The Shipping Forecast is a pub in Bold Street, Liverpool. Rated 4.6 stars from 2748 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually engage and unique layout across multiple floors. Best for bottomless brunch and group nights out. Ranked #9 of 15 in Bold Street. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Shipping Forecast
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in Bold Street
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Quick Verdict
Locals keep coming back for the layout, the staff who remember you, and drinks that don't get skimped. It's rare for a big pub to feel this lived-in.
You want a pub that feels like an experience rather than just a bar—multiple rooms to explore, live music, proper service, and space to spread out with a group.
About The Shipping Forecast
The Shipping Forecast is a sprawling pub on Slater Street that works like a building you're meant to explore. Multiple rooms spread across floors, each with its own character—reviewers describe wandering around and finding something new every visit. The food's straightforward (burgers, brunch, pub standards) and lands quickly, but it's the drinks that anchor the place: proper beer selection, cocktails, and staff who know how to pour a Guinness and let it settle. Service runs hot—Arlene, Jason, Rachel, Chloe, Louis all get named in recent reviews, which tells you something about consistency. There's live music most nights, bar games dotted throughout, and it's genuinely massive, so you're never fighting for a seat. Bottomless brunch is a thing (£10–20 range, drinks actually flow). Solo diners are welcome, groups pack it, and it doesn't feel like a tourist trap even though tourists show up.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually engage
Five different staff members are named individually in recent reviews with praise for attentiveness and banter. One reviewer wrote: 'Arlene had really good banter with our group and we thoroughly enjoyed the time here.' Another: 'Rachel was unreal, made our night.'
Unique layout across multiple floors
A reviewer noted: 'There are loads of different mini rooms and sections spread across floors, each with its own vibe, so you can just wander around and find something new.' Another described it as 'honestly massive' and 'one of the more interesting spots in Liverpool.'
Food arrives fast and tastes good
Reviewers consistently praise speed: 'Food was lovely and was quick to the table!' and 'Poppes into this place for a quick drink and decided to get some food. The food was delicious.' Burgers and brunch portions are described as 'really good.'
What Customers Say
Came for bottomless brunch with 5 friends and served by Arlene.
Overall, great drinks, loads to explore, and a really cool layout.
Service was really attentive and drinks were free flowing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Shipping Forecast
Yes, the venue accepts reservations. No online booking system, so ring ahead or walk in—reviewers note it fills by evening on weekends, but free street parking is available.
£10–20 range, drinks actually flow (not stingy pours), food comes quick, and staff are attentive. One group of 5 praised Arlene's service: 'Drinks were free flowing. Food was great and really good portions.'
Yes. The venue is enormous with multiple rooms and sections across floors, so groups can spread out. Google attributes list it as popular for groups, and recent reviews confirm it handles large parties well without feeling cramped.
Great beer selection (reviewers mention Inches cider and Asahi going down well), cocktails, and a good wine list. Staff know their craft—one reviewer specifically praised how they 'let a guinness settle properly.'
Yes, regularly. Reviewers mention 'Music is boss' and describe it as 'always something going on,' which makes it feel like an experience beyond a standard pub. Check their website for the schedule.
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