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Lion Tavern (Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken UK))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| George Wright - Lion Returns (house beer) |  | 2 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Minera Mountain Ale |  | 1 |
| Oscars (formerly Hart of Preston) - Temptress | | 1 |
| Purple Moose - Glaslyn Ale | | 1 |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 1 |
| Copper Dragon - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Wily Fox - Blonde Vixen | | 1 |
| Highgate - Dark Mild |  | 1 |
| Highgate - Davenport's Busy Fool | | 1 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Bitter | | 1 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter | | 1 |
| Adnams - American Style IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Banks's (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Coach House - Gunpowder Strong Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Clogwyn Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Infusion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Tornado | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Crazy Horse IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Liverpool Brewing Company - Liverpool Bier Head | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Premier Bitter (was 3.8%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oscars (formerly Hart of Preston) - Dishy Debbie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Peerless - Triple Blond | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - Black Bee Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Waen - Festival Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wilson Potter - Bon Don Doon | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Sep 2023 (Jack William)
First stop on my tour of Liverpool’s heritage pubs. Late afternoon, just a few in. Impressive tiling.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wily Fox - Blonde Vixen | 3.80 | | |
| Coach House - Gunpowder Strong Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Liverpool Brewing Company - Liverpool Bier Head | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Quiet Monday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Moose - Glaslyn Ale | 4.20 | | Sweetish |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | 5.00 | | Rare for me to even try Roosters |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wilson Potter - Bon Don Doon | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| George Wright - Lion Returns (house beer) | 3.90 | Not Tried |
20 May 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Remembered to claim my CAMRA discount this time. Good few in. On leaving there was a railway replacement bus outside Moorfields station for some reason and it left immediately and went straight to Lime Street in a couple of minutes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Minera Mountain Ale | 4.00 | | Mid brown standard bitter - just what I wanted |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Peerless - Triple Blond | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| George Wright - Lion Returns (house beer) | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Crazy Horse IPA | 5.10 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2013 (ChrisE)
We had to travel from Moorfields to Lime Street Railway Station, and had the choice of catching the rail replacement bus service, or doing the journey on foot and stopping at various pubs on the way, we chose the latter. The Lion was busy as usual, we sat in the back bar which was quieter, and enjoyed a pork pie with our beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | |
08 Apr 2013 (ChrisE)
A busy Monday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars (formerly Hart of Preston) - Temptress | 3.60 | | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Clogwyn Gold | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| George Wright - Lion Returns (house beer) | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Infusion | 3.90 | Not Tried |
27 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Forgot to ask for the recently introduced CAMRA members' discount.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wright - Lion Returns (house beer) | 3.90 | | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Black Bee Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - American Style IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Waen - Festival Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Sep 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2015 hours visit. Less crowded than I have known it. Hoped might have some Holt's Bitter on
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wright - Lion Returns (house beer) | 3.90 | | Bulk standard bitter |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Oscars (formerly Hart of Preston) - Dishy Debbie | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Tornado | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Feb 2010 (Ian)
My favourite interior of any Liverpool pub. The wooden bar screen and etched glass and Victorian tiling are all awesome. Best whisky selection too. Pies look really tasty.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate - Davenport's Busy Fool | 4.30 | | Mid brown, lasting cream head. OK, slight caramel malt bitter, Not great, but ok. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Premier Bitter (was 3.8%) | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Mar 2007 (Ian)
One of the most unspoilt Victorian pubs in Liverpool. Wooden bar, surround and rear screen are stunning. Three hatches at the rear and side to serve beer to the smaller side rooms. Etched glass, period light fixtures and stained glass cupola all add to the effect. Guest beers tend to be from regionals.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Dragon - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Amber/copper colour with thick beige head. Light enough hop, malt, yeasty aroma. Decent biscuity malt in mouth, soft and then slightly spicy hop on finish. Decent best bitter spice/pepper hop is excellent. |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Bitter | 3.50 | | Deep chestnut colour with lasting beige head. Nutty malty bitter with some sweet date fruit later in the palate. Faint malt aroma. Soft in mouth. Bit of hop on end. Decent session bitter, light of character, but with enough flavour to make it suppable. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Banks's (aka Original) | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2006 (Ian)
Early evening and there was a transition of clientele from the office workers to locals in the main bar and other drinkers in the smaller rooms. The wallpaper and curtains really do detract from the general wonderful architecture of this pub
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter | 4.00 | | Deep gold with creamy head. Use of sparklers at this pub methinks. Slightly eggy aroma. Firmish in mouth with yeasty hop inish. Could be good but ruined by sparkler. Bitter citrus hop finish, bit bready. OK bitter |
| Highgate - Dark Mild | 3.40 | | Very very dark brown, cream coloured head. Not a huge aroma, but some toastiness. Roasted malts in mouth are good though. Inoffensive mild, just requires more flavour |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | Seemed to be selling well |
About the Lion Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BP.
Wonderful Grade II listed pub right by Moorfields railway station in Moorfields. The Victorian tiling and etched glass alone are worth coming to see. There are 3 rooms served by a central bar. The main smoke room has 8 handpulls. The rear 2 rooms are served from the bar by 2 hatches. This is a gem. Quiet, yet just on the verge of the city centre. Good for reading and long technical conversations. In early 2013 introduced a discount on real ale for card holding CAMRA members but withdrew it in 2015 due to misuse by some customers. Closed for a while in late 2015 into 2016.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 33 different beers and tried 11 of them.
Postcode: L2 2BP