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Best pubs in Liverpool to watch football: Hidden gems and popular spots

Written by Will Murray
Last Update: July 27, 2024
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The Premier League season begins on Friday, 16 August, with Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford.

Liverpool, meanwhile, will start their domestic campaign at Anfield a day later when they take on Ipswitch Town.

Here is a guide to the best pubs in Liverpool to watch football ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Best pubs in Liverpool to watch football
The Premier League starts on 16 August – Photo by Icon Sport.

Best pubs in Liverpool to watch football – Popular sports bars

One of the most popular destinations to watch football in Liverpool is The Bierkeller. There are 20 HD TVs packed inside the venue, making it one of the most sociable environments to catch the live action.

The Shooters Rack n Roll bar shows matches on a huge projector screen, along with TV screens. German beers are handed out in steins to guests, accompanied by a range of classic Bavarian foods. There are also bar games, including beer pong, pool, and darts for pre- and post-match entertainment.

McCooley’s located on Mathew Street, is one of many Irish bars in Liverpool. There is no shortage of big screens showing the football, along with a variety of traditional pub food and drink choices.

Pubs in Concert Square to watch football

There is another McCooley’s venue located in Concert Square, which is also worth visiting if you are in the area. If you want to do something different, Einstein Bier Haus is definitely worth considering.

With 18 beers on tap and numerous large TV screens showing the football, this is one of the best places to watch matches in Liverpool.

On their website, they describe the venue as “Liverpool’s newest day-to-night venue in Concert Square. Set over two floors with hearty food, great bier, sport and live music.”

Hidden gems to watch football in Liverpool

The Denbigh Castle was refurbished by the Small Hands Company in 2020 and has since become a hidden gem in Liverpool. It opened in the 19th century but was renamed twice before it was re-opened and restored to its original name in 2020.

Inside, there are various TV’s showing Sky Sports and TNT Sport with British pub food, along with German lagers and craft beers.

Gravity Max is also worth visiting, with some of the biggest screens in Liverpool. There are a lot of tasty and fresh food options here, in addition to pour-your-own beer pumps to keep you topped up during the match.