Newington Temple

Walk into Newington Temple and you'll immediately get why it's got such a loyal following round these parts. The kind of place where regulars have their spot at the bar and the staff know your order before you ask. Located on a quiet stretch of Newington, just off the buzz of the city centre, it feels properly established without any of the try-hard nonsense. The atmosphere hits that sweet spot between lively enough to feel sociable and relaxed enough that you can actually have a conversation. Good selection of drinks, decent food if you're peckish, and a genuine neighbourhood vibe that's becoming rarer in Liverpool's evolving landscape.