It’s the time of year when sitting with a pint in a cosy pub seems like the best option

This is Confidential Guides' full round-up of the best old pubs in Liverpool with ‘new’ favourites we’ve discovered for your 2026 beer sessions. Think roaring fires, little nooks and a fair bit of Grade II-listed grandeur. 

Read on and discover a new local or plan the perfect pub crawl.

Time at the bar: Old pubs in Liverpool

Header image: Doctor Duncan's

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Credit: Philharmonic Dining Rooms

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