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The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

Pub

#7 of 160 Birthday Party venues in Liverpool
  5 reviews  – 
36 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX –
Liverpool City Centre
From £250
hire fee
Up to 70
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Grade I-listed Victorian pub in Liverpool, renowned for its ornate wood panelling, stained glass, rich tiling, and chandeliers. Ideal for intimate gatherings, private celebrations, or wakes, with a beautiful private room featuring natural light and a bar.

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Spaces for hire at The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

Dining Room at The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

Dining Room
Dining Room
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Private space
70 seats
90 standing
A Grade II listed building, the inside is simply stunning with intricate detail and plush furnishings. Located upstairs is the dining room, which can hold up to 80 people comfortably. A stunning dining room located on the 1st floor of Philharmonic Dining Rooms with plenty of natural light and its own private bar is available. This is the perfect ...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £250 hire fee
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Feast Menu – Dining Room – Dining Room

£44.50 per person

MENU
STARTERS
1. King prawn & smoked salmon cocktail
2. Chicken liver & brandy pâté
3. Spiced parsnip & sweet potato soup
4. Shallot & Camembert tart tatin
MAINS
1. Hand-carved breast of turkey
2. 8oz chargrilled sirloin steak
3. Festive nut roast
4. Pan-roasted salmon fillet
5. Slow-cooked pork belly
DESSERTS
1. Christmas pudding
2. Dark chocolate truffle torte
3. Apple & cinnamon crumble pie
4. Zesty lemon tart
5. Nicholson’s cheese board
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AH
Alex H.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · February 2026 · Dining Room

Venue staff were so helpful throughout; both in making booking the event space as smooth as possible, as well as supporting us on the night. Was also a very reasonable price for a function room in the city centre, and was spotlessly clean when we arrived.

I had requested that tables had been cleared away as much as possible, as the space would be primarily used for dancing (accommodating 50 people) - and I made this known when booking. Upon arriving early, we found the space cleared to be insufficient, and had to help clear much more space. This involved us moving chairs and tables into the other side room we had hired. Staff helped us out with moving this furniture, but it would have been nice for us to arrive and find it fully set up. During the dancing we also had waiting staff coming through the space with food from the kitchen, which wasn't ideal. Overall though these issues were minor, and didn't stop us having a great time.

5.0
EG
Elisa G.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · July 2025 · Dining Room

Highly recommend The Philharmonic Dining Room if you are looking for a private room for your event. The room was perfect for 50 people seated. It's a beautiful room with lots of natural light and a private bar. Food was served fresh, hot and was very a good standard. The staff at the Phil were so helpful from start to finish. Answering my numerous emails promptly and helpfully. I could not have done it without Ashley and Joe on the day. Both went above and beyond to ensure my dad's wake went smoothly and everyone was happy.

Nothing to dislike. Amazing venue, food and service.

5.0
EG
Elisa G.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great communication and quick responses from Eamonn.

5.0
MR
Matthew R.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
Dining Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 90
standing
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms is a Grade I‑listed Victorian pub whose defining quality is its richly preserved Art Nouveau interiors, including original tiling, stained glass and decorative marble.

Venue highlights: The venue contains several wood‑panelled public rooms and a formal dining room that can be arranged for seated meals or reception‑style drinks. The bar offers a broad range of cask ales and premium gins alongside a full kitchen serving seasonal British dishes and afternoon tea. The venue provides in‑house catering and runs promoted, ticketed events, demonstrating experience managing organised private functions.

Best for: Private dining and milestone meals; drinks receptions and networking evenings; beer and gin tastings.

Location: Hope Street sits between Liverpool's Anglican and Catholic cathedrals and forms part of a cluster of theatres, galleries and restaurants. The street's cultural setting gives guests easy options to continue an evening after a private hire.

What guests say: The service is friendly and professionally organised for group bookings. The venue handles coordinated events smoothly, including set dinners and themed nights.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 50-65 guests and costs about £200.

"Highly recommend The Philharmonic Dining Room if you are looking for a private room for your event."

- Elisa G. Aug 2025

FAQ

No. Outside catering is not permitted; all food must be provided in-house.

Yes, children are welcome to attend family gatherings in the Dining Room.

The pub does not hire out the whole venue; guests can book rooms such as the Grande Lounge or the upstairs restaurant.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Philharmonic Dining Rooms, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Philharmonic Dining Rooms:

  • Dining Room hosting 50 guests: £400

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms is located at 36 Hope Street, in Liverpool City Centre.

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36 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX
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Public transportation
  • Bus Mount Pleasant 0.3 mi
  • Bus Upper Newington 0.3 mi
  • Bus Brownlow Hill 0.4 mi
  • Train Liverpool Central 0.4 mi
  • Train Liverpool Lime Street 0.5 mi
  • Taxi The Taxi Rank Central Station 0.5 mi
  • Taxi The Taxi Rank Back Lime Street Station 0.5 mi
Parking
  • Parking Liverpool Philharmonic Car Park - 18 Caledonia St, Liverpool 0.1 mi
  • Parking JustPark - Falkner St, Liverpool 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Philharmonic Hotel 0.1 mi
  • Malmaison 0.1 mi
  • International Inn 0.1 mi
  • Hope Street Hotel 0.1 mi

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