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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BP, England (Central Liverpool)
0151 709 3789
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Ranked #8 of 107 attractions in Liverpool
Type: Concerts
Owner description: The original Liverpool Philharmonic Hall opened on 27 August 1849, and was an acclaimed and integral part of the cultural life of Liverpool before... more » Owner description: The original Liverpool Philharmonic Hall opened on 27 August 1849, and was an acclaimed and integral part of the cultural life of Liverpool before being dramatically destroyed by fire in 1933.The present day art-deco Philharmonic Hall, designed by architect Herbert Rowse and built on the same site, was officially opened on Monday 19 June 1939. Today it presents on average 250 events each year, of which approximately 70 are concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and sells over 250,000 tickets annually.The venue has an illustrious tradition of bringing the top names from rock, jazz, classical, folk and roots, classical and contemporary music to Liverpool. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Buddy Holly all appeared at the Hall during their careers. The Hall also hosts classic and blockbuster films and premieres, shown on the unique Walturdaw rising cinema screen with Merseyside's only resident theatre organist, Dave Nicholas, and houses the delightfully intimate and informal Rodewald Suite, with its own entrance on Sugnall Street, which, with its cabaret seating, in-house bar and rooftop terrace, is home to the popular After 8 series of jazz, roots and unplugged gigs. Liverpool Philharmonic has been working with schools and the community since the 1940s, and the Learning programme now offers a range of exciting and inspirational opportunities to get involved in live music-making of the highest quality for thousands of people every year in the Hall and throughout the region. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We just had a day out visiting all of the attractions in Liverpool. We nipped in here for a look around. Staff where really good about it. Worth a visit if only to look.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Went to see the LSO and had a really good evening. The acoustics are excellent. No blind spots and easy to use website.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Everything is perfect choice of music the orchestras interpretation under the guidance of Petrenko their exceptional leader except we could do with a new hall when the money becomes available

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Clydebank, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Recommend a Pims and lemonade in gorgeous surroundings-original wood panelling, lamps and tiling. Right next to Metropolitan cathedral.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Wonderful concert in an amazingly intimate venue with superb acoustics ! As always though more ladies' toilets needed please !

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Pontypridd, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Gotta seen to be believed,amazing decor,really olde worlde.ANold gentlemans club originally as you can see when you go in.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Arrived just on time for a comedy show after waiting for babysitter and settling kids. Went to the bar to be told we can't take drinks in to main hall that we have to stay in bar area except water. Very dissatisfied as part of the experience is to have a drink unlike other people we couldn't arrive early and... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It was an alternative to Irish Dancing and was a brill show, although too much smoke, I had to come out because I couldn't stop coughing.

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Wirral UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We are regular visitors to the Phil, for all sorts of concerts and films. Recently we went along with our grandson aged 2 for a child friendly show. He just loved watching and hearing real music being performed in front of him

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Andover, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

lovelypub downstairs better than expected, dining upstairs only good food and suprisingly good value.

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