Liverpool Pub Crawl - Hobo Kiosk

 

 

A relative newcomer to Liverpool’s pub scene, at 9 Bridgewater Street, Hobo Kiosk is one of the best bars in the city, a cosy and quirky little bolthole in the Baltic Triangle. This micropub has now been named one of the best in Europe and has been listed in the European Bar Guide 2025's top 100 bars, describing it as "unique with a distinctive identity and character, a basement bar with local beers and fabulous hospitality". It received especially high praise for its style, décor, atmosphere and character. Down in the basement of a surviving brick warehouse on the corner of Jamaica Street, it was founded by Liverpool born wife Delia and husband Tristan Brady-Jacobs who met at the Everyman Bistro in the early 80s after Tristan moved to Liverpool. Hobo Kiosk started out as a curiosity shop but struggled to survive off the footfall in the area and the nipping jaws of the developers. Then in 2018 they came up with the idea of a pub for grown-ups, dedicated to the concept of community, and fused with their unique take on design, character, charm and good company. Tristan is a well-known local artist and community activist who was the driving force behind the Baltic Green Urban Park next door, a public space packed with multi-purpose artwork/furniture that was all created from old wooden pallets. Inside, the walls are adorned with a fascinating display of odds and ends, while jazz is often heard piping in through the speakers.

Stumble across this bonkers little underground bar and it’s a place you’ll never forget. Navigating past the heavy iron door, a sweeping flight of steps and some red velvet curtains, you’ll feel a bit like Mr Benn wandering into the secret costume shop. The space itself is instantly memorable. The small doorway, flanked by colourful murals, leads down to an eclectic treasure trove of 'things'. Upcycled furniture makes up the pub's seating, while the walls are adorned with lamps, paintings, mugs and signed posters from musicians who have graced local venues, like 24 Kitchen Street. Pop in for a quiet drink or a lively conversation across the vintage tables and you will be met by either Delia or Tristan. There’s even a few costume accessories down here, and you may well end up wearing a Fez after a couple of pints. The bar describes itself as a 'Bohemian Micropub' and serves everything from coffee to beers and gins from local distillers and focusing on local independent brewers. Beers are all keg rather than cask, but this works perfectly well for the operation and its intentions, while there are bases covered for alternatives. They also host creative gatherings where you can catch small but perfectly-formed music, spoken word and other performances, all on the city’s smallest stage. It’s not a late-night bar but ‘Good Beer and Fine Company’ is the motto at Hobo Kiosk and that’s exactly what you'll get.

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