips were undercooked. No one arrived to ask how the food was, if we wanted another drink, or if we wanted to order desserts (which we might have, as we were celebrating a birthday). Awful service, wait staff completely unaware and inattentive. Unwelcoming environment with overpriced food and nonexistent service. Embarrassed to have taken my partner for their birthday dinner here. Never again.

If someone wanna know the meaning of atmosphere then come here n get it. Amazing atmosphere. What a Victorian style decor in dining hall n bar, just out class. Serving really nice cask beer n ales. Their food is lovely to. Staff is really cool n attentive. Outdoor seating is class as well as indoor. Recommended for drinks n dine.

The Philharmonic Pub is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most beautiful pubs not just in Liverpool but in the United Kingdom, its a magnificent Grade I listed building and one of the finest real ale pubs in our city. The interior is superb, an ornate island style serving bar dominates the main room, its multi roomed, wonderfully furnished and decorated tastefully throughout, the two snug rooms called Brahms & Liszt are amazing, there's also plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub both inside and outside looking out onto the busy and bustling Hope Street. My twin brother and I were here on a Thursday evening, pub was busy with a great atmosphere, we had a study of their real ale's and in the end we both opted to have Adnams Brewery pale ale, these were served in pristine condition, we chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular pub. My pale ale was really good, a crisp, well balanced, well crafted pale ale, hints of toffee, hoppy, a delicious aroma and aftertaste with a smooth finish, just a classic British pale ale indeed, it was just so good being in such a lovely pub enjoying a quality brew and sat with my twin brother, best beer companion in the world. 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 Philharmonic Pub we had a great time. The Philharmonic Pub is easy to locate along Hope Street. Opening hours are; Monday to Sunday, open from 11am. Well worth checking out if you're in the area.

I went there on Sunday and I left after 25 min - I was ignored. But I came back next day as the place was beautiful and charmed me to that extent that I decided to give it a go again. Interior is extremly nice and chic and food was also tasty. I was served by really nice young lady (among others) who had her first day on the job - she did a splendid job . I would definitly come back one day but only making a reservation in advance

Popped in to the famous Philharmonic for a couple drinks- beautiful building! Definitely worth a visit whilst you’re in Liverpool. Reasonably priced and amazing atmosphere.

Amazing place, amazing decor, so much history. I cannot comment on the food as only had a drink

Beautifully preserved Victorian bar in a beautifully preserved Victorian building. Extremely comfortable and cosy.The gents are a sight to behold!!!

Fantastic restaurant Gorgeous food Top class service 👏 👌

The food was top quality, our best meal so far in England. Vegetables and salad were super fresh and perfectly dressed. Seafood fresh and lightly sauced. The dining room seemed understaffed and the waiters did great considering how busy they were

Felt very welcomed when seeing my name and reservation time on a chalk board sitting on our table for two. Loved the veggie pie. Two free pints courtesy of our Beatles tour was a real treat. Our server was very helpful and friendly.

Nice food and friendly staff. Was more of a pub vibe than restaurant. Very noisy.

Great atmosphere. A blast back to my student days 40 years ago

Beautiful pub,but having said that really has turned into a tourist place £5:70 for a pint bit much,bring your wallet if you want to drink

Beautifully preserved building containing a very busy bar with lots of small snug rooms.

Even if you visit only to do a lap around this beautiful pub, it’s worth it. Beautiful inside and out with many private rooms and a large dining room. Lovely old bar with plenty of draft options and several from the cask. I visited on a Sunday which might be why they had a sign saying food could not be ordered unless you had a reservation made the day prior or even earlier. Was looking forward to a Sunday Roast. Bummer.

Had the unfortunate experience of visiting this venue on a Sunday night after watching a show at The Phil across the road. We were finishing our drinks when the bar manager asked us to leave as he wanted to close up. Fine, as we did so and reached for our coats,the manager leaned in to my sister and aggressively shouted NOW! in her face. I responded by asking why he was being so rude when we were clearly putting our coats on. He said 'Report me if you don't like it!' He even shouted a name at us Marco or something like that. Well you have your wish and a no star review to boot We will never set foot in the place again, what a horrendous individual and shame on you employing somebody so misogynist and aggressive.

Food was delicious and staff were really friendly and helpful! We were a large party of 30 and they were very efficient bringing out food. Sitting upstairs with the bar open worked really well. Only suggestion was to turn off radiator as it was very warm! Thank you for a brilliant meal.

I was genuinely impressed by how good the service was from AJ, Emily and Ollie. They were polite, engaging and made us feel,special. They checked in on us a couple of times and we were able to get drinks and the bill without having to look out for someone’s attention to attract. We went on Aintree Races Day and the place was busy. The food and drinks orders were taken efficiently and the quality of food was really good. All this in a breathtakingly beautiful room (I watched other diners taking in their surroundings) Thank you AJ and team for giving us a special evening. 10/10 to you and your team!

Adequate. Staff could be more helpful and interested. If you have been on the bus tour don't expect to get the complimentary glass of sparkling English wine!

Lovely pub. Great selection of cask ales. The food, service and atmosphere in the dining area is lovely. Helpful and tentative staff

Absolutely stunning pub on the inside. Went on a busy Saturday but the service was speedy considering, and great selection of beers. My main gripe is that I was sat in proximity to the men's urinals. Yhe pungent ammonia was truly uncomfortable. Shame

This was a very disappointing visit. The table was sticky, the furniture torn and tatty, and cigarette smoke was wafting through the bar. The beer was not good, I sent my first pint back, and the second was barely drinkable. There are better places for a pint than this.

Only called in for a pint..the usual high quality .. very reliable for a decent pint.

This place is not only historical, it’s hysterical! Starting with the men’s bathroom. I cannot tell you how many women found their way to the men’s room! Probably beause the men’s room is pretty dang cool. The food was terrific and the lunch crowd on a weekday wasn’t bad at all. Very convenient as several major tourist sites are within blocks of the establishment. Beautiful, elegant but not Posh-ish at all! Affordable too!

Two years ago we had a drink here and thought what a wonderful building. We returned with some friends for an evening meal from our home town of Bristol to the wonderful city that is Liverpool. The atmosphere and history of the interior is unique and amazing, it’s like stepping back into the early part of 20th century. We all had the specialist pies that were SUPERB in meat content and taste. Followed up with the Crumble and custard very nice indeed. Excellent service and information regarding the history of the building from our waitress. Thanks to all the Bar staff and Waitresses who gave us a great evening.

I have always enjoyed going to the Philharmonic, both for the ambience and the quality of the food and drink. There’s very little room for improvement, because everything is so good already.

Great pub, the food was spot on an the service from the staff was really nice an the atmosphere was nice as well, i love this pub an i will be returning

Very friendly staff and great food. Dining room needs some TLC!

meh... this historic and prestigious place is definitely worth a look!! on the other hand, the reception really leaves something to be desired. 45 minutes without anyone being interested in my table is a long time! at the entrance I was told to sit in the room; the waiter who passed in front of me 20 times did not say a single word to me... not even to explain that we had to order at the bar. Well, so I visited the toilets, and fortunately found a good and inexpensive little restaurant on the way out. in short, too sure of its notoriety this establishment doesn't care much about its customers

Perhaps one of the most historic pubs in England, certainly the most historic in Liverpool. The choice of beers is wide and very selected. We didn't eat so I can't comment on the cuisine.

What a time capsule of Victorian grandeur! Truly high Victorian decor throughout and so well preserved. Among other things, famous for the James Corden/ Paul McCartney Late Night Show Car Karaoke surprise performance!

So much history in this pub hard not to enjoy. Food and beer good as well

I’ve never taken a photo inside a pub’s toilets before but I did here. Exceptionally decorated late Victorian pub, Grade 1 listed. Now a Nicholson’s pub so some decent real ale options alongside usual pub fare. Certainly well worth a visit if in area, it’s handily situated. The Art Nouveau style main entrance gate is great too, no photo as visited at night.

Pub absolument magnifique au centre de Liverpool. L'ambiance et le vécu de cet endroit m'ont beaucoup plu et leurs plats sont incroyables. Leur meat pie est l'un des meilleurs que j'aie jamais mangé. Je recommande sans hésiter !

I have never been to a dining room anything like the Philharmonic Dining Rooms. High ceilings, fabulous decoration, wooden panelling, leather Chesterfield sofas, great fireplaces, chandeliers. The place is fantastic. There were a couple of side rooms called Brahms and Listz! Apparently it's based on a gentlemans' club - not that I've ever been in one! But we were there to eat so what was the food like? We only managed one of their famous pies and a coffee. I had the steak and ale which was piping hot with plenty of gravy served separately. The only downside - the food was put onto a cold plate so the delicious mash wasn't very warm and there were only 4 pieces of carrot. Not too good if you're aiming for five a day. The coffee was very good and served with a little piece of flapjack. The young staff were all very pleasant and service was prompt.

Attention to detail on food amazing as was very nice as polished off 3 courses, service tiptop as very pleasant & attentive. Highly recommend and sure to visit again.

Great old building good beer and food excellent staff

Absolutely love this traditional pub. Food, staff & atmosphere great....☆☆☆☆☆

Fabulous place good beer. We didn't eat there but the food looked good. The staff were needing some people skills

Sorry to report. The Gents were needing a good clean . In fact they were stinking. Very disappointed. The public areas are worth a visit. The food was acceptable but no more than that. The beers were well kept .

We had dinner here last week when visiting Liverpool. Amazing pub and restaurant. I had the fish and chips and it was very, very good. Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was excellent and very friendly. Make a reservation for the dining room. The pub (downstairs) is stunning. Beautiful wood work and very cozy. Many selections of beer, mixed drinks and wine on the menu. We did not have any problem finding a spot to sit. A must visit when in Liverpool.

Fantastic place, no wonder it was John Lennon's favourite pub. Did not have food.

Ordered the lamb shepherds pie and it was cold in the middle. Returned it and got another cold in the middle pie. Third time it was served it was piping hot, I presume shoved into the microwave. Tasted ok but not impressed with service and being served cold shepherds pie (especially at the prices they charge in the Philharmonic pub). We won't be back here!

Food drink amd service is always fantastic

An unforgettable and immortal atmosphere👍

Ich habe mich durch die Bilder App leiten lassen und wurde nicht enttäuscht. Eine grandiose Einrichtung mit einem modernen Konzept welches ich nicht erwartet hätte. Tolles Ambiente, klasse Karte woher kommt der schlechte Ruf der englischen Küche? Davon war bei uns nichts zu Merken.

Superb interior that must be seen to be believed. Cask beer selection could be better.

Lovely pub with amazing architecture.

Incredible building with beautiful iconic interiors. Still functioning as a pub with a good selection of ales, friendly service and good food. An absolute gem in a huge selection of other iconic buildings in Liverpool.

Known for it's decor and the gents toilet, always worth a visit.

Love this pub it has the best atmosphere and the architecture is amazing.

What a lovely place to eat and have a drink 🍷. The service, atmosphere are brilliant with lovely decor.The service we had and conversation from Joey outstanding.well done Joey.👍

Jaw dropping Victorian decor and faultless bar food. I'm in love with the architecture here from the copper details, mahogany, stained glass (and rhyming slang Brahms and Liszt on the doors to the snugs). To me, going here for a pint or a meal is like admission to a museum. The food is very good. They offer pub favourites and some more upmarket choices; menu and booking are available online which we prefer. I had fish and chips and my partner had seabass and we both were very happy. Served hot and quickly and prices were reasonable. We were welcomed into the restaurant area warmly. On this occasion there was slight confusion with our reservation and I had to show the confirmation on my phone. It was rectified immediately. It was a perfect casual meal in superb surroundings with great service.

I was sent upstairs even though I requested downstairs as I have a disability

As a Liverpool resident I have visited this pub a few times. I love the warm and cosy atmosphere,and amazing architecture, the food is lovely too. It is also within walking distance of the White Hart pub across the road from it , which I also recommend.

What a fabulous, fabulous place with an incredible team working there. To be fair not everything about our evening was perfect but the way the issues were handled was above and beyond. A shout out first to Joey our server who identified the problem really before we did and took the initiative to resolve it before it became one. Absolutely first class. Secondly to Ashley (sp?) the manager who came over to check that Joey had handled it all well, she needn't have as Joey was excellent but the fact she did was appreciated. Top job. To top it all off the food was fantastic and well worth the wait (We did not have a dinner reservation and had to wait a little for our meal in the bar area). Of course the venue is amazing too and as bizarre as it sounds the period gentlemen's facilities are worth a visit in their own right, epic.

This place just oozes class. We enjoyed late night drinks and chat here, and I wished we'd visited earlier to soak it up better. Indulge your John Wick fantasies, or imagine the past conversations those walls have heard. If nothing else, visit for the spectacular ablutions, for a sublime slash ☺️

It is an amazing place and a must if you are in Liverpool.

Nice place to eat and drink, only down side it took ages to be served to order food as they only had 2 staff on. Really enjoyed the food when it arrived and the price was reasonable.

It's like stepping into a different era, dont foget to visit the iconic gent's loo!!

Dined here yesterday evening prior to a show at the Philharmonic Hall. Booked online as reviews seemed generally good. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. On entering the pub/restaurant, the atmosphere seemed very much a drinkers pub, very dark and not particularly pleasant - gave us Wetherspoons vibes other than the building itself is clearly old and ornate. The bar staff were welcoming however and sent us upstairs to the restaurant. The dining room is just a large room with a bar in the corner, plastic flowers on the table - not what we'd anticipated, which was a shame. We ordered a sharing starter between us, then a chicken pie and burger for main course. The pie was supposed to be served with cornish clotted cream mash and thyme roasted carrots. I'm no chef, but the mash seemed like it had been microwaved, as it was in an oval shape and tasted like ones from the supermarket. I'd hope this wasn't the case, but it certainly wasn't what I was expecting. The carrots, consisted of 1/2 a carrot, cut in 1/2, were practically cold and dry, as if they'd been cooked earlier and left under a hot lamp. On the plus side the pie was really tasty and hot. My Husbands burger was what it said on the tin - nothing special, but ok. Needless to say we didn't bother ordering puddings. It's a shame, as I'm sure with some tlc the building could be beautiful and so much more could be made of the dining room. Staff wise, the bar man was really friendly, with a big smile. The waiter and waitress didn't engage with the customers and didn't seem to want to be there. Overall, we were fed and it was in an ideal location for the Philharmonic Hall - right across the road, but wouldn't go back.

Beautiful looking pub with the dining rooms upstairs. Service was fast and friendly. Food was superb. I started with duck croquettes. Main was a huge beef pie with mash and gravy. Very tasty, very filling. Very handy location for the Phil, just over the road.

Original former English gentlemen's club,

Food delicious, service very good, would definitely go again.

visited today with my wife daughter and grandson. The records lovely and the staff were really friendly and professional we had drinks and food and really enjoyed ourselves great place

This pub/restaurant is amazing. There are various rooms, a lovely bar and a great menu. Highly recommended if you are in Liverpool.

Stunning venue ,staff great service excellent loved the history

Food, for the price, was mostly very good. Veg was a bit overcooked, but everything else ... Wild boar and chorizo pie, fish and chips and a shared caramel torte were very good, with the torte being the standout item. Service was, as you'd expect in Liverpool, friendly and efficient and the layout upstairs is pretty good, so you don't feel crammed in. It's nigh on 40 years since I was last in The Phil, but I'd hope to be back a lot quicker next time !

Very beautiful place, a must for a Beatles visit!

We went to the music rooms to experience music 🎶 Mondays at the philharmonic. The first thing we were greeted with was free coffee and biscuits. The group itself was really entertaining. Some things you go to you think 'I'll never get that time back', but this was entirely different - entertaining, informative and fun. I took a client with me and he also really enjoyed the activity and has said he would like to go again.

Not been here for a while. Good choice of ales, nice atmosphere

I went there a few days ago from Japan. All employees are so nice. Especially Dan is a most kind man. We got the best of customer service from him. I do appreciate it. I definitely come back.

A beautiful place with very good service and excellent food. Not expensive and very cosy. There are smaller side rooms as well as the main dining hall. The original Victorian toilets are amazing. It's a great place to relax.

Food was fab - especially impressed with the vegan Cottage Pie! Service was excellent and the server, Emily, an absolute treasure! The other female server was less so - we asked her for bread and it didn't arrive and she was less friendly - didn't speak! But over all - would recommend!

This was a lovely experience. Anya served us and was very helpful and hospitable. Food was very tasty too! Great night out, will go again.

Fantastic bar with old fashioned decor that is amazing to view. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back here again!

Lovely period decor but unfortunately the beer, though a fair selection, is somewhat hit and miss

Iconic Liverpool Public House with amazing Architecture and Male Toilets that Tourists from all over the World take pictures of....When you're actually using them..🤣

I lovely old fashioned pub and dining rooms. Food is very good but it is a very popular place to come so I would recommend booking. We did not but were lucky and got the last table. Others behind us were not that lucky.

Called in on Friday,before going to see Barbara Dickson at the Phil.The service was very quick,as the pub was very busy.The staff very pleasant and helpful.Did not eat going to do so soon.As the menu look's good.

We were at the dining rooms for dinner prior to a concert across the road at the Philharmonic. Nice greeting and when we sat down we were about the third table to be seated. Drinks order was taken and drinks delivered quickly. Meal order was...

The venue was amazing, with the interior beautifully preserved. Food was excellent as well, the steak and ale pie was delicious. However the staff were remarkably inattentive, and were very slow to clear surrounding tables which just took away from the overall vibe of the venue. The music that was being played around the venue was not at all suited to the venue and detracted from its atmosphere.

Beautiful building, great atmosphere and service, lovely food

Service was great. Great shout out to Marcos, was super polite and made sure that we were comfortable. Food was great, I ordered a steak pale ale pie with chips and it was really good. Would go back

Very friendly staff, food annd cocktails were amazing.

What a lovely place. Beautiful decor and the toilets very fancy. So lovely in here and staff friendly. Good range of drinks. Def worth a visit.

This is one of the best pubs in Liverpool. The architecture inside has to be seen. I believe it's the only pub in Britain where the gents toilets are grade 2 listed. Always a great selection of real ales , lagers and ciders. Haven't eaten here for a long time so haven't given a rating for food....You need to go and see this pub!

Recommended place with good beers

The bar staff were great and made me feel welcome, other people I spoke to in there were friendly, The ale was excellent and a lovely environment to enjoy a few ales, the only downside side was someone harassing me for money when I went outside for a vape but that is something you could not control, I will certainly visit again when I visit Liverpool in the future, absolutely loved have a few pints there but I will try the food next time

Nice pub and dining rooms. Can't book know day for food or just turn up. Nice buildings. Staff friendly and helpful.

Have visited on several occasions this time with friends pre theatre. We had delicious food the service was great and it is such a beautiful old pub

excellent food and drink and good service Order came on time and everyone in the party was served at the time

Staff friendly and helpful, food was good , with a suggestion that further vegetarian dishes are put on the menu

Popped in for a drink, great architecture friendly staff.. Didn't get food , but saw it was popular.

Iconic for anyone born in Liverpool.

Grand old building. A tad overpriced but it is a city centre venue.

Historic building in Liverpool . Unbelievable tile designs. Well worth a visit

Had a lovely afternoon amazing service! Michelle and Mia had absolutely amazing staff couldnt of had two better staff members serving us! Will definitely be back

Great visit. Staff friendly and efficient. Great food and beer.

Amazing friendly staff, food amazing and service was brilliant. Many thanks for a wonderful experience !