Interior of the Philharmonic Dining Rooms (the Phil), a Grade I listed Victorian public house, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms, Liverpool, a Grade I Listed Building, is the first purpose-built, Victorian public house to receive a Grade I listing. Regarded as a ‘cathedral among pubs’ for its opulence, the Philharmonic was one of the most spectacular pubs to be completed at the end of the 19th century, known as the ‘golden age’ of pub building. It now joins the top of protected historic buildings in England such as Buckingham Palace, Chatsworth House and Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ in gaining the highest listed status. Designed by the Liverpudlian architect Walter W Thomas in an exuberant free style, this iconic building is a striking example of Victorian architecture in the city centre, which was first Grade II* listed in 1966. The three storey building has been reassessed and upgraded to Grade I for its outstanding architectural quality and magnificent interior. The exterior features elaborate carvings, Art Nouveau elements including metal gates by the architect and designer Henry Bloomfield Bare, and stone sculptures of musicians and musical instruments in low relief. The interior includes rich work in copper, mahogany, plaster and glass. Unusually, the gentlemen's toilet also survives from its original Victorian design and features high quality decoration.
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Location: Philharmonic Dining Rooms, Liverpool, England, UK
Photo credit: © will Perrett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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