The Old Bank - James St Liverpool

Like so many pubs and bars these days, the Old Bank is quite literally an old bank. A grand building with a lot of old features, presumably kept or leftover from when the building was actually a bank. High ceilings, big old windows and a grand central bar area with seating to three sides. I've said repeatedly and commented in my other Liverpool based reviews that Liverpool is one of the friendliest cities, and the staff at The Old Bank were/are no different. They were really chatty, happy, helpful and so friendly. It's how the city is and almost everyone that we've come across has been exactly that, happy and friendly. We popped in for a few drinks before heading out for our evening meal. We viated during Happy Hour, with IPA on tap for a pint for £3.50 👍 and two-for-one cocktails for £9 - and that was for the same or two different cocktails, which is good, as so many place restrict two-for-one cocktails to the same one; so that pleased Mrs G. Another good thing about the Old Bank was the live music, a good singer who didn't kill any of the songs that he sang. Plus he didn't take a break in the hour or so that we were at the Old Bank. So a good atmosphere and music appreciated by everyone. Level 9 Google reviewer; 1,000 plus reviews, 1.5 million views and over 12,000 photos with over 45 million views and still going strong 💪. Although I'm not enamoured with Google and their service at the moment 🤷🏻‍♂️. They're inconsistent. Check out my other reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟.

First time trying the dish 'Scouse' and I am glad I did, I understand it's a staple of the Liverpool food scene. I was searching for a bowl of this hearty stew all over and couldn't find any, until I by chance stumble across the Old Bank. Washing it down with a very good pint of Guinness I was more than satisfied and didn't need to eat until way later into the evening (it does the job). The pub itself lacked a bit of atmosphere, but I think that may have been circumstantial to the time of day. Staff were friendly, and service was quick.

This pub was beside our hotel, so it was convenient for us. We had breakfast one morning and another evening we went in for drinks and entertainment. The service was very good on both occasions. The live music in the evenings was excellent. The drinks were nice. Breakfast was okay, not amazing, but not terrible. I would return again for the drinks and music.

The staff are always friendly and go out there way to help the meals are good the only thing it gets busy and sometimes they have different options and you are visiting a historical building the staff are friendly and helpful if you have a preference they'll try and sort it and it near the liver building and near the trains I have been going through the meals on the menu and the food is very good