Pub on Liverpool FC parade route issues 'please read' plea to fans

Pub on Liverpool FC parade route issues 'please read' plea to fans

The pub admitted that working during the parade will be hard for its staff

The pub's beer garden is a popular destination during events and sunny weather (Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo )

A popular Liverpool pub has issued a series of rules ahead of Liverpool FC’s Premier League parade. Arne Slot and his squad will take the trophy through the city next Monday (May 26).

The reds were confirmed as champions following a 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur last month. The club, Liverpool City Council and businesses along the route have been busy making preparations for the event ever since.

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The victory parade route will start at Allerton Maze and will travel northbound on Queens Drive towards the Childwall Fiveways roundabout and Rocket flyover. From there the bus will go along Queens Drive, Mill Bank, West Derby Road, Islington, Leeds Street and The Strand before finishing at Blundell Street.

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Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team has been liaising with businesses and residents on the route to make sure they are aware of the event and the impact it may have.

One popular spot during the last two parades is The Baltic Fleet pub. With its location on The Strand just before Blundell Street and large outdoor area, many will aim to grab a few drinks there as they wait for the bus.

The Baltic Fleet is happy to host fans again this year but has released an urgent plea to those planning to visit for the parade.

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In an Instagram post earlier this week, the pub established a series of ground rules. It shared a picture of the team bus going past the pub in 2022 and said: “If you are visiting us on Monday 26th of May please read this post!

“No table bookings. Walk-ins only. No tickets, just turn up! Open 12pm - 11pm. No kids after 8pm. Only drinks served by us to be drank in our pub and our outdoor seating area.

“(You must) be extra kind to staff! Working in hospitality on a bank holiday is already graft, never mind adding in an LFC parade! Please respect all members of staff and appreciate how hard they are working to serve you all!”

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The message was warmly received by customers. One said: “Big ups to the staff keeping us hydrated!” Another said: “I won’t be in town but I love the message, always be kind and polite to bar staff!”

The route is 15km long and the advice is to use the length of the route. There are no dedicated viewing areas but there will be animation across the route this year.

A council spokesperson said: "We are not able to provide specific accessible viewing areas, but have made it a long route to allow as many people as possible to watch it.

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"We recommend those uncomfortable in large crowds choose a quieter location along the route which is away from major landmarks, or choose a wider street where there is more space to move around."

People are strongly advised to stay local if they can and walk or cycle if possible. If you are using public transport, please check the latest timetables and allow more time. Click here to get all the latest Merseytravel advice, including a list of the social media channels to follow to help you plan your trip.

Liverpool Football Club is covering the costs of the parade. If you are unable to attend the parade you can also watch it live across LFC’s platforms including LFCTV GO, YouTube, Facebook, X and TikTok.

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Fans can also watch live on LFCTV on Sky channel 423 or Virgin Media channel 544 in the UK. The ECHO will be providing live updates throughout the day on our website and social media pages.

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