Thomas Rigby’s

You'll find this Dale Street institution tucked into one of those Victorian buildings that screams 'proper Liverpool pub' from the moment you clock its facade. The interior feels authentically worn-in rather than manufactured rustic – dark wood, low ceilings, and the kind of atmosphere that comes from decades of actual use rather than interior design concepts. The food's solid pub fare done right: think generous portions that don't try to be fancy but nail the fundamentals. Their craft beer selection shows they've moved with the times without losing their soul, and when the weather's decent, the courtyard becomes one of the city centre's better spots for an afternoon session. It's the kind of place that draws both office workers grabbing lunch and groups settling in for the long haul.