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Philharmonic Dining Rooms, Liverpool
Liverpool
L1 9BX
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Nicholsons (Mitchells & Butlers)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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peter ashworth left this review about Philharmonic Dining Rooms
A former late Victorian gin palace and listed building, adjacent to the Philharmonic Hall.Fabulous looking building from the outside,with the interior probably more so,with Corinthian pillars,magnificent stained glass,and the ornately tiled Gents toilets.After reading ROB'S report about the service fiasco, arrived very early to get served,in fact was first customer.It has a circular hardwood bar offering a large array of real ales.I also noticed a board on display showing the weekly amount of cask beers sold (Last weeks total 2500)Most definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
On 22nd October 2010
- rating: 9
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Old Boots left this review about Philharmonic Dining Rooms
What has been left unsaid about what is probably Britain’s most ornate pub? In a city with an outstanding collection of exuberant edwardian and victorian pubs the Philly stands out. Five different drinking areas including the main bar, a Grande Lounge and two rooms called Brahms and Liszt, all decorated with mosaic floors, stained glass, brass plaques and a mass of carved dark wood. But architecture aside it is a pub not just a popular tourist destination. The beers are usually major names, Fullers, Marstons, Deuchars etc, always of acceptable or better quality and there will be a choice of four or five most of the time. The staff are courteous and generally attentive which is just as well given a customer base of curious tourists and occasional Liverpudlians, however this means there is little in the way of atmosphere, it can feel more a privilege than a pleasure to drink here; perhaps this also betrays its gentleman’s club origins. I have a Liverpudlian friend who says the only thing worth going there for is the gents bogs.
On 8th November 2009
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