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Pre-Match Pubs Near Anfield

The real pubs near Anfield: where to go, how close they are, and what to expect, from someone who has stood at the bar in every one.

Entry policies last checked: 08/10/2026
The Short Version

What Kind of Pre-Match Do You Want?

Pick what matters most and start with that pub.

First time at AnfieldHistory, tradition and atmosphereThe Sandon → The matchday heartbeatAcross the road, cash onlyThe Park → Beer garden, great in the sunFamily-friendly, Anfield Road endTaggy’s → Another sunny-day atmosphereLarge beer garden and live musicHotel Anfield → Smaller, better beerMy personal pickThe Flat Iron → Victorian pub, good drinksTwelfth Man or The Glenbuck HotelTwelfth Man →
The Pubs

Ten Pubs, Compared Honestly

The Sandon near AnfieldThe Sandon beer garden

The Sandon

2 min walkKop endBest for first-timersFounded the club

The pub where the club was founded in 1892, and now a large complex with multiple bars. For a first-timer it is the one I would send you to: the history, the tradition and the atmosphere are all here. Constant singing.

On tapMainstream lagers including Madrí and Coors
Good to knowFills up two to three hours before kick-off.
The Park near Anfield

The Park

Across the roadKop endCash only

The actual matchday heartbeat.

On tapMadrí, Stella, Carling, Coors, Guinness
Good to knowCash only, so bring it.
The Arkles near Anfield

The Arkles

2 min walkAnfield Road end

Serves both ends of the ground, and the bar is easier to get to than at most pubs nearby.

On tapPeroni, San Miguel, cask bitter and IPA
Good to knowA wider beer selection than most pubs nearby.
The Albert near Anfield

The Albert

Right next to the stadiumKop end

Live music, and a proper crush with singing before the game.

On tapGuinness, Carlsberg, San Miguel, Tetley’s Bitter
Good to knowNotably busy and crowded before matches.
Taggy's Bar and Beer Garden near AnfieldTaggy's Bar and Beer Garden beer garden

Taggy’s Bar & Beer Garden

3 min walkAnfield Road endFamily-friendly

A beer garden, live music and simple food. You can see the team bus from the front. The atmosphere is great, especially when the sun is out.

On tapGuinness plus rotating imports
Good to knowTickets are required for some bigger fixtures.
Hotel Anfield near AnfieldHotel Anfield beer garden

Hotel Anfield

3 min walkAnfield Road endFamily-friendly

A similar set-up to Taggy’s, with a large beer garden, live music and food. Another great atmosphere when it is sunny.

On tapMahou, Stella, Bud, Corona, Guinness
Good to knowFood and a beer garden make it easier with kids.
The Church near AnfieldThe Church inside

The Church

4 min walkKop endCash only

A former church, now a pub. Food is served in the hall area as you enter. The big screen is in the main part of the building, with more screens in the basement.

On tapCarling, Madrí, Cruzcampo, Guinness, Strongbow
Good to knowCash only.
The Flat Iron near Anfield

The Flat Iron

5 min walkMy personal pick

A small pub, and my own recommendation, with a strong beer selection.

On tapGuinness, Murphy’s, Open Gate Brewery taps, cask ales
Good to knowSmall, so it fills quickly.
Twelfth Man near Anfield

Twelfth Man

3 min walkKop end

A Victorian pub full of football memorabilia, and welcoming to solo travellers and international visitors.

On tapOne of the wider selections: Madrí, Moretti, Staropramen and more
Good to knowA good first stop if you are on your own.
The Glenbuck Hotel near Anfield

The Glenbuck Hotel

5 min walkKop end

A busy Victorian pub with a good atmosphere, similar to the Twelfth Man, and a good selection of drinks.

On tapA good selection of drinks
Good to knowBusy, so get there early.

A note on entry policies

Pub rules around home and away fans, and ticket requirements for big matches, can change and vary by fixture. Check before you travel for a big game.

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