The Red Lion is a pub in Bold Street, Liverpool. Rated 4.6 stars from 491 Google reviews. Known for cask ales at unbeatable prices and deceptively spacious layout. Best for casual drinks with friends and groups (multiple rooms to spread across). Ranked #14 of 15 in Bold Street. Price range: £1–10.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Red Lion
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Quick Verdict
Locals return because the beer's kept well, the prices are genuinely cheap, and the space is deceptively vast—you'll always find a seat even when it's busy.
Walk in on a Friday or Saturday night (it gets busy but staff manage the flow), or catch the Wednesday jazz session if live music's your thing.
About The Red Lion
The Red Lion is a converted Georgian townhouse on Slater Street that feels less like a pub and more like you've wandered into someone's sprawling home. Multiple rooms and floors mean you can hunt for your own corner—chill upstairs, livelier downstairs, or tucked into one of the nooks and crannies that give the place its character. The draw is straightforward: cask ales at prices that'll make you double-check the till, a rotating lineup that keeps regulars coming back, and a laid-back atmosphere where groups, solo drinkers, and tourists all find their place. The decor is quirky and vintage, the staff are friendly, and on Wednesday nights there's a manouche jazz session. Dogs are welcome, and you can drink outside if the weather holds. It's the kind of pub where you arrive for one pint and lose track of time.
What Stands Out
Cask ales at unbeatable prices
Reviewers consistently praised 'unbelievably bargain prices' and 'great value' compared to other Liverpool pubs. One regular noted 'always a great lineup of cask ales' kept in excellent condition.
Deceptively spacious layout
Multiple reviewers highlighted the size as a surprise: 'loads of space', 'deceptively large due to rear seating area', and 'lots of knooks and crannies' across multiple rooms and floors mean you can find a quieter or livelier spot depending on mood.
Quirky, characterful interior
Described as 'like the inside of a house' with 'quirky decor from a bygone era', the Georgian conversion gives it an intimate, lived-in feel. One reviewer specifically mentioned enjoying 'looking at the jugs'—the vintage details matter.
What Customers Say
We just had drinks but it is a quirky place with great atmosphere and ice staff.
Overall, great value, loads of space, and a solid pub atmosphere
Came to The Red Lion with a mate and honestly didn’t expect it to be this good.
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Practical Information
Contact
36 Slater St., Liverpool L1 4BX, United Kingdom
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about The Red Lion
Yes. Manouche jazz runs every Wednesday night. It's one of the reasons regulars make it a weekly stop.
Cask ales are priced well below Liverpool's average—reviewers called them 'unbelievably bargain prices' compared to other pubs in the area. Overall pricing is £1–10 depending on what you drink.
No online booking available. It's walk-in only, so arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights if you want a guaranteed seat (though the size usually accommodates groups).
Laid-back and quirky. It's a converted Georgian house with multiple rooms, so you can find a chill corner or join the livelier crowd. Reviewers describe it as 'cosy', 'friendly', and 'like spending a day in someone's home'.
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Red Lion.
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