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The Volunteer Canteen

Pub

👍👍 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... People often mention friendly, beers, good, Great, atmosphere, local, staff, service, years, welcoming,

Address

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

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (325 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 2 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 2 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 2 to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews

Frequently mentioned in reviews: friendly (11) beers (10) good (10) Great (10) atmosphere (8) local (8) staff (8) service (7) years (6) welcoming (6)
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  • 5/5 G G. 2 years ago on Google
    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.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Steve G. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Gary C. 1 year ago on Google
    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!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Molly H. 2 years ago on Google
    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
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 Phil S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice original old pub. Good beers, nice peaceful atmosphere. A hidden gem.👍
  • 5/5 Paul H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great old fashioned pub with nice atmosphere, great selection of beers and dog friendly.
  • 3/5 Alexandra R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good local pub, log burner,warm and cosy not for children. Dogs welcome.
  • 5/5 Karen B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great pub, discovered during a weekend trip. Like taking a step back in time. Very friendly place and they love dogs here. Went in every evening we were staying in the area!
  • 5/5 John G. 9 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere like pubs of bygone days, personal service to table by friendy, amiable staff, dogs welcome, and tasty ale
  • 5/5 Peter H. 9 months ago on Google
    It's under old world charm in the dictionary
  • 5/5 Ross T. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful back street pub with table service to the left and bar service to the right. Great cask ale as ever.
  • 5/5 Liam T. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
  • 5/5 Phil H. 9 months ago on Google
    Great pub lovely atmosphere staff are all amazing
  • 5/5 Derrick M. 8 months ago on Google
    Been quite a few times over the years, lovely atmosphere, lovely variety of nice cold beers particularly in this weather we,re having. Highly recommend it to anyone local or from afar
  • 5/5 Richard P. 8 months ago on Google
    Just like a pub should be, with great staff and lovely beers.
  • 5/5 Abitgrumpy 7 months ago on Google
    So welcoming and friendly I would almost consider moving to Waterloo just so it would be my local. Good beer, friendly locals, lots of dogs. So glad we popped in while staying in the area.
  • 5/5 Kathryn B. 6 months ago on Google
    We just popped in for a quick drink before going on to somewhere else to eat. Never been before but we will be going back again sometime for an evening out. Very friendly with an old cosy local feel. Was disappointed that they don't serve food, if they had we would have stayed longer.
  • 5/5 Brian C. 6 months ago on Google
    Really good dog friendly pub. Can't comment on food as didn't eat there
  • 5/5 Peter T. 5 months ago on Google
    Proper real ale pub. Very no frills, so if that's not your vibe it won't be for you. But if you like a traditional boozer, very much in the kind of mould that a CAMRA enthusiast would enjoy... Happy days! Very much in the top tier not just in Waterloo but in North Liverpool more widely.
  • 5/5 Caroline S. 1 year ago on Google
    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
  • 5/5 Jennifer A. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
  • 5/5 Liz R. 1 year ago on Google
    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.
  • 5/5 Michael D. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a pleasure, good old fashioned pub , no frills, just good beer and good service.
  • 5/5 Kyle W. 1 year ago on Google
    Was here quite a few years ago, had a ball all friendly and pleasant and nice ale
  • 5/5 andy g. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic pub. Good beers good service. Traditional and the perfect place for meeting friends
  • 3/5 Samantha M. 1 year ago on Google
    Not been here for years, it hasn't changed. Pleasant staff and beer. Dog friendly.
  • 4/5 gray b. 2 years ago on Google
    Great boozer Great service good banter well worth a visit
  • 5/5 Ian 2 years ago on Google
    Great little traditional pub. Even let us eat spinach pizza whilst watching the England game
  • 5/5 Amy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff very friendly and welcoming. Brilliant selection of ales
  • 5/5 Peter F. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't realise pubs like this still existed,small,cosy & friendly with great staff!
  • 5/5 David G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great old fashioned boozer worth a visit staff an customers welcoming
  • 5/5 Frank L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a cozy chat. Drinks are good and the staff are friendly.
  • 5/5 Davaro S. 2 years ago on Google
    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!

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Amenities

  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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