Grade II listed · Liverpool

Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House

Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 19 June 1985. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 72% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1063327
Date first listed	19 June 1985
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.39347, -2.97879 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1063327

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
45-51, Greenland Street	II	121 m
3 and 4, Great George Place	II	278 m
Wall, Railings and Gates to St James' Churchyard	II	282 m
Church of St James	II*	282 m
Roman Catholic Church of Saint Vincent De Paul	II*	387 m
Saint Vincent De Paul Presbytery	II	407 m
66 Bridgewater Street	II	440 m
Saint James' Cemetery Gateway to South End of Saint James' Road	II	450 m
24 and 26, Upper Parliament Street	II	452 m
28-34, Upper Parliament Street	II	473 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House listed?

Yes. Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1063327, first listed on 19 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Liverpool, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.