Local Camra branch Pub of the Year 2022 and 2023. Taken over by well respected and well known Liverpool licencees Fiona and Dominic in June 2019. A Grade ll listed building that dates from the mid 19th century when it was a police 'bridewell'. The cells are used as seating areas and provide an unusual focus for the downstairs bar. There is an outdoor patio area inside the wall at the front. The pub is situated close to the Liverpool One shopping area, the Albert Dock and the riverfront. The band Frankie Goes to Hollywood were formed here in 1982, welcome to the pleasuredome.
Historic Interest
Police Bridewell c1850. Grade II listed
Conversion
A Grade ll-listed building that dates from mid C19 when it was a 'bridewell', meaning a jail. It was a police station until the 1930s and converted to pub use in 2003. The pub retains many of the building’s original features such as vaulted brick ceilings and a stone-flagged bar area. The plain brick cells provide the seating area for the downstairs bar and will be unusual surroundings for drinking, for most people. There is an outdoor area inside the wall at the front. Real ales but no food.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Bridewell, Liverpool
Source: National