The Pumphouse

Reviews

• Anthony A.

  star star star star star_border 16 June 2026

  Solid pub with a wide selection of brews. I haven't ventured into the traditional ales yet, but the beer the beer I've had from there has been great.
  
  Ordered some fish & chips w/mushy peas for dinner and it was everything you could hope for really. With the right combo of salt & pepper, lemon, and malt vinegar it was fantastic. The atmosphere was pretty dead when I came, but it was a Wednesday night for what it's worth. They have some nice views of the Albert Dock, we socially on the second floor. All in all it seems like a worthwhile pub that isn't too expensive. Nothing wrong with a venue that's lowkey from time to time.

• Chosen O.

  star star star star star_border 15 June 2026

  Great place to stop, slow down and grab some food. The selection of real ale is very good and the prices are respectable. Food is ordered and paid for at the bar and did not take long to show up. Both the vegetarian and meat eaters were entirely satisfied with decent sized meals, good quality ingredients and a nice quiet, comfortable, cosy interior. Great views of the docklands can be enjoyed. Well worth the visit based upon cost alone.

• Norman W.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  A great pub on the waterfront. Good, extremely friendly, service from the staff. Food is the same as all the Greene King chain but plentiful and appetising.
  Nice seating outside to watch the world go by if the weather fits. A really good selection of real ales. Unfortunately, as we were only in Liverpool for a couple of days, I only managed to sample half of them. The barman offered tasters before I decided but, and he agreed, you can't sample real ales by a mouthful as a pint is needed (my excuse). Plenty of comfy seating inside. Well worth a visit.

• Sarah S.

  star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  The Pumphouse is located right on the edge of the Albert Dock in all it's coblestone lined path glory. It's called The Pumphouse because...well...it was the pump house of the dock. It's kept the factory feel on the outside and is now an adorable bar & restaurant.
  
  Our waitress was a cute young thing, very friendly throughout the entire meal. I had their Fusmilli Whole Wheat Pasta for 8.95. It was one of four meals listed under their 'Lighter Meals' section and packed full of ingredients I loved. like chickpeas, mushrooms and spinach. Apparently it was my ignorance but this was literally just the pasta noodles and veggies thrown in. No sauce or recognizable seasonings of any type that I could detect further than some oil. It just tasted very bland in this state and I was a bit disappointed. My friend had a burger with fries plus a side of onion rings...I envied it all as it looked quite good.
  
  A lot of the other patrons in were just catching beers and watching some football so it seems Pumphouse is a great spot for that! There were families, couples and friends alike in this restaurant. Plus they had a big patio space outside which I imagine to be quite relaxing during these summer months on the dock.
  
  Positive - clean bathrooms!

• Thomas M.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  Very nice, reasonably priced pub on Albert Dock. Comfy and pleasant decor, better than average pub classics, solid range of beers and lagers.
  
  This was a pleasant surprise: A restaurant on Albert Dock that's not pricey. The Pumphouse is a historic building, and the pub inside certainly does that history justice. The decor is likeable, especially that there are several "niches" you can disappear into (the attentive waiters will still find you).
  
  I had a late lunch there, fish & chips. Quite frankly, the best I've ever had. And reasonably priced, too - as indeed all dishes on the menu were. The batter was crisp, not oily, the cod fillet not too soft. Lovely.
  
  Beers aren't cheap, but not dis-proportionally expensive either. After all, it's on Albert Dock, Liverpool's premier tourist attraction. And there's a good range of beers and lagers on offer, including several real ales.
  
  If you want to take a break from visiting the Albert Dock museums and galleries (Tate, Slavery Museum, Maritime Museum) - I'd recommend you visit this place.