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Pen Factory, Liverpool
Liverpool
L1 9BQ
Served areas
Pen Factory
With a very, very heavy heart, we’ve decided to close our doors today. We did not make this decision lightly. It’s… https://t.co/BrdivRScTP
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Reviews of Pen Factory (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Ian Mapp left this review about Pen Factory
I did as BS below.... nearly walked past the subterranean bar. Down a flight of steps and into a room on the left which had all the appeal of a brightly lit school canteen. Rows of bench seating - but three comfy chairs in the far corner. The only place I wanted to sit.
From my Oakham Citra - a justified choice for the GBG. Also Titanic Plum Porter and keg Sierra Nevada could have been picked on a different day.
Nice courtyard, sheltered garden.
So much choice in Liverpool, I wouldnt choose to come back again.
On 5th July 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1562 recommendations about 1542 pubs]
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Pen Factory
It's very easy to walk past this bar without noticing it, even if you're actually searching for it. Also, be aware that the bar only opens 5 days a week (closed Sunday and Monday), something which has caught us out a few times before.
This is a subterranean bar that still manages to attract lots of natural light and it also has a pleasant courtyard garden to the rear, which we sampled for the first time yesterday.
Whilst it has the feel of a cafe bar, the Pen Factory still has a good selection of real ales and ciders and regularly features in the Good Beer Guide. Titanic Plump Porter is the regular beer. Guests yesterday were Lister's IPA, Beartown Lit, Salopian Shropshire Gold & Kirkstall Pale Ale. The 3 ciders were Farmer Jim's Dry, Thistly Cross Whisky Cask & Seacider White Peach. In addition, craft beers are also represented with The Kernel Table Beer and Beartown Rinse & Repeat.
Staff are friendly and there's a nice, relaxed vibe about the place. If it wasn't so far from the station, with a reasonable hill to negotiate on the way, I think we'd be here much more often. As it is, if you are doing the pubs in the Hope Street area of Liverpool, this one should be close to the top of your list.
On 8th October 2023
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Pen Factory
Open plan cellar bar specialising in food but also serving good beer. Softy industrial finish with school canteen tables and chairs but does have a certain charm
On 11th February 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1542 recommendations about 1519 pubs]
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Liverpool Central, 0.6 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Liverpool Lime Street, 0.74 miles, 14 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 01 February 2018 by Alan Hurdle
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - Discount amount not stated by Liverpool CAMRA - last updated 11 August 2022 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Darts : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Function Room : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 06 January 2015 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Karaoke : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Live Music : Yes last updated 01 February 2018 by Alan Hurdle
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Micropub : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Pinball : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Pool Table : No last updated 04 August 2018 by Al Bundy
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 January 2015 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 01 February 2018 by Alan Hurdle
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 01 February 2018 by Alan Hurdle
- WiFi : Yes last updated 01 February 2018 by Alan Hurdle
