Reviews of The Volunteer Canteen. (Pub) in Liverpool (Merseyside).

The Volunteer Canteen

299 Reviews

158 Comments

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45 East St, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 8QR, United Kingdom

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Information of The Volunteer Canteen, Pub in Liverpool (Merseyside)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Volunteer Canteen

L. T.

Made very welcome 5 adults 2 children one pushchair! The Guinness oh the Guinness! Interior hasn't changed since 1920's! Grade II listed. This pic from 70's.

J. A.

Perfect pub for a catch up with friends. A good selection of beers, wines and spirits with no music to distract from the atmosphere. Local and staunchly traditional.

S. G.

Probably the best pub ever. Started going there more than 40 years ago. Just moved back to the area and its as good as ever. If you like TV screens and music you're going to be disappointed, it's a proper pub.

C. S.

Exceptionally welcoming team who really know their local gins and their local beers, wish every little welcoming pub I could give as recommendation as this one xxx

P. H.

Great old fashioned pub with nice atmosphere, great selection of beers and dog friendly.

G. G.

An independent freehold pub with a selection of cask conditioned beers. The atmosphere is always convivial with plenty of intelligent conversation to be had. This pub is away from South Road and easily missed. The people for whom this is their local are very lucky. Quiz night of a Tuesday evening for those who don't do Wednesdays.

A. R.

Good local pub, log burner,warm and cosy not for children. Dogs welcome.

S. M.

Not been here for years, it hasn't changed. Pleasant staff and beer. Dog friendly.

K. W.

Was here quite a few years ago, had a ball all friendly and pleasant and nice ale

G. C.

This is a welcoming, local rustic pub with a community atmosphere that serves up some guest beers. Drop in after a walk along the beach!

a. g.

Fantastic pub. Good beers good service. Traditional and the perfect place for meeting friends

L. R.

A real old fashioned pub with no distracting music, tv or slot machines. Just great beer and conversation. The log burner in the lounge will feel even more inviting this winter.

M. H.

Been drinking 🍸in this pub for 30 years now. Made lots of good long term friends. It's an absolute gem of a pub with great beers wine and shorts and the service is excellent. Long m

M. D.

Always a pleasure, good old fashioned pub , no frills, just good beer and good service.

J. K.

Great little pub, cosy and friendly.

A. O.

Waterloo's little Gem wonderful ales & atmosphere

C.

Nice little boozer. Friendly staff and decent beers.

D. S.

I make a point of coming here , when I'm in the area. I first went in about seven years ago , I was showing it by someone while on holiday at Southport. We came down to meet them at Crosby on the train , this is where we ended up!

M. L.

A rare and very enjoyable experience. A Heritage pub of high esteem. Jack the barman was welcoming and helpful. Friendly locals. The area it lies in is worth exploring, and it's coastline is stunning, in good weather.

A. D. H.

An outstanding, dog friendly, heritage pub away from the hustle and bustle of South Road. Four real ales were on offer including the ubiquitous Doom Bar. I elected for Electric Mountain which was a good pint. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

R. R.

Lovely pub. Staff are amazing and very friendly. Great selection of cask ales too. Very welcoming pub will definitely be going back. My dog loved it too!

S. M.

Finally got to have a drink at "The Volly" after hearing all about it from my grandparents and seeing pictures. Is an amazing pub with so much character and history. Looking forward to bringing my kids here when they are old enough

S. M.

I love the 'Volly'. Traditional pub with lounge bar where after you've ordered your drinks, the barmaid/barman brings it over to your table. There are board games and books, so an interesting place to be. Suits any age, dogs welcome.

A. 1.

Great atmosphere staff and real ale tops it, dogs welcome

J. J.

Lovely local pub, log burning stove, very well kept ale.

b. b.

Great traditional pub. Real ales are brill. Table service in the back room. No frills pub, but doesn't need any. Friendly staff and locals. Always good banter.

D. C.

Great Napoleonic era pub. Very very old school with a great selection of cask ales. No music, but just conversation and a crackling fire. Fab

p. r.

The Volunteer Canteen "Very nice Pub" and the local people of all age's are nice too. The beer's are all tasty as i've tried five different beers last night. I also say it's the best Pub at Waterloo!!!

A. T.

Pre war pub. A must go to. Named after the Volunteers that went to War. Like stepping back in time. Wonderful

M. C.

Please realise this is not a restaurant, it is a fabulous real ale pub, which is one of the oldest hostelries in Crosby. The name is steeped in history, ask Google! Fabulous staff, table service and wonderful company.

T. R.

Fantastic! Very friendly, traditional pub with excellent cask beers. You even get service at your table. Just like old-times.

R. F.

Fantastic little old fashioned pub tucked away down a little side street in Waterloo Liverpool. Lovely staff who bring your drinks to your table a very welcoming place top drawer.

H. P.

A proper old fashioned pub. Real fire and good ale. Comfy seats, wood and brass. Friendly staff and locals. Perfect for whiling away an afternoon with friends.

A. T.

Without doubt the best pub on the planet. I will be here waiting for it all to blow over. Brexit, zombie apocolypse, whatever. The beer is well looked after, the service excellent, and the music free interior without parallel

T. T.

Used to be a lovely quaint pub with nice warm fire in the winter and good table service, but i feel know its a bit unkempt an a bit rough around the edges Hope it gets back some class because it needs the locals to love it it was a hidden gem !!

C. F.

Great little old fashioned pub ...great selection of real ales and craft gins...relaxed friendly atmosphere..great for locals and tourists alike..bar staff make you feel like you're at home! must visit!

P. K.

Very quiet off the beaten track local pub. Very traditional. Table service if required. No music, no gaming machine. Board gf and available. Decent real ale.

C. C.

Nice tiny little pub, definitely will come again!

G. G.

A really friendly, cosy pub where you can talk with no loud music and a good choice of craft ales all served at your table in the lounge.

c. h.

This is a cosy friendly pub. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff will bring your drinks to your table for no extra cost.

P. F.

Didn't realise pubs like this still existed,small,cosy & friendly with great staff!

C. C.

The Volunteer Canteen is a small hidden gem that feels like it's only known to locals. If you're visiting Waterloo for anything and you want to go for a drink here, you won't just stumble upon it, you'll have to follow directions. When you get there, there are two sides to the bar, the lounge which is a bit quieter with some games under the tables to play, and a bar room which is a bit more lively.

M. T.

Lovely bar with friendly staff. They have games and books and happy for you to take a book if you enjoy but if you take one you have to bring one. Dog friendly and human friendly too.

I.

Great little traditional pub. Even let us eat spinach pizza whilst watching the England game

J. S.

Lovely pub with excellent social distancing measures. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended

F. L.

Great place for a cozy chat. Drinks are good and the staff are friendly.

p. q.

Cracking locals cosy pub with 3 or 4 decent real ales...Just what I needed after driving towards Gladstone docks for the P and O Irish ferry...friendly locals and professional staff in a quiet street 5 mins from the dock!!

M. D.

The BEST pub anywhere. Good selection of ales at a fair price.... And table service with a smile.

C. B.

A proper pub with excellent real Ales, welcoming staff highly recommended

M. H.

Time captulae with the smell of real ale , located among different styles of architecture going back centuries. Mr Ismay owner of the White star line and The Titanic disgraced the family name and met a sad end, he lived around the corner as did the Captain of the Titanic Captain Scott a few doors down and a much smaller house than Ismays. Money ain't everything, honour and valour are a measure of the man.

G. D.

Interesting pub with vintage interior. Had a nice pint of local Real Ale. Not far from the centre but a bit of a "hidden gem".

j.

Friendly staff and customers. Real community pub with great traditional atmosphere and tasty selection of real ales and spirits.

K. M.

Excellent local pub friendly atmosphere great bar staff good local community pub 💗💗💗💗

R. S.

Probably the most dog friendly pub in the area. Well worth a visit after a walk on Crosby beach, real ale & real atmosphere.

G. B.

A really great traditional pub. Cosy great beer and bar staff service to seat. I really like this phb

m. r.

We go to the quiz on a Tuesday and enjoy every minute of it Fine ales and spirits and friendly staff make it a great pub to visit.

A. C.

Amazing staff very friendly and welcoming. Brilliant selection of ales

A. H.

Best pub in Merseyside, and during lockdown have provided an exceptional take out service

E. G.

We love this place nice and quiet. You can have a good chat. Bar staff are very good.

T. B.

It was very pleasant, like a proper pub, and also it didn't have overly loud music in the background like most restaurants have.

P. M.

Been drinking here for the last 55 years. Dog friendly, real ale, friendly community pub.

M. G.

Always love visiting here even if the prices are slightly more than other local pubs,as the waitress service is brilliant!

T. S.

A step back in time. Traditional pub with decor to match and table service. Outstanding

M. D.

Great beers , great service, not a kids pub, good relaxing pint to be had here !!

P. H.

Quaint little pub full, very friendly bar staff and all round great atmosphere.

S. M.

Lovely pub and staff.

S. A.

Traditional pub from the beginning of the last century serving fine ales with local characters also imbibing 😁🤘

D. G.

Great old fashioned boozer worth a visit staff an customers welcoming

A. K.

Our place of choice for 4 school mates to have a beer and a chat guest beers always available great friendly staff recommended

S. R.

Lovely old fashioned pub, they will still being your drinks to the table.

A. F.

Still a great little pub v friendly staff great beer! Will always be a fan

A. F.

Great pub, lovely atmosphere and excellent service.

A. S.

Proper good little pub

K.

Favorite Pub in the world.

N. C.

Lovely pint of Black Sheep in pleasant surroundings as always.

P. R.

Just not me, felt as if I was im someone's front room and I was in there seat. Deffo one for the locals, walking im off the street didn't work for me, will carry on walking next time

T. M.

Lovely hidden gem of a pub. Pet friendly too

g. b.

Great boozer Great service good banter well worth a visit

M. C.

Excellent local brewed Team Toxic ale

G. K.

Authentic pub environment. Good cask choice and an established regular custom base.

p. m.

Its ok, just a pub for regulars though, hard to get served if it's busy and they don't know you.

J. O.

Cosy, civilised, great staff and great beer. What's not to like!

K. M.

Best pub in the area by a mile Liz is the best barmaid in the area too!

S. M.

Great little pub, friendly staff

J. S.

Good beer. Nice staff. Nice pub

Y. J.

It's a great pub proper beer, proper pub.

P. C.

Great pub, great staff, best boozer for miles.

J. S.

Historical and the friendly home of a good pint. Long may it survive @

A. H.

Quiet and atmospheric. Great staff. Lovely place to be. Highly recommended. :)

T.

Good pub good beers, still serve to table

M. W.

Love it!Cant say enough great thing about the volly. Like a beautiful time capsule.

J. S.

It was great good service best pub around

e. b.

Wonderful local pub with great beers on tap

C. B.

Good little local pub for a quiet drink

S. M.

Excellent friendly pub. Real ales and real banter.

L. T.

Fabulous pub

S. T.

Brilliant traditional pub with table service in the parlour

C. R.

Friendly, welcoming atmosphere

I. B.

Great friendly local with table service! Dog friendly too

B. W.

Best quiz night in town every Tuesday

P. H.

Great community pub and good beer

S. F.

Fabulous traditional real ale pub

R. S.

Always a lovely evening, too pub xxx

L. M.

Quirky and staff who go out of their way to please and make you feel welcome

C. H.

Lovely atmosphere,great people,great ale!!😃😃

D. B.

Friendly local with fabulous real ales.

J. W.

Boss local boozer

P. R.

Brilliant friendly little pub.

K. M.

Quaint old pub. Very friendly.

B. G.

Had real lovely night staff are fantastic

S. M.

Great beer, traditional place.

l. o.

Boss little boozer. Allows dogs and sells real ale

C.

Best Pub in Crosby & Waterloo.

R. S.

Best proper pub ever!

e. s.

Great bar staff very friendly

T. H.

ace

t. f.

Old style lovely pub :)

S. M.

A complete and absolute gem. 100% worth the effort to find

L. F.

Always a great time in the volleys!

G. F.

Proper pub great cask ales

P. H.

Great beer and banter 🍻 😂

j. w.

Cracking old world boozer

a. M.

Great beer great service

K. S.

The Volly! What more needs to be said?

A. B.

Great traditional pub

E. S.

Great place for quite drink....

B. F.

Still a great pub

F. F.

Cracking little pub ....and table service!

M. T.

Proper real pub, so few left

E. M. B.

Excellent Guinness

p. n.

Put lime in drink instead of lemon.

P. B.

Great quiz on a Tuesday!

P. T.

Lovely old Liverpool pub

M. S.

Great little pub

C. K.

A proper pub!

m. r.

It's OK, mainly for locals

B. G.

Quaint, knobhead free zone

G. B.

wonderful authentic atmosphere

C. A.

Great service

C. T.

My new local

A. H.

Home from home a real pub

D. N.

OK

R. P.

I like lemons.

C. M.

Always boss!

J. G.

Traditional and quaint

J. M.

Friendly pub

M. W.

excellent boozer

T. M.

GREAT local

P. H.

Convivial 👍

J. D.

P. P.

J. G.

E. H.

S. H.

S. s.

M. I.

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