#275Global
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Liverpool, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
A CLASS profile by Hamish Smith dated 16 December 2025 describes Bar Glue as an Albert Dock cocktail bar and “a community bar for bartenders,” with relaxed, engaging and welcoming service.
Description source · Checked 2026-10-08
Based on a saved transcription of Hamish Smith’s dated editorial profile; this is the writer’s account, not customer consensus or a current-service check.
Plan Your Visit
34 Anchor Courtyard, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AS, United Kingdom
- Style
- Small minimalist cocktail barChecked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Hours
- Tuesday–Thursday, 3pm–11pm; Friday–Saturday, 3pm–midnight; Sunday, 4pm–10pm. Monday hours are not published on the owner page.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Booking
- The owner directs all bookings and enquiries to WhatsApp at 07777 931203.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- A 2025 CLASS feature describes Bar Glue as a cocktail bar.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
40.0 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 70.0
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 3.0
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 73.0
- Serious press
- 12.2
- Social Vibes
- 61.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
88/ 100
Score context
Albert Dock courtyard cocktail room (ex-Burnt Milk): small menu, strong pretty serves, Class New Bar of the Year 2025. Local press and thin Tripadvisor are glowing; one diner called drinks small and pricey.
Guest score details
What guests like
- precise pretty cocktails
- unshowy courtyard room
- knowledgeable owners/staff
- UK list recognition
What to know
- easy to miss on the Dock
- small pours for some
- limited review volume
- not cheap
Source excerpt
“The bartender was a master at work and knew how to impress without sounding pompous. The drinks were also served pretty, strong and tasty.”
Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.8★ across 122 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.