Perfectly perched on the edge of Hope Street, The Philharmonic Dining Rooms stand proudly looking out onto the everchanging face of the area, with the grace and respect that can only can come with age, like vintage wine. Its grand architecture makes the pub wonderfully enticing, revealing just enough from its exterior to create the wonder and curiosity on what awaits behind the gilded gates.
Arguably the most iconic pub in the city, guests visit to feel its tangible sense of history and to discover whether walls really do talk. For The Phil, as it is locally known, has played host to some famous faces, making its mark in the musical history of Liverpool. It is here where a young John Lennon used to drink and where Paul McCartney returned to in 2018 to relive his younger years of playing at the pub, starting with an impromptu concert, much to the delight of its regulars.
Serving real ales and traditional pub food that warms the soul, for residents lucky enough to live in the stunning Arts Quarter, it would only be right that a visit to The Philharmonic Dining Rooms becomes a regular event on their social calendar.
Address - Philharmonic Dining Rooms, 36 Hope St, Liverpool, L1 9BX
Telephone - 0151 707 2837
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The city of Liverpool has a soul that is much larger than itself. For although it is small in size, it is filled with the most creative of people, businesses and energy that runs throughout the city, leaving no area untouched. There is, however, one area where this energy originates from…welcome to the Arts Quarter.
In this bustling area, you can find the trendiest of bars and restaurants housed in some of the most beautiful Georgian buildings, where the cobbled streets and lantern street lamps transport you to a distant time, perhaps when Liverpool was enjoying the full benefits of its booming international maritime trade.
This area is where you can find some of the city’s top higher-education institutions including LIPA, one of the top performing arts schools in the country that boasts Sir Paul McCartney as a Patron. It is also home to the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Everyman Theatre, where guests enjoy performances from both local, national and international artists.
This area is where you can find some of the city’s top higher-education institutions including LIPA, one of the top performing arts schools in the country that boasts Sir Paul McCartney as a Patron. It is also home to the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Everyman Theatre, where guests enjoy performances from both local, national and international artists.
Five Quick Facts
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The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts was opened in 1996 and founded by Sir Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty, founder of the Brit School in London. The university has been ranked No.1 in the United Kingdom for several of its degree courses.
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Rodney Street, which is considered to be the Harley Street of the North, is the birthplace of some of the country’s most notable names. The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, was born at number 4 and William Ewart Gladstone, former Prime Minister of the UK was born at number 62.
Places To Live
The variety of properties in the Arts Quarter is reflective of the mixture of people that reside within its quirky and alternative streets. The perfect place to live for those who enjoy visiting the theatre, enjoying after-work drinks and soaking up a very cultural atmosphere.
Rodney Street
With Georgian townhouses that line the streets, Rodney Street was clearly once the playground for the successful and rich residents of Liverpool. Although most of these miniature mansions are now the home of professional businesses, there are some which have been converted into apartments and the odd place that is home to just one lucky resident. A very sought-after place to live.
Hope Street
Although the Georgian townhouses may be a familiar sight in the Arts Quarter, there is just something about Hope Street that has a different feel. Perhaps it’s the mixture of cafes, restaurants and theatres that create this bohemian buzz, where, no matter what the weather is like, people want to sit outside and enjoy watching the tourists, students and odd street performer passing by. Most properties here are apartments, but you can find full townhouses on the adjoining Falkner Street.
St. Andrews Place Student Apartments
Despite the fact that the area has many educational institutions, there are very few student accommodation places within this area. However, in recent years, St. Andrews Church has been converted into luxury student apartments. Although this involves having a garden that is also a graveyard, it is prime location for students in the city.
Rodney Street
With Georgian townhouses that line the streets, Rodney Street was clearly once the playground for the successful and rich residents of Liverpool. Although most of these miniature mansions are now the home of professional businesses, there are some which have been converted into apartments and the odd place that is home to just one lucky resident. A very sought-after place to live.
Hope Street
Although the Georgian townhouses may be a familiar sight in the Arts Quarter, there is just something about Hope Street that has a different feel. Perhaps it’s the mixture of cafes, restaurants and theatres that create this bohemian buzz, where, no matter what the weather is like, people want to sit outside and enjoy watching the tourists, students and odd street performer passing by. Most properties here are apartments, but you can find full townhouses on the adjoining Falkner Street.
St. Andrews Place Student Apartments
Despite the fact that the area has many educational institutions, there are very few student accommodation places within this area. However, in recent years, St. Andrews Church has been converted into luxury student apartments. Although this involves having a garden that is also a graveyard, it is prime location for students in the city.
Public Transport
Train
Your local train station is Liverpool Central on Bold Street.
Liverpool Central to Moorfields - journey time around 2-4 Minutes with No Change
Liverpool Central to Liverpool James Street - journey time around 2-4 Minutes with No Change
Bus
There are various bus routes throughout the city centre, however, with many one-way systems in Liverpool, train is by far the fastest form of travel throughout the city centre. There are several bus stops on Hardman Street.
Bicycle
Why not be super eco-friendly and take a ride on one of the CityBike bicycles, located throughout Liverpool? Your nearest locations where you can pick up a bicycle will be on Mount Pleasant (outside Liverpool John Moores John Foster Building) Everyman Theatre, Philharmonic Hall and St Luke’s Church.
Your local train station is Liverpool Central on Bold Street.
Liverpool Central to Moorfields - journey time around 2-4 Minutes with No Change
Liverpool Central to Liverpool James Street - journey time around 2-4 Minutes with No Change
Bus
There are various bus routes throughout the city centre, however, with many one-way systems in Liverpool, train is by far the fastest form of travel throughout the city centre. There are several bus stops on Hardman Street.
Bicycle
Why not be super eco-friendly and take a ride on one of the CityBike bicycles, located throughout Liverpool? Your nearest locations where you can pick up a bicycle will be on Mount Pleasant (outside Liverpool John Moores John Foster Building) Everyman Theatre, Philharmonic Hall and St Luke’s Church.