The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

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About

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms is a historic pub at the corner of Hope Street and Hardman Street in Liverpool, opposite Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

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The Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The pub's corner facade bustling with pedestrians in sunlight
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The pub's corner facade bustling with pedestrians in sunlightThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The long ornate facade viewed along Hope StreetThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The corner building framed by bare trees in winterThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The pub facade beside a modern brick building on Myrtle StreetThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The pub's ornate corner facade and adjoining street sceneThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The stone facade viewed across the street in clear daylightThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — The ornate arched entrance with decorative black and gold ironworkThe Philharmonic Dining Rooms — A close view of the Philharmonic name and gilded ornament

Why go

  • Grade I listed pub on England’s National Heritage List.
  • Repoussé copper panels in the main bar, designed by Henry Bloomfield Bare and Thomas Huson.
  • Art Nouveau metal gates at the Hope Street entrance, attributed to H. Bloomfield Bare.

Opening hours

Today11:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday11:00 – 23:00
Thursday11:00 – 23:00
Friday11:00 – 00:00
Saturday11:00 – 00:00
Sunday11:00 – 22:30

Good to know

LunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFull BarGift Cards AvailablePrivate DiningReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible

Booking a table

  • Book a table through the pub’s own website.
  • For enquiries, call 01517072837.

Atmosphere

  • Musical decor in the main bar reflects the nearby concert hall.
  • Two smaller rooms are named Brahms and Liszt.
  • Private dining and table service are available.

Shorts

History

  1. 1898–1900Built for brewer Robert Cain, designed by Walter W. Thomas with craftsmen from University College’s School of Architecture and Applied Arts.
  2. 2018Paul McCartney, who had played here as a young musician, gave an impromptu concert.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Sources: Philharmonic Dining Rooms - Wikipedia · The Philharmonic Dining Rooms: booking (its own… · The Philharmonic Dining Rooms: how it describes… · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
36 Hope Street, Liverpool

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Questions and answers

When is The Philharmonic Dining Rooms open Monday to Thursday?

11:00–23:00.

When is The Philharmonic Dining Rooms open Friday and Saturday?

11:00–midnight.

When is The Philharmonic Dining Rooms open on Sunday?

11:00–22:30.

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