The Red Lion is a pub in Bold Street, Liverpool. Rated 4.6 stars from 518 Google reviews. Known for cask ale selection and atmosphere and decor. Best for groups and real ale exploration. Price range: £1–10.
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The Red Lion
Across 499 rated reviews, 93% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 518 |
| 1-star share | 2.6% |
| Best for | Groups |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“We just had drinks but it is a quirky place with great atmosphere and ice staff.”
“Great selection of beers didn't eat but excellent service”
“Class pub, really good vibe and a cracking pint of Guinness!”
544 reviews across two platforms
Better value than the Bold Street average
Around £6 a head, below the £15 typical for Bold Street at the same 4.6★ rating as the area. Based on the 16 Bold Street venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
A genuine local with serious cask ale credentials, quirky decor, and the kind of warm service that makes you want to linger.
You want a proper local pub with excellent cask ales and a room full of character.
About The Red Lion
Bold Street does not lack for bars, but The Red Lion operates on a different frequency entirely. It is a warren of rooms, nooks and crannies that rewards anyone who takes the time to wander through it, with quirky decor that gives every corner something to look at and talk about. The real ales are the main event — 24 mentions in recent reviews is not an accident — and the bar staff know their stock and their regulars. The atmosphere lands somewhere between a proper local and a place curious enough to pull in people from all over: on any given visit the crowd is genuinely mixed, the darts board is in use, and the noise is the good kind. Pies are the food offer, kept simple, which suits the place perfectly.
In the last 90 days, The Red Lion has drawn 13 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Cask ale selection
Reviewers consistently praise the breadth of real ales and describe the staff as knowledgeable about what's on tap.
Atmosphere and decor
The quirky vintage interior across multiple interconnected rooms is described as a 'pleasant escape' from busier venues nearby, with locals noting it feels like 'the days when pubs were local, friendly community hubs.'
Warm, attentive service
Staff are described as 'top lad' and 'ice staff' who go out of their way—one review notes the bartender 'always lets me park outside.'
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
36 Slater St., Liverpool L1 4BX, United Kingdom
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about The Red Lion
The Red Lion on Bold Street, Liverpool, is built for groups—the interconnected rooms and nooks mean there's always a corner to settle into, and the atmosphere is buzzing with chatter from a wide array of customers.
The Red Lion stocks a serious cask ale range, and the staff behind the bar know their stock well. Reviewers consistently flag the breadth and quality as a draw.
Dogs are welcome at The Red Lion on Bold Street, Liverpool.
The Red Lion hosts live performances, adding another reason to linger beyond a single pint.
The Red Lion feels like a genuine local—quirky vintage decor, a warren of interconnected rooms, and the kind of warm service that makes it a pleasant escape from the busier venues on Bold Street.
The Red Lion focuses on drink and atmosphere rather than an extensive food menu.
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On the Bold Street Hot List · ranked October 2026
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