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The Old Bank, Liverpool

2-8 James Street
Liverpool
L2 7PQ
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Strongers . left this review about The Old Bank

I entered the Old Bank through a non-descript rear exit, so I was very surprised when I found myself standing in the middle of a grand bank conversion. To the confusion of the bar staff, I decided to leave and then come back in the much more bank like front entrance that opens into a large parquet floored space with a circular tiled centrepiece. Booths are found under the front windows either side of the entrance and along the rear wall under a mezzanine with more seating and a balcony overlooking the bar below. Televisions are located throughout, including in each individual booth, an England cricket test match was muted while a solo guitarist was singing on a raised area to the right adjacent to stairs up to the mezzanine. On the left-hand wall is a U-shaped serving counter that supports standard and premium keg alongside three hand pumps that were badged with Doom Bar and Sharp’s Twin Coast and Sea Fury, the latter being off. The draught selection isn’t going to have many rushing to visit, but the building itself warrants a look.

On 21st July 2025 - rating: 6
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ROB Camra left this review about The Old Bank

As Al says below, much improved from the previous incarnation. At least they now have 4 handpumps. Admittedly all had reversed pump clips on them, so beerwise, not much better than before. The barmaid claimed that they were cleaning the lines, Yeah, I believed her as well. I had a pint of Goose Island IPA on keg which was OK. Still not going to be a regular stop though.

On 10th January 2020 - rating: 5
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Al Bundy left this review about The Old Bank

Now called The Old Bank. This has been totally refurbished inside. The servery that was once directly ahead of you is now located to your left and is U-shaped. U-shaped banqutte seating is now where the bar used to be. High tables and chairs are mixed with banquette seating. The pub is still on two levels with the upper balcony level having low tables and chairs. The place now serves real ale with 4 handpulls on the bar with Worthington Cask, Robinson's Dizzy Blonde, Bombardier and Doom Bore available. The place is much brighter than before and the inside grandeur of the place can be better appreciated. Much better than its previous incarnation.

On 18th March 2018 - rating: 6
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Map location corrected by Old Boots
Liverpool James Street, 0.1 miles, 1 min walk (show)
Moorfields, 0.36 miles, 6 min walk (show)
Moorfields, 0.36 miles, 6 min walk (show)
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21st Jul 2025, 19:53
Review submitted by Strongers . deleted by Strongers .
 
21st Jul 2025, 19:53
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Micropub : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Pinball : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 19 March 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 17 February 2016 by ROB Camra
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