CAMRA said: "Formally St Peter’s Church and then Alma de Cuba night club, this pub was refurbished and renovated and opened in 2024. It has been recreated in the classic grand beer hall style by the 1936 Pub Company, owners of the nearby Monro, Red Lion and Vines. It has multiple levels and two bars serving a mixture of local and national cask beers and ciders." placeholder image
CAMRA said: "Formally St Peter’s Church and then Alma de Cuba night club, this pub was refurbished and renovated and opened in 2024. It has been recreated in the classic grand beer hall style by the 1936 Pub Company, owners of the nearby Monro, Red Lion and Vines. It has multiple levels and two bars serving a mixture of local and national cask beers and ciders." | LiverpoolWorld

10 top CAMRA recommended Liverpool pubs perfect for Mad Friday

Emma Dukes
By Emma Dukes

Digital Journalist

Published 19th Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Updated 19th Dec 2025, 12:01 GMT

Explore 10 of the best pubs in Liverpool for a festive Mad Friday celebration.

‘Mad Friday’ is here, marking the final Friday before Christmas Day arrives.

Known as one of the most popular days for Christmas parties and pub trips, ‘Mad Friday’ is the last day of work for many Brits before an extended period of time off throughout the festive period.

With this in mind, we have put together a list of 10 of our favourite, CAMRA-approved Liverpool pubs, perfect for a Christmas pint with mates or a little pitstop during your last minute shopping trip. Take a look at the gallery below.

CAMRA said: "First opened in 2017, the Higsons/Love Lane brewery tap is a large warehouse-style bar with mezzanine. The 30- barrel plant can be seen through the window. Craft kegs from Love Lane are on the taps, with the cask beer branded as Higsons and recreated from the original recipes. The brewery also has its own gin distillery. From 2024 it has been owned by same company as Home Bargains shops. Brewery tours are available."

5. Love Lane Brewery, Baltic Triangle

CAMRA said: "First opened in 2017, the Higsons/Love Lane brewery tap is a large warehouse-style bar with mezzanine. The 30- barrel plant can be seen through the window. Craft kegs from Love Lane are on the taps, with the cask beer branded as Higsons and recreated from the original recipes. The brewery also has its own gin distillery. From 2024 it has been owned by same company as Home Bargains shops. Brewery tours are available." | Google Street view

CAMRA said: "An imposing Grade ll-listed building that dates from the mid 19th century when it was a police bridewell, or jail. 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 close to the Liverpool One shopping area, Albert Dock, and the riverfront. It was a local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2022 and 2023."

6. The Bridewell, Campbell Square

CAMRA said: "An imposing Grade ll-listed building that dates from the mid 19th century when it was a police bridewell, or jail. 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 close to the Liverpool One shopping area, Albert Dock, and the riverfront. It was a local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2022 and 2023." | Tripadvisor

CAMRA said: "This Grade II-listed building is located near the Albert Dock. It has a distinctive flatiron shape and the interior is decorated on a nautical theme. The existence of tunnels in the cellar has led to speculation that the pub’s history may involve smuggling and press gangs, and it originally had many doors to allow customers to escape when press gangs entered. It has an extensive outside drinking area, which is useful when events are on at the nearby arena."

7. Baltic Fleet, Wapping

CAMRA said: "This Grade II-listed building is located near the Albert Dock. It has a distinctive flatiron shape and the interior is decorated on a nautical theme. The existence of tunnels in the cellar has led to speculation that the pub’s history may involve smuggling and press gangs, and it originally had many doors to allow customers to escape when press gangs entered. It has an extensive outside drinking area, which is useful when events are on at the nearby arena." | Baltic Fleet

CAMRA said: "After various guises, this pub was refurbished and opened in 2020 as the Denbigh Castle, its original name from over 200 years ago. It is run by the same couple who have the Bridewell and Pen Factory. It has an open- plan ground floor with rooms both upstairs and downstairs for functions and events. Cask, craft beers and German lagers are available. Liverpool city tourism Pub of the Year 2021."

8. The Denbigh Castle, Hackins Hey

CAMRA said: "After various guises, this pub was refurbished and opened in 2020 as the Denbigh Castle, its original name from over 200 years ago. It is run by the same couple who have the Bridewell and Pen Factory. It has an open- plan ground floor with rooms both upstairs and downstairs for functions and events. Cask, craft beers and German lagers are available. Liverpool city tourism Pub of the Year 2021." | Denbigh Castle

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