The pub was described as a 'brilliant little pub' by one reviewer
Scaffolding outside the pub earlier this year
Scaffolding outside the pub earlier this year(Image: Liverpool Echo)
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Plans for the future of a Liverpool pub that has been closed for more than a year have been revealed. The Clubmoor Hotel had been a fixture on Townsend Lane for several years before closing its doors in 2024.
Reflecting on a visit to the Anfield pub via Google reviews before it was shut, one person said: “Most welcoming pub I have been to in a long time. All members of staff are very happy and make the place even better. The pub is also very family friendly which I think creates an amazing atmosphere.
They added: "Best pints on Townsend Lane as well." Another said: “Brilliant little pub, great atmosphere and cheap prices.”
InNovember 2023, the ECHO reported that the venue was listed on the Find My Pub site as a pub in need of a new landlord or landlady to take over the premises.
The notice said: “The Clubmoor Hotel is on a main road and located near shops, with good links to the city centre. The area is a mix of housing and small businesses.
“Inside the pub is a large traditional lounge and a separate tap room bar. Outside is a secure walled patio area. The business comes with a large family private accommodation with three large bedrooms, a bathroom, separate toilet, a kitchen, a living room, and an office.”
The pub continued to advertise events on social media, including music nights and screenings of Everton and Liverpool matches, up until early April 2024. It was boarded up shortly afterwards.
Later that month on April 27, it was advertised for sale by Read Property Associates for £275,000, exclusive of VAT.
The Clubmoor Hotel in March 2025
The Clubmoor Hotel in March 2025(Image: Liverpool Echo)
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The post stated the building was around 70 years old with two bar areas on the ground floor along with a small beer garden at the back. Upstairs there is a living area with a kitchen, bathroom, lounge and five large bedrooms.
In August, residents reported that scaffolding had been put up outside the pub with people working on the site. A staff member at Read Property Associates confirmed the property had been sold.
However, Liverpool City Council said a planning application for the site was not visible on its portal because it had been deemed invalid.
They said the proposal did not contain "a BNG checklist and corresponding information". BNG stands for Biodiversity Net Gain.
The checklist helps ensure developments deliver a measurable positive impact on biodiversity. It includes documents like a biodiversity gain plan, metric calculations, habitat surveys, and monitoring plans.
A new planning application has now been submitted and is visible on the planning portal. Mr Jeyanathan Kanakaratnam has applied to convert the site from a pub to a hot food takeaway and retail unit on the ground floor.
The upper floor will be converted from bedsits into a five-bedroom HMO.
The planning application will now be considered by the council.