The Grapes

The Grapes is a traditional pub at 25 Mathew Street in Liverpool, England, in the heart of the Cavern Quarter. It is best known as a drinking spot of the early Beatles, who are said to have popped in between sets at the nearby Cavern Club, and the pub trades on that heritage with Beatles memorabilia and a local-history feel. The crowd is mixed: Beatles pilgrims from around the world, groups on weekend breaks, office workers and local regulars. There is no dress code, and the mood is friendly and noisy at weekends, especially when buskers and live acts fill Mathew Street outside. Music inside is typically background pop and rock, and the pub is not a dedicated live venue, though the surrounding street has live music most evenings. The drinks programme is straightforward pub fare, with lagers, ales, ciders, wines and spirits, and pints usually priced around £4.50-6. Opening hours are generally daily from about 11:00 until late, with later finishes on Fridays and Saturdays, though they should be confirmed locally. Entry is free, there is no cover charge, and tables are not usually reserved; large groups can try asking staff in advance, but walk-in is the norm and there is no bottle-service culture. The pub gets busiest on Friday and Saturday nights, during Beatles-themed festivals, and in the build-up to the city's major events, when queues for the bar can be long and standing room is common. On quieter weekday afternoons the pub is relaxed and good for a pint while exploring the Mathew Street area, which also contains the Cavern Club, the Beatles statue and Cavern Walks. Visitors planning a pub crawl through the Cavern Quarter often use The Grapes as an early stop before moving on to the bars and clubs around Seel Street and Wood Street.