Quick info
About The Old Fort
On Prescot St, The Old Fort is a pub that welcomes walk-ins every day of the week. The kitchen no longer serves food, but customers are welcome to bring in their own, including pizza, to eat while they drink. A TV shows local football games, and karaoke is offered for those who want to take a turn at the mic. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, making the pub easy to reach for visitors with mobility needs. No booking is needed, as the pub runs on a walk-in basis throughout its daily opening hours. The Old Fort sits near the Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Menu & Prices
26 dishes- Small Chicken Fried Rice
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Small Honey Roasted Pork With Rice
- Chicken Nuggets And Chips
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup Or Hot & Sour Soup
- Prawn Crackers
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pints of Carling, bringing in outside pizza, karaoke and watching football on tv.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pints of Carling, bringing in outside pizza, karaoke and watching football on tv.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the bar staff, describing the women behind the bar as friendly, fantastic hosts, with one calling a bartender kind and another saying the staff were respectful. Close behind is the relaxing, proper boozer atmosphere, and a few mention the friendly drinking public and the pints, including cold Carling served quick. One reviewer who watched local football games on tv found it a peaceful alternative to the busier pubs near the station. Several note its closeness to the Royal Liverpool hospital, with one reviewer saying nearly everyone inside had a loved one there and another stopping in to celebrate good news after an appointment. One reviewer mentions a karaoke night where they sang to an ovation. The recurring caveats are small. One reviewer says the pub no longer does food, and another grumbled that a small bottle of Coke Zero was too dear to bring them back, though others call the drinks priced very well. The detail that stands out is a group allowed to eat a pizza from nearby at their table with their pints.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the bar staff, describing the women behind the bar as friendly, fantastic hosts, with one calling a bartender kind and another saying the staff were respectful. Close behind is the relaxing, proper boozer atmosphere, and a few mention the friendly drinking public and the pints, including cold Carling served quick. One reviewer who watched local football games on tv found it a peaceful alternative to the busier pubs near the station. Several note its closeness to the Royal Liverpool hospital, with one reviewer saying nearly everyone inside had a loved one there and another stopping in to celebrate good news after an appointment. One reviewer mentions a karaoke night where they sang to an ovation. The recurring caveats are small. One reviewer says the pub no longer does food, and another grumbled that a small bottle of Coke Zero was too dear to bring them back, though others call the drinks priced very well. The detail that stands out is a group allowed to eat a pizza from nearby at their table with their pints.
Featured reviews
- raymond ashton
“Small local pub. Near the royal liverpool hospital.”
- Bogdan Murariu
“Great bar staff, respectful, relaxing atmosphere.”
- Neel Bhavsar
“Stopped by The Old Fort in Liverpool and ended up having a really nice, laid-back experience. We ordered two pints of Carling while waiting on a pizza from nearby, and the drinks were spot on; cold and served quick. We asked the staff if it’d be okay to bring the pizza in and eat it there, and they were more than happy to let us; super friendly and accommodating about it which we really appreciated. Chill atmosphere, good service, and just an easy place to relax for a pint!”
- Carey *
“I was staying close to LS Station and the pubs around there were crazy busy on the weekend afternoon. The Old Fort was a great alternative to peacefully watch a couple of local football games on tv.”
- Sanjeev Banger
“This has to be my favourite Liverpool pub. The two bar women were fantastic hosts and looked after us yesterday. Drinks are priced very well. Definitely coming back to this proper boozer.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Sport
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Food
- Spirits
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- Sport
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Groups
- Offerings· 2
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
Location
Bars near The Old Fort
- The North Western4.24,4440.6 miWheelchair accessible
full english breakfast, hand-pulled cask real ales, bottomless coffee
- The Hope & Anchor4.41,4610.6 mi£15–30
bottomless brunch, cocktails, pina colada
- Smokies4.25550.7 mi
karaoke nights, reasonably priced guinness, cheap draught drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Fort | 4.1202 | — | £1–15 | pints of Carling, bringing in outside pizza, karaoke |
| The North WesternWheelchair accessible | 4.24,444 | 0.6 mi | — | full english breakfast, hand-pulled cask real ales, bottomless coffee |
| The Hope & Anchor | 4.41,461 | 0.6 mi | £15–30 | bottomless brunch, cocktails, pina colada |
| Smokies | 4.2555 | 0.7 mi | — | karaoke nights, reasonably priced guinness, cheap draught drinks |
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