Liverpool Historic Pub Walk: Local Stories & Small Groups

This isn’t a scripted, flag-following tour. It’s a relaxed pub walk led by someone who fell in love with Liverpool and never left. We visit carefully chosen pubs full of character, take the time, and let the conversations unfold naturally. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about the city, its people, and the kind of details you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s small, social, and easygoing by the end, it feels less like a tour and more like being shown around by a local. Drinks aren’t included, so you’re free to enjoy as much or as little as you like at each stop. All four pubs accept card payments.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   30 min

   We begin our walk in a backstreet pub set within an 18th-century former warehouse in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter. Since opening as a pub in 1981, it has become a long-standing hub for the city’s arts and cultural scene, attracting artists, musicians, academics, and students for over four decades.

2. 2

   Ye Cracke

   30 min

   A Liverpool institution famously linked to John Lennon and the city’s bohemian past. Ye Cracke has long been a meeting place for artists, musicians, and students — and still feels wonderfully untouched by time.

3. 3

   The Belvedere Arms

   30 min

   Hidden just off the main streets, The Belvedere is a beautifully preserved Victorian pub with stained glass, tiled walls, and a peaceful, timeless atmosphere — a quiet contrast to the city outside.

4. 4

   Peter Kavanagh's

   30 min

   One of Liverpool’s most unique pubs, famous for its rare snob screens and richly decorated interior. Every corner has a story, and it’s the perfect place to end the walk surrounded by history and character.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Drinks are not included, it will be on discretion of travellers to purchase them in the pubs

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.