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: "Rebuilt in 1907 as a Cains pub, the Vines, like its sister pub the Philharmonic, is one of the great show pubs of the country, and is rated three stars on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The harvest-themed plasterwork in the smoke-room was created by sculptor Walter Gilbert 1908. The plasterwork and glass in the other room are the work of Henry Gustave Hiller. Refurbished in 2023 after a period of decline, it has reintroduced cask beer."

9. The Vines, Lime Street

CAMRA said: "Rebuilt in 1907 as a Cains pub, the Vines, like its sister pub the Philharmonic, is one of the great show pubs of the country, and is rated three stars on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The harvest-themed plasterwork in the smoke-room was created by sculptor Walter Gilbert 1908. The plasterwork and glass in the other room are the work of Henry Gustave Hiller. Refurbished in 2023 after a period of decline, it has reintroduced cask beer." | The Vines via Instagram

CAMRA said: "This lively city pub is a haven for real ale drinkers of all ages. The attractive bar area has Victorian features, and there is a raised wood-panelled area to the rear. Originally called the Grapes (the old sign is behind the bar), it was completed redesigned as a Cains tied pub, but now is leased out as a free house. An outside food stall and tables are available."

10. The Dispensary, Renshaw Street

CAMRA said: "This lively city pub is a haven for real ale drinkers of all ages. The attractive bar area has Victorian features, and there is a raised wood-panelled area to the rear. Originally called the Grapes (the old sign is behind the bar), it was completed redesigned as a Cains tied pub, but now is leased out as a free house. An outside food stall and tables are available." | User calflier001 via Wikimedia

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