The top ten watering holes in Liverpool have been revealed by CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale) and they are all up for a chance to be named Pub of the Year.
The shortlist is based on pub scores, submitted by CAMRA members over the last year. Ranging from 0-5, members can upload a beer-quality score to WhatPub any time they visit, with zero meaning 'no cask ale available' and five indicating 'perfect' beer.
Liverpool & District CAMRA members now have until January 31 to vote for up to three of the ten top-listed pubs, which will then go forward to the judging process. The winner will be crowned on March 15.
Below, in no particular order, are all the pubs up for Liverpool & District CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2026.
5. Doctor Duncan’s, St John’s Lane
Doctor Duncan’s, St John’s Lane. | Doctor Duncan’s via Facebook
6. Baltic Fleet, Wapping
Baltic Fleet, Wapping. | Baltic Fleet
7. Lion Tavern, Moorfields
Lion Tavern, Moorfields. | Google Street View
8. Peter Kavanagh's, Egerton Street
Peter Kavanagh's, Egerton Street. | Emily Bonner