Ye Cracke in Liverpool: photos, reviews

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Ye Cracke in Liverpool offers a charming blend of history and modernity, epitomizing the cozy, casual atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends. This 19th-century pub, famous for being a haunt of John Lennon, draws both tourists and locals with its affordable prices and a solid 4.5 Google rating. Recently reopened, Ye Cracke now features tasteful renovations while maintaining its traditional charm.

Patrons can enjoy a selection of cask ales, wines, and spirits, complemented by the addition of hearty pies, all under £10 per person. The pub not only boasts live performances but also supports local creativity by offering art display spaces for regional artists. With the option of outdoor seating, a visit to Ye Cracke is both a cultural journey and a delightful leisurely experience.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Services

Outdoor seating

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

4.5

based on 1,219 reviews

Google

4.5/5 1,219 reviews

Mark C

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Best pub in town. ☝️My original review from 2018. It's now late August 2025 and the Cracke has new owners and has been reopened this week after months of tasteful renovations. It needed work doing, absolutely, and I'm pleased to see that they've kept it pretty much the same, just the occasional new fixtures and fittings and things moved around a little, whilst still keeping proud of its heritage as John Lennon's local. I'm sad to see that the staff have been let go as they were characters, Zadia especially, but the new team are very friendly and welcoming. Nice to see that pies are now being served: you couldn't even get a bag of crisps previously! One complaint, the politics have gone from the place. The noticeboard by the gents used to have a framed LFC shirt, a commemoration of Hillsborough, and various flyers for good campaigns and causes, and it's been removed. The chalk board was always reflective of things, such as the anniversary of Grenfell, pro Palestine sentiment and anti Tory, Reform and Trump rhetoric. Gone too. This is really disappointing. I know a lot of this came from Zadia but The Cracke is a community pub and Liverpool is a proud left wing, liberal city. More than most, this historic pub should absolutely reflect that. I hope this appreciation of the city and its regulars will return once the pub is back in its stride in the weeks and months to come. Hopefully the room upstairs will continue to host meetings for socialist parties and other campaigns. I also hope the new owners continue the tradition of allowing local artists to display and sell their work in the art area of the bar too. Until these return I'm dropping my rating down from 5 to 4 stars.

Dave Hawkins

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A proper pub with excellent selection of cask ales.

john houghton

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Really good choice of real ales on.

What is the address of Ye Cracke?
Ye Cracke is located at 13 Rice St, L1 9BB, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop South Hunter Street (153 m walk)
- Bus stop Sugnall Street (190 m walk)
- Bus stop Arrad Street (200 m walk)
- Bus stop Pilgrim Street (185 m walk)
How is Ye Cracke rated by visitors?
Ye Cracke has an average rating of 4.5 based on 1,219 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What is the average price at Ye Cracke?
The average price is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).
Does the venue have outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor seating is available, making it ideal during warm weather.

Ye Cracke in Liverpool