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• The Belvedere is a historic Grade II listed pub located at 8 Sugnall Street, Liverpool, L7 7EB, in the city’s Georgian Quarter

• The pub dates back to 1836 and is housed in a Georgian/Victorian-era building, retaining many original features such as etched glass windows, sash windows, and a quarry-tiled floor

• It has a traditional two-room layout: a bar and a high-ceilinged smoke room, separated by a corridor-style drinking lobby with a distinctive five-bay screen and service hatches

• The interior features notable etched and cut glass, including a curved panel depicting a Renaissance courtier labelled 'music' and various birds in waterside settings

• The Belvedere is known for its authentic, old-world charm, eclectic décor, and real log-burning fireplaces in both rooms

• It serves four rotating real ales, often from local breweries, and is LocAle accredited

• The pub is a free house, independently operated, and is recognized for its outstanding historic interior, receiving a three-star heritage rating from CAMRA

• Facilities include a garden/street-side seating, dog-friendly policy, free WiFi, and regular live music (acoustic/open mic) and quiz nights

• The Belvedere is famous for its selection of real ales and its range of pies, particularly pork pies with various sauces

• Anecdotes from the 1950s-1970s recall the pub as a gathering place for artists and sex workers, reflecting its colorful social history