Vegan
Beer/Wine
British
Breakfast
A traditional pub that turned fully vegan in Sep 2017. Serves vegan alcohol and food. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, 'wings', breakfast, and desserts. Entrance has a small step some wheelchairs could access, however toilets reported not wheelchair accessible. NOTE: Kitchen is reportedly closed Tue-Wed. Open Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-01:00, Sun 12:00-00:00. Food available 12-9pm.
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96 Reviews
First Review by vegan_cat
Kittybiscuit
Points +8704
Yummy vegan junk food - Edit
This pub was really cool. Up near the uni with music I like. It wasn’t very busy when we arrived but we ordered lunch. They had a 2 for 1 special as they have launched a new menu. I ordered a CVK burger and it arrived with chips and coleslaw. My partner had the Philly cheezesteak. Condiments were brought out and I had seriously forgotten that I used to add vinegar to fries so that was awesome! My partner’s cheezesteak was nice too. I loved the mushrooms on it. I had raspberry sparkling water which I liked too.
Read moreFor dessert, we ordered the cookie dough. We could have ordered 2 for 1 desserts but we were trying to be a bit sensible. We got the baked cookie dough. It was a huge piece of cookie dough. We share this and it came with ice cream and chocolate sauce.
This isn’t an upmarket pub, more a dive bar which meant I liked it more. I liked that they had non gendered toilets and as we left, parklife was playing. Perfect!
Guest
SjayP
Points +146
Great junk food - Edit
Much like many of the reviews on here have said, the Cali is great for vegan junk food and is 100% vegan. Great dive bar atmos.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-10-26
Pros: Full vegan menu (burgers, hot dogs, deserts etc), Cheap AF (burger & fries about a tenner)
Cons: They do live music so can be busy/loud at times
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LisaSpykers
Points +8066
Huge portions and live music! - Edit
Was impressed by the big portions and the food tasted quite good too, although there could have been more sauce on the vegan chicken. It's great that there's a busy live music schedule at an all-vegan pub! Only other things I'd mention is that the service could've been a little more friendly and the chairs aren't very comfortable either.
Read moreNote the kitchen is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-23
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KLea
Points +1946
Good food and some different beers - Edit
Lovely to have a vegan pub and the Caledonia is well located if you're attending the local ghost walk afterwards. The menu is seitan based fast food style. We had the chckn "wings", a side order of chips, the katsu burger and salt and pepper chips. It was well presented and served quickly. The seitan could do with a little more seasoning- the flavours were mainly in the sauces and toppings. The texture was excellent though.
Read moreThe reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is due to the feeling of something missing, which we've come across in vegan pubs before. The toilets could do with being cleaner and the decor was a odd - it's a burgundy colour over everything except the walls that have green and yellow wallpaper. The furniture is uncomfortable and it doesn't make you want to stay there any longer than you have to. We're still yet to find a vegan pub we want to frequent.
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Simon_Keller
Points +1687
Loved it - Edit
Right on the edge of the University campus, brilliant little pub come vegan cafe. Had the wings which were nice, friend had burger and chips which seemed okay. The beers looked good, so will be going back. Liked the interior - old pub feel.
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rodrigoazs
Points +2679
Amazing vegan bar - Edit
This bar has a full vegan menu with a lot of options. Nice staff and tasty food.
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ElaineHey
Points +641
Homely and great food - Edit
We've visited the Caledonia twice. From the outside it just looks like an ordinary run of the mill pub but once inside you find a fab all vegan menu offering great choices at reasonable prices. Sorry to see that Covid has caused it to shut at this time. I hope to visit again in more normal times.
Read moreEdit: Oct 21. The Caledonia has just reopened after a big facelift. It feels cleaner, warmer and just nicer (although I also loved it before!). The plastic trays have gone. The menu is the same, however, it's basically burgers and wings with different varieties of fries to choose from. I love it and make a beeline everytime I'm in Liverpool.
Updated from previous review on 2020-09-18
Guest
vegipanda
Points +305
Not good - Edit
I went there one evening to eat, drink and enjoy the live music. The whole menu is vegan. The choices are burgers, wings and chips. I ordered a burger. Unfortunately, I can't write anything good about it. Actually, there's not much you can do wrong with a burger, but this one was really not enjoyable for me. I had to leave the food, something that never happens to me. My friend didn't enjoy the meal either. I'm sorry I can't report anything better about it.
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billielange
Points +732
Peng - Edit
Food is great, I love the standard British pub vibe with the school lunch trays! 100% recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-10-27
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Reydelmal
Points +765
Back open and better than ever - Edit
The Cally is Liverpools only fully vegan pub. Excellent burgers and wings. The double cheese bacon burger is insta famous. The food tastes even better since the closing due to covid. Katsu wings are immense. The Cally is back! Oh and they have plates now!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-25
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-25
Pros: Totally vegan pub. All the booze is vegan
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Sophie_bethan
Points +52
Wouldn’t return - Edit
The setting isn’t really that welcoming and feels like a dirty pub. The school trays that the dinner was served on also weren’t clean (this was pre-Covid) and the food was so underwhelming especially considering all the hype that I’d heard about it.
Read moreCons: Setting, Plastic school trays, Quality of food
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VgnJoe
Points +89
Beer and a burger - Edit
Nice for a beer and a burger with friends. Quality is what you would expect from a pub kitchen. You could make it at home cheaper but where's the fun in that?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-05
Cons: Expensive , Junk
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edroffey
Points +98
Innovation - Edit
Such a fabulous idea for a pub. A completely vegan pub. The have all sorts of fast food style vegan meals. A little pricey though.
Read morePros: So many options to eat
Cons: A little overpriced , Somewhat unhelpful staff, Make sure you get take out, not a very nice place
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antler82
Points +30
Excellent pub - Edit
Absolutely awesome vegan pub. Great selection of vegan dishes on the menu and beers on tap too. Loved it so much I visited twice during my weekend stay in Liverpool! Will definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Good range of food choices, Prices are very reasonable, Relaxed pub atmosphere
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dafuk
Points +70
Average - Edit
I was left a bit disappointed by the burger and wings as they'd been hyped up so much. Wasn't a great fan of the plastic school trays either.
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paraselenewoman
Points +45
Lovely burgers - Edit
I love this place, it's true that I more often order from them and go in there but I love the burgers very much. One of my favourite vegan burgers of all. Their spicy chimken wings are also lovely. The staff is very nice and the pub itself has a lovely atmosphere.
Read morePros: Good food, alright prices, atmosphere
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richwalker
Points +142
Excellent drinking pub with evening music and full vegan menu - Edit
This pub is awesome.
Read moreThere's a full vegan "junk food" menu, including an ice-cream sundae! There's also a separate gluten free menu - ask at the bar.
They do music almost every night at 9 for free, and the beer selection is tasty if not huge. A wall of books to borrow and a very dog-friendly policy round this off.
Pros: Vegan junk food in a pub, Lovel atmosphere, Dog-friendly
Cons: Dog-friendly, Can be cramped.
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Moote
Points +126
Traditional pub selling all vegan food - Edit
A place I usually visit when in Liverpool, its a traditional pub none commercial with an occasional band playing sometime. The food is vegan fast food but great tasting
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Great prices, Friendly staff
Cons: Always a walk out of town, but not too far
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TigsManley
Points +275
Whole vegan menu - Edit
The whole menu is vegan. A lot of choice. They served the food on trays, like used to get in school. When I went to pub it was quite busy.
Read morePros: Whole menu is vegan
Cons: Get food on trays, I would just prefer a plate
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ThorViolet
Points +163
Really improved - love, love, love - Edit
Vegan pub, good menu, good food, good prices.
Read moreReally improved lately, so it's time to leave a review. Cleanliness noticeably better than in previous years, still the weird plastic plates but hey ho!
Lovely atmosphere lately.
Ask for a pot of gravy with your chips.
Just wanted to nod to all their good stuff. Worth a visit. Xx
Pros: Vegan pub with a big heart
Cons: None
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LulaTaHula
Points +51
Vegan junk food at its best! - Edit
A very dog-motivated pub with an extensive menu of vegan junk food options. We had a hunt sabs ‘chimken’ burger (which they donate £1 of the price of to the local hunt sabs group) and a BBQ jackfruit ‘doggo’, both of which were fantastic. The coleslaw is one of the best I’ve tried and the side of mac and cheese balls was divine. Desserts are super trashy - the deep fried ‘Marz’ bar is an absolute must and the cookie sandwich was amazing. Highly recommended. Lovely people and good service too.
Read morePros: Extensive menu choices, Very tasty food, Range of trashy desserts - no sorbet here!
Cons: Options somewhat homogenous
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Burgey44
Points +75
Fast food heaven - Edit
We got a takeaway from here and picked it up. The pub looked really cool, but the food was even better. Great burgers and large portions. Would love to eat in next time and they have live music all the time in the evenings!!
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blod373
Points +53
Great concept pub but... - Edit
Just wish this place was cleaner and prices high for what you get.
Read morePros: Excellent choice of ‘junk type vegan food, Pleasant informative staff
Cons: Over priced, Awful plastic ‘canteen type’ trays serving food , Place not clean enough
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Amyeliza123
Points +34
Nice pub - Edit
The food was lovely
Read morePros: Lots of vegan opt
Cons: Non
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mark_croc
Points +46
Simply the best vegan pub in Liverpool! - Edit
Fantastic friendly staff, and excellent vegan food!! Gluten-free options available too!!
Read morePros: Animal friendly , Fully vegan pub
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RebeccaChristy
Points +36
Absolutely love this place - Edit
I’ve been here several times and love the food and of course the drinks!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Nice atmosphere, Dog friendly
Cons: Bit worn down, Can struggle to find a seat
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c.jade99
Points +176
Amazing burgers! - Edit
The menu is great, there's so much to choose from! Can't wait to go back- I would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Cheap
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