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Pen Factory, Liverpool

Pub added by Al Bundy
13 Hope Street
Liverpool
L1 9BQ
Phone: 01517097887
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Reviews of Pen Factory (Average Rating: 7 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

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
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ROB Camra left this review about Pen Factory

Finally got to visit this place during an afternoon trip to Liverpool on a Tuesday. Much bigger than it looks from the outside. You go down a few steps to a large refectory style room with refectory style long tables. Loads of bare brick and an industrial look ceiling. 6 handpumps on the bar, all on, one of which was a cider. There's an outside courtyard, but as it was raining this wasn't an option. My pint was in good nick, but I didn't feel at home in here at all.

On 4th September 2022 - rating: 6
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Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Liverpool Central Loop Line, 0.6 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Liverpool Central, 0.6 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Liverpool Lime Street, 0.74 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Pen Factory, Liverpool
8th Oct 2023, 10:38
Review submitted by Blue Scrumpy
 
11th Feb 2023, 11:05
Review submitted by Danny O'Revey

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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
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